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Lloyds sets aside £450m for car finance claims probe

Exclusive: Lloyds Banking Group sets aside £450 million as FCA investigates discretionary commission arrangements in car finance market, potentially triggering compensation claims for millions of British motorists.

Lloyds adds £800m to car finance compensation pot

Lloyds Banking Group faces mounting costs as it allocates another £800 million to cover compensation for historical motor finance commission claims, bringing total provisions to a staggering £2 billion.

Council housing sold to developers in Right to Buy crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals how cash-strapped local authorities across England are selling former council homes to private developers instead of replacing social housing, exacerbating the national housing crisis.

Labour's nature policy: snails vs housing crisis

The Guardian's editorial challenges Labour's approach to environmental regulations, arguing that blaming wildlife protection for the housing shortage misses the real problem: Britain's broken housing model.

Homeless veteran refused council house in Westminster

Exclusive: A former British Army soldier who served his country faces another night on the streets after Westminster Council refused his housing application, sparking outrage among veterans' charities.

Bank error leaves man £2.6 million richer

A British man's ordinary day turned extraordinary when he discovered his bank account had been credited with an unexpected £2.6 million payment, sparking a whirlwind of excitement and ethical dilemmas.

Lloyds warns of bigger car finance scandal hit

Lloyds Banking Group reveals mounting financial pressure from the car finance mis-selling scandal, with provisions now expected to significantly exceed initial estimates as regulatory scrutiny intensifies.

Lloyds faces FCA probe over motor finance practices

The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a formal investigation into Lloyds Banking Group's motor finance lending practices, raising concerns about potential customer harm in the lucrative car finance market.

Millions Could Claim Car Finance Compensation

A major financial investigation reveals up to 7 million British motorists may be entitled to compensation after being overcharged on car finance deals. Discover how to check if you're affected.

Housing activist's warning to Labour government

Prominent housing activist Kwajo Tweneboa issues stark warning to Labour government about social housing crisis, demanding immediate action to fix Britain's broken housing system.

Labor's Housing Revolution: New Scheme for First-Time Buyers

Exclusive interview with Housing Minister Clare O'Neil reveals how Labor's ambitious new housing scheme will transform property ownership for struggling Australians. Discover the key policies designed to tackle the affordability crisis head-on.

Sydney housing chief can't afford to buy a home

Exclusive investigation reveals Sydney Rhodes, the executive tasked with solving Sydney's housing crisis, is living in a rental property while earning a substantial government salary, raising questions about leadership and affordability.

Premium Bonds Shake-Up: New Odds for 2025

NS&I's Premium Bonds are undergoing a major overhaul. Discover how the new prize fund rate and structure could affect your odds of winning, from the £1 million jackpot to smaller payouts.

Labour Must Focus Single-Mindedly on Social Housing

Keir Starmer's Labour Party is being urged to make social housing its absolute priority, with experts warning that failure to build affordable homes could undermine the government's entire agenda.

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