The Guardian unveils its ambitious 2025 Climate Pledge, reinforcing its commitment to leading the global conversation on the climate emergency with enhanced reporting, urgent language, and a renewed focus on solutions.
A bombshell report reveals the staggering £700 million per year cost of the SNP's net-zero climate policies, posing a severe risk to Scotland's public finances with no clear funding plan.
A senior Liberal MP has issued a stark warning that multiple frontbenchers could resign if the party abandons its net zero emissions commitment, exposing deep divisions within the opposition.
Exclusive: A leading British bank has warned that artificial intelligence could replace thousands of jobs, signalling a major shift in the UK's financial employment landscape. Discover which roles are most vulnerable.
A Lloyds Banking Group customer reveals how a system error mistakenly linked her identity to her twin sister, leaving her unable to access her new credit card and trapped in a bureaucratic loop for weeks.
Australian financial watchdog ASIC investigates ANZ Bank over claims it froze customer accounts based on ABC's controversial 'Banking Crooks' documentary, as presenter Sarah Ferguson is called to testify.
Senior Liberal MP Andrew Hastie issues ultimatum over net zero emissions policy, threatening to resign from shadow cabinet in major blow to Peter Dutton's leadership.
ANZ Bank has been hit with a monumental £240 million penalty for a litany of serious failures, including charging fees to deceased customers. The Federal Court condemns the bank's 'widespread' and 'systemic' misconduct.
Exclusive: The Albanese government is set to unveil Australia's pivotal 2035 emissions reduction target this week, a decision that will define the nation's climate policy and economic future for the next decade.
The Reserve Bank of Australia plans to eliminate debit and credit card surcharges, facing fierce opposition from major banks who warn of unintended consequences for consumers and businesses.
Supermarket giant Sainsbury's is in exclusive negotiations to sell its lucrative banking division to Shenzhen-based Ping An Insurance Group, marking a major strategic shift and a significant Chinese investment into the UK's retail banking sector.
A damning investigation reveals carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, heavily backed by UK government and fossil fuel giants, is failing to meet its targets. Despite billions in investment, experts warn it's a dangerous distraction from real climat
Exclusive: Brits are being targeted by sophisticated 'safe account' scams that drain life savings instantly. Victims reveal horror stories as banks refuse refunds. Learn how to protect yourself NOW.
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.
Lloyds Bank is offering a massive £175 cash incentive for new customers who switch their current account. Discover the simple steps to claim your free money and the terms you need to know.
A shock new poll for the Daily Mail shows plummeting public support for key Net Zero policies, with most Britons now against the ban on new petrol and diesel cars and higher taxes to fund the green agenda.
Exclusive: Two of Britain's leading banks, ANZ and National Australia Bank, announce significant job cuts as part of a major operational restructuring, affecting hundreds of UK banking staff.
Explosive new report reveals the staggering economic value of North Sea oil versus climate targets. Discover the fierce political battle raging over the UK's energy future.
A damning new study exposes how the UK government is spending billions in taxpayer money to subsidise fossil fuels, undermining its own net-zero commitments and global climate leadership.
A Barclays customer was left in shock after being charged a staggering £100 fee for a minuscule 67p overdraft. Read the full story of this banking scandal and how to protect yourself from similar charges.
Exclusive: Major UK banks including Barclays, Lloyds, and HSBC announce a fresh wave of branch closures for Autumn 2025, leaving communities without vital local banking services and raising concerns about financial exclusion.
Discover The Independent's definitive ranking of the 100 most powerful and impactful leaders in Britain's climate sector, from policymakers to green innovators shaping our sustainable future.
Labour Leader Keir Starmer has executed a significant shadow cabinet reshuffle, appointing former leader Ed Miliband as the new Shadow Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary. This strategic move signals a renewed focus on green energy and cost-of-living p
The UK's financial watchdog, the FCA, is set to impose significant penalties on Barclays and Bank of Scotland for failing to offer existing customers the same competitive mortgage rates available to new clients, a practice affecting thousands of borrowers
Lloyds Banking Group announces the closure of 45 Lloyds and Halifax branches across England and Wales in 2025, citing a dramatic shift to digital banking. Discover if your local branch is affected.
Keir Starmer faces internal rebellion after diluting £28bn green pledge and promoting Blairite allies, triggering accusations of abandoning Labour's core principles for electoral gain.
Former Chancellor George Osborne's boutique investment bank, Robey Warshaw, is in advanced talks to acquire Wall Street giant Evercore in a monumental deal that would reshape the global financial advisory landscape and create a transatlantic powerhouse.
Sir Keir Starmer's net zero ambitions threaten to turn Aberdeen from a booming energy hub into a 'doom town', with massive job losses and economic decline feared as North Sea oil faces the axe.
South Australian Liberal Senator Andrew McLachlan launches an impassioned defence of Australia's net zero target and calls for stronger action to protect endangered species, putting him at odds with his own party's climate sceptics.
Barclays customers were left furious and financially stranded after a major outage in the banking app and online service blocked access to accounts and halted payments for hours.