Reform UK Could Strip FCA of Banking Regulation Powers If Elected
Nigel Farage plans to overhaul City rules, moving banking regulation from FCA to Bank of England if Reform UK wins election.
Category : Banking
US Supreme Court blocks Trump's attempt to sack Fed governor Lisa Cook
US Supreme Court rules Trump's firing of Lisa Cook, first Black woman on Fed board, was unconstitutional.
Bank of England Set to Hold Interest Rates at 3.75%
The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at 3.75% next week despite Middle East tensions, with a seven-to-two vote predicted, as inflation eased to 2.6%.
Joker producer arrested over alleged $100M Ponzi scheme
Hollywood producer Jason Cloth, behind the Oscar-winning Joker, is accused of defrauding investors of over $100 million in a Ponzi scheme through his company Creative Wealth Media Finance Corp.
Armed police respond to Bolton dog attack
Three people were taken to hospital after a suspected dog attack in Bolton, with armed police and an air ambulance responding. A dog has been seized.
Jamie Dimon Warns of Risks in Trump's Economic Policies in Annual Letter
Jamie Dimon warns of adverse consequences from weakening allies economically, criticises Trump's tariffs and Middle East conflict risks in annual letter.
Housing slowdown warning as mortgage rates climb
UK housing slowdown warning as mortgage rates hit 14-year high, RICS reports lowest sales since pandemic, Bank of England forecasts rising arrears.
Chilling 999 Confession After Killing Ex-Partner Airs
A man's harrowing 999 call confessing to killing his ex-partner aired on BBC's Murder 24/7, described as one of the most chilling calls ever made.
Bank of England Holds Rates, Warns of Possible Rise Amid Iran War Inflation Threat
Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% but signals possible rise due to Iran war driving energy prices and inflation above 3%.
Trump: Burnham told him he will open North Sea oil
Donald Trump said PM Andy Burnham told him he will 'open up North Sea oil', claiming it would make the UK wealthy. Trump also warned immigration is 'killing' Britain.
Victims speak out as funeral director Bush awaits sentencing
Robert Bush, dubbed a 'wolf in sheep's clothing,' faces sentencing for over 65 offences including fraud, theft, and preventing burials, leaving hundreds of families devastated.
Greggs expands 'Express' counter format to more locations
Greggs is trialling a self-service 'Express' counter format in convenience stores, with plans to expand from three to ten franchised locations by year-end.
Lotto and Thunderball numbers for £4.4m jackpot
The Lotto jackpot was £4.4 million for Wednesday's draw. Winning numbers for round one and two, plus Thunderball results, are revealed.
Three Hospitalised After Suspected XL Bully Attack
Three people were taken to hospital after a suspected XL bully dog attack in Bolton, with armed police and an air ambulance responding to the incident on Barrie Way.
Diners flee £600 seafood bill at Oyster Shack, police probe
Police are investigating after six diners skipped a nearly £600 bill at The Oyster Shack in Bigbury, fleeing in a black Range Rover.
TSB to Shut 36 Branches and Cut 250 Jobs Across Britain
TSB announces 36 branch closures and 250 job cuts as customers shift to digital banking, prompting union criticism.
Brit tourist stuffed in suitcase lured into abandoned house
A British woman found dead in a suitcase in Athens was likely lured into an abandoned house, police believe, as a murder investigation continues.
One Nation faces strike-off in Queensland over finances
Pauline Hanson's One Nation party could be struck off in Queensland after failing to lodge audited financial statements with the state regulator for three years.
US military prosecutes rapes in UK as lesser charges
American service personnel accused of rape on British soil face lesser charges under US military law, deepening trauma for survivors, experts say.
Body in Suitcase Identified as British Woman, 38
Greek authorities confirm a body found in a suitcase in an abandoned Athens building is that of a 38-year-old British woman who had been dead for weeks.
Reform UK councillor charged over racist Nigerian post
Glenn Gibbins, a Reform UK councillor in Sunderland, has been charged with posting a grossly offensive message about Nigerians on social media.
Pochettino, US Soccer near new deal through 2030 World Cup
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino and US Soccer are finalizing a new contract through the 2030 World Cup, with the Argentinian set to earn significantly more than his previous $6m per year deal.
Benidorm police arrest Icelandic man over unpaid bills
A 50-year-old Icelandic man was arrested in Benidorm on suspicion of fraud after allegedly spending 10 days without paying for food and accommodation, running up bills of around £1,300.
Southport silence two years after knife attack
A three-minute silence was held in Southport today to mark two years since the murder of three young girls at a dance class.
Man jailed for raping unconscious woman as girls filmed
Ansar Younis, 41, was sentenced to nine years for raping an unconscious woman in Sheffield city centre after four girls filmed the attack when he ignored their pleas.
Prince Harry Faces £18M Legal Bill After Mail Defeat
The Duke of Sussex and six others may have to pay millions after their failed legal action against Daily Mail publisher Associated Newspapers, with costs exceeding insurance cover.
Police Probe Four Unexplained Deaths at Shelter of Dexter Fan Killer
Police are investigating four unexplained deaths at a Cornwall homeless shelter where convicted serial killer James Desborough once lived.
Man jailed for killing woman, brandishing hammer at Cheshire Oaks
Neil Jones, who killed a woman while speeding in 2024, was jailed after brandishing a claw hammer at Cheshire Oaks and trapping a man between cars.
Norwegian Teen Hitman Guilty in Iran-Linked Murder Plot
A Norwegian teenage footballer has been found guilty of conspiracy to murder for an Iranian-backed Swedish gang, after travelling to England with firearms.
Scottish Woman's Body Found in Suitcase in Athens
The body of a 38-year-old Scottish woman was discovered stuffed in a suitcase in an abandoned building in Athens by a homeless man.
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