ICO raids properties over 170M nuisance finance texts
The ICO raided five companies' premises across the UK for sending 170 million nuisance car finance mis-selling text messages, following 12 million complaints.
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Older pensioners get £9,855 state pension under Burnham
Andy Burnham confirmed the triple lock boost gives older state pensioners £9,855 a year from April 2027, a £240.37 increase.
Irish Authorities Prepare for Kinahan Extradition
Irish authorities are preparing to extradite Daniel Kinahan from Dubai after he failed in legal efforts to block the move, though no timeline is finalised.
Mother, boyfriend jailed for life for toddler murder
A mother and her boyfriend have been jailed for life for the murder of her two-year-old daughter, who suffered 21 broken bones and was sexually assaulted. Walker got 22 years minimum, Simpson 28 years.
Driver hid in off-duty cop's cupboard after police chase
Stephen McConnachie abandoned his car after a high-speed chase, hid in a home, and attacked the off-duty officer who found him in a cupboard. He was remanded in custody.
Shoplifter banned from Prescot retail park after assault on guard
Angela Douras, 52, banned from Cables Retail Park after stealing dog shampoo from Pets at Home and later spitting at and punching a security guard in Tesco.
Teen sexually assaulted in Crowland park attack
A teenage boy was allegedly seriously sexually assaulted by a masked man in Snowden Pavilion Park, Crowland. Police are hunting the suspect.
Teen sexually assaulted at Lincolnshire park by masked man
A teenage boy was allegedly sexually assaulted by a masked man at Snowden Pavilion Park in Crowland, Lincolnshire, police say.
Liverpool Boosted as PSG Near Barcola Replacement
Liverpool's pursuit of Bradley Barcola has been boosted as Paris Saint-Germain close in on signing Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco, potentially paving the way for the winger's exit.
Brewery Loses Permit Over Trump Death Free Beer Offer
Minocqua Brewing Company's alcohol permit revoked after promising free pints when Donald Trump dies. Owner vows to fight closure.
Gun fired outside York mosque; man arrested
A 44-year-old man has been arrested after a firearm was discharged outside York Mosque in the early hours. Police have increased patrols and no injuries have been reported.
Vatican Miracle Baby Now Accused of Double Shooting
Tyquan Johnson, 19, whose birth was declared a miracle by the Pope, is wanted for a double shooting in Rhode Island, arrested by US Marshals.
Heatwaves and Sports Drive Record Cash Demand
Record business cash deposits and a 5% rise in personal withdrawals show surging demand for cash on UK high streets, driven by heatwaves and sports events, according to Post Office data.
Lloyds Profits Surge to £4.3bn, Sparking Bank Tax Calls
Lloyds Banking Group reported £4.3bn pre-tax profit for H1 2026, up 23%, prompting calls for tax on banks from TUC and Andy Burnham.
HSBC Bets £10bn on Hong Kong as ‘Super-Connector’ Between China and West
HSBC spends £10bn to take Hang Seng Bank private, betting on Hong Kong as a super-connector between China and global markets.
Construction hire firm with 55 staff enters administration
UK construction equipment hire firm Nationwide Hire Ltd enters administration after 30 years, with 55 staff and £1m pre-tax loss, but is rescued via sale to Alliance Hire Solutions.
Lloyds Banking Group Glitch Exposes Data of Nearly 500,000 Customers
Lloyds Banking Group exposed personal data of nearly 500,000 customers due to a software glitch in March, affecting mobile apps for Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland.
Funeral home horror: 35 bodies found in Hull
Police found 35 bodies and hundreds of ashes at Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull, where Robert Bush admitted 67 offences including fraud and denying proper burials.
Trump Advisor Floats 'Trump Card' to Avoid Credit Cap
Trump's economic advisor suggests new 'Trump card' as alternative to industry-wide credit cap, building on president's branded merchandise ventures.
Bank of England expected to hold interest rates at 3.75%
The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at 3.75% despite oil price surges and Middle East uncertainty, with economists predicting a 7-2 vote.
Benefits Banking Crackdown Could Close Thousands Of Accounts
UK banks close over 1,000 accounts daily, data shows. Nigel Farage calls for royal commission amid 'debanking' row. Cases include politicians and ordinary people.
Nearly 300,000 switch bank accounts as Nationwide leads
Nearly 300,000 people switched bank accounts between April and June 2026, with Nationwide attracting the most customers, according to new figures from the Current Account Switch Service.
Lloyds targets £2bn more cost cuts after profit up 23%
Lloyds Banking Group reported a 23% rise in half-year pre-tax profit to £4.3bn and unveiled a new four-year strategy targeting an extra £2bn in cost savings by 2030 through AI and digitalisation.
Monzo App Down for Thousands in UK Outage
Monzo banking app experienced a mass outage in the UK, leaving thousands unable to access accounts. Service restored after activating backup bank.
Liverpool in Barcola talks; PSG want £145m
Liverpool have begun negotiations with PSG for Bradley Barcola, with the French club seeking a £145m transfer fee, which would set a new British record.
Migrant numbers per boat soar under Labour with 165 on mega dinghy
The average number of migrants per Channel boat has doubled to 66 under Labour, with a record 165 crammed onto a 42ft 'mega dinghy' last week, generating £300,000 for traffickers.
Teen killed by escaped zoo tiger tried to save friends
Carlos Sousa Jr, 17, was mauled to death by an escaped Siberian tiger at San Francisco Zoo on Christmas Day 2007 as he tried to shield his friends.
Rashford key to £51m Man Utd swap deal
Marcus Rashford could help Manchester United secure a £51m swap deal for Manu Kone, as Michael Carrick axes four young players including Radek Vitek and Harry Amass.
Nationwide Alerts On Gambling Spending Surge To 745 Monthly
Nationwide reports 9% rise in gambling spending; top 10% spend £745/month. 68% expect to bet more in 2026 due to sporting events.
Arsenal submit £75m Bruno Guimaraes bid, close on defender
Arsenal have submitted a £75m improved offer for Bruno Guimaraes and are close to signing an unidentified centre-back, as Mikel Arteta ramps up transfer activity.
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