Cocaine dealer claims Albanian gang coerced him after £10k debt
Brooklyn Thomas, 27, told police an Albanian organised crime group forced him to deal cocaine after he ran up a £10,000 debt for sex workers. He was jailed for three years.
Category : Banking
Easter 2026 Bank Opening Hours for Major UK Banks
Easter 2026 bank opening hours for Nationwide, Lloyds, TSB, HSBC, Santander, NatWest, Barclays. Most closed Good Friday and Easter Sunday, some open Saturday.
JP Morgan Mandates Biometric Data for UK Staff Access
JP Morgan mandates biometric data for UK staff access at new NYC HQ, shifting from voluntary plan for security reasons.
Council Tax Support: Postcode Lottery Hits Struggling Households
New research reveals wide variations in council tax support across England, with low-income households facing a postcode lottery. Over 300 local schemes create inconsistencies.
Captain of Shadow Fleet Tanker Charged in UK Sanctions Bust
The captain of a Russian shadow fleet vessel intercepted by Royal Marine commandos in the Channel has been charged with sanctions violations. Indian national Ajay Pant, 38, faces court.
RBA Rate Rise Hits Australian Mortgage Holders
RBA raises interest rates for first time in over two years, hitting mortgage holders hard with increased repayments and financial strain.
Lloyds Warns Car Finance Scandal Costs Could Exceed £1.2bn Provision
Lloyds warns car finance scandal costs may exceed £1.2bn provision; Close Brothers also expects higher costs. FCA estimates £8.2bn total compensation.
UK Energy Deal Supports Ukraine Amid Russian Attacks
Keir Starmer announced a £210m UK energy deal at G7 to power Ukraine's nuclear plants for two years, supporting families hit by Russian attacks on power infrastructure.
Santander Issues Urgent Warning to UK Customers Over Money Mule Scams
Santander warns UK customers about money mule scams, which can lead to account closure and criminal records, especially affecting young people.
Bank of England Expected to Cut Rates to 4% Amid Economic Woes
Bank of England expected to cut rates to 4% on Thursday amid rising unemployment, Trump tariffs, and weak growth, with inflation still above target.
Polymarket Data Driving Oil Futures Trading, Traders Warn
Traders warn that Polymarket prediction data is driving oil futures trading, with concerns over insider betting and market influence.
Lloyds Bank Issues Urgent Warning Over Online Shopping Scams
Lloyds Bank warns online shopping scams cost victims £642 on average, with older shoppers losing more. Tips to avoid fraud.
Student Loan Startup Founder Convicted of Defrauding JPMorgan of $175m
Charlie Javice convicted of defrauding JPMorgan $175m by faking 4 million customers for her student loan startup Frank.
Nationwide Explains Who Qualifies for £175 Member Bonus
Nationwide offers £175 to customers switching to FlexDirect, FlexAccount, or FlexPlus accounts with specific conditions.
UK cash system 'on verge of collapse' as millions risk being left behind
Report warns UK cash infrastructure at risk of collapse, with over 8 million adults unable to cope in cashless society.
UK Pub Group Life And Soul Pubs Ltd Enters Liquidation
UK pub group Life And Soul Pubs Ltd, operator of The Waldegrave in Somerset, has entered Creditor's Voluntary Liquidation amid rising costs in the hospitality sector.
Dad Faces £30k Medical Bill After Hidden Infection
Kevin Turner, 63, is in intensive care in Spain with a pierced lung and pneumonia, facing £30k in bills after not declaring a chest infection on his travel insurance. His family has set up a GoFundMe.
HMRC May Owe Millions After Tax Error Affecting Pensioners
Up to 8.7 million pensioners may have overpaid tax due to an HMRC error, with an average overpayment of £5 each. HMRC apologizes and is working to fix the issue.
Dad faces £30k bill after not declaring illness on insurance
Kevin Turner, 63, is in intensive care in Spain with a pierced lung and pneumonia. His family says his travel insurance won't cover the £30,000 bill because he didn't declare a prior chest infection.
City & Guilds Bosses Awarded Millions in Unauthorised Bonuses
An investigation found City & Guilds' top executives awarded themselves nearly £3m in bonuses without authorisation. The charity was sold for £166m last year.
Newcastle Transfer Window: 6 Deals That Could Happen Today
The summer transfer window opens today, and Newcastle United could complete several deals. From James Trafford to Victor Munoz, here are six potential moves.
State Pensioners Missing Out on £114.60 Weekly DWP Boost
Over one million state pensioners in the UK are missing out on Attendance Allowance, a tax-free benefit worth up to £114.60 per week for those needing extra care due to disability or illness.
Nationwide's £100 Payout Sparks Backlash Among Excluded Members
Nationwide's £100 payout to 3.4m customers sparks anger among excluded longstanding members, who label the scheme 'unfair'.
UK Regulator Probes Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland App Glitch Exposing Others' Transactions
ICO investigates Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland app glitch that exposed other customers' transactions and personal details.
Martin Lewis: Pay in Euros or Pounds Abroad?
Martin Lewis advises holidaymakers to pay in local currency abroad to avoid high conversion fees, explaining the logic on ITV's This Morning.
Morrisons: Spend £250 by June 30 for 10% Reward
Morrisons offers loyal customers a 10% reward when they spend £250 by June 30. Scan More Card, track via app. Full details inside.
Nigel Farage Revamps Surrey Home After £5m Gift
Nigel Farage revamped his grade II-listed Surrey home after receiving a £5 million gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, with renovation costs estimated up to £350,000.
Veeraswamy Battles Eviction from Historic Regent Street Home
Veeraswamy, the UK's oldest Indian restaurant, is taking the Crown Estate to court to avoid eviction from its historic Regent Street location after lease renewal was refused.
PIP Reforms May Affect Blue Badge and Motability Users
The DWP has confirmed that the PIP mobility component will be reviewed alongside daily living, with findings due this autumn. This could affect Blue Badge holders and Motability Scheme users.
Nationwide Fined £44m for Financial Crime Failures Linked to Covid Fraud
Nationwide fined £44m by FCA for weak financial crime controls leading to £800,000 Covid fraud loss for UK taxpayers.
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