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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.

Uni Melb Prof Fights Dismissal in Academic Freedom Case

Professor Eric Descheemaeker argues his controversial emails were protected political speech as a landmark unfair dismissal case unfolds in the Federal Court, testing the limits of academic freedom in Australia.

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.

Restaurant boss fined £150k for 'disgusting' worker act

A Melbourne restaurant owner has been fined a staggering £150,000 after a tribunal found he committed a 'disgusting' act of workplace bullying against a female employee, setting a major precedent for workers' rights.

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.

Clinic Staff Fired After Viral TikTok About Working Conditions

Healthcare workers at a leading US clinic have been summarily dismissed after a TikTok video revealing alleged poor working conditions and staff shortages went viral, igniting a fierce debate on workers' rights and corporate transparency.

ABC Faces £350k Fine Over Buttrose Pressure Claims

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation could be fined £350,000 after Federal Court hears allegations Chair Ita Buttrose pressured staff to sack journalist Antoinette Lattouf in a case testing media independence and political interference.

Hotel Manager Sacked in Sexism Scandal: Tribunal Victory

A London hotel manager has been dismissed after an employment tribunal found him guilty of shocking gender discrimination and victimisation against a female colleague. Read the full details of this landmark workplace justice case.

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.

Nurse wins £25k payout after dismissal for eye-roll

A dental nurse from Greater Manchester has been awarded £25,000 in an employment tribunal after she was unfairly dismissed for an alleged eye-roll, a case highlighting toxic workplace culture.

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.

EasyJet manager sacked over 'banter' wins tribunal case

An EasyJet manager fired for 'inappropriate banter' with his team has triumphed in an unfair dismissal claim. An employment tribunal ruled the airline failed to investigate properly, in a case that questions corporate culture and HR procedures.

Co-op worker wins unfair dismissal case over radio

A Co-op warehouse employee who was sacked for switching off a Michael Jackson track has been awarded nearly £20,000 after a tribunal ruled his dismissal was unfair. The case highlights the limits of managerial control over the workplace radio.

US Cider Firm Sued for Firing UK Employee Over Premature Baby

Golden State Cider Company is embroiled in a major discrimination lawsuit after a UK-based employee was allegedly fired for taking time off to care for her premature newborn. The shocking case raises serious questions about corporate ethics and maternity

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.

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