Lloyds Banking Group apologized after an IT glitch prevented thousands of customers from making payments or sending money. The outage affected multiple brands including Lloyds Bank, Halifax, Bank of Scotland, Scottish Widows, and MBNA, raising concerns about customer protections.
13-year-old Reco David-James Puttock, a student at Lightlife Academy in Halifax, drowned in Leadbeater Dam. His school and rugby clubs have paid tribute, describing him as 'popular and much-loved'. Police investigations are ongoing with no suspicious circumstances.
A newborn baby was found dead in a wooded area near Halifax, Canada, on Sunday, days after going missing. Police have charged two relatives of the infant's mother, Sukhpreet Singh and Ramandeep Kaur, with concealing the body and obstructing investigators.
Lloyds Banking Group is reportedly considering axing the 173-year-old Halifax brand, sparking concern among locals in Halifax, West Yorkshire, who feel a strong connection to the institution. While some residents are indifferent, many express dismay at the potential loss of a historic local export.
Lloyds Banking Group is reportedly considering phasing out the Halifax brand as early as July 1st, as part of a review of its branding strategy. The move could see Halifax accounts and services integrated into the Lloyds brand, though Bank of Scotland is expected to remain. A decision has not yet been made.
Halifax says cost of typical home fell by 0.1% in April, the second consecutive monthly drop, with pace of annual growth down from 0.8%. to 0.4%Business news – live updates UK house prices fell for a second consecutive month in April, as Halifax halved its estimate for the annual rate of growth due to the conflict in the Middle East.Halifax, which is part of Lloyds – Britain’s biggest mortgage lender – said that the cost of a typical UK home fell by 0.1% in April, to £299,313. This followed a 0.5% fall in March. Continue reading...
Halifax says cost of typical home fell by 0.1% in April, the second consecutive monthly drop, with pace of annual growth down from 0.8%. to 0.4%Business news – live updates UK house prices fell for a second consecutive month in April, as Halifax halved its estimate for the annual rate of growth due to the conflict in the Middle East.Halifax, which is part of Lloyds – Britain’s biggest mortgage lender – said that the cost of a typical UK home fell by 0.1% in April, to £299,313. This followed a 0.5% fall in March. Continue reading...
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsAcross the UK, house prices are rising faster in the north of the country, and falling parts of the South.Halifax reports:Northern Ireland still leads UK annual house price growth, with average prices up +7.6% over the past year to £224,851.Scotland also recorded strong growth, rising +4.0% annually to an average price of £222,448.Wales has seen property price growth continue to slow, now +0.7% on annual basis, taking the typical home value to £230,952.The North East of England saw prices rise +4.5% over the year to £183,445, while the North West recorded annual growth of +3.4%, with the average home now costing £248,945.By contrast, the southern markets continue to see prices fall. The South East led declines, with prices down -2.0% year‑on‑year to £383,044, while London saw average values fall by - 1.4% to £536,051.“After a strong start to the year, recent global developments have added a greater degree of uncertainty to the outlook. In particular, higher energy prices have fed into inflation expectations, prompting markets to reassess the path for interest rates – a shift that has already pushed up borrowing costs for many buyers.“This understandably leads to more caution among some households, with the cost-of-living once again front of mind and extra thought being given to planned property moves. Continue reading...
Bank expects its base case for GDP growth to be 0.5% this year, lower than IMF’s 0.8% prediction for BritainBusiness live – latest updatesLloyds has warned that the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict could cost it £151m amid rising unemployment and inflation and a slowdown in the housing market.The FTSE 100 group, whose brands include Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, issued a downbeat economic forecast that it said reflects the stagflationary consequences – the double hit of rising inflation at the same time as slower economic growth – for the UK and global economies. Continue reading...
Stan Moody, 19, came close to becoming the first teenager to win a World Snooker Championship match since 2005 but lost 10-7 to defending champion Kyren Wilson. The qualifier from Halifax led 7-3 before Wilson won seven consecutive frames. Meanwhile, Ding Junhui beat David Gilbert 10-5 to set up a last-16 clash with Zhao Xintong, and John Higgins defeated Ali Carter 10-7 to potentially face Ronnie O'Sullivan in round two.
Stan Moody blew a 7-3 lead as Kyren Wilson completed a remarkable comeback to win 10-7 at the World Snooker Championship. The 19-year-old qualifier from Halifax led with two centuries and two breaks over 80 but Wilson took seven frames in succession. Former world No.1 Ding Junhui beat David Gilbert 10-5 to set up a last-16 clash with Zhao Xintong, while John Higgins defeated Ali Carter 10-7 to set up a potential seventh Crucible meeting with Ronnie O'Sullivan.
Stan Moody, 19, recovered from tonsillitis to take a 6-3 lead against No 3 seed Kyren Wilson on his World Snooker Championship debut at the Crucible. The world No 44 scored two centuries including a brilliant 110, becoming the first teenager since Judd Trump in 2007 to make their Crucible debut. Meanwhile, Ding Junhui beat David Gilbert 10-5 to set up a quarterfinal with reigning champion Zhao Xintong.
Pacific FC forward Alejandro Diaz scores against Halifax Wanderers in the Canadian Premier League, the first instance of a "daylight offside" situation resulting in a goal.
