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TSB profits jump 38% ahead of Santander takeover

TSB Bank reports a 38.2% surge in pre-tax profits to £270.6m for 2025's first nine months as it prepares for its £2.9bn acquisition by Santander. Discover the full financial story.

Atlanta Fed President Bostic Steps Down

Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic announces retirement, creating a key vacancy as Trump administration pressures the central bank. Read the full analysis.

Fourth US Bank Collapses as First Republic Fails

First Republic Bank becomes latest casualty in American banking turmoil, with JPMorgan acquiring assets in dramatic federal intervention following SVB, Signature and Silvergate failures.

2025 UK Bank Holidays: Six Key Dates Revealed

Discover how the shifting bank holiday dates in 2025 will create unique three-day weekends and impact your planning across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

ECB Holds Rates Steady Amid Inflation Concerns

The European Central Bank maintains its record-high interest rates at 4.25% despite slowing inflation, signalling ongoing concerns about price stability across the eurozone economy.

Bank of England gold at risk in security strike

Exclusive: The Bank of England faces an unprecedented security crisis as guards protecting Britain's £200 billion gold reserves prepare to walk out over pay disputes, raising alarm about the safety of the nation's wealth.

Powell resists Trump pressure on interest rates

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell pushes back against Donald Trump's demands for interest rate cuts, asserting the central bank's independence amid political pressure and economic uncertainty.

NatWest Announces Major Banking Overhaul

NatWest Group reveals strategic transformation plan affecting Ulster Bank operations, customer services, and regional banking infrastructure across the UK and Ireland.

Australian Banks Slash Thousands of ATMs Amid Cash Decline

Westpac, Commonwealth Bank and ANZ are dramatically reducing their ATM networks across Australia as cash transactions plummet, leaving regional communities and vulnerable customers concerned about access to essential banking services.

I watched a woman steal £1,500 from my bank account

Shocking footage reveals how brazen thieves are using sophisticated distraction techniques to empty victims' bank accounts in seconds. One woman lost her entire savings during a routine shopping trip.

Authentic Czech Beef Goulash Recipe

Discover how to create the ultimate comfort food with this traditional Czech beef goulash recipe - slow-cooked to perfection with rich paprika flavours.

Lloyds Group Shutters 53 More Bank Branches

Major banking group announces fresh wave of branch closures across England, Scotland and Wales as customers shift to digital banking, leaving communities concerned about access to cash.

October Bank Holiday Opening Hours Guide 2024

Don't get caught out this October bank holiday! Our complete guide reveals opening times for major supermarkets, retail stores, and essential services across the UK.

Trump's Nixon-Style Fed Attack Shakes Global Economy

Former President Donald Trump's unprecedented pressure campaign on the Federal Reserve draws alarming parallels to Richard Nixon's 1970s interference, raising fears of political independence erosion and economic instability.

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