Ex-HSBC Banker Banned for £5,900 Train Fare Scam

A wealthy former HSBC banker has been banned from his local railway after using a 'doughnutting' ticket scam to dodge £5,900 in fares, exploiting barriers to avoid payment on Southeastern services.

Bayer $7.25B Roundup Settlement Proposed

Bayer has agreed to a proposed $7.25 billion settlement to resolve thousands of U.S. lawsuits alleging Roundup weedkiller causes cancer, while maintaining its dispute over glyphosate safety.

Goldman Drops Race, Gender from Board Hiring Criteria

Goldman Sachs will no longer consider race, gender identity, ethnicity or sexual orientation when hiring board members, marking a significant retreat from DEI initiatives following pressure from conservative groups and the Trump administration.

Inflation to Fall to Lowest Level in Nearly a Year

Official figures are expected to show UK inflation dropping to 3% in January, the lowest since March 2025, increasing pressure for an interest rate cut as early as next month amid weak growth and falling wage growth.

Manhattan Commuters Face Weeks of Rail Disruption

New Jersey Transit urges commuters to work from home for up to a month due to extensive rail upgrades on the Portal Bridge, part of the $16bn Gateway project, causing major delays and reduced services into New York City.

Health Support Key to Tackle UK Joblessness Epidemic

Experts warn that reversing rising economic inactivity requires health-focused return-to-work initiatives combined with economic opportunities, addressing long-term health issues and inadequate support systems.

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