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£31m paid to 949 wrongfully dismissed LGBT veterans

The Ministry of Defence has paid over £31 million in compensation to 949 LGBT veterans dismissed under the historic ban. The scheme is being accelerated with a doubled team and automated processing.

UK to Rejoin EU Erasmus Scheme from 2027

The UK is poised to rejoin the EU's Erasmus+ student exchange programme in January 2027, following a breakthrough in negotiations. Discover the details of the deal and what it means for British students.

Injured ex-police officers call for service award

Former emergency service workers, forced to retire due to line-of-duty injuries, are campaigning for a dedicated honour scheme. They describe feeling 'discarded' without formal recognition for their sacrifice.

Seven UK Areas Get Facial Recognition Vans

Seven additional UK police forces will deploy facial recognition vans, expanding controversial surveillance technology funded by the Home Office. Discover the full list of areas affected.

UK pilot scheme helps homeless people access banking

The UK government launches a groundbreaking initiative to tackle financial exclusion by helping homeless individuals access basic banking services through a new pilot scheme starting in January.

Albanese's housing help backfires as prices surge

The Prime Minister's flagship home buyer scheme has produced disastrous unintended consequences, with Australian property prices surging at their fastest rate since the pandemic property boom, leaving aspiring homeowners worse off than before the interven

HMRC helps 195,000 taxpayers with payment plans

Struggling with tax payments? HMRC's expanded Time to Pay scheme offers breathing space to nearly 200,000 taxpayers. Discover how this initiative helps individuals and businesses manage their tax liabilities during financial hardship.

HSBC sued over Bernie Madoff profits in major lawsuit

HSBC confronts explosive legal action alleging the banking giant knowingly profited from Bernie Madoff's notorious Ponzi scheme while ignoring clear warning signs in the largest fraud in Wall Street history.

HSBC sued for £1bn over Madoff fund collapse

Global banking giant HSBC confronts massive legal action from investors who lost millions in Luxembourg-based fund Herald Luxembourgh, connected to Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme.

Windrush victims get 75% compensation upfront

The UK government announces radical changes to the Windrush compensation scheme, offering victims 75% of estimated payments immediately while final claims are processed.

FCA Under Fire Over Soaring Consumer Complaints

The Financial Conduct Authority faces mounting criticism as consumer complaints against financial firms skyrocket, revealing serious gaps in investor protection and regulatory oversight.

Urgent Bank Safety Check Everyone Must Do Now

Financial guru reveals why everyone should immediately check their bank's Financial Services Compensation Scheme protection - and how to do it in minutes to safeguard your savings.

21 UK Govt Schemes to Cut Home Energy Bills

Discover the full list of UK government grants and schemes available in 2024 to help homeowners improve energy efficiency, cut costs, and increase property value.

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