Grandma Finds Long-Lost Brother on LinkedIn After 73 Years
A 73-year-old grandmother discovered she had a brother and met him for the first time after tracking him down on LinkedIn, recognizing him by their 'family nose.'
Category : Banking
Sunderland Furious Over Chelsea's £8m Xhaka Bid
Sunderland have rejected Chelsea's £8m bid for captain Granit Xhaka, calling the fee insulting and insisting the midfielder is not for sale at any price this summer.
City Minister Urges NatWest Chairman to Stay Amid Coutts Row
City minister Andrew Griffith says NatWest chairman Sir Howard Davies should not resign over the Coutts row involving Nigel Farage.
HSBC and First Direct Hit Major Online Banking Outage
HSBC and First Direct online banking outage leaves customers locked out with 'err03' error; bank investigating urgently.
Trump sues JPMorgan Chase and Jamie Dimon for at least $5bn over alleged political debanking
Donald Trump sues JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon for at least $5bn, alleging political debanking after the January 6 Capitol riot.
Barclays £175 Switch Bonus: Two Weeks Left to Claim
Barclays offers £175 for switching accounts; deadline 28 August 2025. Steps include opening account, transferring direct debits, depositing £1,500.
HMRC Confirms £108.20 Child Benefit Changes for July
Child Benefit payments in Northern Ireland may be delayed in July due to the Battle of the Boyne bank holiday, with payments arriving a day later than usual.
Brits Can Boost Savings by £233 with Simple Switch
Switching to a high-interest savings account could earn Brits an extra £233.68 per year, as millions lose £6.6bn in low-interest accounts below inflation.
State Pension Age Rise Delays £358 Pension Credit in July
From July 2026, pensioners turning 66 face delayed eligibility for Pension Credit, worth £358/month on average, as State Pension age rises to 67. The DWP confirms a gradual increase with waiting periods of up to 11 months.
Motability Changes July 1: New Rules for Disabled Drivers
New Motability rules from July 1 reduce mileage limits to 10,000 miles per year, introduce tyre replacement caps, a £22 VE103 fee for European travel, and VAT on advance payments, affecting thousands of disabled drivers.
KPMG Leaks Inquiry: Whistleblower Mishandling, Client Data Breaches
KPMG leaked client data and mishandled the whistleblower. Top managers, three law firms, and regulators missed signs. The firm initially refused to hand over investigations to regulators.
Vance: US Wins 'Either Way' in Iran Conflict Amid Strikes
Vice-president JD Vance tells Bill Maher the US wins 'either way' with Iran, as shaky ceasefire is tested by fresh military strikes. Trump threatens to 'complete the job' if Iran continues aggression.
Brit Drug Mule Pensioner Released, Flies to Spain
Roger Clarke, 79, jailed in Portugal for smuggling £1m of cocaine, has been released and flown to Spain's Costa Blanca. He was extradited to the UK in 2021 after his wife Susan died in prison.
Rashford's Man Utd Exit: £40m Clause, Barcelona Interest
Marcus Rashford will return to Manchester United after the World Cup but faces an exit. United set a £40m release clause for most clubs, with Barcelona and Bayern Munich interested. Transfer expert Ben Jacobs reveals details.
PIP Payments at Risk for Holidays Over 4 Weeks: DWP Rules
DWP warns PIP claimants that holidays abroad over 4 weeks must be reported or payments may be suspended. Temporary absences up to 13 weeks (26 weeks for medical treatment) are allowed if reported in advance.
Over 75s Can Get £10,016 Extra Annually on State Pension
State pensioners over 75 can receive an extra £10,016 per year on average by purchasing an annuity, according to SharingPensions.co.uk, based on a £133,000 pension pot.
Lucy Powell Backs Ed Miliband for Chancellor Despite Fears
Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell says Ed Miliband would make a good Chancellor, despite concerns over borrowing. Pat McFadden also in the race.
Easy Check Could Boost Pension Savings by £9,470
Brits are urged to check for lost pension pots, potentially increasing savings by £9,470 on average. £31.1 billion sits in 3.3 million forgotten accounts, experts warn.
Lottery Player Wins £9.2m in Must-Be-Won Lotto Draw
One lucky ticketholder matched all six main numbers to win £9,269,710 in Saturday's must-be-won Lotto jackpot. The new Lotto format gives two chances to win per £2 line.
iPhone Users Alert: £77 Payout Possible in Apple iCloud Lawsuit
Consumer group Which? secures court order for class action against Apple over iCloud overcharging; eligible UK users could receive up to £77 compensation.
Pension Check Urged for Ages 55-75 to Reclaim £13,620
People aged 55-75 urged to check for lost pensions, with average unclaimed pot worth £13,620. Over 3 million pots worth £31.1 billion remain unclaimed across UK.
Patterson Not an Upgrade on Okonkwo, Says Wrexham Fan
Sunderland will look to sell goalkeeper Anthony Patterson this summer, with Wrexham among clubs interested. But a Wrexham fan pundit claims Patterson is not an upgrade on current keeper Arthur Okonkwo.
Drug dealer with Gucci bag ordered to pay £18k
Jack Finch, 20, caught with cocaine, cannabis, and £11,445 in cash after dangerous driving in Barry. Ordered to pay £18,303 under Proceeds of Crime Act.
Jane O'Gorman Advises on Affairs, In-Laws, and Weddings
Agony aunt Jane O'Gorman tackles reader dilemmas: a woman sleeping with her boyfriend's father, a mother-in-law conflict, a show-off friend, and a daughter's on-off relationship.
DWP Confirms £0 TV Licence for Over-75 Pensioners
State pensioners aged 75+ on Pension Credit can get a free TV Licence, cutting the £180 annual bill to £0. The DWP confirms the benefit also unlocks thousands in extra support.
Reform UK Fans Pay £199 for Signed Farage Shirt
Reform UK supporters must pay nearly £200 for a signed Nigel Farage football shirt, more than double the £99.99 cost a year ago, as the party releases new home and away tops.
UK food wholesaler supplying Morrisons and Co-op collapses
Enterprise Foods Ltd, a UK wholesaler supplying Morrisons and Co-op, has collapsed into liquidation with debts exceeding £5 million, resulting in 71 job losses.
Liverpool May Gain from Man City's Anderson Transfer
Liverpool could receive £35m from Nottingham Forest for Curtis Jones, funded by Man City's £116m Anderson deal, while City also compete for Ayyoub Bouaddi.
Brit's Insurance May Not Cover Balcony Fall After Drinking
Jakob Davies, 25, fell from a three-storey balcony in Albufeira, Portugal, during a stag do. His travel insurance may not cover medical bills due to alcohol in his system. Family launches fundraiser.
Women's Street Watch Newcastle Seeks Funding for Permanent Role
Women's Street Watch Newcastle, a volunteer group supporting women on the Bigg Market, applies for council funding to become a permanent fixture after nearly five years.
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