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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will unveil the final terms of its compensation scheme for the UK car finance scandal on Monday, providing clarity for millions of drivers who may be eligible for payouts. The scheme, which is expected to cost around £11bn, will offer redress to drivers who were overcharged for loans as a result of controversial commission payments between lenders and car dealers.The FCA's proposal, outlined over 360 pages, suggests that 14m motor finance agreements will be affected, with individual compensation payouts averaging around £700. However, some groups have argued that this amount is too low, and that consumers could be due £1,500 or more.The car loan providers most impacted by the scheme include Lloyds Banking Group, Santander, Barclays, and Close Brothers. These companies have been lobbying against the FCA's proposals, arguing that they are too generous and could disrupt the car finance market.The FCA's scheme aims to draw a line under the car finance scandal, but there are concerns that it could be circumvented or delayed by aggrieved parties. Some lenders and claims law firms have signaled that they may consider legal action against the FCA's final proposals.

Liverpool is optimistic that Mohamed Salah will return from injury in the FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester City on Saturday. The Egypt international has been sidelined with a muscle problem sustained during the Champions League match against Galatasaray.Salah, who announced his departure from Liverpool at the end of the season, was also forced to miss Egypt's friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Spain. However, he has responded well to treatment, and there is confidence he will be involved at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.This potential return comes as Liverpool prepares for a crucial sequence of fixtures that could define their season. Arne Slot's side will be looking to make a strong impression, especially with the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Paris Saint-Germain approaching.In other injury news, Alexander Isak may also be available for the first time since fracturing a leg at Tottenham in December, although his comeback is expected to be more realistic for the Champions League match. The £125m British-record signing is expected to resume team training this week.On the other hand, Alisson, Liverpool's first-choice goalkeeper, is still nursing a hamstring injury and remains a major doubt for the trip to Parc des Princes. The 33-year-old has experienced repeated hamstring injuries in recent seasons.Meanwhile, Florian Wirtz has claimed that he has become a stronger player as a result of the problems he encountered after moving to Liverpool. The Germany international joined for a then club-record £116m from Bayer Leverkusen last summer but has struggled to impose himself in the Premier League.

Actor Corey Feldman, known for his role in Stand By Me, has spoken out about being omitted from the Oscars tribute to Rob Reiner earlier this month. Reiner, along with his wife Michele, was remembered during the Academy Awards' in memoriam section. Feldman expressed his feelings of being snubbed, likening it to 'a family reunion I wasn’t invited to.' He mentioned that his co-stars from Stand By Me, Jerry O'Connell and Wil Wheaton, were present at the tribute. “I think Jerry and Wil did what had to be done,” Feldman said. “It was a fleeting moment, so I don’t feel like I missed much at all. Although they did a wonderful job, I would’ve liked to have heard from Wil and Jerry and a few other people up there.” Feldman also noted that plans for events to mark the 40th anniversary of Stand By Me have been scaled down following Reiner's death. “We all would’ve loved to be able to say goodbye in our own ways. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen,” he said. “The best way we can say goodbye is honouring him and his work … and hopefully going out there to celebrate him one last time on a big screen where it deserves to be seen.” The Reiners were found dead at their home on December 14. Their son, Nick Reiner, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder.

Worcestershire's overseas signing, Beyers Swanepoel, has left a cloud of controversy over his arrival in England after abruptly departing from a one-day final in South Africa. Swanepoel, who was playing for Lions against Titans, left the match around the 43rd over of the second innings without informing his teammates, reportedly to catch a flight to England.The 27-year-old all-rounder had completed his full allocation of 10 overs, but his early exit denied Lions a substitute fielder for the final stages of the match, which Titans went on to win with a ball to spare. There were no injury concerns that could have justified his departure.Lions management and players are angry with Swanepoel's conduct, with Jono Leaf-Wright, the Lions chief executive, expressing his disappointment: “I’m just extremely disappointed with Beyers. This is not the kind of conduct we, as the Lions, expect from our players. He has let down his teammates and the union.”Swanepoel's season-long deal with Worcestershire could be in doubt due to the circumstances surrounding his departure. Overseas players require a No Objection Certificate from their home board, and both Lions and Cricket South Africa are investigating the matter.

