Lloyds, Nationwide and Halifax customers hit by online banking problems – The Guardian
Thousands of UK customers have been suffering from online banking issues on Friday, and have reported problems accessing the internet and app services. All over the country, Lloyds and Halifax have previously confirmed issues with the online banking system and said they are working to fix them. Users also reported issues with the banking apps […]
Citigroup credited client’s account with $81tn before error spotted – The Guardian
Citigroup, a US bank, praised the client's account for $81tn if it intended to send $280 before the “fat finger” error was caught. The mistake was only discovered after two employees missed it, and the Financial Times reported that it fixed it 90 minutes after the third employee was posted. I have no funds left […]
The Guardian view on Germany’s election result: Merz’s task is formidable | Editorial
fRidrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union Party (CDU) in the central right of Germany, has a reputation for being dull. He was not disappointed on Sunday evening as it was revealed that the CDU had won the snap election caused by Olaf Scholz, the resigned Social Democrat Prime Minister. “For me,” Merz said […]
UnitedHealth Group resists shareholder proposal on delayed and denied care – The Guardian US
UnitedHealth Group is trying to overthrow the non-binding shareholder proposal, which asks the company to prepare a report on delayed and denied healthcare costs. The proposal, submitted by members of the Inter-Indigenous Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ICCR), represents a new frontier that calls for insurers to be held responsible for the “macroeconomic costs” of care […]
The Guardian view on supporting vaccines: humans can work miracles – so why wouldn’t we? | Editorial
IT takes it easy and obvious to become accustomed to scientific and social advancements. But sometimes, to celebrate the wonders we saw – to feel authentic adoration, we sometimes need to pause. In all the wars, disasters and crimes of the past half century, we have witnessed nothing but miracles. In addition to improving clean […]
‘It’s a money game to them’: a son takes on UnitedHealth over his elderly father’s care – The Guardian US
tA few years ago, Robbie Martin received an uneasy call from her father Jackie. The 82-year-old told his son that at 2:30am, the representative of the insurance giant United Health Group had rushed into the nurse's room and announced that he would be checked out over the weekend. Jackie Martin was rehabilitating in a nursing […]
Gold hits record high as Trump announces tariffs on steel and aluminium – The Guardian
Gold reached record highs and aluminum prices rose after Donald Trump said he would impose a new 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports into the US and rattle the financial markets. Gold spot prices rose more than 1% on 1 ounce on Monday morning to $2,896 (£2,336), surpassing Friday's record high as investors sprinted […]
Will the bonus bubbly still flow as reality bites for British banks? – The Guardian
The fate of the UK's biggest lender could be reflected by a mix of festive champagne and a pint of commis liability by next week. The UK's biggest lender boss is expected to begin its annual reporting period starting Thursday, but its financial performance and the resulting bonuses will be hidden by the company's shake-up […]
The Guardian view on Trump and the international criminal court: following the law of the jungle | Editorial
dOnald Trump's vicious attack on the International Criminal Court is no surprise. His last administration slapped sanctions over investigations into potential war crimes in Afghanistan, including the United States, and investigations into Israeli military actions. But his new executive order goes further, attacking the basics of the court and putting its function at risk. The […]
Wendy Williams’ guardian requests new exam after TV host slams ‘disgusting’ dementia diagnosis
Wendy Williams doubles her claim that she does not have frontotemporal dementia. The former talk show host accused her of diagnosis of “disgusting” and “fake” When she called “Breakfast Club” Wednesday. “That's something that everyone has very rarely,” she continues, “I'm not incapacitated. I'm not a baby.” Williams' law guardian Sabrina Morrissey responded to the […]