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FCA: UK Finance's Old Tech Poses 'Significant' Risk

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has raised a major red flag, revealing that a large portion of the nation's finance sector is dangerously reliant on outdated technology, posing a severe threat to operational resilience and consumer protection.

Why Britain Isn't Ready to Ditch Cash

As the UK races towards a cashless future, a growing movement of consumers, experts, and activists are pushing back. Discover the compelling financial, psychological, and societal reasons why cold, hard cash isn't ready for the history books just yet.

FCA Reviews Rules as Top Enforcer Joins Hedge Fund

The Financial Conduct Authority launches an urgent review into its conflict of interest policies after its former head of enforcement, Therese Chambers, takes a senior role at a US hedge fund, raising serious concerns about the City's 'revolving door' cul

EasyJet leaves mum traumatised after luggage blunder

A British mother recounts her family's traumatic ordeal after an EasyJet flight to Turkey departed with all their checked luggage and essential medication still on the tarmac at Gatwick, leaving them stranded for their entire holiday.

FCA Alert: Protect Your Money From Clone Firm Scams

Exclusive: The Financial Conduct Authority issues an urgent warning as sophisticated 'clone firm' investment scams skyrocket, with criminals stealing millions from UK savers. Learn how to spot the red flags.

Kitchen Locked Behind Hidden Door in London Flat Nightmare

A London tenant's dream move turned into a surreal nightmare when she discovered her kitchen was completely inaccessible due to a mysterious hidden door mechanism. The bizarre architectural flaw left her unable to cook or access appliances for days.

British Women Fight for Life in Ibiza After Suspected Poisoning

Exclusive report: Two young British women, aged 26 and 27, are in a critical condition in an Ibiza hospital intensive care unit following a suspected poisoning incident at a popular San Antonio bar. Families are by their bedsides as doctors work to save t

FCA Investigates Aberdeen Over Dubai Operations Compliance

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority launches an investigation into Aberdeen's Dubai operations, raising serious questions about oversight in the emirate's burgeoning financial district and compliance with international standards.

Family's 1,800-mile dash after booking Cornwall in Spain

A British family's dream holiday to Cornwall turned into an 18-hour, 1,800-mile nightmare after a booking error sent them to the wrong country. Discover how their Spanish detour became a frantic race against time.

Barrister Sues Over Notting Hill Home's Flooded Basement

A high-flying barrister is taking legal action against the previous owner of her £4.5 million Notting Hill home after uncovering a shocking secret: the basement was catastrophically and permanently flooded, a fact she claims was deliberately concealed dur

Ryanair passenger shamed for 'appalling' hygiene on flight

A Ryanair flight from Manchester to Tenerife descended into chaos after a holidaymaker confronted a fellow passenger over their 'disgusting' and 'overpowering' body odour, branding the incident a 'complete nightmare'.

UK Woman Stranded and Penniless in Spain by Ryanair

A British woman's holiday in Spain turned into a desperate fight for survival after Ryanair cancelled her flight, leaving her abandoned and without money. Read her shocking story of airline negligence.

New Zealand man lives in Berlin airport for 500 days

A New Zealand traveller's dream European holiday turned into a 500-day airport nightmare after a passport theft in Berlin left him stranded in a legal limbo, surviving on airport sushi and duty-free alcohol.

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