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Barclays downplays £20bn private credit exposure

Barclays Bank moves to reassure investors as it reveals significant stake in booming but volatile private credit sector, insisting risks are 'well managed' despite market turbulence.

Stuart Gulliver: HSBC Banking Titan Dies

Explore the remarkable life and career of Stuart Gulliver, the former HSBC CEO who navigated the banking giant through global crises and regulatory challenges, leaving an indelible mark on international finance.

Met Office: 'Anticyclonic Gloom' to blanket UK

The Met Office reveals a week of overcast skies and drizzle as high pressure brings what forecasters call 'anticyclonic gloom' to much of the UK, with only brief sunny intervals.

KPMG consultant leaked Bank of England rate data

Exclusive investigation reveals how a senior KPMG consultant improperly obtained and shared confidential Bank of England interest rate information, sparking regulatory scrutiny and raising serious questions about financial sector integrity.

Lloyds Bank Faces FCA Motor Finance Probe

The Financial Conduct Authority launches investigation into Lloyds Banking Group's motor finance practices, potentially impacting millions of customers and leading to significant compensation claims.

Microsoft Services Crash: Minecraft & Outlook Down

Major Microsoft outage hits millions of users as popular services including Minecraft, Outlook email and Xbox Live experience widespread disruption. Technical issues reported across the UK and Europe.

JPMorgan CEO Dimon Issues Recession Warning

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon sounds alarm on economic turbulence ahead, highlighting inflation pressures and geopolitical risks that could impact British businesses and households.

Scottish Business Confidence Hits Record Low

New survey reveals overwhelming pessimism among Scottish businesses as economic stagnation bites, with concerns mounting over rising costs and political uncertainty.

Japan Courts Wall Street Firms in Challenge to London

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, under former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's influence, is actively persuading major Wall Street firms to establish operations in Tokyo, creating new competition for London's financial dominance.

Digital Money: The Regulatory Challenge Ahead

As cryptocurrencies and central bank digital currencies transform global finance, regulators face unprecedented challenges in maintaining stability and protecting consumers in this new financial frontier.

9 Essential Money Checks Before 2025

Financial experts reveal the crucial money audits you need to conduct now to protect your finances from common pitfalls and boost your savings potential.

UK Economy Grows 0.4% in Q2 - Strongest Since 2021

Britain's economy delivered a powerful performance in Q2 2024, with GDP growing by 0.4% - the strongest quarterly expansion since late 2021. Services and production sectors lead the charge as the UK economy gains momentum.

Barefoot Investor Crisis: La Trobe Account Frozen

Scott Pape's Barefoot Investor community faces a major crisis as La Trobe Financial abruptly freezes its popular Cash Management Account, blocking access to funds for more than 120,000 account holders.

OECD: UK to Lead G7 Growth in 2025 as Inflation Falls

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development predicts the UK will be the fastest-growing economy in the G7 next year, with inflation expected to return to the Bank of England's 2% target. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt welcomes the 'major improvemen

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