11 h. ago Kilmarnock neighbours warn of 'fire risk' at empty bank after King Street fire

GMB Ayrshire have warned of a 'fire risk' building in Kilmarnock town centre just weeks after the devastating King Street blaze.

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41 h. ago Labour must rethink growth strategy to curb rise of far right, says top economist

Former Bank chief economist Andy Haldane says left-behind communities need investment to stem populist tideDefeating far-right populism will require Labour to radically overhaul its “arid” approach to raising living standards in left-behind communities, the former Bank of England chief economist has said.Andy Haldane warned that Labour’s growth plans were failing to support parts of the country where voters feel neglected and disenfranchised. Continue reading...

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47 h. ago Beware online romancers claiming to be in the army or working on an oil rig, major bank warns

Lloyds Bank is warning of a sharp uptick in romance scams targeting older customers with thousands of pounds of savings being lost to this ruse.

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2 d. ago Apple users issued warning over 'manipulation' scam that drains bank accounts

The scams look legit - and they are getting more convincing

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3 d. ago Scots warned over bank card scam costing victims thousands as fraudsters offer home visits

Trading Standards Scotland said several people had recently been targeted by scammers who cold call victims to say they have been issued with a new bank card.

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5 d. ago This crazy new plan to 'sex up' contactless card payments is a disaster for everyone and will just allow thieves to completely empty your bank account. Don't ignore this warning: JEFF PRESTRIDGE

Contactless card payment has been with us for 18 years. For many, myself included, it has transformed the way we pay for things

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7 d. ago Warning issued over fake ticket inspectors stealing up to £50 a go by asking commuters to tap bank cards

A video shared to TikTok showed a photograph of a man on what appeared to be a London bus in something that resembled a ticket inspector's uniform.

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9 d. ago HMRC to make 'blatant' change to tax the bank of mum and dad

The HMRC is rumoured to be planning a clampdown on the 'Bank of Mum and Dad', with critics warning that it will have a 'drastic effect' on families in the UK

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1 week ago Urgent warning to all 1.8b iPhone users over new scam emptying bank accounts

Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a new threat targeting iPhone users. Hackers are using Apple's own servers to trick users into handing over their banking details.

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1 week ago Pamela Anderson addresses Liam Neeson romance and slams PR stunt claims in speech

Pamela Anderson addresses Liam Neeson romance speculation during an awards speech at a major film festival, hinting at where she stands on recent headlines about her personal life

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2 w. ago Bank of England chief warns attacks on central bank independence are ‘dangerous’

Andrew Bailey said he was ‘very concerned’ by independence issues facing the US’s Federal Reserve.

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2 w. ago Trump’s war on Fed is ‘serious danger’ to world economy, says ECB head

Undermining independence of central bank will affect the US and other countries, says Christine LagardeBusiness live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s attempt to influence the US Federal Reserve could pose a “very serious danger” for the world economy, the head of the European Central Bank has warned.Christine Lagarde, the president of the ECB, said Trump undermining the independence of the world’s most powerful central bank would have an impact for the US and other countries. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson insider hits back at 'ridiculous' faked romance claims

Now an insider has cleared the air over the legitimacy of the relationship between the 58-year-old Baywatch legend and 73-year-old Taken star  and even shed some light on their connection.

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3 w. ago UK retail shares fall amid fears of squeeze in consumer spending

Parent groups of Primark and B&Q hit as analysts say jobs and inflation concerns could affect salesBusiness live – latest updatesFears that UK consumers will rein in spending in the second half of this year has knocked the values of some of Britain’s biggest retailers including the parent groups of Primark and B&Q, and DIY chain Wickes.The retailers’ share prices dropped on Tuesday morning after analysts at Deutsche Bank warned that retail spending could be hit by the cooling UK jobs market and easing growth in household income. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Bank Holiday beachgoers are confronted with loud tannoys telling them NOT to go in polluted water at popular UK beach

Cullercoats Bay in North Tyneside would usually be packed with families enjoying the weather while cooling off in the North Sea.

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3 w. ago Hurricane Erin hurtles towards the UK: Warning over rip currents and 16ft waves as Bank Holiday crowds flock to beaches for 29C weather

Thousands of sun-seeking Brits are set to flock to beaches and beauty spots across the country today in what is set to be the hottest August Bank Holiday in six years.

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3 w. ago Met Office issues ‘take care’ warning to Brits visiting seaside over bank holiday

Temperatures across the UK are set to reach highs of 28C on bank holiday Monday

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3 w. ago Urgent warning to drivers not to fall for sneaky parking fine text that's actually a scam

Drivers across the UK are being warned to be careful this bank holiday weekend as a new scam involving fake parking fine texts is on the rise - here's how to make sure you don't fall foul

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3 w. ago James Norton breaks silence on Lily Allen romance claims after pair spotted at festival

Actor James Norton has addressed rumours that he's dating Lily Allen after the pair were alleged to have been seen kissing at a festival in London earlier this year

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3 w. ago Britain to sizzle in final throes of summer as Bank Holiday Monday predicted to be hotter than Morocco with 29C high

In what could be the hottest August Bank Holiday in 60 years, drivers have been warned to expect traffic jams as sun-seekers travel to beaches and beauty spots.

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