NatWest warns against bank tax hikes as profits soar
NatWest CEO Paul Thwaite urges UK government to resist increasing banking taxes despite reporting a 27% profit surge, warning it could harm competitiveness and economic growth.
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Action Fraud: Victims Expose Service Failures in UK System
Exclusive investigation reveals serious concerns about Action Fraud's effectiveness as victims report poor service and lack of follow-up on their cases.
UK Savings Crisis: Investment Scams Surge 42%
Exclusive investigation reveals British savers lost over £1.2 billion to sophisticated investment scams in the past year, with fake cryptocurrency schemes leading the devastating surge in financial fraud.
FCA Under Fire Over Soaring Consumer Complaints
The Financial Conduct Authority faces mounting criticism as consumer complaints against financial firms skyrocket, revealing serious gaps in investor protection and regulatory oversight.
Expert: Illegal immigration costs taxpayers billions yearly
YouTube financial analyst Caleb Hammer reveals staggering economic impact of illegal immigration on American taxpayers in viral video analysis that's sparking nationwide debate.
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.
Bank of England warns of banking sector instability
Andrew Bailey raises serious concerns about financial stability as Barclays, Tesco Bank and Lloyds face significant challenges in the current economic climate.
Barclays, Tesco Bank and Lloyds Cut Hundreds of Jobs
Major UK banks including Barclays, Tesco Bank and Lloyds Banking Group announce significant job cuts and branch closures as digital transformation accelerates across the banking sector.
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.
London's financial exodus: Major firms eye EU hubs post-Brexit
Exclusive investigation reveals London's financial dominance is eroding as major institutions quietly shift operations and capital to EU cities following Brexit.
British couple loses £30k in timeshare exit scam
Exclusive investigation reveals how Mark and Kay Rowe were systematically defrauded by timeshare exit company, exposing gap in UK consumer protection.
US Regional Bank Stocks Crash Amid Renewed Crisis Fears
American regional banks face renewed turmoil as NYCB's financial warning triggers sector-wide selloff, raising fears of another banking crisis and Federal Reserve intervention.
IMF Chief: Non-Bank Lending Risks Keep Me Awake
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva reveals her biggest economic fear - the explosive growth of non-bank lending that could trigger the next global financial crisis.
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.
NatWest student account chaos leaves thousands stranded
Exclusive investigation reveals how NatWest's system failures have trapped students in banking chaos, with frozen accounts and mounting financial stress across UK campuses.
US Consumer Watchdog Defies Shutdown Threat with Hiring Spree
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau accelerates hiring for nearly 200 positions as political battle over funding threatens agency operations. Exclusive insight into the controversial expansion.
UK regulators slash banker bonus waiting periods
Major regulatory shift allows City bankers to access annual bonuses after just three months as UK continues post-Brexit financial reforms to boost competitiveness.
100+ financial firms move operations abroad post-Brexit
Exclusive: Britain's financial watchdog reveals over 100 companies have moved operations overseas following Brexit, with Dublin and Luxembourg emerging as top destinations for relocating City firms.
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.
Citi: China Economic Woes Threaten Global Markets
Exclusive analysis reveals how China's deepening financial crisis could trigger worldwide economic contagion, with Citi President warning of significant global repercussions.
UK Car Finance Scandal: Billions in Payouts Loom
Major car manufacturers face massive compensation bills as Financial Conduct Authority investigation reveals widespread lending misconduct affecting millions of UK consumers.
Halifax, Lloyds & Santander cut 1,100+ banking jobs
Major UK banks Halifax, Lloyds and Santander announce significant job cuts affecting more than 1,100 positions while creating nearly 500 new roles in evolving banking sectors.
Kate Garraway's financial worries mount after Derek's death
Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway confronts severe financial challenges while caring for her late husband Derek Draper, with signs of strain becoming increasingly visible as bills continue to accumulate.
Banker sacked for lying about sexual harassment claims
A high-flying investment banker has been dismissed after an employment tribunal ruled he fabricated sexual harassment allegations against a female colleague in what's being described as a 'calculated campaign of deception'.
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 Stagnates as Construction Output Plummets
Britain's economic recovery hits a wall as construction output plummets 1.9% in April, wiping out service sector gains and raising Budget concerns for the Chancellor.
Auto Collapse Sparks 2008-Style Recession Fears
The dramatic downfall of a major automotive player has triggered alarming parallels to the 2008 financial crisis, raising urgent questions about the UK's economic stability and sending shockwaves through the industry.
Labour unveils pay boost and reform for England's care sector
The Labour government announces transformative plans to tackle England's care crisis with significant pay increases and a new national negotiating body, marking the biggest reform in decades.
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