Peter Murrell jailed for embezzling £400,000 from SNP
Peter Murrell, ex-husband of Nicola Sturgeon and former SNP chief executive, has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison for embezzling £400,000 of party funds.
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Arsenal's 17.5% Sell-On Clause for Balogun Revealed
Arsenal will receive 17.5% of any future transfer fee for Folarin Balogun, who is set to leave Monaco for £43m after impressing at the World Cup.
Welsh Budget: Extra NHS, School, Bus Funds
Plaid Cymru's first supplementary budget allocates £145m to NHS, £55m to childcare, £20m for social housing, and £8m for bus fare pilot, aiming to cut waiting times and ease cost-of-living pressures.
Ex-SNP Chief Peter Murrell Jailed for Five Years for Embezzling
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison after pleading guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 from the party, spending funds on luxury items including a £124,000 motorhome.
Mourinho Backs Real Madrid Move for Arsenal's Hincapie
Real Madrid have made an approach to sign Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie, with Jose Mourinho backing the move for the £45m Ecuador international.
Santander 8% Savings Account Praised by Expert
Santander launches a new Regular Saver account paying 8% AER for 12 months, then 3% AER. Expert Rachel Springall calls it 'incredibly eye-catching'.
Aldi Freezes Baby Formula Price at £6.99 Until 2026
Aldi extends its Mamia First Infant Milk price freeze at £6.99 through end of 2026, helping parents save up to £5 per tub amid rising formula costs.
DWP Responds to PIP Eligibility Change Call for Type 1 Diabetes
The DWP has responded to a petition with 15,245 signatures calling for Type 1 Diabetes to be included in PIP eligibility, stating that PIP is based on functional impact, not specific conditions.
Borrowing Alert if Rachel Reeves Ousted by Andy Burnham
If Rachel Reeves is forced out as Chancellor, households could face rising mortgage rates, loan costs, and taxes, experts warn, as markets react to political uncertainty under Andy Burnham.
Martin Lewis: Only Ignore State Pension NI Rule in One Exception
Martin Lewis explains that voluntary National Insurance contributions to fill gaps are usually unnecessary if on track for full state pension, except when buying a cheap part-year for as little as £15.
Ed Balls Grills Farage Over £5M Gift in Heated GMB Interview
Nigel Farage faced intense questioning on Good Morning Britain about a £5 million gift from a Reform UK donor, sexism allegations, and by-election defeat, insisting he hasn't taken a penny from taxpayers.
Pension Credit Rise: £66.60 Extra Monthly for Couples from July
Pension Credit increases by 4.8% from July 2026, giving eligible couples an extra £66.60 per month. Single recipients get up to £238 weekly, couples up to £363.25.
HSBC and Barclays Face Fossil Fuel Shareholder Revolt
ShareAction urges shareholders to vote against bank chairs weakening climate goals, targeting HSBC and Barclays amid fossil fuel backlash.
Tesco security guard dies after choking on doughnut
Mohamed Nassar, 58, suffered a cardiac arrest after choking on a doughnut while working at a Tesco Express in Salford. His heart stopped for 23 minutes, causing severe brain damage. He died 44 days later.
Banks Embrace AI as Thousands of Jobs Cut, Workers Fear Automation
Australian banks cut thousands of jobs while adopting AI, sparking fears of automation replacing workers.
Salah Dig at Liverpool as Jones Bid Rejected
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan appears to take a dig at Liverpool over Mohamed Salah's handling, while the Reds reject a £21.7m Inter Milan bid for Curtis Jones, holding out for £35m.
Stag and Hen Do Company Groupia Enters Administration
Groupia, a stag and hen do planner with 24 years of experience, entered administration on June 16, 2026, ceasing new bookings. Trips before August 31 will be honored; later bookings face refund claims.
BA Flight Cancelled? Full Options and Passenger Rights
If your British Airways flight is cancelled, you can rebook for free, request a refund, or claim expenses. EU and US consumer rights may also apply. Here's what to do.
Attendance Allowance: Boost Payments by £151 Monthly
Nearly 1.7 million pensioners on Attendance Allowance may increase payments by up to £151 per month by reporting a change in condition, especially if on the lower rate of £76.70 per week.
Banned driver loses licence again for drunk scooter ride
Michael Bye, 41, banned in 2023 for dangerous driving, has lost his licence for three years after being caught riding a petrol scooter while drunk in Ashington.
Santander Launches 8% Interest Regular Saver Account
Santander UK has launched a new regular saver account paying 8.00% AER interest, available to all current account customers, with a £200 monthly savings limit and a £180 switching offer for new customers.
Brit Quits UK for Saint Lucia Over Cost-of-Living Crisis
Ebony Joseph, 30, left Essex for Saint Lucia in 2025, unable to see a future amid the cost-of-living crisis. Now a pastry chef, she enjoys a lower cost of living, better mental health, and plans to launch a tour company.
Andy Burnham to 'Tread Carefully' on Tax Hikes as PM Contender
Andy Burnham, tipped to succeed Keir Starmer as Labour leader, says he would 'tread carefully' on raising taxes, criticising Rachel Reeves' NI hike, and proposes cutting welfare to boost defence spending.
Pound Holds Firm as Starmer Confirms He Will Stand Down
The FTSE 100 rose 0.7% on Monday as Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation, while the pound strengthened and US-Iran talks showed progress.
Morrisons Offers Loyalty Points Bonus with New Insurance
Morrisons launches pet and travel insurance, offering 20,000 More Points for pet policies and 10% discount on travel cover, partnering with Hood Group to expand financial services.
Royal Family robbed of £600k jewels in London theft
Abu Dhabi royals were robbed of £600k worth of jewellery in London. Two Algerian men jailed for stealing suitcases from their car at St Pancras.
Corrections and Clarifications: June 21, 2026
The Guardian issues corrections for errors in recent articles, including a misattributed quote and an incorrect statistic on UK carbon emissions.
Alan Greenspan Dies at 100
Alan Greenspan, who led the US Federal Reserve for nearly two decades and shaped global economic policy, has died at age 100.
Johnny Marr Auctions Smiths Guitars, Rickenbacker, Gibson
Johnny Marr will auction iconic guitars from The Smiths, including a 1960 Gibson ES-355 and 1982 Rickenbacker 330 Jetglo, with estimates up to £150,000. Proceeds from 10 lots benefit Guide Dogs and the National Autistic Society.
Martin Lewis on State Pension NI Gap Payments
Martin Lewis advises when to pay for National Insurance gaps for state pension, highlighting cheap partial years as the only exception to the rule.
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