Supermarket giant Sainsbury's is in exclusive negotiations to sell its lucrative banking division to Shenzhen-based Ping An Insurance Group, marking a major strategic shift and a significant Chinese investment into the UK's retail banking sector.
Exclusive: British authorities have confiscated a record £1.4 billion from criminals under new anti-money laundering powers, with hundreds of millions more frozen in ongoing operations.
Exclusive: Lloyds Bank launches a limited-time £200 cash incentive for new customers switching to a Club Lloyds, Silver, or Platinum account. Discover the eligibility criteria and how to apply before the offer ends.
The World Bank's MIGA has guaranteed a landmark $234 million project for a 350MW gas-fired power plant in Malawi, a critical step to end the nation's chronic blackouts and unlock its economic potential.
Lloyds Bank is offering a massive £175 cash incentive for new customers who switch their current account. Discover the simple steps to claim your free money and the terms you need to know.
Shoppers planning a trip to Aldi this Early May Bank Holiday are urged to take note. The discount supermarket giant has confirmed revised opening times for all its UK stores on Monday, 6th May.
The ex-wife of disgraced lawyer Timothy Schools, who masterminded a £146 million fraud, has been stripped of her Lake District mansion. Discover how the proceeds of crime were traced to her property in this shocking financial scandal.
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.
The Victorian Government's revamped Power Saving Bonus scheme offers a one-off $250 payment to all households to combat rising energy costs. Learn how to claim yours online in minutes.
Seattle Mariners' Taylor Trammell was left stunned after umpires confiscated his bat mid-at-bat against the Cincinnati Reds. The bizarre MLB equipment check has sparked controversy and debate across the baseball world.
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.
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey expresses grave concerns about Donald Trump's potential influence on the US Federal Reserve's independence, warning of significant global economic implications.
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.
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.
Finnish engineers have pioneered a bizarrely simple 'sand battery' that can store green power for months, solving a major hurdle in the transition to renewable energy.
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
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.
Indonesia is getting tough on misbehaving tourists in Bali. New reports confirm visitors are having passports confiscated and facing five-year bans for visa overstays and illegal activities. Here's what you need to know to avoid trouble.
A trusted NatWest manager who brazenly stole £344,000 from his own bank vault in a meticulously planned daytime robbery has been jailed for three years and four months.
Brits face a mammoth 58-day wait for the next Bank Holiday after the late May break. Discover the exact date and how to plan for the long stretch.
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.
Japan unveils the world's first osmotic power generation facility, a groundbreaking renewable energy project that produces electricity from the meeting of fresh and saltwater.
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.
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.
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.
Exclusive CCTV footage reveals the audacious moment a lone robber used a stolen bank card to drain a victim's account in a busy Westminster branch. Police are hunting the suspect in a fresh appeal to the public.
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.
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.
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.
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.