AI adoption puts banks at mercy of tech firms, Moody's warns
Moody's warns AI adoption is making banks reliant on a few tech firms, creating systemic risks like outages and price gouging.
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Liverpool restaurateur backs legal challenge to parking charges
Paul Askew says council must be 'held to account' over extended parking charges, as businesses face 'immense pressures'.
London's biggest McDonald's to open 24/7 after approval (09.08.2026)
McDonald's Leicester Square, London's biggest branch, will soon operate 24/7 after Westminster Council approved extended hours, despite police concerns over crime.
Celtic CEO must face justice if transfer failures cost UCL spot
Celtic chief executive Michael Nicholson must resign or be sacked if the club fails to qualify for the Champions League again due to transfer window mismanagement, says Hugh Keevins.
FIFA hits back at efforts to undermine Infantino after payout claim
FIFA has condemned a 'concerted effort' to undermine Gianni Infantino after UEFA confirmed a departure payment to an employee allegedly in a relationship with him.
FIFA urged to act after 'criminal tackle' ruins Uche's season
FIFA face calls to change red-card rules after a 'criminal tackle' left Getafe's Christantus Uche with a dislocated knee and torn ligaments, ending his season before it began.
Police appeal after woman, 60, found dead in Croydon
Nicole Beling, 60, was found dead at her home in Croydon. Police are treating her death as unexplained and appeal for information.
BTP officer rejects Levy-Couzens comparison amid failings
A senior detective rejects comparisons between Simon Levy and Wayne Couzens, despite BTP failures allowing Levy to murder two women.
Man, 40, guilty of murder after Wembley shooting
Ashley Wallace, 40, found guilty of murdering Tyrece Balcha, 18, outside Wembley club; family says justice served.
Best easy-access account named - 4.5% returns
Money experts have named Saga's Easy Access Savings Account as the best for UK savers, offering 4.5% AER, but it's only available to those aged 50 and over.
Murder Arrest After Fatal Stabbing in Sutton Coldfield
A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed to death near a college in Sutton Coldfield. Emergency services were called to Chester Road shortly after midnight on Saturday.
Met officer sacked for sharing photo of dead body
PC Timothy Robson dismissed without notice after taking a photo of a dead body and showing it to colleagues, breaching professional standards.
Trump's Emergency Motion to Block BBC From His Bank Balance
Donald Trump filed an emergency motion to stop the BBC from accessing his financial records in his $10 billion lawsuit, focusing instead on reputational harm.
Tate brothers' notoriety reduces flight risk, lawyers argue
Lawyers for Andrew and Tristan Tate argue their fame makes it hard to flee if released on bail during extradition to UK on rape and trafficking charges.
Two officers investigated after sex predator left free to kill
Two police officers are under investigation for misconduct after serial sex offender Simon Levy was left free to murder two women and rape a third, with police and prosecutors admitting failings.
Drug Dealer Jailed After Police Find Gun in Sock
David Finney, 54, jailed for 10 years after police found class A drugs and a loaded revolver in a sock during a raid on an industrial estate.
Met Police to cut up to 1,000 jobs as funding fears bite
The Met Police will cut up to 1,000 jobs this year to close a £100m funding gap, with a potential £125m gap next year, despite rising demand.
Man guilty of murdering two women and raping a third
Serial sex attacker Simon Levy, 40, convicted at the Old Bailey of murdering two women and raping a third.
Abuser guilty of murdering ex-partner he threatened
Alvin Gitahi, 44, was found guilty of murdering Vivienne Baraka, 35, in Ealing, west London, on March 26, 2024, after a history of abuse.
Teen hacked with machetes in horror e-bike theft
A schoolboy was chased by masked men who slashed him with machetes and stole his e-bike in Melbourne, leaving him fearing for his life.
Man jailed for hammer murder of partner while banned
Joseph Greer, 40, jailed for minimum 22 years for murdering Samantha Lee, 54, with hammer in Aberdeen while banned from approaching her.
Falkirk engineering firm collapses owing £3m, 95 jobs lost
Falkirk-based engineering firm AIM Engineering & Fabrication collapses owing £3 million, with nearly all 95 jobs lost across its two factories.
Ivan Toney charged with assault at Soho nightclub
England footballer Ivan Toney has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm after an incident at a Soho nightclub in December 2025.
Thief steals £175k gold suitcase outside St Pancras
Bilal Arbaoui stole a gold suitcase containing £175,000 worth of items from a woman outside St Pancras station after distracting her with a tissue.
EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm Apollo
EasyJet has agreed to a £5.7bn takeover by Apollo Global Management, valuing the airline at £7.15 per share, with completion expected by March 2027.
Andrew recounts Sandringham stalker chase in court
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's witness statement, read in court, describes a balaclava-clad man chasing his vehicle on the Sandringham estate. Alex Jenkinson faces charges.
Senators urge crackdown on wildfire betting amid arson risk
Democratic senators from six states urge the CFTC to regulate wildfire betting on prediction markets, warning it could incentivize arson. Experts support the call, noting the growing trend on platforms like Polymarket.
Stephen Bear jailed for breaching order against ex
Disgraced reality TV star Stephen Bear, 36, jailed for 16 months for breaching restraining order by posting about ex Georgia Harrison on social media.
Farmer jailed for life for murder and body concealment
Christopher Wright, 73, was jailed for at least 35 years for murdering Richard Dyson and hiding his dismembered body in a concrete-filled barrel for six years.
Raleigh files for insolvency after 139 years
British bike maker Raleigh has filed for insolvency after 139 years, despite efforts to find a buyer, leaving its future uncertain.
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