5 d. ago Rachel Reeves is in a desperate search for scapegoats for her own incompetence

At the City of London Regulators' dinner at the Mansion House, a deputy governor of the Bank of England was positively lyrical about how the UK was faring after cutting ties with Brussels.

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9 d. ago Interstellar’s second life: how Christopher Nolan’s most divisive film became his most loved

When Nolan’s space epic was released in 2014, critics picked at the plot holes and scientists picked at the science – now, 11 years later, it’s the internet’s favourite film. Was it just ahead of its time?Every Saturday, for the last 18 months, Shane Short has watched the same film: Christopher Nolan’s 2014 space epic Interstellar. He’s not even sure how many times he’s seen it now, though he does know he saw it 31 times in cinemas when it was briefly rereleased for its 10th anniversary in 2024. This year he has flown from his home in Hawaii to Melbourne to watch Interstellar projected on 1570 film at the city’s Imax – twice – where the regular screenings of Interstellar, even those held midweek and during the day, can reliably sell out in minutes.Set in a future not that far from us now, Interstellar follows Cooper (Matthew McConaughey), a former Nasa test pilot turned farmer who leaves his children Tom (Timothée Chalamet) and Murph (Mackenzie Foy) behind on a climate-ravaged Earth...

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1 week ago Jadon Sancho in girlfriend accusations scandal: Man United loan star is called a 'client' by Saweetie's 'ex

Jadon Sancho and his American rapper and singer girlfriend Saweetie are being accused of owing money to her alleged manager.

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3 w. ago Banking shares rise after car loan scandal firms are handed a lower

FTSE 250 lender Close Brothers closed up 5.4% while Lloyds Banking Group gained 3.7% and Barclays rose 1.1%.

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3 w. ago Car finance compensation date and key to getting £700 payout quickly as 'millions owed'

The Financial Conduct Authority has announced that 14 million customers could be due an average payout of £700 for mis-sold car finance agreements - here's everything you need to know

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3 w. ago Martin Lewis explains car finance compensation as millions could get £700 payout

Martin Lewis has explained who is affected by the UK’s car finance scandal and how people can claim a payout.

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3 w. ago Car finance scandal: What happened and are you eligible for £700 compensation payout?

Millions are expected to receive an average payout of £700 from the redress scheme revealed by the Financial Conduct Authority

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3 w. 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...

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3 w. 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.

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3 w. ago Millions of car buyers could share £8billion payout after finance scandal

City regulator the Financial Conduct Authority has published details of an industry wide compensation scheme

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4 w. ago Liverpool could pocket millions from Man City's 115 charges legal battle with the Premier League

Manchester City were charged with 115 alleged breaches of financial regulations in February 2023, and Premier League clubs could be in line for a major windfall if the Citizens are found guilty

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