BoE to stress test private credit and equity firms
The Bank of England launches a major stress test on private credit and equity firms, aiming to assess risks to UK financial stability. Discover the implications for the £8.2tn market.
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Car finance compensation deadline moved to May 2026
Millions of UK drivers could claim up to £700 as the FCA accelerates its car finance compensation scheme. Find out if you're eligible and how to claim for free.
Cash ISA limit cut to £12,000 from 2027
UK households hold £207bn in cash ISAs, a 14% annual rise, as they build savings buffers. The annual cash ISA limit will be reduced to £12,000 from April 2027. Learn what this means for your savings strategy.
Coppola Puts Landmark Building Up for Loan After Film Loss
Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola has secured a private loan using a historic San Francisco building he bought 50 years ago as collateral, following the $120 million box office failure of his film 'Megalopolis'. Discover the full story.
Architect's Warning: The High Cost of PFI NHS Buildings
A retired chartered architect warns against repeating PFI schemes for NHS hospitals, citing serious design flaws, high finance costs, and the risk of buildings being returned in a depleted state.
Cop30 ends without fossil fuel deal, finance gap widens
UN climate talks in Belém conclude without major breakthrough on fossil fuels or deforestation. Developing nations demand urgent adaptation finance as funding falls short. The world's most vulnerable left exposed.
Labour MPs Revolt Against NHS Private Finance Plans
Labour MPs are urging the Chancellor to abandon private finance plans for NHS buildings, warning it could cripple patient care. Discover the funding alternatives.
Labour MPs urge Reeves to drop NHS private finance
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces rebellion from 40 Labour MPs demanding she abandon PFI-style funding for NHS infrastructure, warning it offers 'no value for money' and creates crippling debt.
Apollo Global Management Buys Atletico Madrid
La Liga giants Atletico Madrid have been taken over by private equity firm Apollo Global Management in a deal valuing the club at a staggering £2.2 billion. Discover the full details of this major football acquisition.
Labour to impose VAT on private school fees
Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell confirms Labour will impose 20% VAT on private school fees, generating £1.6bn for state education while sparking fierce debate over educational choice and funding.
Wall Street's exodus to San Francisco and Phoenix reshapes finance
Major financial institutions are quietly shifting operations from Wall Street to San Francisco and Phoenix in a strategic move that's reshaping America's financial landscape.
Martin Lewis Launches Car Finance Claim Tool Amid Scandal
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis unveils free calculator helping millions potentially claim thousands from car finance mis-selling scandal. FCA investigation ongoing.
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.
Extreme Budgeter Saves £10,000 in 12 Months
Discover the incredible money-saving strategies that helped one determined budgeter save £10,000 in a single year through extreme financial discipline and clever lifestyle changes.
ISA Savers: How to Pocket Extra £240 Before April
Millions of UK savers could boost their tax-free savings by £240 with this simple ISA strategy before the April deadline. Discover how to maximise your returns.
FAA probes near-collisions involving Trump's private jet
Exclusive: Federal Aviation Administration probes two serious air incidents involving Donald Trump's private aircraft at major US airports, raising aviation safety concerns.
UK Credit Card Shock: 0% Offers Slashed
Exclusive: British cardholders are being hit with a double whammy as banks dramatically reduce interest-free balance transfer periods while hiking minimum payments. Discover how to protect your finances.
Barclays' £200m Tricolor Loss: Private Credit Risks Exposed
Barclays absorbs a £200m hit from Tricolor's collapse while navigating the treacherous waters of private credit markets. Expert analysis reveals the risks and what's next for UK banking.
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.
Private Credit: The Shadow Lenders Reshaping UK Business
As traditional banks retreat, private credit is stepping in to fund British businesses. Discover how this $2.1tn shadow banking sector is transforming corporate lending while raising regulatory concerns.
HMRC: Check For £689 Unclaimed Money Now
Over 18s across the UK could be sitting on unclaimed cash from savings and current accounts. HMRC reveals how to claim your money before it's too late.
UK Car Finance Scandal: Millions Could Claim Billions
Discover how UK drivers may have been overcharged thousands in hidden commission, and how new FCA rules could trigger a compensation wave dwarfing PPI.
Lloyds sets aside £450m for car finance claims probe
Exclusive: Lloyds Banking Group sets aside £450 million as FCA investigates discretionary commission arrangements in car finance market, potentially triggering compensation claims for millions of British motorists.
Lloyds adds £800m to car finance compensation pot
Lloyds Banking Group faces mounting costs as it allocates another £800 million to cover compensation for historical motor finance commission claims, bringing total provisions to a staggering £2 billion.
Lloyds Faces FCA Probe Over Car Finance Commissions
Exclusive: The Financial Conduct Authority launches investigation into Lloyds Banking Group's motor finance commission arrangements, potentially affecting millions of customers.
Lloyds faces FCA car finance commission investigation
Lloyds Banking Group is under investigation by the Financial Conduct Authority regarding historical motor finance commission arrangements, potentially impacting millions of customers.
Car Finance Compensation: Millions Could Claim Payout
Drivers across Britain may be owed thousands in car finance compensation following a major FCA investigation into hidden commission arrangements. Learn how to check if you're affected.
Bank error leaves man £2.6 million richer
A British man's ordinary day turned extraordinary when he discovered his bank account had been credited with an unexpected £2.6 million payment, sparking a whirlwind of excitement and ethical dilemmas.
UK Car Finance Scandal: Billions in Payouts Loom
Major car manufacturers face massive compensation bills as Financial Conduct Authority investigation reveals widespread lending misconduct affecting millions of UK consumers.
Lloyds warns of bigger car finance scandal hit
Lloyds Banking Group reveals mounting financial pressure from the car finance mis-selling scandal, with provisions now expected to significantly exceed initial estimates as regulatory scrutiny intensifies.
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