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Thousands of motorists who bought cars on finance before 2021 could be set for payouts as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said it will consult on a compensation scheme.In a statement released on Sunday, the FCA said its review of the past use of motor finance "has shown that many firms were not complying with the law or our disclosure rules that were in force when they sold loans […]

An amber warning for wind has been issued for Scotland as Storm Floris is set to hit the UK on Monday with winds of up to 90mph.The storm will bring "unseasonably strong and disruptive winds" to much of Scotland tomorrow, the Met Office says. Winds reaching 50 to 70 mph are expected for many parts and are likely to reach 80 to 90mph on some exposed coasts, hills and bridges, […]

Anyone who advertises Channel crossings or fake passports on social media could face up to five years in prison under new government plans.Research suggests about 80% of migrants arriving to the UK by small boat used internet platforms during their journey - including to contact agents linked to smuggling gangs. While it is already illegal to assist illegal immigration, ministers hope the creation of a new offence will give police […]

Several demonstrators have been detained after rival groups faced off over a hotel accommodating asylum seekers in north London, with police breaking up brief clashes. The Metropolitan Police has since imposed conditions on the protest and counter-protest outside the Thistle City Barbican Hotel in Islington. The protest was organised by local residents under the banner "Thistle Barbican needs to go - locals say no".The group of several hundred people waved […]

Crowds have turned out for the funeral of a murdered mother and her children in Northern Ireland.Veterinary surgeon Vanessa Whyte, 45, and her children James Rutledge, 14, and Sara Rutledge, 13, died in a shooting at their home in Maguiresbridge, Co Fermanagh, in July. The suspect, Ian Rutledge, a 43-year-old agricultural worker, died on Monday evening.He had himself suffered a gunshot wound during the attack on 23 July.Rutledge was taken […]

Fans attending this month's Coldplay concerts in Hull could find themselves going viral thanks to the band's kiss cam.Dr Paul Sewell, chairman of rugby league team Hull Kingston Rovers, has confirmed that the famous kiss cam - which caught a US tech boss embracing one of his employees - will make an appearance at the British band's shows at Craven Park stadium. In a post on X, Dr Sewell wrote: […]

Zarah Sultana and Jeremy Corbyn may be the figureheads of a new left-wing party, but already there is a battle over leadership.The confusion behind the initial launch speaks to a wider debate happening behind closed doors as to who should steer the party - now and in the future. Already, in the true spirit of Mr Corbyn's politics, there is talk of an open leadership contest and grassroots participation.Some supporters […]

A "united front" of US social media giants could try to "fight off" regulation implemented in Europe, an American politician has suggested.The idea that big tech companies like Meta, Apple, Microsoft and others could work together against both the UK and EU laws was made by Republican senator Scott Fitzgerald, who is chair of the judiciary subcommittee and an ally of President Donald Trump. He was part of a trip […]

British banks and lenders have been spared a huge bill as the Supreme Court has overturned a ruling that could have meant millions of motorists were due compensation for mis-sold car finance.However the court sided with one of the claimants, Marcus Johnson, and awarded him individual compensation due to the circumstances in his case - but on other points the court overturned a Court of Appeal ruling that the customers […]