Bank regulators probe false social media rumours
UK financial regulators investigate coordinated social media campaigns spreading misinformation about bank stability, urging public vigilance against false claims.
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Women struggle more with money talks than men
New research reveals a troubling gender gap in financial conversations, with women facing greater stigma and isolation when dealing with debt and money problems.
Gender Money Gap: Women Reshape UK Financial Talks
New research reveals how women are breaking financial taboos and transforming money discussions across the UK, creating more open and supportive financial dialogues.
US Congress seeks emergency funds from Hartford amid crisis
In an extraordinary turn of events, members of the United States Congress have been compelled to seek emergency financial assistance from Hartford, Connecticut, as political gridlock leaves them without pay. This unprecedented situation reveals deepening
FCA's £4bn Car Finance Scheme 'Robbing Victims'
Exclusive: The Financial Conduct Authority's proposed compensation scheme for the car finance mis-selling scandal faces massive backlash for potentially short-changing victims out of billions.
Money Silence Crisis: Costing Brits Thousands
New research reveals Britain's dangerous silence around money matters is creating financial distress, relationship breakdowns, and mental health crises across the nation.
Major Microsoft Azure Outage Hits Xbox and Outlook Users
A widespread Microsoft Azure outage has disrupted critical services including Xbox Live, Outlook, and Microsoft 365, leaving users frustrated and businesses scrambling.
Santander Faces UK Government Crackdown Over Spanish Control
Santander UK confronts potential government intervention as Spanish financial watchdog seeks unprecedented control over British banking operations, raising sovereignty concerns.
Court Revives Challenge to Trump-Era CFPB Director
A federal appeals court has revived a legal challenge questioning the legitimacy of a Trump-era director's appointment to America's Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, creating fresh uncertainty for the agency.
HSBC sued over Bernie Madoff profits in major lawsuit
HSBC confronts explosive legal action alleging the banking giant knowingly profited from Bernie Madoff's notorious Ponzi scheme while ignoring clear warning signs in the largest fraud in Wall Street history.
UK Economy Contracts at Fastest Pace in 11 Months
Britain's private sector faces worst performance in nearly a year as manufacturing and services decline simultaneously. Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts mounting economic challenges ahead of crucial budget announcement.
Action Fraud: Victims Expose Service Failures in UK System
Exclusive investigation reveals serious concerns about Action Fraud's effectiveness as victims report poor service and lack of follow-up on their cases.
UK Consumer Confidence Plunges to -30 in GfK Survey
New GfK survey reveals British consumer morale hits near-historic lows as households brace for economic challenges ahead of government budget announcement.
UK Savings Crisis: Investment Scams Surge 42%
Exclusive investigation reveals British savers lost over £1.2 billion to sophisticated investment scams in the past year, with fake cryptocurrency schemes leading the devastating surge in financial fraud.
FCA Under Fire Over Soaring Consumer Complaints
The Financial Conduct Authority faces mounting criticism as consumer complaints against financial firms skyrocket, revealing serious gaps in investor protection and regulatory oversight.
Expert: Illegal immigration costs taxpayers billions yearly
YouTube financial analyst Caleb Hammer reveals staggering economic impact of illegal immigration on American taxpayers in viral video analysis that's sparking nationwide debate.
Barclays downplays £20bn private credit exposure
Barclays Bank moves to reassure investors as it reveals significant stake in booming but volatile private credit sector, insisting risks are 'well managed' despite market turbulence.
Stuart Gulliver: HSBC Banking Titan Dies
Explore the remarkable life and career of Stuart Gulliver, the former HSBC CEO who navigated the banking giant through global crises and regulatory challenges, leaving an indelible mark on international finance.
London's financial exodus: Major firms eye EU hubs post-Brexit
Exclusive investigation reveals London's financial dominance is eroding as major institutions quietly shift operations and capital to EU cities following Brexit.
British couple loses £30k in timeshare exit scam
Exclusive investigation reveals how Mark and Kay Rowe were systematically defrauded by timeshare exit company, exposing gap in UK consumer protection.
Met Office: 'Anticyclonic Gloom' to blanket UK
The Met Office reveals a week of overcast skies and drizzle as high pressure brings what forecasters call 'anticyclonic gloom' to much of the UK, with only brief sunny intervals.
IMF Chief: Non-Bank Lending Risks Keep Me Awake
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva reveals her biggest economic fear - the explosive growth of non-bank lending that could trigger the next global financial crisis.
KPMG consultant leaked Bank of England rate data
Exclusive investigation reveals how a senior KPMG consultant improperly obtained and shared confidential Bank of England interest rate information, sparking regulatory scrutiny and raising serious questions about financial sector integrity.
NatWest student account chaos leaves thousands stranded
Exclusive investigation reveals how NatWest's system failures have trapped students in banking chaos, with frozen accounts and mounting financial stress across UK campuses.
US Consumer Watchdog Defies Shutdown Threat with Hiring Spree
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau accelerates hiring for nearly 200 positions as political battle over funding threatens agency operations. Exclusive insight into the controversial expansion.
IMF Downgrades US Economy as Australian Tourists Avoid America
The International Monetary Fund slashes US growth forecasts amid Trump administration policies, while Australian travellers avoid America due to economic uncertainty and political tensions.
UK regulators slash banker bonus waiting periods
Major regulatory shift allows City bankers to access annual bonuses after just three months as UK continues post-Brexit financial reforms to boost competitiveness.
100+ financial firms move operations abroad post-Brexit
Exclusive: Britain's financial watchdog reveals over 100 companies have moved operations overseas following Brexit, with Dublin and Luxembourg emerging as top destinations for relocating City firms.
Week-long 'anticyclonic gloom' forecast for UK
The UK faces a prolonged period of dull, grey weather as high pressure brings widespread cloud cover and limited sunshine across most regions until next week.
IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecast as Trump Tariffs Bite
The International Monetary Fund warns of significant economic damage from new US trade policies, with UK growth projections downgraded amid global uncertainty.
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