British expats lose legal battle for right to vote in EU referendum

UncategorizedBy hardwood_adm28th April 2016

Court challenge brought by 94-year-old second world war veteran living in Italy and lawyer resident in Belgium fails British lawyer Jacquelyn MacLennan, who lives in Belgium, outside the high court in central London. Photograph: Niklas Halle’N/AFP/Getty Images The high court has rejected an attempt to force the government to grant millions of UK citizens living…

Gala Coral pays out £880,000 over gambler who stole to feed habit

UncategorizedBy hardwood_adm28th April 2016

Gambling Commission says bookmaker failed to inquire about source of man’s wealth before he was jailed for theft Gala Coral has promised to improve its anti-money laundering and social responsibility processes. Photograph: Islandstock/Alamy The bookmaker Gala Coral has agreed with the gambling regulator to pay out nearly £880,000 after taking hundreds of thousands of pounds…