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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.

African Tribe Faces Eviction from Scottish Estate

The Kingdom of Kubala, a sovereign African community in Scotland, faces imminent eviction from their Aberdeenshire estate in a landmark legal dispute over land rights and cultural recognition.

UK Formally Recognises Palestinian State

The United Kingdom has officially recognised Palestine as a sovereign state, marking a dramatic shift in foreign policy. The move, announced by Foreign Secretary David Lammy, comes amid ongoing Gaza ceasefire negotiations and international pressure.

Israel's £1.60 Laser Defence Shoots Down Missiles

Israel has revolutionised missile defence with its new 'Light Shield' laser system, capable of intercepting threats for a mere £1.60 per shot—a fraction of the cost of existing Iron Dome rockets.

Manhunt Ends: 'Deadliest Warrior' Captured After Cop Killing

The intense manhunt for Dezi Freeman, a self-styled 'sovereign citizen' and former 'Australia's Deadliest Warrior' contestant, has concluded with his dramatic arrest. He stands accused of the murder of a police officer and a series of violent offences, br

Sunak's Future Fund costs taxpayers £1.1bn

Exclusive investigation reveals British taxpayers have lost over £1.1 billion from Rishi Sunak's Future Fund, with 158 companies collapsing and millions written off in failed investments.

Birnbeck Pier awarded £8m in lottery rescue bid

The iconic but crumbling Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare has been thrown a vital £8 million lifeline from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, marking a pivotal moment in the decades-long fight to save the unique Victorian structure from complete collap

£4.3M Lottery Lifeline Saves Historic Birnbeck Pier

The iconic but decaying Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare has been thrown a vital lifeline, securing a £4.3 million National Lottery Heritage Fund grant for its ambitious restoration and future as a public heritage site.

Aussies Lose Millions in Super Fund Collapse

Thousands of Australian retirees face financial ruin as the Sterling Income Trust, a major superannuation fund, collapses into liquidation. Investors have been warned there is 'no chance' of recovering their life savings, sparking outrage and regulatory s

Scott Bessent's Hedge Fund Targets UK Mortgage Market

Hedge fund titan Scott Bessent's Key Square Capital is making a major play in the UK mortgage sector, acquiring stakes in lenders that focus on 'principal residence' loans. This strategic move signals a major bet on the stability of the UK housing market.

UK's Submarine Spending Scandal: Billions Wasted

Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering cost of Britain's submarine programme while revolutionary drone technology offers a fraction of the cost. Defence experts question spending priorities.

Ex-Military Chief: Bureaucracy Delaying MOD Reform

A former head of the British Army, General Lord Dannatt, delivers a scathing critique, warning that remote meetings and bureaucratic inertia are dangerously delaying the Ministry of Defence's modernisation and preparedness.

Portland Homeowners Slammed with Crippling 'Climate' Fines

Property owners in Portland, Oregon, are facing severe financial penalties under a controversial new city climate initiative, with some bills exceeding $17,000. The programme, intended to fund clean energy projects, has been branded a 'disaster' and a 'st

NS&I Slashes Premium Bonds Prize Fund Rate

NS&I has announced a cut to the Premium Bonds prize fund interest rate, reducing the odds of winning for millions of holders. Find out what this means for your savings.

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