Judgment Day Arrives for UK Banks Over Car Loan Scandal: What to Watch
On Friday afternoon, the Supreme Court in London will rule on a series of claims by motorists who took out loans to buy cars without knowing that commission was paid by lenders. The decision will set parameters for the UK regulator who is responsible for imposing a huge redress scheme on banks that some analysts estimate could cost them more than £30 billion ($40 billion).
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Australian mushroom murderer accused of poisoning husband: police
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John Torode breaks silence after sacking from BBC MasterChef
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