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Customers who sought investment advice from Santander could be due redress after the bank was fined almost £12.4 million by the City watchdog, which uncovered "serious failings" with the investment advice it gave customers.

Shell-shocked investors were given some respite today after the City's worst trading session in nearly three years.

London's leading shares index sustained more heavy losses today as the turmoil engulfing world markets showed no signs of easing.

Investors and pension savers have been urged to stay calm amid the turmoil caused by the global stock market dives.

Bank of England governor Mervyn King warned of "a choppy recovery" for the UK economy today as he braced households for slower growth and stickier than expected inflation.

Stock markets suffered further turmoil today after Asian equities tumbled overnight amid renewed concerns over Europe and fears for global economic recovery.

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