Digital ID required for pub pints? Ministers face backlash
Government plans for mandatory digital ID cards to buy alcohol and enter venues spark civil liberties concerns as critics warn of 'Orwellian' overreach in daily life.
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Labour plans digital ID cards to transform UK identity verification
The Labour Party unveils ambitious plans for digital identity cards, promising to streamline services while raising privacy concerns. Yvette Cooper leads the charge on modernising UK security.
JP Morgan mandates biometric data for UK staff access
Banking giant JP Morgan requires all UK headquarters staff to share fingerprint and facial recognition data for building access, sparking privacy debates and union concerns.
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 Bank Under FCA Investigation: Shares Drop
Lloyds Banking Group faces formal FCA investigation over potential regulatory breaches, sending shares plummeting as market confidence wavers.
JPMorgan CEO Dimon Issues Recession Warning
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon sounds alarm on economic turbulence ahead, highlighting inflation pressures and geopolitical risks that could impact British businesses and households.
Sunak's ID Card Scheme Faces Fierce Civil Liberties Backlash
Rishi Sunak's controversial digital ID card scheme meets mounting opposition as critics warn of mission creep and threats to British freedoms. Political commentator Euan McColm sounds the alarm.
Barclays £900 Switch Bonus: How to Claim
Barclays is offering one of the most generous bank switching bonuses of 2024. Discover how eligible customers can claim £175 upfront plus £725 in regular cashback through their Blue Rewards scheme.
Metro Bank glitch leaves customers with missing money
Thousands of Metro Bank customers faced payment chaos and missing money as a major technical glitch crippled online and mobile banking services across the UK.
Metro Bank App Crash: Customers Locked Out of Accounts
Metro Bank customers left stranded as mobile app and online services crash for hours, with frustrated users unable to access their money or make payments during widespread outage.
Commonwealth Bank withdraws invasive customer questions
Australia's largest bank retreats from intrusive financial health check survey asking about relationships, health and finances following widespread backlash and privacy concerns.
Virgin Media customers face sudden account closures
Thousands of Virgin Money customers report being locked out of accounts without warning, sparking financial chaos and urgent calls for regulatory action.
Three major banks shutting dozens of branches across UK
Lloyds, Halifax and Barclays announce sweeping branch closures across England and Wales, leaving customers facing longer journeys to access in-person banking services.
Lloyds Bank cuts overdraft fees from £150 to £15
Lloyds Banking Group announces significant reduction in overdraft fees, cutting charges from £150 to just £15 in major customer-friendly overhaul.
HSBC freezes Melbourne woman's account without explanation
A Melbourne mother's life turned upside down when HSBC suddenly froze her account without explanation, leaving her unable to access her own money for essential expenses in a shocking case of banking bureaucracy gone wrong.
Badenoch criticised over Farage banking row intervention
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch faces criticism after intervening in Nigel Farage's Coutts banking controversy, raising questions about political influence in financial services.
Lloyds Group Shutters 53 More Bank Branches
Major banking group announces fresh wave of branch closures across England, Scotland and Wales as customers shift to digital banking, leaving communities concerned about access to cash.
Banking Climate Alliance Collapses Amid US Pressure
The UN-backed Net-Zero Banking Alliance has been abruptly dissolved following US political pressure and legal threats, dealing a significant blow to global climate finance efforts.
Sabadell rejects BBVA's £1.7bn takeover bid
Banco Sabadell's board unanimously rejects BBVA's acquisition offer, declaring it undervalues the bank amid Spanish banking consolidation talks.
Tech firm rejects Starmer's digital ID cards
A major technology firm has refused to assist Labour's proposed digital identity cards, dealing Sir Keir Starmer a significant blow as experts question the scheme's public backing and privacy implications.
CBA routes customer data to Indian processing centres
Exclusive investigation reveals how Australia's largest bank quietly routes sensitive customer information to Indian processing centres, raising serious privacy and security concerns.
Nationwide's £56 scam alert for customers
Nationwide Building Society warns customers about sophisticated text scams targeting bank accounts. Learn how to spot fake messages and protect your money from fraudsters.
Australia Post cash ban sparks national outrage
Australia Post faces furious backlash after quietly implementing cashless policies across branches, leaving vulnerable customers stranded and prompting government intervention.
Pub rebrands in protest against Labour digital ID cards
The Fox and Hounds in Hunmanby rebrands as 'The Free Spirit' in dramatic stand against proposed digital identity scheme, capturing national attention with its unique political statement.
NAB customer quits over frozen £1,500 transfer fiasco
Exclusive: A frustrated NAB customer reveals why he's abandoning the banking giant after what he calls a 'complete system failure' left him fighting for his own money.
Santander and Nationwide Clash Over Bank Account Switching
High street banking giants Santander and Nationwide are at odds over a proposed overhaul of the UK's current account switching service, a move that could significantly alter how customers change banks.
Shocking New Bank Scam Drains Accounts Without Detection
UK banking customers are being targeted by sophisticated 'withdrawal' scam that bypasses security. Victims report losing thousands as fraudsters exploit system loopholes. Essential reading to protect your savings.
Commonwealth Bank outage locks millions out of online banking
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) customers were left stranded as a planned maintenance event spiralled into a full-scale online and app banking outage, disrupting payments and access for millions.
Bank of America UK: Pay Rises Amid Branch Closures
Exclusive: Bank of America announces a major pay increase for its UK staff while quietly accelerating a programme of local branch closures, raising questions about the future of high street banking.
Major UK Bank: AI Could Replace Thousands of Jobs
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.
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