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Labour leaders block a public inquiry into Birmingham City Council's financial collapse. Critics warn of a lack of accountability and say the party will pay at the ballot box. Read the full story.
Labour leaders block a public inquiry into Birmingham City Council's financial collapse. Critics warn of a lack of accountability and say the party will pay at the ballot box. Read the full story.
UK drivers could receive £700 compensation faster for mis-sold car finance. The FCA has moved the deadline for firms to handle complaints forward by two months. Find out if you're eligible.
Millions of UK drivers face reduced compensation in the car finance mis-selling scandal, as legal experts criticise the FCA's proposed payout scheme. Discover your rights.
NatWest warns customers of a phishing scam using fake FCA rules to steal biometric data. Learn how to spot the fraudulent emails and protect your financial information.
A major UK rule change in March 2026 will remove the £100 contactless cap. Experts warn of a potential £31.3m fraud surge and urge banks to act. Learn how to protect yourself.
The £100 contactless payment limit ends on 19 March, letting banks set their own rules. Experts warn of a potential 131% fraud surge while businesses welcome the flexibility. Read the full analysis.
The Financial Conduct Authority has opened an investigation into WHSmith following a significant accounting failure in its North American arm that wiped £600m from its value. Read the latest.
The UK's £100 contactless payment limit is being scrapped. From March 19, banks will set their own limits, aiming to boost fraud prevention. Find out what this means for your wallet.
Sixteen victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing have been awarded nearly £20 million in damages. The settlements follow a public inquiry that found serious security failings. Read the full story.
Pension savers initiating transfers in December face a 24-day wait, with funds not moving until January. Experts warn of 'real frustration' and call for urgent industry reforms.
Human remains found in a Leicester woodland have been identified as Malgorzata Wnuczek, missing since 2006. A suspect has been identified, with international prosecution pending. Read the latest.
Official data reveals the UK Government has spent more than £100m supporting its response to the Covid-19 public inquiry, on top of the inquiry's own £192m budget. Discover the breakdown of legal and staffing costs.
A public inquiry into 115 homes on Walsall green belt land has started. Developers accuse the council of a 'catastrophic failure' in housing supply. Read the latest.
A public inquiry into 115 homes on Walsall green belt hears claims of 'catastrophic' council housing failure and debates 'grey belt' status. Inspector's decision due by January 2026.
The FCA has issued a crucial update on the car finance scandal, setting a final deadline for complaints. Millions could receive £700 payouts. Read the latest.
The Angiolini Inquiry reveals critical gaps in tackling violence against women, despite it being a 'national threat'. Data failures and missed warnings persist. Read the urgent findings.
A wildlife trust warns a 115-home development on Walsall's green belt would harm nature. The planning inquiry starts next week. Read the latest on this crucial local decision.
A Labour peer demands an official inquiry into claims of an 'evil plot' that 'officially endorsed' antisemitism in Birmingham, following a controversial football fan ban. Read the full story.
The Financial Conduct Authority is investigating WHSmith after a £50m accounting error wiped £600m from its market value. Read the latest on the executive fallout.
Former PM Boris Johnson condemns Covid-19 inquiry report that found government failures cost 23,000 lives. Read the full analysis of his response and the inquiry's damning findings.
Martin Lewis warns about 'free' car finance mis-selling checks that sign you up to claims firms. Learn how to claim for free and protect your payout.
Calls grow for a public inquiry after an asylum seeker with a criminal history in Europe murdered a father-of-three in a Lloyds Bank. Read the latest developments.
MP Liam Byrne urges the Government to reconsider its rejection of a public inquiry into the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings that killed 21. Victims' families demand truth and justice.
The FCA warns millions are wasting up to £25 monthly on credit-building products. Discover free, effective alternatives to improve your credit score today.
A major regulatory investigation into motor finance commission arrangements could see millions of British drivers receive compensation payouts. Here's everything you need to know about the FCA probe and how to claim.
Calls intensify for an independent investigation into Birmingham City Council's financial collapse as opposition leaders demand transparency and accountability.
The FCA launches major investigation into motor finance commission arrangements, potentially opening door to billions in compensation for UK drivers who were overcharged.
A damning parliamentary report exposes the devastating impact of PIP assessments on vulnerable claimants, with MPs calling for immediate reform of the 'adversarial' system.