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Scott Bessent's Hedge Fund Targets UK Mortgage Market

Hedge fund titan Scott Bessent's Key Square Capital is making a major play in the UK mortgage sector, acquiring stakes in lenders that focus on 'principal residence' loans. This strategic move signals a major bet on the stability of the UK housing market.

Cashrewards Shuts Down: Urgent Warning for Australians

Cashrewards, a major Australian cashback platform, has abruptly ceased operations. Customers are urgently advised to withdraw their funds as the company enters administration, sparking concerns over unpaid cashback and member balances.

Farage Partner's Firm in £1.2m Covid Loan Scrutiny

GB Broadcasting, linked to Nigel Farage's partner Laure Ferrari, faces scrutiny over a £1.2m Bounce Back Loan. Documents suggest potential misuse of government pandemic support funds intended for struggling businesses.

Liz Truss 'Master Investor' Claim Sparks Mockery and Fury

Former PM Liz Truss faces a firestorm of criticism after branding herself a 'master investor' in a since-deleted tweet, just days after a scathing report blamed her for billions in pension fund losses during her disastrous mini-budget.

Watchdogs condemn MOD's secret £7bn Afghan airlift spending

Spending watchdogs deliver a blistering condemnation of the Ministry of Defence's secretive and chaotic £7 billion Afghan airlift, exposed by the Daily Mail, which was approved without taxpayer knowledge or Parliamentary scrutiny.

Sarah Parish and James Murray's Enduring Love Story

Acting power couple Sarah Parish and James Murray open up about their 18-year marriage, overcoming personal tragedy, and building a beautiful family life together in the Hampshire countryside.

Box Tree Moth Invasion: UK Gardens Under Threat

British gardens are under siege from the invasive Box Tree Moth, whose caterpillars are decimating prized box hedges. Experts warn of 'ecological disaster' as the pest spreads rapidly across the UK.

SNP's £20M Handout to Gender Self-ID Supporters Sparks Fury

Exclusive investigation reveals the Scottish Government has awarded over £20 million to organisations actively campaigning for its contentious gender self-identification reforms, raising serious questions about the use of public funds for political lobbyi

Trump Sued Over Alleged Misuse of AmeriCorps Funds

A bombshell lawsuit accuses Donald Trump's 2020 campaign of illegally diverting millions from the national service programme AmeriCorps for political events, sparking a major legal and ethical firestorm.

RFK Jr Axes £122M in Diversity Grants After Audit

Exclusive: Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has terminated a staggering $122 million in taxpayer-funded grants earmarked for LGBT and diversity initiatives. The move comes after a damning internal audit revealed 'poor use of funds' and a failu

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

Ex-Parliament Clerk's £50k Police Payout Sparks Fury

Exclusive: A former House of Commons clerk received a £50,000 payout from police after a probe into her conduct was dropped. The revelation has ignited a political firestorm over public spending and accountability in Westminster.

Kristi Noem Accused of Delaying Homeland Security Funds

Exclusive: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is under fire after a federal report accused her office of deliberately delaying sign-off on millions in Homeland Security funds, impacting local law enforcement and emergency services.

Vegan activist fights bank over frozen £14K

A vegan campaigner fights to recover £14,000 frozen by her bank, which suspected the funds were linked to 'extremism'—despite her claims they were for legal activism.

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