FCA's £4bn Car Finance Scheme 'Robbing Victims'
Exclusive: The Financial Conduct Authority's proposed compensation scheme for the car finance mis-selling scandal faces massive backlash for potentially short-changing victims out of billions.
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Extreme Budgeter Saves £10,000 in 12 Months
Discover the incredible money-saving strategies that helped one determined budgeter save £10,000 in a single year through extreme financial discipline and clever lifestyle changes.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy "Probably Avoidable" Says Expert
Exclusive analysis reveals Birmingham City Council's financial collapse might have been prevented as expert questions Labour leadership's decision-making in Britain's second city.
Woking Council Bankruptcy: Property Investments Create Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how Woking Borough Council's disastrous property investments created Britain's worst financial crisis in local government history, with taxpayers facing astronomical debt.
ISA Savers: How to Pocket Extra £240 Before April
Millions of UK savers could boost their tax-free savings by £240 with this simple ISA strategy before the April deadline. Discover how to maximise your returns.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy: Inside Britain's Worst Council Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how accounting failures and political paralysis pushed Birmingham City Council into the biggest local government financial crisis in UK history, forcing devastating cuts to essential services.
Surrey Labour splits over £1.2bn council debt crisis
Exclusive: Labour faces internal division in Surrey as two councils consider breaking away amid government pressure to address catastrophic local authority debt. The political earthquake threatens Starmer's authority in traditional Tory heartlands.
Woking gets £500m bailout in council shake-up
The bankrupt Woking Borough Council secures a massive government rescue package as Surrey County Council takes control of key services in a dramatic local government overhaul.
Woking Council declares bankruptcy with £1.9bn debt
Woking Borough Council faces financial collapse with a staggering £1.9bn deficit, joining a growing list of UK local authorities in crisis. Discover how risky investments and government funding cuts created this perfect storm.
UK Credit Card Shock: 0% Offers Slashed
Exclusive: British cardholders are being hit with a double whammy as banks dramatically reduce interest-free balance transfer periods while hiking minimum payments. Discover how to protect your finances.
Private Credit: The Shadow Lenders Reshaping UK Business
As traditional banks retreat, private credit is stepping in to fund British businesses. Discover how this $2.1tn shadow banking sector is transforming corporate lending while raising regulatory concerns.
HMRC: Check For £689 Unclaimed Money Now
Over 18s across the UK could be sitting on unclaimed cash from savings and current accounts. HMRC reveals how to claim your money before it's too late.
Council Tax Crisis: Local Authorities Demand Funding Overhaul
UK councils issue urgent warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as financial pressures threaten essential services including social care, libraries and bin collections.
Cardiff Council abolishes cabinet system in governance overhaul
Cardiff Council votes to abolish its cabinet model, returning to a committee system that promises greater transparency and cross-party involvement in decision-making.
UK Car Finance Scandal: Millions Could Claim Billions
Discover how UK drivers may have been overcharged thousands in hidden commission, and how new FCA rules could trigger a compensation wave dwarfing PPI.
NZ Government Dramatically Cuts Māori Council Representation
New Zealand's coalition government has dramatically reduced guaranteed Māori representation on local councils, cutting dedicated seats by more than half in a move critics call a devastating blow to indigenous rights.
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.
Lloyds Faces FCA Probe Over Car Finance Commissions
Exclusive: The Financial Conduct Authority launches investigation into Lloyds Banking Group's motor finance commission arrangements, potentially affecting millions of customers.
Lloyds faces FCA car finance commission investigation
Lloyds Banking Group is under investigation by the Financial Conduct Authority regarding historical motor finance commission arrangements, potentially impacting millions of customers.
Labour warned against local election complacency
Shadow Commons leader Lucy Powell cautions Labour against complacency in upcoming May local elections, warning that writing off contests could prove costly for Starmer's government.
Council leaders banned from policy announcements without approval
Exclusive: Council chiefs and public servants across Britain have been ordered to seek government approval before making significant policy statements in dramatic Whitehall power grab.
Car Finance Compensation: Millions Could Claim Payout
Drivers across Britain may be owed thousands in car finance compensation following a major FCA investigation into hidden commission arrangements. Learn how to check if you're affected.
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.
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.
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.
Car Finance Scandal: Your Guide to Compensation
Millions of UK drivers could be owed thousands in compensation following a landmark ruling on car finance mis-selling. Discover if you're affected and how to claim.
Car Finance Compensation: Key Dates for Billions in Claims
Drivers across Britain could reclaim thousands each from mis-sold car finance deals as FCA investigation triggers massive compensation scheme. Here's everything you need to know.
UK Drivers Owed Billions in Car Finance Compensation
A massive financial mis-selling scandal could see British motorists receive thousands each in compensation after a landmark FCA investigation into hidden commission arrangements.
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