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Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesMillions of motorists have been denied a path to claim compensation for hidden commissions paid on car loans following a Supreme Court ruling.The UK’s highest court sided with finance companies in two out of three crucial test cases focusing on commission payments made by banks and other credit providers to car dealers.The decision reversed earlier rulings by the Court of Appeal that had opened the possibility of industry-wide claims for compensation from motorists.Some could still be in line for payouts, but questions remain who or how many will be eligible. What’s the scandal about?The vast…

England’s Harry Brook, Liam Dawson and Zak Crawley all drop chances in the evening session of day two, allowing India to build a lead of 72 in their second innings of the final Test at The Oval. MATCH REPORT: England hurt by late drops in decisive final TestAvailable to UK users only.

A working men’s club proprietor in Sunderland has attributed last summer’s violent disorder to mounting frustration among residents who felt their voices were being ignored by authorities.Paul Shakel, speaking to GB News, identified the failure to address community concerns as the primary catalyst for the unrest that erupted in the city twelve months ago.”It’s mostly people not being listened to. The frustration has built up and the anger followed that,” Shakel explained during the interview.He emphasised that residents had attempted to express their grievances through proper channels before tensions boiled over. GBNEWS | Paul Shakel said people are fed up…

The Ministry of Defence’s most senior civil servant has announced his departure this autumn, following controversy surrounding a significant security breach involving Afghan nationals. David Williams informed departmental employees of his decision to leave, with recruitment for his replacement already in progress, according to The Times.The exit comes as the department faces intense scrutiny over a data breach that compromised the safety of approximately 100,000 Afghans.The incident, along with attempts to conceal it through legal measures, remained hidden from public view until reporting restrictions were removed last month.The security lapse has generated substantial criticism regarding the MoD’s management of the…

Barclays has become the second British bank to quit the Net Zero Banking Alliance.It follows HCBS’s withdrawal from the initiative on July 11.The world’s biggest climate group for the industry also suffered a blow when US Wall Street banks started withdrawing after Donald Trump’s re-election to the White House brought an anti-climate agenda in the US.Trump has pushed for increased oil and gas production, coining his infamous slogan “Drill baby, drill”.GETTY | Barclays has become the second British bank to quit the Net Zero Banking AllianceBarclays’ statement read: “After consideration, we have decided to withdraw from the Net Zero Banking…

With the summer holidays in full swing and warm weather (hopefully) making a comeback, August could be a month well spent in the garden.For a beautiful outdoor space in August and beyond, a plant expert shared the crucial tasks to crack on with.Speaking exclusively to GB News, Plantum’s Anastasia Borisevich advised budding gardeners to “water early and water deep”.”Beat the heat by watering in the morning, giving roots time to absorb moisture before the sun takes over. Don’t forget about container plants — they dry out quickly!” she warned.Green-thumbed Britons should also strategically snip their plants this August for months…

André Rhoden-Paul Newsi5 Media/PA MediaKing Charles’s nephew Peter Phillips has announced his engagement to NHS nurse Harriet Sperling. A photo showing Ms Sperling showing off her engagement ring as she embraces the son of the Princess Royal, Princess Anne has been released to mark the occasion.A statement released on behalf of the couple said: “Both families were informed jointly of the announcement and were delighted with the wonderful news of their engagement.”A date for the wedding has not been set. Mr Phillips has two daughters, Savannah and Isla Phillips, from his first marriage to Autumn Phillips. They had married at…

In the most recent statement from Whittingham on Sunday, he said owners Bond Group Investments were ready to sell and urged Panjab Warriors to make contact.The sports investment company, who have been in talks to purchase the club for more than a year, released a statement on Tuesday which said they remain “ready, willing and able” to take over.Morecambe’s suspension by the National League remains in place until the league’s compliance and licensing committee meets again on 20 August.Despite the club’s difficulties, academy manager Neil Wainwright has said that the Shrimps’ academy has not ceased operating, and described the situation…

A pensioner has been charged with three offences of wilful ill-treatment of a child relating to three boys.Jonathon Ruben from Leicestershire was prosecuted with child cruelty offences following a police investigation into a summer camp held at Stathern LodgeThe 76-year-old will appear at Leicester Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, August 1.Emergency services attended the scene and eight children, who were all boys aged between eight and 11, were taken to hospital as “a precaution after “feeling unwell”, the police confirmed.Google | Police received reports of children feeling unwell at a summer camp on Canal Lane in the village of StathernAn adult…

Keir Starmer is “more hated than Maggie Thatcher in Sunderland”, a local caulker burner has claimed on GB News.Since his landslide election victory last year, the Labour Prime Minister has faced a tumultuous time in office, and now Gary McDonald has joined the chorus of growing dissatisfaction.He told Martin Daubney: “Not much has improved over the last year. The councillors, controlled by Labour, they’re not listening. I’m a Labour bloke as well.“They’re not listening to the vast majority of people. They’re not racist. It’s not about colour, creed or religion. It’s about people coming illegally to this country. GB NEWS…