3 h. ago Trump asks appeals court to let him fire Lisa Cook before next week’s Fed meeting

US central bank set to make a pivotal decision on interest rates

Events

6 h. ago Trump administration requests emergency ruling to remove Cook from Fed board

The Trump administration has asked an appeals court to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s board of governors by Monday, before the central bank’s next vote on interest rates

Politics

10 h. 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.

Events

11 h. ago Apple fans rush to grab iPhone 13 worth £425 for under £280 thanks to rare offer

Ahead of the iPhone 17 release, Apple fans seeking an Apple smartphone without breaking the bank won't want to snooze on this rare deal that sees the iPhone 13 plummet to under £280

Economics

11 h. ago Ryder Cup Rich List 2025: Here are the 13 biggest earning players

It could be a close one judging by the competitor’s respective bank balances.

Sport

12 h. ago Vote in our Independent Money poll: Would you rather save or invest a lump sum of cash?

Each week, we invite readers to share their views on the financial stories making headlines – and impacting your bank balance

Economics

13 h. ago Boost your bank balance before Christmas by up to £1,000 with these five tips

Small changes can have a big impact on the amount of money you have to cope with Christmas.

Economics

13 h. ago Moment fare dodger pushes bike through ticket barrier at London's Bank Station

The fare dodger was able to carry his bike through the station unchallenged despite the presence of TfL staff

Economics

13 h. ago Daredevil Scots mum honours late dad in charity skydive for MND Scotland

After her dad lost his life to motor neurone disease (MND), Fiona Drummond has continued to support MND Scotland to help other families affected by this heartbreaking disease.

Politics

15 h. ago European Central Bank expected to keep rates on hold as economy weathers Trump's tariffs

Inflation is back under control, and the European economy is weathering Trump’s tariff onslaught better than expected

Economics

16 h. ago Mortgage lender bans Bank of Mum and Dad as it launches new 2% deposit scheme

The new First Step mortgage lets you put down 2% of the property price of the home you want to buy, with a minimum deposit of just £5,000 - but gifted deposits won't be accepted

Economics

16 h. ago Two Scottish pubs including a former bank named among the best Wetherspoons in UK

The highest ranked Wetherspoons in Scotland is a grand venue that used to be a bank used by wealthy merchants

Politics

33 h. ago Man charged with sexually assaulting woman as she sunbathed on beach

The alleged attack was on a woman in her 50s at Camber Sands on the late bank holiday in August

Events

35 h. ago Trump administration could be forced to hand over Epstein financial documents under top Democrat’s bill

Ron Wyden’s years-long investigation following the money in Epstein’s trafficking scheme takes aim at the Treasury Department

Politics

36 h. ago Major UK bank giving away cash prizes up to £10,000 to customers

Customers will be automatically entered into the Dream Fund prize draw if they deposit £5,000 into their personal current account or savings account before September 30

Economics

36 h. ago Starmer urged to sack Mandelson amid Epstein business deal revelations

PM says he has confidence in ambassador when questioned in the Commons by Lib Dem and Tory leadersKeir Starmer has been urged to sack Peter Mandelson as the UK’s US ambassador after more details emerged of his close friendship and business dealings with the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.The prime minister was pressed on whether he knew that Mandelson, when business secretary in 2010, had reportedly allowed Epstein to help broker the sale of a UK government-owned business to a US bank – months after the financier had been released from jail in relation to his conviction for procuring a child for prostitution and soliciting a prostitute. Continue reading...

Economics

37 h. ago Ursula von der Leyen calls for suspension of EU trade with Israel

Commission president cites illegal West Bank settlement plans, Gaza and attempts to ‘undermine two-state solution’The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, has called for a suspension of trade with Israel, as she spoke of Europe’s “painful” inability to respond to the war on Gaza and ensuring humanitarian disaster.In her most extended condemnation yet of the Israeli government, von der Leyen criticised plans for illegal settlements that would split the occupied West Bank in half, as well as incitement of violence by extremist Israeli ministers, as a “clear attempt to undermine the two-state solution”. Continue reading...

Politics

37 h. ago Ursula von der Leyen calls for suspension of EU free trade with Israel

Commission president cites illegal West Bank settlement plans, Gaza and attempts to ‘undermine two-state solution’The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, has called for a suspension of free trade with Israel, as she spoke of Europe’s “painful” inability to respond to the war on Gaza and ensuing humanitarian disaster.In her most extended condemnation yet of the Israeli government, von der Leyen criticised plans for illegal settlements that would split the occupied West Bank in half, as well as incitement of violence by extremist Israeli ministers, as a “clear attempt to undermine the two-state solution”. Continue reading...

Politics

40 h. ago Pensioners given £1,000 savings warning as tax set to 'rapidly escalate'

The proportion of total savings interest tax paid by those aged over 65 is set to increase from 39% to 41% this tax year, according to an analysis by Paragon Bank

Economics

40 h. ago Tragedy as Forest Bank prison inmate dies with investigation launched

An inquest has been opened and adjourned

Events