crime

ECO4: Four arrested over suspected home insulation scheme fraud

Policy

ECO4: Four arrested over suspected home insulation scheme fraud

Serous Fraud Office investigating allegations three UK firms were involved in a 'sophisticated conspiracy' to fraudulently claim at least £44m from the government’s ECO4 scheme

clock 23 April 2026 • 4 min read

Climate change

Air pollution increases crime in cities - here's how

Pollutants can increase stress levels, which in turn affects judgment and makes some people more likely to commit crime

clock 08 May 2018 • 4 min read