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Premium Bonds Shake-Up: New Odds for 2025

NS&I's Premium Bonds are undergoing a major overhaul. Discover how the new prize fund rate and structure could affect your odds of winning, from the £1 million jackpot to smaller payouts.

Lloyds slashes free overdraft from £250 to £50

Lloyds Banking Group shocks customers by reducing its interest-free overdraft buffer from £250 to a mere £50 from November, impacting millions across Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland accounts.

Autumn Budget: 5 Financial Moves to Make Now

With the Autumn Budget on the horizon, financial experts reveal five essential steps to safeguard your finances, from pensions to property. Act now to stay ahead of potential tax changes.

UK Car Debt Crisis Echoes 2008 Financial Shock

Exclusive analysis reveals British drivers are buckling under a record £70 billion car finance burden, with soaring defaults threatening a 'Great Recession' style economic tremor. Discover the ticking time bomb in the UK's auto loan market.

Plum Launches Market-Leading 6.17% Easy-Access Cash ISA

Exclusive: The popular money app Plum launches a market-leading Easy-Access Cash ISA with a top-tier 6.17% AER rate, offering a savvy new way for UK savers to beat inflation and use their tax-free allowance.

Premium Bonds Beat Bond Market Bullies

Exclusive analysis reveals how National Savings & Investments' Premium Bonds are defying financial giants and complex markets, offering a compelling, accessible alternative for UK savers seeking security and the chance of tax-free wins.

UK's Top Accounting & Finance Universities 2025 Revealed

The Complete University Guide 2025 has ranked the best UK universities for Accounting & Finance degrees. Discover which institutions lead the pack, who climbed the ranks, and key trends shaping business education.

Clear Your Mortgage Using 1940s Frugal Habits

Discover how one UK homeowner paid off her mortgage in record time by adopting wartime thriftiness. Get her top 10 practical, modern-day frugal living tips that really work.

Martin Lewis's Urgent Premium Bonds Warning

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis issues a critical alert for Premium Bonds holders, revealing why millions might be losing cash and the smarter savings alternatives you need to know about now.

9 Banking Hacks to Slash Bills & Boost Savings

A leading money expert shares nine crucial but often overlooked banking tricks that can protect you from sneaky fees, maximise your savings, and put hundreds of pounds back in your pocket. Discover the easy switches you can make today.

Watchdogs condemn MOD's secret £7bn Afghan airlift spending

Spending watchdogs deliver a blistering condemnation of the Ministry of Defence's secretive and chaotic £7 billion Afghan airlift, exposed by the Daily Mail, which was approved without taxpayer knowledge or Parliamentary scrutiny.

New court rule: Judges must consider offender background

A landmark change in UK sentencing rules now requires judges to weigh an offender's social and cultural background, including experiences of racism and deprivation, potentially leading to more lenient sentences.

Prison Drug Crisis: 50+ Monthly Overdoses on Spice

Shocking Ministry of Justice data reveals more than two prisoners per day are hospitalised after taking potent synthetic drug cocktails in UK jails, with 'Spice' incidents soaring by 40% in a year.

War film hailed as Guy Ritchie's best movie yet

Guy Ritchie's explosive WWII film, 'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare', is being hailed as a masterpiece. Featuring Henry Cavill and Alan Ritchson, this true story of a rogue British unit is dominating the box office and earning critical acclaim.

China Threatens Retaliation Over Trump Tariff Pledge

China's Ministry of Finance issues a stark warning to the US, condemning Donald Trump's proposed 60% tariffs as a 'grave threat to global economic stability' and vowing 'necessary measures' in response.

Gaza: Ten Die from Starvation in 24 Hours

The Gaza Health Ministry reports a devastating acceleration of the humanitarian crisis, with ten Palestinians, including children, dying from starvation in a single day. International agencies warn of an imminent widespread famine as aid remains criticall

15 Legendary UK Nightclubs We've Loved & Lost

Take a nostalgic journey back in time to the 15 most iconic and beloved nightclubs that defined UK nightlife. From The Hacienda to Cream, we revisit the legendary dance floors we've loved and lost.

British Military Deploys AI to Stop Sensitive Data Leaks

The British Ministry of Defence is rolling out a groundbreaking AI-powered security system designed to proactively hunt for and lock down highly sensitive military documents, in a major escalation of its cyber defence strategy.

Inmate's TikTok tour exposes 'cushy' luxury in UK prison cell

A prisoner at HMP Ashfield has sparked outrage by bragging about his cell's luxury amenities, including a flat-screen TV, gaming console, and well-stocked fridge, in a viral TikTok video that questions the state of the UK's prison system.

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