FCA fines Nationwide £44m for failings in financial crime controls
The FCA has fined Nationwide Building Society £44m for inadequate anti-financial crime systems and controls between October 2016 to July 2021. During this period, Nationwide had ineffective systems for keeping up-to-date due diligence and risk assessments for all its personal current account customers and for monitoring their transactions.Nationwide
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High-Winds Derail Freight Train In Wyoming
High-Winds Derail Freight Train In Wyoming Strong winds swept across the Western U.S. last week, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of customers across the Pacific Northwest, and even toppling a double-stacked freight train in Wyoming. Wyoming-based media outlet Cowboy State Daily reported that a BNSF Railway
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Trump Suspends $40BN Tech Deal With UK Over Free Speech Crackdown
Trump Suspends $40BN Tech Deal With UK Over Free Speech Crackdown Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, The Trump administration has delivered a major blow to UK-US relations by suspending a massive $40 billion Tech Prosperity Deal, citing Britain’s aggressive censorship regime as a direct threat to American
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Leading Scottish Teaching Union Defines Gender Critical Views As “Far Right”
Leading Scottish Teaching Union Defines Gender Critical Views As "Far Right" Authored by Annemarie Ward via DailySceptic.org, There are moments in public life when you read something and genuinely wonder if someone is having you on. The briefing on the supposed rise of far Right activity by the Educational Institute
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10 Relationship Behaviors That Push Partners Away Without Warning
Image source: Shutterstock.com Love can feel like a rollercoaster, and sometimes we’re the ones unknowingly tipping the car. You think everything is smooth, sparks are flying, and then suddenly—BAM! Your partner pulls back, the vibe shifts, and you’re left wondering what just happened. The truth is, some behaviors
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10 Repair Delays That Hurt Your Car More Than The Mileage
Image Source: Unsplash A lot of people assume that your car’s mileage is the best way to gauge your vehicle’s overall health. But, in reality, regular car maintenance could have your car running for hundreds of thousands of miles. At the same time, neglected maintenance can do a
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Why TikTok’s “Healing Era” Content Hits Men Unexpectedly Hard
Image Source: Unsplash TikTok’s “healing era” is everywhere. Although I don’t frequent the app all that often, videos about self-love, emotional boundaries, and inner child work flood my For You page when I open it. For many, it’s a breath of fresh air, a digital permission slip to
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More UK interest rate cuts expected in 2026 after Bank of England lowers borrowing costs to near three-year low – as it happened
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey switches vote – allowing rate cut today Bank of England cuts interest rates to 3.75% in pre-Christmas boost for struggling economy Back in the City, shares in hotel group Whitbread have jumped
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7 Confidence Drops Guys Feel Most In Winter
Image Source: Unsplash When winter sets in, the temperatures drop, and the days are darker, it’s easy to start feeling a little down. I tend to eat more, drink more, and go out less. Winter just has a way of messing with your mood, motivation, and even how
Read MoreBank of England cuts UK interest rates to 3.75% in 5-4 voting split – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey switches vote – allowing rate cut today UK inflation falls sharply to 3.2% amid slowdown in food price rises Back in the City, shares in hotel group Whitbread have jumped by 5.5%
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