The Bank of England says there were “serious failings” in HSBC’s measures to protect customer deposits.
Month: January 2024
England’s hedges would go around Earth ten times
Ecologists hope a new map of our historic hedgerows will lead to better protection for a key wildlife habitat.
UK citizen and war critic disappears from Siberian jail
The UK is “deeply concerned” after contact is lost with jailed Ukraine war critic Vladimir Kara-Murza.
Phone and broadband users face ‘unfair’ price hikes says Which?
The consumer group says phone and broadband providers should abandon “grossly unfair” plans to raise prices this spring.
Manchester United say Marcus Rashford ‘disciplinary matter closed’
Manchester United say forward Marcus Rashford “has taken responsibility for his actions” after reports he was seen in nightspots in Northern Ireland.
Lower cost of tea eases January price rises
Discounts during the January sales and a cheaper cup of tea helped slow the rate of price rises.
‘Tidal wave’ of sex abuse in music industry, MPs told
A report warns the music industry is a “boys’ club” where sexual harassment and abuse is common.
DUP agree to end boycott of Northern Ireland government
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said it was dependent on the government passing new legislation it had agreed.
Manchester Arena attack survivors sue conspiracy theorist
A man and his daughter, injured in the Manchester Arena bomb attack, bring a case at the High Court.
Gary Lineker invited to Wales after ‘farmers’ league’ joke
Welsh fans cry foul after the presenter’s comment about a striker playing in the “farmers’ league”.
