4 d. ago Trial begins in archdiocese of New Orleans’ $230m settlement for abuse survivors

US bankruptcy judge will decide whether plan is fair to 650 survivors and dozens of other creditorsThe archdiocese of New Orleans has begun a three-week confirmation trial that will determine whether a federal bankruptcy judge signs off on a $230m settlement meant to compensate 650 clergy abuse survivors and resolve one of the US’s longest-running and costliest church bankruptcies.US bankruptcy judge Meredith Grabill will decide whether the plan – five and a half years in the making – is fair to the survivors and dozens of other creditors who have waited through repeated delays, contentious negotiations and a protracted legal fight over a 2021 state law giving survivors of decades-old child sexual abuse the right to sue. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul fight is CONFIRMED: Fighting weight details revealed for £140m clash that would be BANNED in the UK

CHARLOTTE DALY: Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn had previously indicated that Joshua was seeking a tune-up fight after his defeat to Daniel Dubois at Wembley.

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5 d. ago DWP confirms one benefit is exempt from new bank fraud check powers

The Labour government has already agreed to the bill and it is now awaiting Royal Assent, with new powers to be introduced next year

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7 d. ago Hilly Boy Michaels dead: Sparks drummer dies as as bandmates pay tribute

Hilly Boy Michaels, the drummer of legendary band Sparks, has died, his bandmates have confirmed in a heartbroken tribute shared on social media

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8 d. ago HMRC confirms dates for National Insurance refunds landing in bank accounts

A taxpayer contacted HMRC as they were due to be issued a payment

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9 d. ago Date when plastic in wet wipes will finally be banned is confirmed

The ban was introduced as a private members bill by MP Fleur Anderson, as way of removing plastic from wet wipes, making them more biodegradable and reducing long-lasting pollution

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1 week ago DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payments for millions of pensioners start landing in bank accounts

Payments of between £100 and £300 will continue until mid-December.

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1 week ago Nationwide confirms the 18 London banks it plans to keep open until at least 2030

Nationwide confirms the 18 London banks it plans to keep open until at least 2030  MyLondon

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1 week ago James May says his Wiltshire pub is finally profitable but there’s no Clarkson beer on tap

The former Top Gear host joked that his countryside pub can finally ‘wipe its own face’

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1 week ago Hearts confirm Beni Baningime blow as midfielder posted missing from matchday squad

Key player suffered injury in training on Friday

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2 w. ago Iconic band announce split after 50 years together as they confirm farewell tour

Journey have announced they are splitting up after 50 years together, but the rockers will be saying goodbye to their legion of fans with a 60-date farewell tour

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2 w. ago Nationwide, Lloyds and Barclays to give customers cash bonuses

A number of UK banking giants have confirmed eligible customers will receive payouts

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3 w. ago Arcade Fire married stars split after 22 years and historic misconduct claims

Two rock stars in the same band have confirmed they have split up after 22 years of marriage as they vow to still remain part of the group just months after releasing new music

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3 w. ago JP Morgan warned US of $1bn in Epstein transactions possibly related to human trafficking

Bank says it alerted US of ‘suspicious’ transactions just weeks after paedophile was found dead in New York jail cellJP Morgan warned the US government about more than $1bn in transactions linked to Jeffrey Epstein that were possibly related to reports of human trafficking, new documents confirm.The largest bank in the US filed a suspicious activity report (SAR) in 2019, just weeks after Epstein was found dead in a New York jail cell, about transactions linked to the paedophile financier and prominent business figures. It also flagged wire transfers made by Epstein to Russian banks. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Sound of Guns singer Andrew Metcalfe dead as bandmates pay heartbreaking tribute

Andrew Metcalfe, the lead singer of Liverpool alternative rock band Sound of Guns, has died, with his bandmates confirming the news in a heartbreaking statement

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3 w. ago Lily Allen confirms relationship status after swearing off famous men

Lily Allen has confirmed her relationship status after being banned from a top dating app following the breakdown of her marriage to Stranger Things star David Harbour

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4 w. ago Former Sugababe confirms she’ll ‘reveal secrets’ of the band after being ousted from reunion in explosive new BBC doc

FORMER Sugababes star Amelle Berrabah has confirmed she'll "reveal secrets" about the band after being ousted from the reunion. The popstar, now 41, joined the girl group in December 2005 as a replacement for Mutya Buena and stayed with the band until they went on hiatus at the end of 2011. When the Sugababes came...

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last month ‘Wonderfully brilliant musical genius’ Soft Cell’s Dave Ball dies aged 66

Ball’s death was confirmed by the band on Thursday.

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last month Dave Ball dead: Soft Cell star famed for hit Tainted Love dies after completing album

Soft Cell star Dave Ball has died at the age of 66, the band has confirmed. The electronic musician died on Wednesday days after completing the band's final album

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