News | 10 June 2026

World Whistleblowers’ Day 2026

World Whistleblowers’ Day takes place on Tuesday 23 June 2026, and our “we’re all ears” campaign is back to highlight the importance of speaking up, tackling corruption and wrongdoing, and creating a culture where concerns are taken seriously.

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News | 5 June 2026

Councils combat Blue Badge misuse as part of National Blue Badge Awareness Week

A record number of our member councils took part in a Day of Action, joining local authorities across the country to crack down on Blue Badge misuse during National Blue Badge Awareness Week.

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News | 27 March 2026

Free whistleblowing policy template for schools and MATs

We've launched a free‑to‑use whistleblowing policy template, designed specifically for schools and MATs. Download the template today.

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News | 13 February 2026

Magistrates fine two drivers who misused others’ Blue Badges

Two drivers who misused other people’s Blue Badges have been ordered to pay a total £2,056 by York Magistrates, following action by Council officers and by Veritau - who investigate fraud on behalf of City of York Council.

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News | 19 December 2025

Blue Badge Day of Action helps combat badge misuse

On 11 December 2025, City of York Council, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council and Middlesbrough Council took part in a Blue Badge Day of Action to help combat Blue Badge misuse.

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News | 2 December 2025

International Anti-Corruption Day 2025: Failure to Prevent Fraud now in force

This International Anti-Corruption Day, we’re drawing attention to the new Failure to Prevent Fraud offence which came into force across the UK on 1 September 2025.

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News | 10 November 2025

Could you spot where fraud is hiding?

For International Fraud Awareness week, we are raising awareness of workplace fraud and reminding everyone to remain vigilant and report anything that doesn’t seem right.

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News | 7 October 2025

Don’t get hooked. Stay ahead of phishing scams this Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’re taking the opportunity to remind everyone about the importance of good cyber security practices and the need to remain vigilant to phishing attempts.

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News | 6 June 2025

Successful Blue Badge Day of Action carried out by Veritau and three local authorities

On 23 May 2025, Veritau coordinated a successful Blue Badge Day of Action in partnership with three of its client councils—City of York Council, Middlesbrough Council, and Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council.

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News | 21 March 2025

FFCL releases Adult Social Care Fraud toolkit

Fighting Fraud and Corruption Locally (FFCL) has released a toolkit designed to support councils in their fight against adult social care fraud. Find out more here.

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News | 21 October 2024

Don’t go phishing this is Cybersecurity Awareness Month!

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024 runs throughout October and at Veritau, we’re raising awareness of cybercrime and cybersecurity issues affecting the public sector.

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News | 12 June 2024

Councils and Veritau crackdown on Blue Badge abuse

Parking enforcement officers and fraud investigators at City of York Council, Middlesbrough Council and Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council worked together to crack down and help detect blue badge abuse on Friday 24 May as part of the National Blue Badge Day of Action.

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