Ex-Conservative Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Stephen Mold, Ousted in Disgrace Over Misogynistic Remarks, Brings in Liquidators for His Firm, Seemingly Set to Default on a Barclays Bounce Back Loan
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Metro Bank Hit with £16m FCA Fine for Financial Crime Failures, Echoing Starling Bank’s Woes
Following Starling Bank’s misconduct scandal and CEO exit, Metro Bank faces a £16m FCA penalty for financial crime lapses, underscoring ongoing regulatory challenges in the banking sector. […]
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Overview of the “Growth Guarantee Scheme,” the Third Version of the Recovery Loan Scheme Which In Turn Replaced the BBL Scheme
The new “Growth Guarantee Scheme,” the third phase of the Recovery Loan Scheme, is unveiled in the budget, offering fresh support for businesses. […]
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Bounce Back Loan Taxpayer Liability Falls by £18 Billion Due to Defaulter Discounts, Partial Repayments, Account Seizures, Compensation, and Full Repayments
Taxpayer costs for the Bounce Back Loan scheme plummet by £18 billion, driven by discounts, partial repayments, account seizures, and full loan settlements. […]