Lloyds to scrap £50 interest-free overdraft buffer on packaged accounts
Lloyds is removing the £50 interest-free overdraft buffer on Silver, Gold and Platinum accounts from June 8, 2026, and discontinuing its Select account.
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Brothers jailed for sexually abusing girl in Trafford
Two brothers from Trafford have been jailed for sexually assaulting a young girl, with the victim saying she can finally 'fully let go of everything'.
Teaching assistant jailed for sex with schoolboy in car
Teaching assistant Sophie Edwards has been jailed for three years and two months for sexual activity with a 15-year-old schoolboy, including sex in a car.
Kinahan claims he is scapegoated and faces life in jail
Daniel Kinahan says he fears he will be jailed for life and claims he is being scapegoated, in a podcast interview before his extradition from Dubai to Ireland.
Lloyds to Pay £829 to Eligible Car Finance Customers
Lloyds will not mount a legal challenge against the FCA car finance scheme, so eligible customers are set to receive an average payout of £829.
Lloyds to pay £829 compensation to car finance customers
Lloyds has confirmed it will not challenge the FCA's motor finance redress scheme, paying affected customers an estimated £829 per eligible deal as part of a £7.5bn payout.
Robert Bush: funeral director to be sentenced for 67 offences
Disgraced funeral director Robert Bush will learn his sentence on Friday for 67 offences affecting hundreds of victims at his Hull business.
Couriers' £1.9m cocaine disguised as Christmas gifts
Robert Murphy and Claire Turnbull transported 19 kilos of cocaine wrapped in Christmas paper, facing jail after police stopped their car on the A19 near Sunderland.
Mother jailed for son's scalding bath death
Samantha Garver, 26, and Sergio Mena, 34, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and child abuse after Henry Wheatley-Brown died from catastrophic burns.
Muhammad Ans jailed 20 years for dating app rapes
Muhammad Ans, 29, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping three women he met on dating apps Bumble, Baddoo and Tinder between 2023 and 2025.
Woman Must Pay £9,365 Over Caravan Holiday Fraud
Alyson Perrett, 61, defrauded victims of over £9,000 by posing as a booking agent for caravan holidays at Trecco Bay, Porthcawl. She was sentenced to 20 months suspended.
Man Utd in talks for Paraguay World Cup star goalkeeper
Manchester United have held talks to sign San Lorenzo and Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill, according to his agent Mario Jara, following his standout World Cup performances.
Mum Jailed for Toddler Murder Over Bleeding Search
Alexandra Walker, 26, received a life sentence with a minimum of 22 years for the murder of her two-year-old daughter Isabelle Welsh, after delaying medical help and Googling her symptoms.
Shell doubles Q2 profit to nearly $10bn amid Middle East crisis
Shell's Q2 profit soared to $9.8bn, more than doubling year-on-year, driven by higher oil and gas prices after Middle East disruptions, reigniting calls for a windfall tax.
Witness compares Liberal factionalism to Braveheart
Robert Assaf tells Icac the group 'didn't think the law applied to us' when soliciting donations, and compares factional infighting to Mel Gibson's Braveheart.
St Paul Mayor Investigated for Sexual Harassment
The first female mayor of St Paul, Kaohly Her, is reportedly under investigation for sexual harassment after a complaint by the city's police chief, alleging inappropriate messages to employees.
Bank of England September Rate Hike Chances Fall
Despite three Bank of England rate-setters voting for a hike, market probabilities of a September rate increase have fallen, with implied probability of no change rising to 73%.
Lloyds Warns 3,000 Staff of Potential Dismissal for Underperformance
Lloyds Banking Group warns 3,000 staff of possible sack for underperformance as part of a management overhaul, with up to 1,500 jobs at risk.
Rugby player dies after Turkey attack leaves him brain dead
Scot James, 34, of Maesteg Celtic RFC, died at Royal Glamorgan Hospital after an alleged assault in Turkey left him brain dead on July 11. He was brought home by air ambulance.
Bank Holds Rates at 3.75% for Fifth Meeting
The Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75% on Thursday, a split decision as three MPC members voted for a rise to 4% amid inflation uncertainty and Middle East conflict.
Monzo Hires Google Veteran for African Expansion Drive
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Brits Plan to Save £7,535 in 2026, Nationwide Survey Reveals
Nationwide survey: Brits average savings target £7,535 for 2026; many earned £436 interest in 2025. Tips from savings expert included.
Interest rates held at 3.75% but Bank may raise over Iran
The Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75% for the fifth time but warned it could raise them if the Iran conflict persists, as inflation expected to rise.
Martin Lewis: £225 Santander switch deal deadline
Martin Lewis urges people to grab Santander's £225 switch offer before the July 31 deadline, including £180 cash and a £45 Amazon voucher.
Warren warns Trump’s Fed control ‘undermines America’
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Streamer Party Shooting Kills One Injures Six Near Morgan Hill
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Couple Guilty of Murdering Vulnerable Man Rubin Blount
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EuroMillions Winner's First Purchase After £1M Win
A heating engineer from Manchester won £1M in EuroMillions. He bought a new car, plans a home refurbishment and a holiday.
Aldi cuts prices on 330 items in £100m summer push
Aldi has reduced prices on 330 products across UK stores as part of a £100m investment to help families with food bills during the summer holidays.
Lloyds customers face new overdraft charges from Friday
Lloyds Bank is closing its Select current account, removing the £50 interest-free overdraft buffer from July 31. Customers moved to Classic account will face daily interest from the first pound borrowed.
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