Tories Vow £50bn Defence Fund from Green Projects
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch announces a £50 billion Sovereign Defence Fund, repurposing money from Labour's climate initiatives to bolster UK military readiness. Read the full plan.
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Reeves Denies North Sea Job Loss Figures
Chancellor Rachel Reeves dismisses report of 1,000 monthly oil and gas job losses, drawing furious backlash from industry leaders who accuse her of being 'in total denial'. Read the full story.
UK Inquiry to Probe Iran in Scottish Independence Debate
A UK inquiry into foreign political interference will investigate Iran's alleged use of fake accounts to influence the Scottish independence debate. Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander confirms the probe.
Solo Christmas 2025: The End of the £100 Turkey?
As festive plans shrink post-Covid, soaring turkey costs hit £100. A writer embraces a solo Christmas, exploring affordable, delicious alternatives to the traditional bird. Read for tips and trends.
Fugitive in Thames after water bottle clue reveals London hideout
A Colombian businesswoman accused of killing two schoolgirls with poisoned raspberries was rescued from the Thames after her UK location was revealed by a bottle of Buxton water in an interview. Read the full story.
Six-inch snow blizzard forecast to hit UK cities
New weather maps predict up to six inches of snow could blanket parts of the UK from December 30, with Scotland and northern England first in line. Discover the latest forecast and potential travel disruption.
UK-US Pharma Deal Lacks Legal Text, MPs Warn
MPs warn UK's zero-tariff pharmaceutical deal with the Trump administration is 'built on sand' as no legal text exists. Concerns mount over NHS costs and suspended tech pact. Read the full analysis.
Kylie Leads Wham! In Christmas Chart Battle
Kylie Minogue is ahead in the race for Christmas number one, with Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' trailing. A charity single for Gaza is also climbing the charts. Who will win?
UK's £120m Ineos rescue raises industrial strategy doubts
The UK government's £120m bailout saves the vital Grangemouth ethylene plant, but experts question the lack of a coherent strategy for the nation's shrinking heavy industry. Read the analysis.
Defence spending plans in chaos as key strategy delayed
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Paratrooper killed in Ukraine told family to 'be proud'
Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, was killed in a tragic accident in Ukraine. In a poignant final letter, he asked his loved ones to remember him with pride for serving a cause he believed in.
Police to arrest 'globalise the intifada' chant protesters
UK police forces announce arrests for 'globalise the intifada' chants, welcomed by Chief Rabbi as a crackdown on hate speech. Critics call it repression of protest rights.
Britain Rejoins Erasmus+ Student Exchange Programme
Britain's return to the Erasmus+ scheme offers a flicker of hope for internationalism amid a rising nativist tide across Europe. Discover the programme's significance.
St Ives: Cornwall's Timeless Seaside Gem
Discover St Ives, the Cornish seaside town where Fore Street has 'hardly changed' for a century. Explore its vintage charm, artistic heritage, and stunning coastal beauty. Plan your visit today!
Nationwide pledges branches open until 2030
Nationwide Building Society extends its branch promise, committing to keep its entire network of 696 Nationwide and Virgin Money branches open until at least 2030, bucking the industry trend.
106 UK Bank Branches Face Closure in Major Shakeup
Britain's banking crisis deepens as major lenders announce 106 new branch closures across England, Scotland and Wales, leaving communities fighting for financial survival.
Full List of UK Bank Branches Closing in 2024
Major UK banks announce sweeping branch closures across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - is your local bank on the list?
Nationwide announces major branch network changes
Nationwide Building Society announces significant restructuring across its UK branch network, affecting opening hours and services at multiple locations.
Santander to shut 140 UK branches in digital shift
Major banking giant Santander announces sweeping branch closures across Britain, citing dramatic shift to digital banking and changing customer habits.
7 UK Banks Offer Savings Rates Over 7% in Rate War
Discover which seven British banks are now offering savings rates up to 7.15% as the savings war intensifies, including exclusive regular saver accounts beating inflation.
Zopa launches 5.08% easy access savings account
Digital bank Zopa launches competitive 5.08% easy access savings account, offering better returns than traditional high street banks as interest rates climb.
Credit Suisse Faces High Court Over Mozambique Scandal
The Swiss banking giant confronts fresh legal turmoil as the High Court greenlights a landmark case over its role in Mozambique's controversial $2 billion loan scandal that crippled the African nation's economy.
TSB closes 36 branches, cuts 250 jobs across Britain
High street bank TSB reveals plans to shut 36 branches and cut 250 jobs in restructuring move affecting communities across England, Scotland, and Wales.
Santander closing 76 UK bank branches in digital shift
High street banking giant Santander announces closure of 76 branches across the UK, affecting hundreds of jobs as customers move online. Find out if your local branch is affected.
Liverpool's Church Street Becomes UK's Second Busiest Shopping Spot
Liverpool's Church Street emerges as UK's second busiest shopping destination as London's Oxford Street faces decline, signalling major shift in British retail landscape.
Three major banks shutting dozens of branches across UK
Lloyds, Halifax and Barclays announce sweeping branch closures across England and Wales, leaving customers facing longer journeys to access in-person banking services.
Japan Courts Wall Street Firms in Challenge to London
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, under former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's influence, is actively persuading major Wall Street firms to establish operations in Tokyo, creating new competition for London's financial dominance.
Trump's SNAP cuts spark UK food bank crisis
As Trump administration slashes food stamp funding, British food banks report alarming surge in demand from vulnerable families facing hunger crisis.
Mary Portas: Reinventing Britain's High Streets
Broadcaster and retail expert Mary Portas reveals her transformative vision for Britain's high streets, advocating for community-focused spaces over pure commerce in this compelling interview.
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