Day: 17th October 2017

The MoJ is to increase the maximum sentence for causing death by dangerous driving from 14 years to life. Motorists who cause death by speeding, street racing or while on a mobile phone are among those who may be handed the maximum punishment. Thousands of people backed tougher penalties for the mos...

A couple who made fake holiday sickness compensation claims have been jailed after admitting fraud. Deborah Briton and partner Paul Roberts tried to claim nearly £20,000 after falsely saying their two children fell ill on holidays to Majorca in 2015 and 2016. Ms Briton was jailed for nine months an...