54 m. ago Up to 14m car loan scandal victims in line for average £700 payout, City regulator announces

City regulator unveils compensation scheme for motorists who bought cars via discretionary commission deals from 2007 to 2024Victims of the UK’s car finance scandal are likely to receive compensation payouts averaging £700 resulting from 14m unfair loans, the City regulator said on Tuesday.The payouts would be less than previously expected, but the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said lenders could be landed with an £8.2bn compensation bill, which could go as high as £9.7bn. Continue reading...

Economics

54 m. ago The Guardian view on political chaos in France: the gift that keeps on giving to Marine Le Pen and the far right | Editorial

Influential abroad, Emmanuel Macron’s strategic errors at home are bringing mainstream French politics into disrepute at a crucial momentIn Jean-Paul Sartre’s 1944 play No Exit, hell is portrayed as a locked room in which characters are condemned to fall out and squabble for all eternity. Ever since foolishly calling a snap election which delivered a deadlocked and divided national assembly, the French president, Emmanuel Macron, has found himself trapped in a modern political version of the same plot.On Monday morning, the third prime minister Mr Macron has appointed in just over a year became the latest to throw in the towel, after only 27 days in the job. Hours after unveiling his ministerial team, Sébastien Lecornu stood down following a backlash from centre-right allies, who objected to the number of carryovers from François Bayrou’s previous administration. By Monday evening, Mr Macron had persuaded Mr Lecornu to conduct a round of last-ditch negotiations to try to resolv...

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77 m. ago UK steel manufacturers face ‘existential threat’ from EU tariff hikes

The European Commission plans to double tariffs on steel to 50% and reduce tariff-free import volumes.

Economics

1 hour ago Steven Gerrard admits to ‘unfinished business’ as manager amid talk of Rangers return

Gerrard is the bookmakers' favourite to go back to Rangers to replace Russell Martin

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1 hour ago Steven Gerrard lays out conditions to return to management as England legend reveals ‘six interesting phone calls’

STEVEN GERRARD has claimed he has "unfinished business" as a manager but will only join a club that gives him "support" and "competes to win". The Liverpool legend hasn't coached since being sacked by Saudi side Al-Ettifaq at the start of the year. He had great success in his first job at Rangers between 2018...

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1 hour ago England’s golden generation were egotistical losers, says Steven Gerrard

Blames ‘culture within’ for squad’s lack of successClaims he has ‘unfinished business’ in managementSteven Gerrard believes the so-called “golden generation” England team that he was part of failed to win anything because they were “egotistical losers”.Gerrard, who played 114 times for England between 2000 and 2014 but never got beyond a quarter-final of a World Cup or European Championship, says a lack of personal connection among the squad was fatal to their chances. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Compensation payouts due on 14m unfair car loans, watchdog says

The Financial Conduct Authority estimated its redress scheme could cost lenders £8.2 billion in compensation.

Politics

2 h. ago East Kilbride nursery praised by Minister for Children for 'exemplary practice'

Little Scholars Nursery has went from falling below the National Standard to 'Very Good' through the Care Inspectorate Improvement programme.

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2 h. ago Marcus Rashford agreement reached as Manchester United sent clear message

The out-on-loan Man Utd star has attracted plenty of praise this season for his efforts in a Barcelona shirt.

Politics

2 h. ago EU plan to match Trump steel tariffs spurs ‘existential threat’ to UK steel industry

Alarm sounds over plan in Brussels to double import tariff to 50% with four-fifths of UK exports heading to EuropeThe EU has announced it will match Donald Trump’s steel tariffs, doubling levies on imports to 50% in a move condemned as “an existential threat” to the industry in the UK.With 80% of British exports going to the EU, the change poses the UK steel industry’s biggest ever crisis, according to the lobby group representing the sector. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Reform treasurer admits looking stupid after company was ‘defrauded’ – court

Nick Candy said he was tricked into investing by Dutch businessman Robert Bonnier.

Events

2 h. ago Macron under pressure to call snap parliamentary elections or resign

French president’s former allies join opponents in demanding he act to end a spiralling political crisisFrance’s president, Emmanuel Macron, is under intense pressure to call snap parliamentary elections or resign as former allies join his opponents in demanding he act to end a spiralling political crisis in the EU’s second biggest economy.Macron’s first prime minister on Tuesday urged the president to step down amid mounting frustration even within the president’s own camp over one of the worst spells of political chaos in France since the foundation of its Fifth Republic in 1958. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago More buildings are turning into ‘ice batteries’. It’s the latest sustainability innovation that’s growing in demand

This type of thermal energy storage is being added to buildings for its ability to provide cool air without releasing planet-warming emissions

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3 h. ago Welsh First Minister stops short of condemning protests on October 7 anniversary

Speaking at First Minister’s Questions, Darren Millar, leader of the Welsh Conservatives, urged Baroness Morgan to condemn protesters.

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3 h. ago Christmas shopping: 7 ways shopping now can save gift money and avoid December price hikes

Get ahead of the festive rush and make your Christmas shopping easier and smarter 🎄

Economics

4 h. ago Irish Government increases spending and scales back planned tax measures

Ministers pledged to ‘secure jobs and stability at a time of global challenge’.

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4 h. ago I visited the first ever Greggs pub with jam doughnut beer, a steak bake carvery and posh sausage rolls

THE Golden Flake Tavern is open for business at Fenwick Newcastle, and Greggs fans are losing their minds. When I heard that Greggs were opening a pub, my first thought was "a Greggs sausage roll and a pint in one place? Sign me up!" But what I wasn't expecting was a traditional, homely pub with...

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5 h. ago London protests LIVE: Students chant 'from the river to the sea' as pro

The Prime Minister has urged protesters to call off demos at universities showing ‘so little respect’ on anniversary of attack

Society

5 h. ago Fabio Capello's Rasmund Hojlund claim speaks volumes about Man United striker

Rasmus Hojlund joined Napoli on loan from Manchester United late into the summer transfer window and the striker has hit the ground running in Italy

Events

5 h. ago The TRUTH to the doting mother who slaughtered her children and husband told by those she'd been quietly tormenting for years

When he saw Emily Long's home on the news, Derek Fisher knew something terrible had happened. Days earlier he'd confronted her about $660k she'd stolen from his business.

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