The documentary 'Being Ola' offers a poignant look into the life of Ola Henningsen, a man in early middle age with learning and developmental disabilities residing in a village community in eastern Norway. Director Ragnhild Nøst Bergem provides an intimate portrayal of Ola, who describes himself as 'slow' yet appears intelligent and articulate.The film primarily focuses on Ola's relationship with Lasse, a Danish care worker who was part of the community. Ola considered Lasse his 'best friend,' but was deeply hurt when Lasse had to leave due to the end of his employment term. The documentary follows Ola on a trip to see Lasse, where he confesses his feelings of abandonment.While the film resolves Ola's story in a seemingly painless manner, it leaves the audience wondering if there's another, more complex story to be told. The documentary refrains from delving deeper into Lasse's perspective on their relationship, opting for a more straightforward narrative.'Being Ola' will be released in UK and Irish cinemas from April 3, 2026.

The latest documentary about Paul McCartney, 'McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass', tells the story of the 1961 Höfner bass guitar that McCartney bought for £30 in Hamburg and became an iconic part of the Beatles' image. The instrument went missing after the band split and was finally recovered in 2024 thanks to the efforts of Nick Wass, a Höfner employee, and Steve Glenister, an ambulance service worker.The film is an amiable tale with a happy ending, but it struggles to fully absorb the sadness and shame associated with the theft. The documentary reveals that the bass was stolen from the back of a Wings roadie van in Ladbroke Grove, London, in the early 1970s. McCartney only recently recalled the incident and revealed that he wasn't particularly bothered at the time, having owned a second Höfner bass.The investigation into the theft took several paths, including suspicion falling on the band Hawkwind and their roadie Michael 'DikMik' Davies. However, the true culprit was someone who stole the bass out of opportunity and later gave it to a pub landlord, leading it to end up in Hastings. McCartney reflects on the theft, saying that he and his friends might have done similar things in their youth.The documentary will be released in UK cinemas on April 2 and 4, and on BBC Two and iPlayer on April 11.

Legendary actress Kim Novak has publicly criticized the casting of Sydney Sweeney to play her in an upcoming biopic about her relationship with musician Sammy Davis Jr.. In an interview with the Times, Novak, 93, stated that Sweeney was 'totally wrong to play me'.Novak expressed concerns that the film, titled Scandalous, would focus too heavily on her sexual dynamic with Davis. 'There's no way it wouldn't be a sexual relationship because Sydney Sweeney looks sexy all the time,' Novak said. She also mentioned that Sweeney 'sticks out so much above the waist'.The biopic's development has reportedly stalled, but Sydney Sweeney's Euphoria co-star Colman Domingo is set to direct, with David Jonsson cast as Davis. Novak had previously expressed her disapproval of the film's title, stating that her relationship with Davis was not 'scandalous'. Novak and Davis's relationship began in 1956 and was publicly outed in 1958, causing controversy due to their interracial relationship. Davis was subsequently pressured to marry a black woman, Loray White, to avoid backlash against Novak's career.

The article presents a series of 10 puzzles where letters are replaced by boxes of equal width and height. The goal is to decipher the phrases, which include Shakespearean quotations and common English sayings. The puzzles are visually represented with color-coded consonants (blue) and vowels (green) to assist in solving them. Some of the puzzles include: All's well that ends well There but for the grace All the world's a stage Out of the frying pan Curiosity killed the cat Neither a borrower nor a lender To thine own self be true All roads lead to Rome Cleanliness is next to godliness Love is blind The puzzles are based on an original idea by Scott Kim and were created with the help of Tom Tanaka, an IP attorney in California.

Mercedes' dominant performance in the Formula One world championship has led to a unique situation where teammates Kimi Antonelli and George Russell are free to race each other without team orders. Team principal Toto Wolff confirmed that the two drivers are 'absolutely off the leash' to compete against one another, with the goal of continuing to provide them with a competitive car.Antonelli, 19, has taken the lead in the championship after winning the Japanese Grand Prix, his second consecutive victory. He now leads Russell by nine points, with Russell managing only fourth place in the recent race. Despite this, Wolff emphasized that there is no plan to implement team orders unless necessary towards the end of the season.Wolff explained, 'We're three races in, the car is good so we need to continue to do our job and give them a tool that they can continue to win or fight for the positions.' He added that the team will reassess the situation towards the end of the season to determine if any action needs to be taken.Russell, who won the opening round in Australia, has faced some challenges in the subsequent races. He cited mechanical issues and bad luck, including a safety car timing that didn't favor him. However, he remains optimistic about bouncing back stronger in the next race in Miami.Russell stated, 'At the moment, it is just one thing after the other. Racing can go for you, but it can also go against you too.' He expressed confidence in his abilities, saying, 'I know I have got what it takes to bounce back. I won't dwell on it.'