Lloyds fined £3.9m over customer treatment failings
The Financial Conduct Authority has slapped Lloyds Banking Group with a hefty £3.9 million penalty for serious failures in its mortgage and loan support for customers in financial difficulty.
The Financial Conduct Authority has slapped Lloyds Banking Group with a hefty £3.9 million penalty for serious failures in its mortgage and loan support for customers in financial difficulty.
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has raised a major red flag, revealing that a large portion of the nation's finance sector is dangerously reliant on outdated technology, posing a severe threat to operational resilience and consumer protection.
Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith faces backlash after a heated, expletive-laden tirade was directed at a female reporter following a tense AFL match against Geelong Cats. The incident, caught on camera, ignites a fierce debate about player conduct and m
British MPs are in line for a significant £7,000 pay increase, lifting their salaries to over £91,000, as recommended by the independent watchdog IPSA. This inflation-linked rise comes amidst a backdrop of sluggish wage growth and widespread industrial di
Nottinghamshire Police refer themselves to watchdog over concerns about investigations linked to India, sparking internal and external reviews into their professional conduct.
Exclusive: Leaked documents expose Boris Johnson's covert lobbying for UAE business venture months after leaving Downing Street, raising serious questions about post-premiership conduct and Middle East influence.
A seismic investigation by the FCA into discretionary commission arrangements could see millions of British motorists claim compensation for unfairly inflated car finance payments. Here's how to check if you're affected.
Hundreds of Australian consumers have launched a major class action against retail giant Harvey Norman, alleging they were misled by 'interest-free' payment plans that trapped them in costly debt cycles.
The Metropolitan Police is under fire after officers were filmed telling pro-Palestine activists they could not use the word 'Palestine' at a London protest. The incident, captured on video, has sparked a major free speech debate and prompted an urgent re
The Metropolitan Police faces intense scrutiny after officers were filmed making controversial arrests during a Westminster pro-Palestine demonstration, raising serious concerns over protest policing and freedom of speech.
Reform UK announces radical manifesto pledge to abolish the Financial Conduct Authority's power to regulate banks, promising a bonfire of red tape for the financial sector.
Labour faces turmoil as three frontbenchers resign over Angela Rayner's handling of an internal selection row, exposing deep divisions within the party.
The Seattle Seahawks implement a groundbreaking zero-tolerance policy against fan abuse, introducing new reporting systems and stadium bans to protect spectators and players at Lumen Field.
Exclusive: The Financial Conduct Authority has uncovered a major failure by UK banks to pass on interest rate rises to savers, disproportionately harming vulnerable and older customers. Discover the findings and what it means for your money.
Exclusive: Laurent Freixe, a veteran Nestlé executive and CEO of Zone Latin America, has been abruptly dismissed by the food and drink giant for a serious breach of the company's code of conduct, the Independent can reveal.
Russian tennis star Andrey Rublev has been hit with a substantial fine following a profanity-laced tirade during his US Open quarter-final defeat. The incident, caught on camera, has sparked debate about player conduct in high-pressure matches.
Exclusive: The UK government unveils stringent new data breach protocols for ministers and officials, mandating immediate reporting and transparency in a major cybersecurity overhaul.
The Financial Conduct Authority launches an urgent review into its conflict of interest policies after its former head of enforcement, Therese Chambers, takes a senior role at a US hedge fund, raising serious concerns about the City's 'revolving door' cul
Australian MP Bob Katter threatens a journalist with physical violence during a heated exchange over political coverage, captured in a viral video that has sparked widespread condemnation.
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority launches an investigation into Aberdeen's Dubai operations, raising serious questions about oversight in the emirate's burgeoning financial district and compliance with international standards.
Tennis legend Boris Becker has criticised Daniil Medvedev's explosive outburst during his US Open semi-final defeat to Carlos Alcaraz, calling the Russian's conduct 'unacceptable' for a professional athlete.
Female MPs are reporting a dramatic increase in violent threats and abuse, with many linking the hostility directly to the UK's immigration debate. Westminster is facing a safety crisis.
New data reveals a sharp rise in workplace conflict. Is it a sign of growing incivility or are we simply more aware of what constitutes unacceptable behaviour? An in-depth investigation.
Defence Intelligence Agency Director Jeffrey Kruse has been removed from his post by Pentagon Chief of Staff Pete Hegseth following a damning inspector general's report into 'inappropriate conduct'. The internal investigation revealed a pattern of unprofe
A jaw-dropping workplace dispute has gone viral after an employee was presented with an itemised invoice for a 'rude and unprofessional' email. The bizarre clash over office manners has sparked a fierce debate online about professionalism and petty cash d
The Australian Medical Association reveals a surge in malicious complaints targeting doctors for expressing pro-Palestinian views on social media, raising concerns about free speech and professional intimidation.
A senior Crown Court judge has been formally reprimanded after admitting to a 'clandestine relationship' and engaging in sexual activity with his partner, a court clerk, inside his private chambers. The Judicial Conduct Investigations Office found his act
Satya Nadella forcefully disavows inflammatory social media posts by a Microsoft staffer from Gaza, reaffirming company values amid Middle East tensions.
The Nursing and Midwifery Council has launched a fitness-to-practise investigation into a UK midwife following complaints about her social media activity related to Palestine and Zionism, raising questions about professional conduct and free speech.
Exclusive: Disabled Labour MP Marsha de Cordova is under investigation by the parliamentary watchdog over claims for taxi journeys. The probe centres on whether trips were for personal or parliamentary business.