Glamorous blonde Miss Great Britain hopeful accused of £22,000 benefit swindle

A former Miss Great Britain contestant has appeared in court to plead not guilty to falsely claiming more than £22,000 in benefits.


Rachel Hatton, 28, who became the first single mother to take part in the contest, appeared at Northampton Crown Court yesterday where she denied two charges of fraud by making false representation.

She also denied two allegations of fraud by failing to disclose information in relation to £22,000 worth benefits, allegedly claimed between May 2009 and January 2011.       Read Here