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Why a 100-month car loan is a bad financial move

Financial experts caution against 100-month auto loans, revealing how lower monthly payments lead to paying double the car's price in interest and leaving you 'underwater' for years.

Illicit 'Beaver Bombing' Spreads Across Europe

A wave of unauthorised beaver releases, dubbed 'beaver bombing', is sweeping Europe, raising urgent questions about conservation and who decides which species belong. Read the full analysis.

Lammy: UK will no longer be a haven for dirty money

Justice Secretary David Lammy pledges a major crackdown on illicit finance, targeting enablers and launching a £15m police unit boost. Discover the new strategy to protect the UK's financial integrity.

Cash ISA limit cut to £12,000 from 2027

UK households hold £207bn in cash ISAs, a 14% annual rise, as they build savings buffers. The annual cash ISA limit will be reduced to £12,000 from April 2027. Learn what this means for your savings strategy.

£1M illegal tobacco haul seized in van bust

Australian police uncover nearly £1 million in illegal cigarettes, tobacco and vapes during routine traffic stop. Major crackdown on illicit tobacco trade continues nationwide.

Cop30 ends without fossil fuel deal, finance gap widens

UN climate talks in Belém conclude without major breakthrough on fossil fuels or deforestation. Developing nations demand urgent adaptation finance as funding falls short. The world's most vulnerable left exposed.

US Senators Demand Meta Scam Ad Investigation

US senators call for FTC and SEC investigation into Meta, alleging Facebook and Instagram earn billions from scam ads. Discover the details and potential consequences.

Australia's smoking crackdown fuels smuggling epidemic

Australia's aggressive anti-smoking policies have triggered an unprecedented black market boom, with soaring cigarette prices fuelling a lucrative smuggling trade that's overwhelming border authorities.

Canberra decriminalises drugs in Australian first

Canberra becomes first Australian jurisdiction to decriminalise small quantities of illicit drugs including cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine in radical shift from punishment to public health focus.

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.

Extreme Budgeter Saves £10,000 in 12 Months

Discover the incredible money-saving strategies that helped one determined budgeter save £10,000 in a single year through extreme financial discipline and clever lifestyle changes.

UK Credit Card Shock: 0% Offers Slashed

Exclusive: British cardholders are being hit with a double whammy as banks dramatically reduce interest-free balance transfer periods while hiking minimum payments. Discover how to protect your finances.

Prison officer in court over inmate relationship

A female prison officer stands accused of conducting an improper relationship with a male inmate at HMP Guys Marsh in Dorset, facing serious misconduct charges in a shocking breach of security protocols.

Prison officer guilty in illicit inmate phone scandal

A female prison officer faces sentencing after admitting to smuggling illicit phone calls to a violent inmate who severed a man's leg in a machete attack, exposing serious security breaches within the UK prison system.

HMRC: Check For £689 Unclaimed Money Now

Over 18s across the UK could be sitting on unclaimed cash from savings and current accounts. HMRC reveals how to claim your money before it's too late.

Lloyds sets aside £450m for car finance claims probe

Exclusive: Lloyds Banking Group sets aside £450 million as FCA investigates discretionary commission arrangements in car finance market, potentially triggering compensation claims for millions of British motorists.

Lloyds adds £800m to car finance compensation pot

Lloyds Banking Group faces mounting costs as it allocates another £800 million to cover compensation for historical motor finance commission claims, bringing total provisions to a staggering £2 billion.

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