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Finance

Monzo Fined £28M for Weak Financial Crime Controls

Digital bank Monzo has been fined £28 million by the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority for failing to maintain robust systems to prevent financial crime, following an investigation into breaches from 2018 to 2021. Digital bank Monzo has been fined £28 million by the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)[Read More…]

July 9, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team 0 comments

Politics & Government

UK-France Migration Talks as Macron Visit Raises Pressure on Labour Over Small Boats Crisis

As French President Emmanuel Macron visits the UK, talks are underway to forge a new agreement aimed at curbing illegal small boat crossings across the Channel. While Downing Street claims progress, concerns remain over the Labour government’s ability to deliver meaningful deterrents amid rising numbers and European resistance. French President[Read More…]

July 9, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team 0 comments

Crime

Man Charged with Fraud at Bolton Council

A 45-year-old man, Richard Shaw, from Harrier Close, Bolton, faces charges of fraud by abuse of position following a lengthy investigation into alleged financial misconduct at Bolton Council. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed the charges, which relate to offences purportedly committed between February 2015 and April 2023. The case, led[Read More…]

July 8, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team 0 comments

Crime

Manchester Airport Assault Trial: Jury Views CCTV and Bodycam Evidence

In a gripping trial at Manchester Crown Court, jurors have been presented with CCTV and bodycam footage capturing a violent altercation at Manchester Airport on 23 July 2024. The footage allegedly shows brothers Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 20, and Muhammad Amaad, 26, assaulting police officers in the Terminal 2 car park[Read More…]

July 8, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team 0 comments

Real Estate

UK House Prices Stall Amid Economic Uncertainty

The latest figures from the Nationwide Building Society confirm that UK house prices remained frozen in June, a stark indicator of faltering economic confidence. This stagnation follows a modest 0.4% rise in May and aligns with mounting evidence of a weakening job market, casting doubt on the broader economic outlook.[Read More…]

July 8, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team 0 comments

Finance

Car Finance Mis-Selling Scandal Could See 23 Million Seek Compensation

A staggering 23 million Brits are poised to claim compensation in what could become one of the largest financial scandals in UK history, as a Supreme Court ruling looms that could unlock tens of billions in payouts for mis-sold car finance agreements. A recent survey conducted by law firm Slater[Read More…]

July 8, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team 0 comments

Crypto

HMRC Introduces New Cryptocurrency Tax Rules for 2026

From January 2026, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will roll out stringent new reporting requirements for cryptocurrency holders, aimed at cracking down on tax evasion. Owners of digital assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Dogecoin don’t need to manually submit data to providers. Providers are legally required to collect and report[Read More…]

July 8, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team 0 comments

General News

UK to Conduct New Emergency Alert Test on Smartphones This September

London, 8 July 2025 – Millions of mobile phones across the UK will sound a test alarm this September as part of the government’s renewed effort to strengthen national emergency alert capabilities. The test, scheduled for 7 September at 15:00 BST, will see compatible smartphones vibrate and emit a loud[Read More…]

July 8, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team 0 comments

Human Rights

Foster Carers Take UK Supreme Court Battle Over Workers’ Rights

A group of foster carers has escalated their fight for full employment rights to the UK Supreme Court, challenging the widespread belief that they lack legal protections such as sick pay, holiday leave, whistleblowing safeguards and discrimination redress. This landmark case centres on the claim that foster carers’ essential work[Read More…]

July 8, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team 0 comments

General News

Watchdog Warns Drug Smuggling is Undermining UK Prison Stability

London, 8 July 2025 – A hard-hitting new report from the chief inspector of prisons has revealed that widespread drug smuggling is “destabilising” prisons across England and Wales, fuelling criminality and obstructing rehabilitation efforts. The annual report by Chief Inspector Charlie Taylor paints a stark picture of a prison system[Read More…]

July 8, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team 0 comments

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