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The Mirror reports that a teenage shoplifter was caught hiding goods under a child’s pram – by pretending she had a baby, which was actually a cuddly toy and a bra.

Saffron Curtiss-McGinty used the bizarre scam at B&M Bargains in Solihull to steal sweets, candles and an electric toothbrush.

Channel 4 News reports that two senior compliance staff hired by HSBC Saudi Arabia – a subsidiary of the main British bank – have unaccredited business degrees.

Dozens of Saudi staff working at international finance firms across the industry have listed questionable qualifications from unaccredited institutions.

As reported in the Somerset County Gazette, a Walter Mitty character ‘doctored’ his CV to dupe his way into the top job at a charity.

Jon Andrewes admitted making a financial gain by deception for his role as chief executive at St Margaret’s Hospice and lying about his qualifications to get a number of top NHS jobs.

As reported in the Ipswich Star, a barrister has questioned security levels at John Lewis after a drug-addicted shoplifter was able to walk out of a store five times in six weeks with high-value items.

Dean Saunders stole televisions, expensive coffee machines and speakers until he was finally arrested.

According to the Leamington Observer, a ‘staggeringly dishonest’ Jaguar Land Rover employee stole car parts worth up to £2 million.

Simon Wensley used his own automotive business as a cover to sell the stolen parts and has now been ordered to pay more than £260,000 in compensation.

According to the Braintree & Witham Times, a woman who carried out a lottery scam valued at almost £40,000 has avoided jail and ordered to pay back just £900.

Shell Service Station employee Donna Berwick decided to try to pay off her debts and make some money by stealing lottery scratch cards and collecting any winnings.