Curve investor files legal challenge over Lloyds sale
IDC Ventures files High Court petition to block Curve's £125m sale to Lloyds, alleging governance failures wiped out £670m shareholder value. Read the latest developments.
IDC Ventures files High Court petition to block Curve's £125m sale to Lloyds, alleging governance failures wiped out £670m shareholder value. Read the latest developments.
Starbucks workers launch largest strike in company history across 40+ US cities. Union demands first contract as politicians join boycott. Full details on the escalating labour dispute.
The Dutch government suspends its takeover of Nexperia, easing global car production fears. Discover how this chip dispute resolution impacts international trade relations.
China reinstates seafood ban on Japan following PM's Taiwan comments, escalating diplomatic tensions. Learn how this affects bilateral relations and trade.
The launch of East West Rail services between Oxford and Milton Keynes faces delays until at least 2026 amid a dispute over driver-only operated trains. Learn how this impacts the region's transport plans.
Stephen McAulay sentenced to seven-and-a-half years for attempted murder after stabbing neighbour James Duncan in Carntyne. Read the full court details.
Chinese travellers cancel half a million flights to Japan amid diplomatic tensions over Taiwan. Discover how this impacts tourism and business relations between the Asian giants.
Furious Chelsea residents claim a neighbour's derelict property, overrun with 10ft knotweed and foxes, is making their million-pound homes unsellable. They demand council action.
Chinese travel advisory for Japan triggers market slump after PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks. Shiseido shares fall 9% as diplomatic row escalates. Read the full analysis.
Adam Peaty's mother Caroline makes an emotional plea to her son as a bitter family feud overshadows his upcoming wedding to Holly Ramsay. Read the full story.
Beijing deploys coast guard and drones near Japanese territory following PM Takaichi's warning about potential military response to Taiwan conflict. Read the latest developments.
The US suspends trade negotiations with Thailand after Bangkok paused a Trump-brokered ceasefire with Cambodia. Border clashes resume, threatening regional stability.
Beijing advises citizens against visiting Japan after PM Sanae Takaichi's military response remarks on Taiwan. Diplomatic tensions escalate as ambassadors are summoned.
Resident doctors in England have begun a five-day strike over pay, disrupting emergency care. The BMA and government failed to agree on a deal after a 28.9% pay rise was deemed insufficient. Learn how patients are affected.
Lloyds Banking Group acquires fintech Curve for £120m despite investor fury over price and governance. Get the latest on this controversial UK banking deal.
Junior doctors in England are returning to picket lines in January 2026 after pay talks collapse. The BMA demands full pay restoration as the government faces another NHS crisis.
Thousands of junior doctors in England begin 13th strike since 2023 over pay erosion. Health Secretary refuses pay uplift as NHS warns of major disruptions to appointments and operations.
A woman has lost a High Court fight with her brother over their mother's £1.1m fortune after a judge ruled she failed to show 'love and respect'. Read the full story of this family inheritance dispute.
Hospital consultants demand 5.5% pay rise and threaten industrial action if government fails to meet December deadline. Read about the escalating NHS crisis.
BMA chief defends latest resident doctor walkouts, stating pay is 'way down' compared to 2008 despite last year's deal. Discover the key arguments from both sides.
Google Maps displays Western Sahara's border differently for users in Morocco versus other countries. Discover how tech giants handle geopolitical disputes and what this means for digital mapping.
PCS union members strike at British Library over real-terms pay cuts while executives receive bonuses. Zadie Smith questions Britain's cultural values.
Expert advice on using Buy Now Pay Later services wisely this festive season. Learn how to manage BNPL debt and protect your credit score with our essential tips.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves may introduce a 3p pay-per-mile charge for electric vehicles in the Autumn Budget. Learn how this new road pricing rule could impact drivers and the UK's transition to EVs.
A High Court judge will decide if Epping Forest District Council can block asylum seekers from being housed at The Bell Hotel. Read the latest developments.
Teaching financial literacy in schools could boost UK household incomes by £16bn annually while rebuilding trust in financial institutions among younger generations.
Six leaseholders in Bromley have successfully challenged their landlord and won a £3,800 refund for unjustified service charges, including window cleaning. Discover how the tribunal ruled.
American military personnel receive emergency guidance on accessing food banks and financial support as political deadlock in Washington puts their salaries at risk.
Labour's proposed pay-per-mile road tax system could revolutionise how British motorists are charged, with Rachel Reeves considering a major overhaul of current vehicle taxation.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is planning a major road tax overhaul that could see electric vehicle owners paying per mile. Discover how this new system might work and what it means for UK drivers.