Barclays Ordered to Pay £12.5 Million in Compensation for IT Outages
In a significant development, Barclays has been ordered to pay up to £12.5 million in compensation to customers affected by a series of IT outages over the past two years. The decision comes after numerous disruptions left customers unable to access their accounts, make payments, or complete transactions, causing widespread frustration and financial inconvenience.
The most recent and severe outage occurred at the end of January 2025, coinciding with payday for millions of workers and the deadline for self-assessment tax returns. This incident, which lasted several days, saw more than half of online payment......
The 16-year-old boy tragically shot dead in Stockwell has been identified as Lathaniel Burrell, a “very bright” student. Police responded to reports of a shooting on Paradise Road on Tuesday afternoon. Despite paramedics' efforts, Lathaniel died at the scene.
On Wednesday, relatives laid flowers at the scene and confirmed his first name. A man, claiming to be his uncle, mentioned that the gunmen posed as delivery drivers, saying: “They came on a moped dressed as Deliveroo drivers.” The Metropolitan Police have not made any arrests yet.
Other family members described Lathaniel as a Manchester United fan who enjoyed playing PlayStation 5 and had a sister. A resident......
A 16-year-old boy has tragically died after being shot in a shocking incident in south London. The Metropolitan Police reported that the teenager was pronounced dead at the scene on Paradise Road, near Stockwell Tube station, after officers were called around 15:20 GMT to respond to reports of a shooting1.
Efforts are underway to identify the victim and notify his family, but no arrests have been made so far1. Superintendent Gabriel Cameron expressed his condolences, stating, "Our thoughts are with the young boy's family at this devastating time." He acknowledged the distress this incident would cause the local community and assured that local officers are actively gathering CCTV footage......