3 h. ago People considering investments opportunities urged to use new firm checker tool

Around 800,000 people reported losing money to investments or pensions‑related scams in the 12 months to May 2024, the FCA said.

Economics

16 h. ago 'Flawless' gadget that's easy to use and the 'best investment' for people who always lose things now has £10 off

The Apple AirTag is dropped by £10 on Amazon

Economics

27 h. ago City watchdog reveals new measures to get more people investing in shares to boost uncertain London market

THE City watchdog has revealed measures to get more people investing in shares in a bid to boost the uncertain London market. The Financial Conduct Authority aims to make it easier for ordinary savers to put money into stocks and shares and take informed risks rather than just leaving their cash in low-return accounts. A...

Economics

34 h. ago Heathrow Airport 'pepper spay attack' update on victims as police make further arrests

The Met Police have confirmed further arrests have been made following their investigation into the incident at Heathrow Airport yesterday that saw 21 people needing medical treatment

Events

62 h. ago Murder investigation launched after two people killed in house fire

A woman and a young boy died following the blaze in Edenderry, Co Offaly.

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6 d. ago BBC finance expert on 26% pension change and how Brits can benefit from scheme

Draw downs allow Brits to take 25% out of their pension pot tax free and leave the rest invested, and the amount of people opting for this approach has increased dramatically

Economics

7 d. ago Hong Kong responds to disaster differently from Beijing – but the gulf is narrowing

Independent inquiry into fire and media questions to leader would not happen in mainland China, but crackdown on dissent has begunAs Hong Kong mourns the victims of its worst fire in decades, the response to the disaster reveals the ways in which the semi-autonomous city retains differences from mainland China – and how some of those differences are being eroded.Hong Kong’s leader, John Lee, announced on Tuesday the creation of an “independent committee” to investigate the blaze, which killed 151 people at the Wang Fuk Court apartment complex in Hong Kong’s New Territories. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Altrincham town centre 'disturbance' sees four injured as businesses remain shut

Altrincham town centre has seen a huge police cordon keep many of its shops closed while they investigate a major incident that saw four people suffer injuries

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1 week ago 'We've never seen anything like it': The price of gold is soaring to levels not seen in years. Now, our Hatton Garden experts reveal why Brits are turning their backs on banks

While pensions, stocks and shares feel unstable in our volatile world, more and more people are investing in gold. Liz Hoggard meets the sisters who are leading the trend

Economics

2 w. ago Cash Isa limit cut may not encourage people to invest, finance expert says

Reports suggest that the annual cash Isa limit could be reduced to £12,000 in the Budget.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP update on bank account monitoring for claimants of three benefits

Investigators will be able to directly take funds from people's bank accounts

Economics

2 w. ago Cash Isa limit could be cut in the Budget... but 70% of Britons don't invest outside of their pension

A quarter of people say they think investing is too risky, with a further 15% not knowing how to start and 12% saying they don't have the rime to do proper research.

Economics

2 w. ago Eight people arrested as woman left fighting for life after serious head injury

Eight people have been arrested as part of an attempted murder investigation in Newcastle

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2 w. ago Two UK clinical trials to assess impact of puberty blockers in young people

Multi-year studies announced after Cass review found ‘insufficient evidence’ about effects on children with gender dysphoriaTwo studies to investigate the impact of puberty blockers in young people with gender incongruence have been announced by researchers in the UK after an expert view said gender medicine was “built on shaky foundations”.Puberty blockers were originally used to treat early onset puberty in children but have also been used off-label in children with gender dysphoria or incongruence. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Man walks into police station 'safe and well' days after 5 arrested for murder

Ismail Ali vanished after leaving work in Bradford, Yorkshire, on May 29, 2020 and after a murder investigation, five people were arrested before the extraordinary twist

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2 w. ago Over 1,000 pounds of meth seized and 15 people charged in Colorado drug investigation

Federal authorities in Colorado say they have disrupted a Mexican drug trafficking organization that was operating in the state

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3 w. ago Autumn Budget: What it could mean for savers and is cash ISA limit being cut?

Rumours have been rife for several months now, that the cash ISA limit could be targeted by the Chancellor, who is under pressure to encourage people to invest in the stock market

Economics

3 w. ago BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty 'being monitored' by watchdogs amid formal investigation

Naga Munchetty is reportedly 'only allowed to speak to certain people' amid her investigation at the BBC as a team of watchdogs at the broadcaster have been assigned to her

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3 w. ago MP and councillor pleased as improvements to Burnside footbridge confirmed

South Lanarkshire Council has actively worked to find a solution that delivers for the people of Burnside. This involves £100,000 of investment from the Council, as part of a partnership with Network Rail on funding and delivery.

Economics

3 w. ago Kashmir is focus of arrests after Delhi car blast linked to ‘terror module’

Investigators believe an explosion that killed 13 people maybe linked to group operating in the disputed regionPolice have carried out raids and made several arrests across the Indian region of Kashmir in the aftermath of a car explosion in Delhi that left 13 people dead.On Wednesday, the Indian government confirmed it was treating the blast as a “terror incident” perpetrated by “anti-national forces”. The explosion took place outside one of India’s most significant monuments during rush hour on Monday evening. Continue reading...

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