UK Savers Urged to Move Fast for Best Rates
Despite recent interest rate cuts, competitive savings deals remain available, including fixed-rate bonds and easy-access accounts paying over 4%.
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£1.5bn UK Lawsuit Against Apple Over Apple Pay Fees
Financial campaigner James Daley launches landmark UK class action against Apple, alleging anti-competitive behaviour and hidden fees in Apple Pay that affected 50 million consumers.
Consumer Confidence Edges Up Despite Economic Concerns
GfK survey reveals consumer confidence rose slightly in January, with Britons showing resilience in personal finances but growing concerns about the general economy.
Commercial Property Thrives Despite Budget Fears
Commercial real estate leasing and investment demand remained strong in late 2025, with office and industrial sectors showing growth despite Budget speculation, while London saw declines and Northern regions surged.
Tax Regime Pushes London Pint Prices Above £6
UK tax pressures are compelling London pubs to raise pint prices, with the average exceeding £6. Industry leaders warn of closures without business rates reform.
Pub Panic: A Bartender's Nightmare Story
Simon Hattenstone recounts his disastrous first shift at the Friendship Inn in Prestwich, where a dream job turned into a humiliating ordeal in the 1980s.
Aussie Dollar Rises Amid 'Sell America' Trade Trends
The Australian dollar has surged since Donald Trump's inauguration, driven by 'sell America' sentiment, commodity strength, and interest rate divergences, with analysts predicting further gains.
TikTok US Deal Finalised with Trump-Backed Investors
The US and China have approved a landmark agreement transferring TikTok's American operations to a consortium of investors, ending years of political uncertainty over the app's future.
TikTok Finalises US Entity Deal to Avoid Ban
TikTok has announced a deal establishing a majority US-owned entity with Oracle and Silver Lake, sidestepping a potential ban after years of legal and political uncertainty.
Insurance CEOs Testify on Healthcare Affordability in Congress
Executives from top US health insurers testified before Congress about rising healthcare expenses, with UnitedHealth pledging to rebate ACA plan profits to customers.
Home Upgrade Scheme: MPs Demand Fraud Probe Over 30,000 Damaged Homes
A damning parliamentary report reveals the Energy Company Obligation scheme left thousands of homes flooded, mouldy or cold, with MPs calling for a Serious Fraud Office investigation.
Gamers Divided Over Fable Reboot's Quality Prospects
The latest Games Inbox reveals mixed reactions to the Fable reboot shown in Microsoft's Developer Direct, with readers debating graphics, combat, and British humour while discussing broader industry trends.
Japan Halts World's Largest Nuclear Plant Restart
Japan has suspended operations at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant just one day after restarting it, following an alarm during startup procedures.
HSBC, UBS Reshape Fund Management and ETF Markets
HSBC is relocating fund talent to Dubai to tap into Middle Eastern wealth, while UBS and VanEck have doubled ETF inflows, signalling strategic shifts in global finance.
Paul Weiss Poaches Again, Roos Finds New Role in London
Paul Weiss continues its aggressive hiring spree in London, poaching another top lawyer while a senior figure, Roos, secures a new position, highlighting the competitive legal talent market.
Bluecrest's Platt in Supreme Court Tax Fight Over £200m
Michael Platt, founder of Bluecrest Capital Management, is taking a £200 million tax dispute to the UK Supreme Court, challenging HMRC's assessment in a high-stakes legal case.
MPs Call for SFO Probe Into UK Insulation Scandal
Parliamentary committee reveals over 30,000 households left with defects from government insulation schemes, with 98% of externally clad homes damaged and needing urgent repair.
Jamie Dimon's $43m Pay Package Revealed
JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon received a $43 million compensation package for 2025, marking a 10% increase, as the bank praised his leadership while facing a $5 billion lawsuit from Donald Trump.
Caroline Ellison Released from Prison After FTX Fraud
Caroline Ellison, former FTX executive and key witness against Sam Bankman-Fried, has been released from federal custody after serving approximately 14 months for her role in the $8bn cryptocurrency fraud scandal.
Guardian Corrections: Kate Hoey and RAF Cosford Updates
The Guardian has issued corrections regarding Kate Hoey's House of Lords affiliation and the location for Channel 4's athletics coverage, alongside other recent amendments to articles.
Pakistan Shopping Centre Fire Death Toll Hits 67
The death toll from a devastating fire at Karachi's Gul Plaza shopping centre has risen to 67, with remains found in fragments complicating identification efforts.
Coroner Demands Safety After Three Waterfall Deaths
A coroner has called for urgent safety measures at Ystradfellte waterfalls in Wales following three tragic deaths over 18 months, highlighting poor phone signals and confusing signage.
Trump Sues JPMorgan for $5bn in Debanking Row
Donald Trump has filed a $5bn lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase, alleging the bank closed his accounts for political reasons after the Capitol riots. The bank denies the claims.
Cadwalader Partner Joins Sidley Austin in London
A senior fund partner at Cadwalader has left the firm to join Sidley Austin in London, marking a significant lateral hire in the competitive legal sector.
Trump Sues JPMorgan and Jamie Dimon
Former US President Donald Trump has initiated a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon, alleging misconduct in financial dealings.
10 London Deals: Gordon Ramsay's £20 Menu & More
Discover exclusive London offers including Gordon Ramsay's £20 set menu with cocktail, spa days, brunches, and creative workshops. Metro and Time Out partnership.
Ramsay: Tax Changes Make Restaurants 'Lambs to Slaughter'
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay warns UK government's business rate increases from April will devastate hospitality, calling it a 'bloodbath' for restaurants.
Toronto Man Posed as Pilot for Free Flights, Prosecutors Say
Dallas Pokornik, 33, allegedly used fake airline credentials to obtain hundreds of free flights over four years, with the case drawing comparisons to the film Catch Me If You Can.
Trump's Qatari Boeing 747 'Flying Palace' Delivery Summer
The Boeing 747-8 jetliner gifted to Donald Trump by Qatar's royal family is scheduled for delivery this summer, with plans to serve as the new Air Force One aircraft.
Two Charged Over Safe Hands Funeral Firm Collapse
Richard Wells and Neil Debenham face conspiracy to defraud charges after the collapse of Safe Hands pre-paid funeral plans left 46,000 customers out of pocket.
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