Kevin Neary Notary Public Omagh

Kevin Neary Notary Public Omagh Kevin Neary is a Notary Public and a practising solicitor in with offices in Banbridge, Portadown,

AI scams steal £576.4m from victimsMore than £576.4m was lost to authorised push payment (APP) scams over the last year,...
20/06/2026

AI scams steal £576.4m from victims
More than £576.4m was lost to authorised push payment (APP) scams over the last year, according to UK Finance, with a reported 20% increase in these scams driven by advancements in AI. Ruth Ray, managing director of economic crime at UK Finance, said: “We are shocked but we are not surprised.” Investment fraud accounted for £221.5m, while romance fraud losses rose to £39.2m. Banks reimbursed £354m to victims, leaving many without recovery options.

Rupert Lowe releases r**e gang reportRestore Britain leader and Great Yarmouth MP Rupert Lowe has presented a 219-page i...
19/06/2026

Rupert Lowe releases r**e gang report
Restore Britain leader and Great Yarmouth MP Rupert Lowe has presented a 219-page independent report detailing the systematic exploitation of approximately 250,000 British girls by grooming gangs since the 1950s. The survivor-led inquiry blames networks of predominantly Pakistani Muslim men who exploited vulnerabilities in care homes and schools with complicity from police, social services, the National Health Services, and politicians. To address these failures, the report recommends mandatory tracking of ethno-religious offender data, harsher sentencing – including the death penalty - and deportations. The report comes as the Government announced that eight closed grooming gang cases have been sent back to police forces for fresh investigations as part of Operation Beaconport - a review of cases from January 2010 to March 2025. The National Crime Agency-led operation is reappraising over 1,200 cases from 23 police forces. In an article for the Telegraph, Home Office minister and grooming victim Natalie Fleet pledged to bring the perpetrators behind the grooming gang scandals to justice. Finally, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has called for a probe into Britain’s grooming gang scandal to go back over 40 years and to hold the police, council leaders and politicians to account.

CMA demands Google improve search rankingThe Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has imposed new legal requirements ...
19/06/2026

CMA demands Google improve search ranking
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has imposed new legal requirements on Google to enhance transparency in its search ranking practices. Following concerns from businesses about unfair and opaque ranking methods, Google must now use objective criteria for organic search results. Additionally, a previously voluntary data sharing tool will become mandatory. Google maintains that its ranking systems are fair and will collaborate with the CMA to uphold search quality.

Tax ruling shakes up profit distributionThe UK Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that billionaire trader Alex Gerko mu...
18/06/2026

Tax ruling shakes up profit distribution
The UK Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that billionaire trader Alex Gerko must pay an additional £22.5m in income tax. Gerko, the founder of XTX Markets and one of Britain’s highest taxpayers, argued that HMRC’s taxation on deferred trading profits from his HFFX partnership amounted to unfair double taxation. The five judge panel rejected his argument, concluding a legal battle that began in 2022. Although the court also dismissed a counter appeal by HMRC for further payments, the ruling is expected to have wider implications for the financial sector.

Union chief demands end to Labour’s migrant crackdownUnion leaders are urging Labour to abandon Shabana Mahmood’s migran...
18/06/2026

Union chief demands end to Labour’s migrant crackdown
Union leaders are urging Labour to abandon Shabana Mahmood’s migrant crackdown. The Home Secretary’s plan includes extending the wait for indefinite leave to remain from five to ten years and imposing strict conditions on applicants. But Andrea Egan, the general secretary of Unison, described the move as a “direct attack” on union members and the further exploitation of migrants. The warning comes amid claims that as many as 45,000 nurses could leave the UK as a result.

Jenrick proposes life sentences for grooming gang offendersRobert Jenrick, Reform UK’s economy spokesman, has introduced...
18/06/2026

Jenrick proposes life sentences for grooming gang offenders
Robert Jenrick, Reform UK’s economy spokesman, has introduced a Private Member’s Bill that would impose whole-life prison sentences on those convicted of group-based child sexual exploitation and sexual assault. The proposal would mean offenders receive no possibility of parole, bringing such crimes in line with the most serious offences that currently attract whole-life tariffs. Jenrick said existing sentences are often too lenient and highlighted several grooming gang cases where offenders received comparatively short prison terms.

Minister defends new workers’ rightsLabour’s employment minister, Kate Dearden, has defended her party’s workers’ rights...
15/06/2026

Minister defends new workers’ rights
Labour’s employment minister, Kate Dearden, has defended her party’s workers’ rights reforms arguing they simply align the UK with other OECD countries. Following complaints from businesses about the extra burdens the Employment Rights Act brings, Deardon said: “After lagging behind, we’re now in a place where we’re matching rights in other countries and providing those opportunities for our own workforce.” The Government is also consulting on regulations to replace zero-hours contracts, aiming to balance flexibility and job security for workers.

UK to ban under-16s from social mediaSir Keir Starmer is set to announce a ban on under-16s accessing social media platf...
15/06/2026

UK to ban under-16s from social media
Sir Keir Starmer is set to announce a ban on under-16s accessing social media platforms such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram, with other applications also facing restrictions. The Prime Minister will announce the ban today following pressure to protect teenagers from harmful content. Children will be prevented from livestreaming themselves, making contact with adult strangers and using AI chatbots designed for romantic or sexual purposes. There could also be curfews for 16 and 17-year-olds to prevent them going on line at night. The new restrictions are likely to be enforced by facial scans to verify age.

AI is ‘entering the courtroom to stay’ - PentlandLord Pentland, Scotland’s most senior judge, says that AI is now a perm...
11/06/2026

AI is ‘entering the courtroom to stay’ - Pentland
Lord Pentland, Scotland’s most senior judge, says that AI is now a permanent fixture in courtrooms. In a speech to the Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow, he highlighted that 89% of legal professionals use AI. While AI can enhance efficiency and access to justice, he cautioned against judges relying solely on algorithms. He noted potential risks, including unrepresented individuals submitting inaccurate materials. “AI should be used as a supplementary tool,” he said, emphasising the need for the legal profession to adapt responsibly to the technology. Lord Pentland’s comments came after Lord Reed, President of the UK Supreme Court, warned that courts may have to “fight fire with fire” by deploying AI in response to a “huge increase” in claims. John Bett, Dean of the Royal Faculty of Procurators, said that “there is no doubt” that the technology “is here to stay,” adding: “The question for those in the legal community is how we use it in a responsible way while maintaining public trust.”

Courts to trial AI legal assistantsThe Government plans to trial AI legal assistants in Crown Courts to address a backlo...
09/06/2026

Courts to trial AI legal assistants
The Government plans to trial AI legal assistants in Crown Courts to address a backlog of 80,000 cases. Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, the Justice Secretary, says AI could save thousands of administrative hours. However, the Law Society has cautioned against using AI to reduce court staff, emphasising the need for thorough evaluation. Concerns have been raised after AI generated fictitious case law, with inaccurate citations identified in previous cases. Ian Jeffery, chief executive of the Law Society, emphasised the importance of maintaining funding and staff integrity in the justice system, insisting: “Robust safeguards are needed to protect us all.” Andrew Thomas, vice-chairman of the Criminal Bar Association, said: “As all lawyers know, the devil is always in the details, and AI tools should not be used without checks and balances.”

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