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Lloyds slashes free overdraft from £250 to £50

Lloyds Banking Group shocks customers by reducing its interest-free overdraft buffer from £250 to a mere £50 from November, impacting millions across Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland accounts.

Autumn Budget: 5 Financial Moves to Make Now

With the Autumn Budget on the horizon, financial experts reveal five essential steps to safeguard your finances, from pensions to property. Act now to stay ahead of potential tax changes.

UK Car Debt Crisis Echoes 2008 Financial Shock

Exclusive analysis reveals British drivers are buckling under a record £70 billion car finance burden, with soaring defaults threatening a 'Great Recession' style economic tremor. Discover the ticking time bomb in the UK's auto loan market.

Plum Launches Market-Leading 6.17% Easy-Access Cash ISA

Exclusive: The popular money app Plum launches a market-leading Easy-Access Cash ISA with a top-tier 6.17% AER rate, offering a savvy new way for UK savers to beat inflation and use their tax-free allowance.

Premium Bonds Beat Bond Market Bullies

Exclusive analysis reveals how National Savings & Investments' Premium Bonds are defying financial giants and complex markets, offering a compelling, accessible alternative for UK savers seeking security and the chance of tax-free wins.

China's Global Ambitions: The Hidden Costs Exposed

An in-depth investigation reveals the complex reality behind China's superpower strategy, built on debt diplomacy and resource extraction in developing nations. Is it a partnership or a new form of colonialism?

UK's Top Accounting & Finance Universities 2025 Revealed

The Complete University Guide 2025 has ranked the best UK universities for Accounting & Finance degrees. Discover which institutions lead the pack, who climbed the ranks, and key trends shaping business education.

Clear Your Mortgage Using 1940s Frugal Habits

Discover how one UK homeowner paid off her mortgage in record time by adopting wartime thriftiness. Get her top 10 practical, modern-day frugal living tips that really work.

Martin Lewis's Urgent Premium Bonds Warning

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis issues a critical alert for Premium Bonds holders, revealing why millions might be losing cash and the smarter savings alternatives you need to know about now.

Portland Homeowners Slammed with Crippling 'Climate' Fines

Property owners in Portland, Oregon, are facing severe financial penalties under a controversial new city climate initiative, with some bills exceeding $17,000. The programme, intended to fund clean energy projects, has been branded a 'disaster' and a 'st

9 Banking Hacks to Slash Bills & Boost Savings

A leading money expert shares nine crucial but often overlooked banking tricks that can protect you from sneaky fees, maximise your savings, and put hundreds of pounds back in your pocket. Discover the easy switches you can make today.

Dan Andrews Breaks Silence on China & Putin

Former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews faces a firestorm of criticism after defending his dealings with China and refusing to condemn Vladimir Putin, raising serious questions about influence and diplomatic judgement.

Build Your Own Home For A £30,000 Discount

The UK government launches a groundbreaking scheme allowing families to secure massive discounts on new homes by contributing 'sweat equity' through construction work. Discover how this initiative tackles the housing crisis and empowers aspiring homeowner

Trump could deploy private army in US cities

Exclusive: Donald Trump is reportedly exploring using private security contractors for domestic operations, including immigration enforcement and policing, raising alarming legal and constitutional questions.

West Ham Women in US private equity investment talks

West Ham United's women's team is in exclusive negotiations with a US private equity firm for a significant strategic investment, signalling a major shift in the landscape of women's football ownership and finance.

NHS Crisis Forces Record Numbers to Go Private

Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic surge in Britons turning to private medical care, driven by unprecedented NHS waiting times and a perceived 'postcode lottery' for treatment. This investigation uncovers the human cost of the healthcare crisis.

Trump Donors Privately Funding ICE Detention Centres

An explosive investigation uncovers how private donors to Donald Trump's political operations are directly funding ICE detention facilities, raising serious ethical and legal questions about the privatisation of immigration enforcement.

Soho House Goes Private in Major $1.1bn Deal

Exclusive members' club Soho House has de-listed from the stock market in a major shift. Discover the implications for its global membership and the future of private hospitality.

10-Minute Check Could Save You £6,000+ Annually

Exclusive: Millions of UK households are missing out on massive savings by overlooking this one simple financial check. We reveal the effortless switch that could put thousands back in your pocket.

China and Pakistan Agree New Phase of CPEC Projects

The foreign ministers of China and Pakistan have solidified a new phase of multi-billion-dollar cooperation, agreeing to accelerate high-priority projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to boost regional connectivity and economic growth

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