77 m. ago Nationwide fined £44 million by watchdog after missing Covid fraud ‘red flags’

The building society had inadequate anti-financial crime systems and controls between October 2016 and July 2021, according to the FCA.

Economics

83 m. ago Weather tracker: Australia bushfires could be most dangerous since ‘black summer’

Fires are burning across NSW, with Tasmania also facing an emergency, while in US, Washington state braces for floodsBushfires have been ravaging Australia, with more than 50 burning throughout New South Wales, destroying homes and resulting in at least one death. Nine blazes remained out of control on Monday as flames ripped through homes and critical infrastructure. Scorching temperatures – peaking at 41C in Koolewong – combined with fierce, erratic winds to spread the fires rapidly and made them harder to control.On Sunday night an Australian firefighter was killed after a tree fell on him while he worked on a fireground near Bulahdelah, about 150 miles (250km) north of Sydney. The blaze scorched 3,500 hectares (8,600 acres) and destroyed four homes over the weekend. NSW, one of the nation’s most fire-prone regions, is particularly vulnerable because of its hot, dry climate and vast eucalyptus forests, which shed oils that become highly flammable. Continue reading...

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85 m. ago Kate Winslet fans accuse actor of being in ‘complete denial’ with nepo baby comments

Actor makes her directorial debut in ‘Goodbye June’ from a screenplay written by her 21-year-old son

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85 m. ago King Charles to issue 'historic' address to the nation today which 'breaks Royal tradition'

His message, recorded during the final week of November in Clarence House, will reflect on his health journey and highlight the importance of early cancer screening

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89 m. ago Modern mixologosts are giving Scotland’s national drink a boost – whisky cocktails are reshaping our heritage

Modern mixology is breaking down barriers to wider whisky enjoyment, writes managing director of Diageo Scotland Brand Homes Dafydd Pugh Williams

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98 m. ago Mum had £19k of lottery scratch cards in downstairs loo when cops turned up

Siobhan Ferguson's gambling addiction led her to defraud the store where she worked by taking National Lottery tickets and scratch cards almost costing five people their jobs

Economics

1 hour ago Nationwide fined £44mn over ‘failings’ in financial crime controls

UK regulator says building society lacked effective systems in monitoring customers’ transactions

Economics

2 h. ago Spying AI cameras should be used nationwide to catch more drivers illegally using their phones, ministers told

Minsters are being urged to take a 'modernised approach' to tackling two of the most persistent driving offences on the road: mobile phone misuse and seat belt non-compliance.

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2 h. ago Gogglebox's Amy Tapper shows off incredible transformation after 8st weight loss

Gogglebox star Amy Tapper has shared how she has transformed her appearance after losing eight stone through a combination of weight loss medication and exercise

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2 h. ago From scarves to socks: The cosiest cashmere accessories under £100 that make for perfect last

From scarves to socks, these under-£100 cashmere accessories are the sort of last-minute presents that still feel incredibly considered.

Economics

3 h. ago National Lottery ticket fraudster mum found with 7,000 scratchcards in her toilet

Siobhan Ferguson was convicted of fraud by false accounting after taking National Lottery tickets and scratchcards from her employer

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3 h. ago Graham Norton's life off screen and brutal stabbing that left him for dead

Graham Norton is back on our TV screens tonight with another edition of his BBC chat show but what do we know about the Irish star's life life off screen?

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3 h. ago UK economy unexpectedly shrank in October in fresh blow for Rachel Reeves

Economy contracted by 0.1% in October, according to the Office for National Statistics

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4 h. ago The Queen's last Christmas Day speech was also her most personal as she mourned the loss of 'my beloved Philip'

FOR more than 60 years, families gathered around their televisions to watch Queen Elizabeth II's Christmas message, which became a lodestar for the nation and a reflection of their hopes and fears.

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4 h. ago Economy shrinks by 0.1% following Rachel Reeves brutal Budget turmoil – what it means for YOUR money

THE economy slumped by 0.1% in October, in a blow for Rachel Reeves after the Budget. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is estimated to have shrunk by 0.1% in October. This follows 0.1% growth in September and no growth in August. The ONS said that...

Economics

4 h. ago A1M closed in one direction due to ‘serious’ police incident as drivers warned of severe delays

THE A1M is closed in one direction due to a serious police incident with drivers warned of severe delays. The motorway in West Yorkshire is shut northbound between Junction 40 and Junction 41 with emergency services at the scene. National Highways said West Yorkshire Police are carrying out investigations following a "serious incident" shortly after...

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5 h. ago The facts are stark: Europe must open the door to migrants, or face its own extinction | George Monbiot

Plummeting birth rates mean that without attracting immigration, many countries are sliding towards collapseI know what “civilisational erasure” looks like: I’ve seen the graph. The European Commission published it in March. It’s a chart of total fertility rate: the average number of children born per woman. After a minor bump over the past 20 years, the EU rate appears to be declining once more, and now stands at 1.38. The UK’s is 1.44. A population’s replacement rate is 2.1. You may or may not see this as a disaster, but the maths doesn’t care what you think. We are gliding, as if by gravitational force, towards the ground.Civilisational erasure is the term the Trump administration used in its new national security strategy, published last week. It claimed that immigration, among other factors, will result in the destruction of European civilisation. In reality, without immigration there will be no Europe, no civilisation and no one left to argue about it.George Monbiot is a Guard...

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6 h. ago If the US forces me to choose between my two nationalities, I choose France – and Europe | Alexander Hurst

Proposals to change US citizenship rules leaves dual citizens like me caught in the crossfire. If push comes to shove, I know where my loyalty lies Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Dr Ranj Singh becomes latest star to support The Independent’s SafeCall campaign for missing children

Celebrity doctor and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant backs launch of new national lifeline for young people in crisis after donations surged past £100,000 last weekend

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9 h. ago Incredible moment massive explosion blows house apart in California, leaving six people injured

The horrific moment in Hayward, California - about 30 miles southeast of San Francisco - was captured by a Ring doorbell around 9.38am.

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