Banks Back in Budget Crosshairs for Tax Raid
Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers a bank surcharge hike despite competitiveness fears. The Budget U-turn follows record £50.3bn bank profits. Discover the implications.
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CBA criticised for refusing to refund $270m in excessive fees
Commonwealth Bank CEO defends keeping $270m in 'excessive fees' from low-income customers, calling refunds 'appropriation of shareholder property'. Consumer groups demand action.
West Bank Settler Violence Surges 40% in 2025
Violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank has increased dramatically, with attacks rising 40% this year. Read the full investigation into this escalating crisis.
CBA Boss Defends Decision Not to Repay Bank Fees
Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn faces parliamentary scrutiny over refusing to refund fees to vulnerable customers. Read the full investigation details.
Deutsche Bank Rolls Out Banking Butlers for Rich Clients
Deutsche Bank introduces personalised 'banking butlers' for ultra-high-net-worth clients, offering bespoke financial services and exclusive lifestyle management.
Deutsche Bank Targets €2bn Cost Savings in New Strategy
Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing announces ambitious turnaround plan targeting €2.5bn profit and €2bn cost savings by 2025, declaring the bank is 'fully back' after years of restructuring.
UK businesses miss out on £9bn in bank interest
Traditional banks short-change UK SMEs on savings rates, costing small firms billions annually. Allica Bank offers solution with 4.08% interest and cashback.
JPMorgan Plans 200 Wealth Adviser Hires Next Year
JPMorgan Chase announces major expansion of UK private banking with 200 new wealth adviser roles. Discover how this strategic move targets high-net-worth clients.
George Osborne emerges as surprise HSBC chair candidate
Former Chancellor George Osborne is a surprise contender for HSBC's top job, joining the race to lead the £190bn banking giant. Discover the latest developments in this exclusive report.
Man jailed for stealing £270,000 Banksy print
A man who stole a £270,000 Banksy artwork from a London gallery to pay a drug debt has been sentenced to 13 months in prison. Discover the full story of the brazen burglary and swift recovery.
13-month sentence for Banksy art theft in London
A man who stole a £270,000 Banksy print from a London gallery to pay a drug debt has been sentenced. Discover the full story of the brazen burglary and recovery.
Banksy thief jailed for 13 months over gallery heist
A man has been sentenced to 13 months in prison for stealing Banksy's iconic Girl With Balloon from a London gallery. Discover how the Met's Flying Squad recovered the £270,000 artwork.
Man jailed for stealing Banksy's Girl With Balloon
Larry Fraser sentenced to 13 months for stealing Banksy's iconic Girl With Balloon from a London gallery. The £270,000 artwork was recovered by police. Read the full story.
Man jailed for stealing £270K Banksy print
An East London man has been sentenced to prison for stealing a valuable Banksy artwork to settle a historic drug debt. Discover the full story of the gallery burglary.
Banks Head for $250bn Trading Windfall in 2024
Global investment banks are heading for their best trading year since the financial crisis, with revenues potentially reaching $250bn. Discover what's driving this unprecedented surge.
UK Economy Slows to 0.1% Growth in Third Quarter
The UK economy grew by just 0.1% in Q3 2025, official figures show, with a cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover and Trump's trade war blamed. Read the full analysis.
UK GDP growth slows ahead of crucial budget
UK GDP data for September and Q3 2025 is released today. Economists predict a slowdown, with Jaguar Land Rover's cyber attack hitting car production. What does this mean for the Chancellor's budget?
West Bank settler violence surges, 1,001 Palestinians killed
Masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages, destroying property and injuring four. UN reports 260 attacks in October alone amid growing international concern over escalating violence.
Israeli settlers attack Palestinian food warehouse
Dozens of masked Israeli settlers attacked a Beit Lid food warehouse, setting vehicles ablaze and injuring four people in latest West Bank violence. Explore the escalating tensions.
Atlanta Fed President Retires Amid Political Pressure
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic announces retirement as Trump administration challenges central bank independence. Read the full analysis.
Winter Light 2025: Free South Bank Trail Returns
London's South Bank transforms into a glittering wonderland with Winter Light's free art trail. Discover neon installations, hourly light shows & festive markets until January 18, 2026.
Santander's £524 Switch Offer Tops Rivals
Santander launches a new £200 current account switch offer, with experts revealing potential total earnings of £524. Compare the best bank switching deals in the UK now.
Why the Bank of England Changes Interest Rates
Discover why the Bank of England adjusts interest rates to control inflation and stimulate growth. Learn how the current 4% rate impacts your finances and the UK economy.
Nationwide keeps all UK bank branches open until 2030
Nationwide commits to keeping its 696 branches, including Virgin Money, open until at least 2030, bucking the trend of bank closures and supporting communities.
Nationwide's 18 London Branches Safe Until 2030
Nationwide Building Society confirms 18 London branches will remain open until at least 2030 as part of its 'last branch in town' pledge, bucking the UK's bank closure trend.
ABN Amro Buys NIBC Bank from Blackstone
Dutch banking giant ABN Amro acquires NIBC Bank from Blackstone in strategic expansion. Deal strengthens commercial banking presence with €672 million transaction.
Hackney thief jailed for bizarre Cheshire crime spree
Fabio Coelho, 40, stole lawn balls, scout badges and sunglasses in Wilmslow vehicle thefts. The Hackney man received 25 weeks in prison and a 5-year ban from Cheshire towns. Read the full story.
Sterling family unharmed after attempted burglary
Chelsea footballer Raheem Sterling and his family are safe after masked men broke into their Berkshire home. Police are investigating the third burglary attempt targeting Sterling in seven years.
Raheem Sterling's home burgled for third time
Chelsea star Raheem Sterling's Berkshire home was broken into while he was home with his family. This is the third such incident in seven years. Read the full story.
Israel Attacks Palestinian Water Sources 250+ Times
New data reveals Israeli forces and settlers have attacked Palestinian water infrastructure over 250 times since 2020, creating a public health catastrophe in Gaza and West Bank.
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