HSBC warns Madoff settlement could take years as profits fall 14%
HSBC takes $1.1bn provision for Madoff lawsuit, warns settlement may take years, profits drop 14%.
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Seven Transfers Liverpool Can Complete This Week
Liverpool have several transfer targets within reach this week, including Bradley Barcola and Said El Mala, after key developments over the weekend.
Crooked funeral director Robert Bush to be sentenced for 67 offences
Former funeral director Robert Bush, who ran Legacy Independent Funeral Directors, will be sentenced after pleading guilty to 67 offences including giving families wrong ashes and keeping bodies for months.
Banking Apps Crash on Payday, Locking Out Thousands
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland apps crash on payday, locking out thousands of customers who can't pay bills or check balances.
Barclays Agrees £600m Deal to Acquire Tesco Bank
Barclays buys Tesco Bank for £600m; 2,800 staff transfer, Tesco retains non-core services, partners for branded products.
Three Non-Clothing Items to Sell on Vinted This March for a Profit
A top Vinted seller reveals three non-clothing items to list in March for profit: St Patrick's Day gear, spring layering wear, and Easter decorations.
16-Year-Old Charged with Murder After Luton Skate Park Stabbing
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a 17-year-old was fatally stabbed at Kingsway Recreation Ground in Luton on Friday July 24.
Australians Lose $1bn as Superannuation-Linked Funds Collapse
Thousands of Australians lost over $1bn in retirement savings after collapse of superannuation-linked funds. Regulator warns of risky schemes.
250th UK banking hub recommended as Santander confirms 44 branch closures
Link recommends 250th banking hub in Leighton Buzzard as Santander confirms 44 branch closures, with four new hubs announced.
NatWest Returns to Private Ownership as Government Sells Final Shares
UK government sells final NatWest shares, ending 17-year state ownership after £45bn bailout, at £10bn loss to taxpayers.
Harvey Symes Charged with Attempted Rape in Rochdale
A man has been charged with attempted rape after two alleged sex attacks in parks in Rochdale. Harvey Symes faces two counts of attempted rape and making threats to kill.
Family heartbroken after Andrew Roberts dies in Huyton crash
The family of Andrew Roberts, 24, are devastated after he died in a crash in Huyton. Three others also died in the collision.
NHS Managers Outearn PM: 574 Bosses Top £172k Salary
Nearly 600 senior NHS managers earned more than the prime minister's £172,153 salary in 2024-25, a 12% rise from the previous year, according to the Taxpayers' Alliance.
Money Mule Scams Surge as Criminals Target Young People on Social Media
Criminals are increasingly targeting young people on social media with fake job adverts to become money mules, with official figures showing a 22% rise in cases in 2024.
Santander UK Loses Mortgage Case in Spanish Supreme Court
Spanish court rules minimum-rate mortgages null, ordering banks including Santander UK to repay billions. Appeal possible.
Wanted man Ethan Burke linked to two North East shootings
Cleveland Police want Ethan Burke, 24, in connection with alleged shootings in Grangetown and South Bank. Eight people have been arrested. Do not approach, call 101.
Holland and Barrett Hires Undercover Detectives in Stores
Holland and Barrett deploys private detectives in high-crime stores amid rising shoplifting and violence against staff.
Driving test rule changes: what learner drivers must know
Learner drivers face new limits on test booking changes, restrictions on moving test centres, and a ban on unofficial booking services under phased DVSA rule changes.
Chiesa says he is happy at Liverpool, ignoring transfer interest
Federico Chiesa says he is happy at Liverpool and ready to ignore transfer interest to make the grade under new manager Andoni Iraola.
Mum-of-two dies in birthday balcony collapse
A 35-year-old mother of two died after a balcony collapsed during her birthday party in Brazil, causing her to fall four metres and suffer fatal injuries.
Bank of England Holds Rates at 5.25% Amid Persistent Inflation
Bank of England holds rates at 5.25%, warns inflation battle not over, as UK economy shrinks and diverges from Fed's dovish stance.
State pensioners save £58 under Burnham's tax exemption
State pensioners will save £58.32 each from April 2027 as Andy Burnham confirms income tax exemption and triple lock protection, keeping pensions rising.
Nationwide Members Lack Vote on Virgin Money Deal and CEO Pay, Governance Criticised
Nationwide faces criticism over lack of member votes on £2.9bn Virgin Money acquisition and advisory-only vote on CEO's £7m pay package.
Charged killer Lee Greenan found dead in HMP Edinburgh
Lee Greenan, 46, charged with murdering ex-partner Vikki Soloman, was found dead at HMP Edinburgh days after being remanded in custody.
Santander Resolves Major Banking Outage Affecting Customers
Santander fixed a major outage affecting mobile and telephone banking. Customers unable to make payments. Bank apologises and says no one will be left out of pocket.
Van driven at police officers in Larkhall, suspect sought
Two police officers were seriously injured when a white van was deliberately driven at them in Larkhall. Police have launched an attempted murder investigation.
Missing: Rebecca Ormeno, 44, Last Seen in Crofty
South Wales Police are appealing for help to find 44-year-old Rebecca Ormeno, last seen in the Crofty area of Swansea on Saturday afternoon.
False rumours spark migrant protest outside Canary Wharf hotel
Protesters gathered outside an empty Canary Wharf hotel after false online rumours claimed migrants were being moved there from Epping.
Ohio Mum Had Four Sets of Twins in Three Years
Elizabeth Siders, 33, gave birth to four sets of twins between February 2022 and January 2025, including conjoined twins who died shortly after birth, in the Ohio 'house of horrors' case.
BBC StoryWorks Article on Australia’s Cash Dilemma Blocked for UK Readers
BBC StoryWorks article on Australia’s cash use is blocked for UK readers as it’s part of the international service not funded by the licence fee.
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