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WH Smith CEO quits after major US accounting blunder

WH Smith's CEO steps down immediately after a £50m accounting error in its North American division slashes profits and wipes nearly £600m from market value. Discover the full story behind the retail giant's crisis.

WH Smith CEO quits after US profit warning

WH Smith CEO Carl Cowling steps down following a £50m US accounting error. Interim leader appointed as profits plummet. Read the full story on the retail giant's crisis.

WH Smith CEO steps down in US accounting probe

WH Smith CEO Carl Cowling resigns after a Deloitte probe uncovers a £50m profit overstatement in its US division. The group issues another profit warning. Read the full story.

B&M profit warning after accounting error

B&M's finance director warns of significant profit impact following a serious accounting error that's rocked the discount retail giant, sending shares tumbling.

Critical Thinking Degrees: Never a Waste of Money

New research challenges the 'rip-off' narrative around university education, revealing how degrees that develop critical thinking skills provide lifelong value beyond mere job preparation.

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.

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.

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.

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