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Lloyds Bank to Close 45 Branches in 2025

Lloyds Banking Group announces the closure of 45 Lloyds and Halifax branches across England and Wales in 2025, citing a dramatic shift to digital banking. Discover if your local branch is affected.

Scotland's £84m Dental Crisis as Emergency Demand Soars

Scotland faces a mounting dental health emergency, with NHS spending on urgent treatments soaring to £84 million. Discover the crisis leaving patients in pain and the growing 'dental deserts' across the nation.

Scotland's NHS Crisis: Swinney Faces Mounting Pressure

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney is under intense scrutiny as the nation's NHS faces a deepening crisis, with soaring waiting times and critical reports highlighting systemic failures in patient care.

Lloyds Bank Puts 1,600 Jobs Under Review in Restructure

Exclusive: Lloyds Banking Group launches a sweeping operational review, putting 1,600 roles under consultation while simultaneously creating 830 new positions in a strategic shift towards enhanced digital services.

Deadly New Opioid Fuels Scotland's Drug Death Crisis

A powerful synthetic opioid, up to 500 times stronger than heroin, is devastating communities across Scotland. Public Health Scotland issues an urgent warning as drug-related fatalities hit a new high.

Halifax to Shut 13 Branches in UK Shake-Up

Halifax confirms 13 more bank branches will permanently close by early 2025, dealing another blow to the UK's struggling high streets. See the full list of affected locations and dates.

Bank forgives £1m debt for terminally ill cancer patient

Bank of Scotland clears £1,000,000 debt for terminally ill cancer patient Ian Pritchard after his emotional appeal went viral. Discover how this act of compassion brought relief to a family facing unimaginable hardship.

NatWest to close 26 bank branches in 2024

High street giant NatWest Group announces another wave of closures, shutting 26 branches across England, Scotland, and Wales in 2024, citing a dramatic shift to online banking.

UK Bank Shares Plunge on Budget Windfall Tax Reports

UK banking stocks suffered a dramatic sell-off following reports that Rachel Reeves is considering a new windfall tax on lenders in the upcoming autumn budget. The proposal, aimed at funding national priorities, sent shockwaves through the financial secto

Bank of England Losses to Cost Taxpayers £200bn

A new report reveals the staggering cost of the Bank of England's quantitative easing programme, with taxpayers facing a bill of up to £200 billion, intensifying calls for a windfall tax on banks.

Bank robber foiled by his own illegible note

A would-be robber's attempt to hold up a Halifax branch was comically thwarted after the cashier couldn't read his scribbled demand note. The bungling criminal, Anthony Denning, is now behind bars after the farcical incident in Southport.

Lloyds Slashes Free Overdraft Buffer to £50

Lloyds Banking Group is dramatically reducing its interest-free overdraft buffer from £300 to just £50 for millions of customers from November, a move experts warn will hit struggling households hardest.

UK Bank Holidays 2025: Your Complete Guide

Plan your year ahead! Here is the full, confirmed list of 2025 bank holidays for England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, including key dates for your diary.

Bank Holiday Supermarket Opening Hours Guide

Plan your essential shopping this Late May Bank Holiday. Our complete guide details the revised opening times for all major UK supermarkets, including Tesco, Asda, Lidl, and Sainsbury's, to help you avoid a wasted trip.

UK Bank Holiday Sizzler: 30C Heatwave Forecast

Brits are set to bask in a late August heatwave this Bank Holiday weekend, with the Met Office predicting temperatures could soar to a sweltering 30°C in parts of the country.

London's August Bank Holiday 2025: Ultimate Guide

Discover the best things to do in London this August Bank Holiday weekend 2025. From Notting Hill Carnival and open-air cinema to family-friendly festivals and river cruises, our expert guide has you covered.

Bank Holiday Supermarket Opening Times Guide

Don't get caught out this Bank Holiday Monday. Our complete guide details the opening hours for all major UK supermarkets, including Tesco, Asda, Lidl, Aldi, Sainsbury's, and Morrisons.

Bank Holiday Supermarket Opening Hours Guide

Your complete guide to supermarket opening times this Late May Bank Holiday Monday. Plan your shopping at Tesco, Asda, Lidl, Aldi, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and M&S.

Bank Holiday DWP Payment Warning for Universal Credit Claimants

Millions of Universal Credit and benefit claimants across the UK are being alerted to crucial changes in payment dates due to the upcoming August Bank Holiday. The Department for Work and Pensions has issued guidance to ensure recipients avoid financial d

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