FIFA bans ex-president Blatter from football until 2028
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter, 90, remains banned from all football-related activities until June 2028, after two suspensions totaling more than 12 years.
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HSBC first-half profits surge 23% to $19.5bn
HSBC reported a 23% rise in first-half pre-tax profit to $19.5bn, driven by higher net interest income and fees, with a $1bn buyback announced.
AstraZeneca's Winning Formula Needs No Mega-Merger
AstraZeneca should stick to its winning formula rather than pursue a $400bn US mega-merger, analysts say, as the pharma giant's current strategy delivers strong growth.
Lynda La Plante handed six-month driving ban
Bestselling author Lynda La Plante has been disqualified from driving for six months after admitting five speeding offences, despite claiming a ban would end her writing career.
AstraZeneca shares plunge over $400bn US merger talks
AstraZeneca shares fell over 8% after reports of talks to acquire US rival Bristol Myers Squibb in a near $400bn deal, wiping £15bn off its value.
Man jailed for keeping dead mother in freezer for years
Christopher Phillips, 60, jailed for keeping his mother's body in a freezer for nearly three years, fraudulently claiming £78,000 in benefits.
Man jailed for fake Jaguar brake failure on motorways
Nathan Owen, 33, was jailed for four years and three months after he drove his electric Jaguar at high speeds on motorways, claiming it would not brake, in a bid to avoid paying car finance.
Man stomped on by three thugs in Glasgow centre attack
A man is attacked by three youths outside a former bank in Glasgow city centre, with footage showing him kicked and stamped on while shoppers watch.
Murder probe after Wigan man dies following disturbance
A murder investigation has been launched after 56-year-old Brian Cunliffe died in hospital following a disturbance in Wigan. Two men are being questioned.
Man jailed for keeping dead mother in freezer
Christopher Phillips, 60, of Porthcawl, has been jailed after keeping his dead mother in a freezer for nearly three years while claiming £78,000 of her benefits.
Five Men Arrested on Suspicion of Rape in Ipswich
Five men aged 27 to 49 have been arrested on suspicion of rape after a woman reported a serious sexual assault in Ipswich, Suffolk Police said.
Ram-raiders jailed for whisky theft caught on CCTV
Two men have been jailed after CCTV captured them ram-raiding a Dundee Co-op to steal a haul of single malt whisky worth around £600.
Teen trio sentenced for violent attacks on other youths
Two 14-year-old boys and a 16-year-old have been sentenced for violent attacks on youths in Airdrie and Coatbridge, with weapons used in two assaults.
Five Al-Fayed sex abuse survivors were trafficking victims
At least five survivors of sexual abuse by former Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed were human trafficking victims, the UK's National Referral Mechanism found.
Former taxi driver haunted by Diane Sindall murder memory
Birkenhead marked 40 years since Diane Sindall's murder with a memorial, where a taxi driver who saw her that night said the memory lives with him.
Man shot dead at traveller site in Swindon - two arrested
A murder investigation has been launched after a man in his 30s was shot dead at a traveller site in Swindon on Sunday, with two people arrested.
Man charged with killing Scottish woman found in suitcase
A 26-year-old Afghan national has been charged with intentional homicide, robbery and weapons offences after Scottish woman Elisabeth Jane Ross, 38, was found dead in a suitcase in Athens.
Reeves unveils financial deregulation plans amid fears of repeat 2008 crisis
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces the biggest financial regulation reforms in a decade, aiming to boost growth, but critics fear a repeat of the 2008 crash.
Paedophile who murdered toddler could have been arrested
A paedophile could have been arrested 18 months before he murdered and sexually assaulted his girlfriend's two-year-old daughter, police admit.
Tugendhat says bank account closures on political grounds 'completely unacceptable'
Minister Tom Tugendhat says bank account closures on political grounds are unacceptable, as Treasury reviews treatment of politically exposed persons.
TSB launches £310 switching bonus for new current account customers
TSB is offering £310 in bonus cash and rewards to new customers who switch to a Spend & Save account, with conditions attached.
Halifax to close 15 bank branches in 10 weeks - full list
Halifax closes 15 branches in next 10 weeks as it shifts to Lloyds, sparking concern that older and vulnerable customers lose face-to-face banking.
McDonald's to launch new $3 value menu to win back budget-conscious diners
McDonald's will introduce a $3 value menu and $4 breakfast deals in April to attract budget-conscious diners facing inflation, along with training and sales improvements.
Worker surveillance in Australia outpaces privacy protections, research shows
Australian employers are gathering extensive worker data with limited privacy protections, from location tracking to keystroke monitoring, according to research and worker accounts.
Sinister change after pub fight led to Birkenhead murders
Lock Ah Tam was a respected Chinese community leader in Birkenhead until a 1918 head injury changed him. In 1925 he shot his wife and daughters.
Husband who stabbed wife 40 times jailed for 27 years
A man who stabbed his wife 40 times in Wythenshawe, Manchester, has been jailed for at least 27 years after lying to police that she attacked him.
Yorkshire Water boss received £1.3m in undisclosed offshore pay
Yorkshire Water chief Nicola Shaw received £660,000 a year from Jersey-based parent Kelda Holdings, taking total pay to £1.7m in 2023-24.
Bank of Scotland customers have days left for £175 switch
Bank of Scotland is paying £175 to new customers switching to a Classic, Silver or Platinum account by August 4. The bonus arrives within 14 working days.
JPMorgan Settles with US Virgin Islands for $75m over Epstein Links
JPMorgan reaches $75m settlement with US Virgin Islands and confidential deal with Jes Staley over Epstein sex trafficking claims, adding to $290m accuser payout.
Lloyds Bank and NatWest to close four branches in August
Lloyds Bank and NatWest are closing four branches in August 2026, as customers shift to digital banking, affecting Bristol, Daventry, Horncastle and Evesham.
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