6:50 am, June 4, 2026
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland apologise as customers hit by app outage
Lloyds Banking Group has apologised to customers for a technical issue with its app and online banking which led to thousands of customers reporting problems accessing their accounts.
The banking group said its digital services were back up and running following the outage which lasted several hours on Wednesday.
It comes a few months after nearly half a million people were impacted by an IT glitch.
Nissan set to build Chery vehicles at Sunderland plant
Chinese car manufacturer Chery could soon be building its cars at Nissan’s Sunderland plant following a new deal.
The manufacturer, which produces Omoda and Jaecoo brands, has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Nissan to build its cars at the Sunderland facility.
The site would remain owned by Nissan under the agreement and the team operating it would also be employed by the Japanese car maker, but Chery would build its passenger cars at the plant’s spare production line.
Bentley refines Flying Spur design and adds new ‘S’ model
Bentley has introduced a new version of its luxurious Flying Spur, featuring a more refined exterior design and a new ‘S’ variant.
The Flying Spur’s most notable change for this latest generation is the revised headlight design, which ditches Bentley’s traditional quad-light look for a twin-lamp setup instead. It makes it the first Bentley model to feature a single front headlamp since 1962.
Elsewhere, the Flying Spur now incorporates a revised boot lid with new rear lights, while fresh 22-inch wheel designs are also available.
The markets
The British stock closed lower on Wednesday amid renewed strength in oil prices as hopes for peace in the Middle East faded once more amid renewed fighting between the US and Iran.
The FTSE 100 closed down 41.21 points, or 0.4%, at 10,332.30.
In European equity markets on Wednesday, the CAC 40 in Paris ended down 1.3%, and the DAX 40 in Frankfurt closed 1.3% lower.
Wednesday on Car Dealer
Big Motoring World’s Camberley used car site lined up for spectacular £20m sale
More than £900,000 worth of Jaecoo electric cars go up in flames
A fire at a vehicle storage compound in Southampton docks damaged 33 Jaecoo E5 hybrid vehicles, with firefighters tackling the blaze for several hours. No injuries were reported and the cause remains under investigation.
Honda leans on reliability reputation and cranks up warranty to eight years
Honda has extended its service-activated warranty to up to eight years or 100,000 miles, strengthening its reliability credentials and matching growing competition from Chinese brands offering long-term warranty cover.
Leapmotor announces pricing for 300-mile electric hatchback ahead of July arrival
Leapmotor has confirmed pricing for its new B05 electric hatchback, which will start from £28,995 when it arrives in July, offering a claimed 300-mile range and rapid charging capability.
AION has opened nine dealerships in the UK for its new electric cars
AION Auto UK and its dealer partners have opened the brand’s first nine UK showrooms, marking the official launch of the Chinese EV marque, with further dealerships planned across the East Midlands.
Drivers are falling in love with Chinese cars – and it’s not just because they’re cheaper
Carblah data shows Chinese brands like Omoda, Chery and Jaecoo lead customer experience rankings, with Leapmotor and GWM also strong. Lexus tops premium, Rolls-Royce leads luxury, highlighting rising pressure on established manufacturers to improve service.
Two arrested after criminal damage at family-run used car dealership
Two men have been arrested after criminal damage at Pat Lavery Cars in Horden, County Durham. Police say they remain in custody while investigations continue into the incident at the long-established used car dealership.
Chinese brands continue charge as Europe records 4.2% rise in new car registrations
Google must allow publishers to opt out of AI search results under new CMA rules
News groups and other online publishers will be able to choose not to appear in the AI Overviews of Google search results in a move hailed as a ‘world first’ by Britain’s competition watchdog.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has given Google nine months to roll out changes required under a range of so-called conduct requirements.
It comes after the CMA designated the firm with strategic market status in October given its dominance in the sector, accounting for more than 90% of searches in the UK.
Starmer condemns ‘disgraceful’ attacks on police over Henry Nowak case
Attacks by protesters on police near where teenager Henry Nowak was stabbed to death were ‘disgraceful’, Sir Keir Starmer has said after eleven officers and a police dog were injured.
The unrest came amid an outcry about the policing response to the murder after the student’s killer claimed he had been the victim of a racial attack while Mr Nowak was handcuffed by police as he lay dying.
Opening Prime Minister’s Questions, Sir Keir told the Commons there was ‘no justification for more violence and disorder’.
Weather outlook…
Across the UK, the south and southeast should enjoy a largely dry day with sunny spells and pleasantly warm temperatures.
The Midlands will see a mix of sunshine and cloud, with only a small risk of showers.
Northern England turns more unsettled with scattered rain at times, while Scotland experiences cooler conditions, variable cloud and occasional showers, especially in western and northern areas.
