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Novo Nordisk cuts 9,000 jobs amid Ozempic competition

Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk announces major restructuring, cutting 9,000 jobs globally. The move comes as competition intensifies in the lucrative weight-loss and diabetes drug market, challenging its blockbuster medications Ozempic and Wegov

Barclays charges £100 fee for 67p overdraft

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.

Autumn 2025 Bank Closures: Full List of Shutting Branches

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.

Barclays & BoS Face Massive Fines Over Unfair Mortgages

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 Bank to Close 45 Branches in 2025

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.

Osborne's Robey Warshaw in shock Evercore takeover bid

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.

Atlassian Axes 5% of Staff in Major AI Restructuring

Australian tech giant Atlassian, co-founded by billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes, is laying off 5% of its staff in a strategic pivot towards artificial intelligence, impacting hundreds of employees globally.

ConocoPhillips Axes 25% of UK Oil Workforce

US oil giant ConocoPhillips has announced deep cuts to its British operations, slashing a quarter of its UK workforce. The move signals a major shift in the North Sea energy landscape and raises concerns about the future of the region's oil industry.

NatWest to close 26 bank branches in 2024

High street giant NatWest Group announces another wave of closures, shutting 26 branches across England, Scotland, and Wales in 2024, citing a dramatic shift to online banking.

TSB Banking App Crashes in Major Nationwide Outage

TSB's mobile banking app and online services have been hit by a major outage, leaving frustrated customers unable to access their money. The high street bank is investigating the technical meltdown.

HSBC ordered to repay £50k after pensioner scam failure

A retired NHS nurse from London lost her entire life savings in an authorised push payment scam. The Financial Ombudsman Service has now ruled HSBC must refund Katrina Harrison £50,000 after the bank's security systems failed to prevent the fraud.

Reeves Forges New Pact with UK Banks to Boost Economy

Chancellor Rachel Reeves hosts landmark meeting with UK banking chiefs, unveiling a new 'shared commitment' to boost competitiveness and economic growth. Exclusive details on the new Mansion House reforms.

Zuckerberg's £75M gift to guard called 'tone-deaf'

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg faces backlash for gifting his security chief a reported £75 million package, including a luxury home, as tech layoffs continue. Critics brand the move 'obscene' and 'out of touch'.

HSBC and First Direct Hit Major Online Banking Outage

Thousands of HSBC and First Direct customers across the UK were unable to access their online and mobile banking services due to a significant technical outage, with the bank issuing an apology and working to resolve the 'ERR03' error.

HSBC Banking App Crashes, Locking Out Thousands of UK Users

Thousands of HSBC UK customers were left unable to access their money as the banking giant's app and online services suffered a major crash. Frustrated users took to social media to report issues with logins, transactions, and balance checks.

UK Grocery Chain Closes 60 Stores in Mass Layoffs

A prominent UK supermarket chain is set to close 60 stores and cut hundreds of jobs in a drastic restructuring plan aimed at reducing costs and adapting to changing consumer habits.

Selfie Scam: Fraudsters Exploit NAB's Facial Recognition

Exclusive: A sophisticated criminal syndicate exploited a major flaw in National Australia Bank's 'selfie' identity verification, stealing over $1.5 million in a high-tech fraud that raises serious questions about biometric security.

NatWest & Halifax Shut 39 Bank Branches

Major banking giants NatWest and Halifax announce the closure of 39 UK branches in 2025, citing a dramatic shift to online banking. Full list of affected locations and what it means for customers.

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