Farage's £5m Gift Reported to NCA Over Laundering Fears
Labour's Anna Turley calls on Nigel Farage to cooperate with the National Crime Agency after a £5m gift from a cryptocurrency billionaire was reported over money laundering concerns.
Category : Banking
Holiday Scam Warning: Santander Reports 32% Jump in Losses
Santander UK reports a 32% increase in holiday scam losses to £42,773.62 in Q2 2024. Common tactics include fake packages, rental scams, and deposit requests. Customers urged to verify bookings independently.
Jens Hjerto Dahl Prefers Rangers Move; Raskin Eyes Inter
Jens Hjerto-Dahl says Rangers move is 'more appealing than Turkey' as Tromso expects second bid. Nico Raskin reportedly selects Inter Milan as next destination amid £14m Hull offer.
UK EuroMillions Winner Sought: £177,547 Prize Expires Soon
A EuroMillions ticket worth £177,547.30 bought in Watford remains unclaimed with just one week left. The winning numbers are 5, 17, 24, 29, 50 and Lucky Stars 5, 10. Deadline: July 15.
Nearly Half of PIP Claimants on Benefits Over Five Years
DWP data shows 1.85 million PIP claimants in England and Wales have received payments for five years or longer, with psychiatric disorders the most common condition.
GK Barry Shares Quirky Hangover Recovery Hacks
GK Barry shares her unusual post-night-out routine, including dunking her head in ice water, taking paracetamol and ibuprofen, and listening to frequency-based music to recover from hangovers.
Martin Lewis: Fix Energy Now After Iran-US Strikes
Martin Lewis warns UK households on standard tariffs to fix energy deals immediately after wholesale gas prices surge following US-Iran strikes, citing potential 16% savings.
BA Flight Cancelled After Crew's Vodka Bender in Barbados
A British Airways flight from Barbados to London was cancelled after crew allegedly went on a vodka-fuelled bender at a luxury resort, leaving 336 passengers stranded.
Martin Lewis: Fix Energy Deals Now Amid US-Iran Conflict
Martin Lewis warns Brits to fix energy tariffs immediately as US-Iran hostilities cause wholesale gas prices to surge, with potential savings of 16%.
DWP PIP Means Tested Change Response as Key Review Reports Tomorrow
The Timms Review interim report on Personal Independence Payments (PIP) is due tomorrow, July 8, amid calls for means-testing. DWP confirms PIP remains non-means tested, but spending cuts are possible.
UK Bank Customers Warned of October Date as Legal Changes Loom
The Treasury has issued an update on banking services, with an independent review on access to in-person banking due in October 2026. Customers urged to note changes.
Teen Growth Spurts Add £42 to Weekly Family Food Bills
UK families' weekly grocery bills rise by £42 on average when teenagers hit growth spurts, with 81% of parents reporting higher costs, according to an Aldi-commissioned survey.
Teen Growth Spurts Add £42 to Weekly Food Bills
Parents' weekly grocery bills rise by £42 during teen growth spurts, with 81% reporting increased costs, according to an Aldi survey. Nutritionist tips included.
Banks Cut Savings Rates Faster Than RBA, Despite Record Deposits
Major Australian banks cut savings rates faster than RBA cuts, as household deposits hit record $1.62tn, reducing returns for savers.
Eldens Finance Administration: Customer Items Held
Eldens Finance Limited, a high-value UK pawnbroker, entered administration on July 6, 2026, with administrators appointed to wind down the company, while it still holds customer pledged assets.
BBC Chair: Huw Edwards Should Repay £200K Salary
BBC chair Dr Samir Shah told MPs disgraced newsreader Huw Edwards should return his £200,000 salary, saying it 'belongs to the licence payer' and not to Edwards.
Celtic fans fear O'Neill is 'yes man' amid transfer frustration
Celtic supporters worry Martin O'Neill is appeasing the board after a slow start to transfer business, with only one signing so far. Fans also celebrate Belgium's World Cup win over the USA amid controversy.
Three Arrested in £1m Fraud Probe at University of Greater Manchester
Police raided five properties and arrested three people in a £1m fraud and bribery investigation at the University of Greater Manchester, formerly University of Bolton.
Check for Unclaimed Benefits and Council Tax Discounts
Over 7 million households miss £24bn in unclaimed benefits. Use a free calculator to check eligibility for Universal Credit, Pension Credit, and Council Tax Reduction to boost summer income.
Santander Offers Up to £150 Cashback on Life Insurance
Santander is offering customers up to £150 cashback for taking out a life insurance policy. Payments are made directly into bank accounts after 280 days, with higher amounts for mortgage and Select account holders.
DWP Rule Change: New Benefits Rules for Scotland Moves
DWP confirms new rules for PIP, Attendance Allowance, DLA, and Carer's Allowance claimants moving from England/Wales to Scotland. Apply to Social Security Scotland to avoid payment breaks.
HMRC Apologises for Overtaxing 1.4 Million Pensioners
HMRC has apologised for a 15-year error that led to 1.4 million pensioners being overtaxed, with letters sent to those affected. The mistake originated from a 2010 system overhaul.
EDF Offers Free Fans and Energy Credit to Struggling Households
EDF is giving away free fans and up to £20 energy credit to 10,000 vulnerable customers through Heatwave Relief Packs, part of a £1 million initiative amid record UK heat.
Moyes Faces Ndiaye Challenge as Everton Weigh Transfer Dilemma
David Moyes must keep Iliman Ndiaye amid interest from Manchester United, Arsenal, and Man City. Richard Dunne says Everton face a transfer dilemma: sell for a high fee or keep to build for Europe.
Oil Prices Surge After US-Iran Ceasefire Collapses
Brent crude oil jumped 6.5% to $79 a barrel after Donald Trump declared the US-Iran ceasefire over, raising fears of prolonged Strait of Hormuz disruption and triggering a stock market sell-off.
SNP Faces Two Legal Actions Over £660k Donations
The SNP could face two civil actions from donors who gave £660,000 to 'ring-fenced' referendum funds, with separate groups considering legal proceedings after the money was spent on general party activities.
Pensioners with These Conditions Could Get £114.60 Weekly
Nearly 1.7 million pensioners receive Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment of up to £114.60 weekly. Arthritis, dementia, and heart disease are top conditions.
Arsenal Agree Kone Terms, Trossard Agent in Turkey for Talks
Arsenal have agreed personal terms with Roma midfielder Manu Kone, while Leandro Trossard's agent is in Istanbul for Besiktas transfer talks, according to reports.
Martin Lewis Urges Energy Deal Switch After Price Cap Rise
Martin Lewis urges households to compare energy deals after the July Price Cap rise, saying it's the 'sweet spot' to switch with potential savings of £200+.
Virgin Media Fined £28m Over Cancellation Calls
Ofcom fined Virgin Media £28 million for mishandling millions of customer cancellation calls, causing unreasonable hassle and pressure to prevent switching.
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