Organisation: Charity Commission

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Watchdog to open inquiry into UK branch of Console

The watchdog for charities in England and Wales is to open an inquiry into the UK branch of scandal-hit suicide prevention group Console.

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Didier Drogba charity probed by watchdog

Scientologists — I’m ready to debate, my spaceship is raring to go

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1928 bequest now worth £350m — but lawmakers can’t access it

world

Opposition calls on Brown to probe bullying claims

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Downing St urged to probe bullying claims

NI criminals using charities to hide ill-gotten gains

Organised criminals in the North are using charities to launder their money, according to the British government's Northern Ireland Office (NIO).

Thu, 04 May, 2006

Mystery 'charity worker' executed in Iraq

The body of an Italian, who claimed to be with a British charity, has been displayed by Iraqi rebels who executed him after he crashed through a roadblock.

Thu, 16 Dec, 2004

Diana fund confident of court victory

The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund today shrugged off impending legal proceedings against it, insisting the action was “groundless and implausible”.

Sat, 02 Oct, 2004

Galloway under pressure to clear name over Iraq money claims

MAVERICK British Labour MP George Galloway was facing mounting pressure last night over allegations that he received hundreds of thousands of pounds from the regime of deposed Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein.

Thu, 24 Apr, 2003

UK 'not a suicide attacks target', says Hamza

Britons need not fear attacks from suicide bombers, controversial Muslim cleric Abu Hamza said today.

Fri, 14 Feb, 2003

Notorious one-eyed, one-handed cleric faces expulsion from mosque

FIREBRAND cleric Abu Hamza, who faces probable expulsion from the British mosque raided by police early yesterday, is one of the most controversial Muslim figures in Britain.

Tue, 21 Jan, 2003

FA accused over charity shield pay-out

The Football Association took an ‘‘unacceptably long’’ time to allocate funds raised from the season’s showpiece Charity Shield match, a watchdog said today.

Mon, 04 Mar, 2002