55 h. ago Banks ‘missed chances’ to prevent romance fraud – as victim loses £72k

More than £106m was lost to romance fraud over the last financial year

Economics

66 h. ago Banks missing opportunities to ‘break spell’ of romance scams, says regulator

The FCA said it recognised the challenge banks and payment firms faced combating ‘this complex crime’.

Events

1 week ago ‘You’ve taken my money’: Metro Bank customers report negative balances after major glitch

Some customers unable to send or receive money after technical issue with banking app

Economics

1 week ago ‘You’ve taken my money’: Metro Bank suffers glitch as customers claim to see negative balances

Some customers unable to send or receive money after technical issue with banking app

Economics

2 w. ago Rare deal slashes £88 Marc Jacobs perfume that 'gets so many compliments' to under £30

Shoppers keen on adding a luxurious fragrance to their vanity, or gifting a designer perfume this festive season, without breaking the bank won't want to miss out on this rare money-saving offer

Economics

3 w. ago EastEnders star died bankrupt after going missing for two days in tragic case

Beloved BBC actor and James Bond star Paul Bhattacharjee tragically died in July 2013, with his partner Emma McKie saying he had a "darkness inside him that was irreperable"

Events

4 w. ago Voices: I’m an MP and doctor invited to the West Bank to look at health provisions. Instead, Israel sent us packing

The MP and GP Simon Opher was invited on a fact-finding mission to Israel and the West Bank. When he arrived, Israel called him a threat to ‘public safety, security and order’ and turned him away

Politics