Liverpool face PSG hardball over Barcola deal
Liverpool have Bradley Barcola top of their shortlist but PSG demand over £140m, forcing a potential club-record transfer repeat after the Szoboszlai contract saga.
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Paedophile Posed as Teen Girl to Lure Boys into Abuse
Paul Webb, 28, pretended to be a 15-year-old girl online to target teenage boys for sexual abuse. He was jailed for four years and given a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
40 years on, police hope to find Suzy Lamplugh
Police have renewed their appeal to find the remains of estate agent Suzy Lamplugh, who vanished 40 years ago in London.
Barclays Increases Bonus Pool Despite UK Bank Tax
Barclays has raised its bonus pool for 2026, countering the effect of a new UK bank tax, as the lender reports strong annual profits.
Bank of America settles Jeffrey Epstein victims' lawsuit
Bank of America settles lawsuit with Jeffrey Epstein survivors over alleged facilitation of sexual abuse. Settlement requires court approval.
Historic Trafford pub conversion plan refused
Plans to convert the former Old Cock pub in Stretford into 11 apartments have been refused by Trafford council over noise and lighting concerns.
Wedding dress zip sparks two-year bank battle
A wedding dress zip break on a bride's big day triggered a two-year bank dispute after a chargeback was denied. A Section 75 claim eventually won her £800.
HMRC £100 Fine Warning for July 31 Deadline
Households must submit self-assessment tax returns by July 31 or face an automatic £100 fine from Saturday, August 1. Late payments also incur 7.75% interest.
Married banker sacked over affair with junior colleague sues for sex discrimination
Married banker Stanislav Stepchuk sues Merrill Lynch for sex discrimination after being sacked over consensual affair with junior colleague.
Colombian Influencer Killed in Point-Blank Shooting
Social media influencer Angie Marcela Ramírez Vargas, 27, was fatally shot at point-blank range while inside her luxury SUV after leaving a gym in Pitalito, Colombia.
Couple sentenced after baby tests positive for cocaine
A couple have been sentenced after doctors found traces of cocaine in a 12-week-old baby. Kevin Fields got two years in prison, Ella Jones received a suspended sentence.
Babysitter Jailed for Life for Toddler Sexual Assault
Molly Elisabeth Duncan, 26, was sentenced to life without parole for sexually abusing two toddlers and distributing videos to predators.
HSBC Switch Offer: Up to £790 Cashback for New Customers
HSBC launches a new switch deal offering up to £790 cashback for eligible new customers who meet £100,000 salary or savings criteria.
Daughter likens funeral parlour horrors to Auschwitz
A daughter compared scenes at Robert Bush's funeral parlour to Auschwitz; Bush awaits sentencing for 67 offences over 12 years affecting hundreds.
Burnham tax rises: London faces brunt of property tax overhaul
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has suggested Londoners should pay more council tax, signaling further property tax reforms to raise billions from the capital for regional funding.
HSBC Offers £790 Bonus in Enhanced Deal
HSBC UK updates its Premier account deal, offering eligible new customers up to £790 in rewards including cashback, airport lounge access, and fast-track security.
Martin Lewis pension tip after retiree gets 20% boost
Martin Lewis urges people to keep financial records after a woman secured a 20% pension uplift by providing old payslips from 1990-1992.
Joe Cordina pleads not guilty to assault outside petrol station
Former world champion boxer Joe Cordina has pleaded not guilty to two counts of assault by beating after an incident at a Cardiff petrol station in February.
Robert Bush in custody ahead of sentencing
Robert Bush, former funeral director, faces sentencing for over 65 offences after spending first night in cells. Victims share trauma of wrong ashes and mistreated remains.
Pensioners under 80 get £200 winter fuel payment
Pensioners born between 28 September 1946 and 27 June 1960 will automatically receive £200 Winter Fuel Payments under PM Andy Burnham's government.
Marc Bernal snubs Man United transfer interest
Marc Bernal has decided to stay at Barcelona despite Manchester United's interest, with the teenager showing absolute loyalty to the La Liga club.
Family tribute to British woman murdered in US by online acquaintance
The family of Sonia Exelby, 32, who flew to Florida and was killed by a man she met online, described her as a 'truly beautiful person' and 'gentlest soul'.
Commonwealth Bank Outage Leaves Customers Unable to Access Accounts
Commonwealth Bank suffered a major outage on Monday, leaving customers unable to access accounts for hours. Services restored by 4pm but cause undisclosed.
Driver warned to expect prison for £6.5k cannabis
A driver caught with cannabis worth £6,500 in his car has been warned he faces a prison sentence after admitting being concerned in the supply of the drug.
Barclays profits surge 17% to £6.1bn amid tax raid calls
Barclays pre-tax profits jumped 17% to £6.1bn in the first half of 2026, beating forecasts. Calls mount for new PM to raise bank taxes.
Barclays Profits Surge 17% in First Half 2026
Barclays reported a 17% jump in pre-tax profit to £6.1bn for H1 2026, driven by investment banking gains, despite setting aside £1.4bn for bad debts.
UK shop price inflation slows to 0.9% in July
Shop price inflation in the UK slowed to 0.9% in July from 1.2% in June, but the industry warns of growing cost pressures ahead, including higher employment costs and global instability.
Cold case squad races to find Suzy Lamplugh before mothballed
Detectives remain haunted by Suzy Lamplugh's 1986 disappearance, with 12 months left before the case enters an inactive phase.
Direct Line Fined £10.6m for Balance Sheet Reporting Errors
Direct Line subsidiary fined £10.6m by PRA for misstating balance sheet over two years, admitted errors under early account scheme.
DWP Confirms Bank Account Checks Start Date
DWP confirms banks will scan accounts from April 2026 to detect benefit fraud, aiming to save £1.5bn over five years amid surveillance concerns.
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