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Nov 23, 2024 | msn.com | Will Vernon |Nalini Sivathasan

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Nov 23, 2024 | yahoo.com | Will Vernon |Nalini Sivathasan

A British businessman caught on camera confessing he was illegally selling luxury perfume to Russia is not facing criminal charges, the BBC has learned. David Crisp admitted to an undercover investigator that he had “ignored government edicts” on sanctions by selling £1,000-a-bottle “Boadicea the Victorious” perfume in Russia. The BBC can now exclusively show the undercover video, which has previously only been shared in court.

Nov 15, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Theo Leggett |Nalini Sivathasan |Peter Ruddick

After months of evidence, the Post Office Inquiry heard from its final witnesses this week. Closing statements will follow next month before inquiry chair Sir Wyn Williams publishes his final report next year. Much of the evidence centred around who knew what and when, so what did we learn from the key players? And what questions still need to be answered? Paula Vennells was the chief executive of the Post Office from 2012 to 2019.

Nov 3, 2024 | yahoo.com | Lora Jones |Lorna Acquah |Nalini Sivathasan

Opportunities were pouring in: Netflix, soaps and well-paying TV adverts. Actor Thea Beyleveld was excited to see her new talent agent, Archie Purnell, working hard to make her dreams come true. His job was to put her forward for roles and act as the middle-man, negotiating contracts and pay. He then took a cut of commission for work she booked. But allegations broke online about faked acting credits and fees not being sent on time.

Jun 28, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Lorna Acquah |Nalini Sivathasan |Emma Simpson |Peter Ruddick

The computer expert who helped build the faulty Horizon software has finally spoken under oath about his involvement in the Post Office scandal. Gareth Jenkins is a key figure, having appeared as an expert witness to defend Horizon in court cases, and is now at the centre of an alleged cover-up. His appearance at the inquiry was long-awaited after being postponed twice. He gave evidence over four days - the longest run of questions any witness has faced - and gave his version of events.