The UK continues to see staggering levels of fraud, with Ofcom research indicating that almost 9 out of ten online adults (nearly 43 million people) have encountered suspected scams. With fraud accounting for over 40% of crime, and having a significant impact not only on those individuals or businesses who fall victim, but also on the UK's financial reputation and our national and economic security, it is a critical issue for the new government to address. This article explores the Labour government's proposed strategy to combat fraud and the potential implications for various sectors.

Tackling fraud: the Labour Government's strategy (mishcon.com)