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Car finance: Compensation payments explained
Millions of drivers mis-sold car finance agreements must wait until at least 2027 for compensation, with average payments of £829 expected, though legal challenges have delayed the process.
Why China is desperate to ship cars outside of the country
China’s domestic car sales have plummeted due to weak consumer confidence from job market instability and falling property prices, driving manufacturers to focus on overseas exports.
John Healey’s Budget to shield low-income pensioners from income tax
Chancellor John Healey will introduce a new tax allowance for low-income pensioners in his first Budget, ensuring those receiving only state pension income avoid tax liability despite pension increases.
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi ‘sounds strong’ but is isolated, son says
Aung San Suu Kyi’s son reported speaking with his mother for the first time in over five years, saying she remains mentally sharp but is held in near-complete isolation under military control.
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‘I’ve finally found God without all the extras’: behind the surge in people converting to Progressive Judaism
Adult conversions to Progressive Judaism have surged from 78 in 2020 to 183 in 2025, driven by factors including the pandemic, DNA testing, and the movement’s inclusive approach to faith and community.
At least nine monks killed in Thailand after boy drives truck into procession
An 11-year-old boy drove his parents’ truck into a Buddhist monk procession in Thailand, killing at least nine monks and injuring others during a pilgrimage.
Vatican excommunicates all members of ultra-conservative rebel group SSPX
The Vatican has excommunicated all members of the ultra-conservative Society of Saint Pius X after the group ordained bishops without papal consent, creating a formal schism within the Roman Catholic Church.
Christian Brothers kept nine child abusers as members due to Gospel imperative to help ‘the needy’, court documents reveal
The Christian Brothers has kept nine convicted child abusers as members, citing a Gospel imperative to care for those in need, according to court documents filed during insolvency proceedings.
Pope praises US history of welcoming migrants in implicit rebuke to Trump
Pope Leo praised the US history of welcoming migrants in a speech marking the nation’s 250th anniversary, implicitly rebuking Trump administration immigration policies.
Losing our religion? Most Australians have no religion, census could show if question was changed
A new poll suggests Australia’s nonreligious population could be significantly higher than census figures suggest if the religion question format were changed, with results showing 54% selecting no religion under an alternative format.
Paris’ Grand Mosque celebrates its 100th anniversary and interfaith dialogue
Paris’ Grand Mosque marks its 100th anniversary, reflecting on Muslim identity in France and serving as a symbol of interfaith dialogue amid ongoing religious tensions in the country.
France commemorates the Vel d’Hiv roundup after a Paris plaque honoring rescuers is vandalized
France commemorated the Vel d’Hiv roundup, a 1942 mass arrest of Jews by French police. A plaque honoring rescuers was vandalized ahead of the ceremony.
‘We hear your voices’: inside the Church of England’s debate over Palestine
The Church of England’s General Synod voted to formally hear a Palestinian Christian report describing Israel as a “colonial enterprise,” prompting concerns from Jewish leaders about interfaith relations.
Not cool: the air conditioning scams offering fake deals in the heatwave
Criminals are operating fake retail websites during a UK heatwave, offering steep discounts on air conditioning units to trick consumers into revealing financial details.
Student loan promotion in England and Wales amounted to mis-selling, MPs say
A parliamentary committee concluded the government engaged in mis-selling of student loans through inaccurate promotional materials and failure to disclose that terms could change retrospectively.
New housing law targets affordability — what it means for homebuyers and sellers
Bipartisan housing legislation became law without presidential signature, combining measures to expand construction and financing while restricting large investor purchases, though experts caution meaningful relief will take time.