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Bank of Israel governor says judicial reform could hurt economy – reports

Amir Yaron said to have warned PM that erasing democratic checks and balances could deter crucial foreign investment

The Guardian - UK

Man with incredible criminal record caught using stolen bank cards

As he was arrested he told police: 'I haven't done anything since I came out of prison 10 years ago and now I'm getting done for wearing some d***head's jacket'

Wales Online

Teen, 18, arrested after man stabbed in the neck at Salford Precinct

The suspect has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

Manchester Evening News

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French bank promises huge cut in funding for oil producers by 2030

French bank BNP Paribas said Tuesday it plans to cut its financing of oil extraction and production by 80 percent by 2030. The announcement follows a threat by three activist groups to sue the bank for continuing to finance oil and gas projects.

Radio France Internationale

Gov’t mismanagement, external pressures as Arab currencies crash

Several Arab countries outside the Gulf have seen currency devaluation and rising inflation.

Al Jazeera

Lebanese Protest Record-Low Value of Local Currency

Protesters burned tires and held up handfuls of local currency bills on Wednesday at the entrance of the Lebanese Central Bank in Beirut, furious over the spiraling devaluation of the lira. Lebanon's economic meltdown, which began in 2019, has cost the lira around 97% of its value. The decline has…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanese protest record-low value of local currency

Protesters burned tyres and held up handfuls of local currency bills on Wednesday at the entrance of the Lebanese central bank in Beirut, furious over the spiralling devaluation of the lira.

Reuters

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Son, 27, ties up own mum and holds her prisoner before demanding she pay him £10,000

Drunken Michal Strehlau admitted attempted robbery and false imprisonment of his mother who was forced to flee from a window after a near four-hour ordeal in Hull, east Yorkshire, on October 2

Daily Mirror

Martin Lewis shares free bank trick that can earn you money at the supermarket

Martin Lewis has shared how a free bank switch can earn you money when you are at the supermarket.

Daily Record

Morrisons slashes prices of over 1,000 items – see what's now on offer

Fruit, veg, sirloin steaks and sandwich fillers are all included in the offer

Nottingham Post

FCA alleges price fixing between Glaswegian money transfer firms

The financial regulator has issued a statement of objection to the three companies

Insider UK

Saudi Arabia Seeks to Accelerate Development of Digital Currency

As the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) said on Monday that it was carrying out experiments with a central bank digital currency and exploring the potential benefits and risks of its use, economists told Asharq Al-Awsat that the local market was ready and enjoyed the ability to deal with the project…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Who is Richard Sharp? BBC chairman who ‘helped Boris Johnson secure £800,000 loan’

Former banker worked for more than 30 years in the financial sector, including a 23-year stint at investment giant Goldman Sachs

The Independent UK

Greedy bosses pocketed Covid cash as up to £27bn of taxpayer loans lost

A company in Keighley received a £40,000 Bounce Back loan from the Government and later the same day transferred all but £500 into the director's personal account

Daily Mirror

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Concern over second bank closure announcement in Whitley Bay in three months

Whitley Bay Labour councillor John O'Shea is concerned the closure will disproportionately affect the eldery and people who need face-to-face service

The Guardian - UK

Celebrities call on UK banks to stop financing new oil, gas and coalfields

Stephen Fry, Emma Thompson and Mark Rylance add their voices to Richard Curtis’s Make My Money Matter campaign

Reuters

Japan PM Kishida to pick new BOJ chief while monitoring economy

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will make a decision on the next Bank of Japan (BOJ) governor while watching future economic trends, he said on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

China uses US debt battle to deflect pressure on Africa debt

The Chinese government says the U.S. should stop pressuring it on debt relief for Zambia and get its own financial house in order to avert a default and the possible fallout on the global economy

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Liverpool Echo

Lloyds Bank issues urgent warning over scam which could cost you £700

The banking group says there has been a surge in "advanced fee" scams in the last 12 months

AAP

Woman's fear as husband waits for judgment

The wife of a man who has pleaded guilty to money laundering offences has told a court she fears losing her husband and being left to raise their child alone.

Bangkok Post

GSB still backing low-income borrowers

Government Savings Bank (GSB) plans to continue to help low-income borrowers access loans this year on a fair borrowing cost basis through its newly launched mortgage subsidiary and its existing digital lending application, says president Vitai Ratanakorn.

The Independent UK

Some firms need to step up preparations for new consumer duty – City regulator

New rules come into force on July 31 2023 which will set higher standards of consumer protection across financial services.

Manchester Evening News

Man in hospital after being stabbed in the neck at Salford shopping precinct

The victim was hurt during an attack outside a bank in Salford Precinct on Tuesday night

Nottingham Post

Announcement of Capital One redundancies relates to US side of business only

A total of 1,100 jobs were cut from the corporations technology segment last week.

Birmingham Post

Steep rise in number of North East companies facing 'critical financial distress'

Research from restructuring and turnaround specialist Begbies Traynor indicates the end of 2022 saw more firms fall in to the category

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