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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the City regulator, has indicated its intent to scrutinize lenders claiming the loss of customer records relating to mis-sold car loans. This action is aimed at ensuring that affected consumers can access a potentially large compensation fund, estimated at £18 billion. The FCA is contemplating whether to extend its redressscheme […]

Millions of motorists in the UK may be eligible for compensation next year due to issues related to the mis-selling of car loans, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This compensation is linked to commission structures between lenders and dealerships, as well as inaccurate information provided to consumers, following a ruling by the Supreme

Battery manufacturing often conjures thoughts of large-scale operations like Tesla’s gigafactories or advanced facilities in China. However, Invinity Energy Systems, based in Bathgate, Scotland, is contributing to the evolving battery landscape with its vanadium-based flow batteries. These batteries, stored in 6-meter shipping containers, are aimed at addressing energy storage needs, particularly relevant in the transition

On September 9, 2025, financial markets showed modest increases, with the FTSE 100 index rising by 0.2%, Germany’s DAX up by 0.15%, and Italy’s FTSE MIB gaining 0.5%. The French CAC index saw a more significant increase of 0.7%, despite ongoing political challenges in France following the ousting of Prime Minister François Bayrou. His removal

Last week saw a government reshuffle that appeared hurried and driven by recent events rather than a planned strategy. Angela Rayner was removed from her position, raising questions regarding the implications for Prime Minister Keir Starmer, particularly given his prior focus on a narrative around anti-corruption. This reshuffle underscores the inherent challenges leaders face when

Farmers are expressing concerns as thousands of Countryside Stewardship (CS) agreements are set to end in December. A recent Freedom of Information request by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) revealed that 5,830 of these agreements, which offer financial incentives for environmentally friendly practices such as insecticide-free farming and creating wildflower strips, will cease. Gloucestershire farmer

Kemi Badenoch has expressed concern that the UK may face the need for a bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), drawing parallels with the 1976 economic crisis. In an interview with BBC Newsnight, she indicated that the UK could be required to seek assistance unless a concrete economic growth plan is presented by the

Nepal has lifted a ban on 26 social media platforms, including Facebook and YouTube, following significant protests that led to at least 19 fatalities and over 100 injuries. The unrest began when thousands of young demonstrators stormed the parliament in Kathmandu on Monday, demanding the government remove the ban and address issues of corruption. The

John Elkann, the chair of Ferrari and Stellantis, has reached a settlement regarding a dispute over inheritance tax in Italy. As part of the resolution, he and his siblings, Lapo and Ginevra, will pay €183 million (£159 million) to the Italian tax authorities. This settlement does not include any admission of liability, as stated by

When actress Sorcha Cusack departed from the BBC drama Father Brown in January, the coverage from Reach’s publications, including The Mirror and Daily Express, did not attract the attention they anticipated. The lack of engagement is attributed to the prevalence of AI Overviews (AIO) on Google’s results page, where users reportedly found satisfaction in the