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Healthcare Disparity: Dungavel vs NHS Scotland

A prison inspection reveals detainees at Dungavel House have swift GP access, contrasting with lengthy NHS waits for Scots. Tory MSP Meghan Gallacher voices public dismay. Read the full report.

Labour Launches £2m Fund to Regulate Mutuals Sector

The Labour government launches a £2m fund for a new regulator to oversee mutuals and co-operatives, aiming to boost consumer trust and sector growth. Discover the implications for UK businesses.

The High Cost of Freedom at 55

At 55, Lina feels her marriage is over but fears the financial implications of leaving. Money educator Vanessa Stoykov advises on gaining financial clarity before making a life-changing decision.

Money Confidence Gap Hinders UK Workers

New research reveals a stark money confidence gap in the UK, where professionals from less privileged backgrounds feel less financially secure even on identical salaries. Discover how to build financial resilience.

6 Red Flags of Financial Infidelity

Expert reveals the hidden signs of financial cheating in relationships. Discover how to spot deceit over money and protect your financial future. Learn more.

Women face more childhood abuse from authority figures

Groundbreaking research reveals disturbing gender disparity in childhood mistreatment, with women reporting significantly higher rates of abuse from trusted adults including teachers and family members.

£70TN inheritance boom to worsen UK inequality

Leading economists warn that an unprecedented £70 trillion in wealth transfers over the next decade will dramatically widen the gap between rich and poor, creating a 'silver spoon' economy.

US Congress seeks emergency funds from Hartford amid crisis

In an extraordinary turn of events, members of the United States Congress have been compelled to seek emergency financial assistance from Hartford, Connecticut, as political gridlock leaves them without pay. This unprecedented situation reveals deepening

FCA's £4bn Car Finance Scheme 'Robbing Victims'

Exclusive: The Financial Conduct Authority's proposed compensation scheme for the car finance mis-selling scandal faces massive backlash for potentially short-changing victims out of billions.

Money Silence Crisis: Costing Brits Thousands

New research reveals Britain's dangerous silence around money matters is creating financial distress, relationship breakdowns, and mental health crises across the nation.

Court Revives Challenge to Trump-Era CFPB Director

A federal appeals court has revived a legal challenge questioning the legitimacy of a Trump-era director's appointment to America's Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, creating fresh uncertainty for the agency.

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.

UK Savings Crisis: Investment Scams Surge 42%

Exclusive investigation reveals British savers lost over £1.2 billion to sophisticated investment scams in the past year, with fake cryptocurrency schemes leading the devastating surge in financial fraud.

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.

COVID Vaccine Disparity Exposed in Washington Study

Groundbreaking research exposes how ethnic minorities and low-income residents in Washington state faced significant barriers accessing life-saving COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer during the pandemic's critical early phases.

Barclays downplays £20bn private credit exposure

Barclays Bank moves to reassure investors as it reveals significant stake in booming but volatile private credit sector, insisting risks are 'well managed' despite market turbulence.

Stuart Gulliver: HSBC Banking Titan Dies

Explore the remarkable life and career of Stuart Gulliver, the former HSBC CEO who navigated the banking giant through global crises and regulatory challenges, leaving an indelible mark on international finance.

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