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In its main story, the Financial Times reports that the watchdog has summoned the chief executives of HSBC, NatWest, Lloyds and Barclays to address concerns that savings rates are lagging behind the surging cost of mortgages. The paper says they are facing accusations of profiteering from rising interest rates.

Financial Times Front Page 24th of July 2024

Ministers may need to put Britain’s high-speed rail plans on hold as a result of significant cost overruns and delays, highlighting broader economic challenges and budgetary constraints, compounded by warnings about the NHS reaching a critical point and potential future reductions in transport capacity.

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