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Barclays fined over ‘reckless’ failure to disclose Qatar links The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has hit Barclays with a £40m fine today for failing to disclose ties with certain Qatari investors as it scrambled to avert a government bailout during the financial crisis. In a statement today, the City watchdog said the FTSE 100 lender’s conduct through during a capital raise in 2008 was “reckless and lacked integrity” and it welcomed a move by the bank to withdraw from challenging its decision in the courts. “The events in 2008 were of national importance as banks sought emergency recapitalisation,” the FCA said in a statement. “The FCA has…

Photos Capture Rare Giant Anteater Pup Born in UK Park Riding on Mum’s Back These cute pictures show a rare giant anteater pup riding on its mother’s back, after being born at a UK wildlife park last week. Named Antony, it was born to a mating pair of anteaters at Cotswold Wildlife Park in West Oxfordshire, England—and is the third breeding success for the parents since their arrival in 2010. And the birth surprised caretakers just days before World Anteater Day, November 19. The park is just one of only two collections in the UK to have bred giant anteaters…

Much of Monday’s news revolves around the damage left behind after Storm Bert which battered Britain with its heavy rainfall and high winds. At least five people were killed.

The weekend – and into Monday – has seen violent attacks in the capital. Today’s news reports a girl, aged 8, and a man have been shot in London. No arrests have been made.

The ongoing fallout from the October Budget continues to feature in the news as businesses are warning the ‘tax raids’ mean they will be less likely to hire new staff. The chancellor is set to tell business leaders that she has no choice but to raise taxes.

The latest from the weekend’s Premier League action makes the news as new Manchester United boss suffered a 1-1 draw with Ipswich on Sunday. Man City’s Pep Guardiola suffered another loss and Steve Cooper is fired by Leicester after just five months.

Early cloud and rain in the far southeast clearing with sunshine and showers following. Showers most frequent in the north, with some longer spells of rain developing here. Windy with coastal gales in the north. Temperatures around average. Tonight: Clear spells and further rain or showers across northern and western areas overnight. Largely dry elsewhere with the odd fog patch possible. Winds easing away from the far north.