Major German Bank Vault Heist: Tens of Millions Stolen
Thieves drilled into a German bank vault over the holidays, stealing property worth up to €90 million from safety deposit boxes. Police are investigating one of the country's largest heists.
Thieves drilled into a German bank vault over the holidays, stealing property worth up to €90 million from safety deposit boxes. Police are investigating one of the country's largest heists.
Plan your year ahead with the official 2026 bank holiday calendar for England and Wales. Discover which dates are moving, including Boxing Day, and mark your diary.
Your complete guide to the 2026 bank holidays for England and Wales. Discover the eight dates, including a moved Boxing Day and early Easter. Plan your year now.
The UK government has confirmed changes to bank holidays for 2026 and 2027, with Boxing Day moving and an extra festive day off in 2027. Plan your annual leave now.
CDU leader Friedrich Merz pledges to transform Berlin into a major geopolitical hub if he becomes chancellor. Will his ambitious foreign policy vision resonate with German voters? Read our analysis.
The UK government has confirmed the 2026 bank holiday calendar. Key change sees Boxing Day shift to December 28. Plan your year ahead with the full list of dates for England, Wales, Scotland, and NI.
German prosecutors file criminal charges against three former Greensill Bank executives for alleged fraud and regulatory breaches linked to a €2.2bn GFG Alliance refinancing. Read the full story on the legal fallout.
German anti-terror police have arrested a 21-year-old man suspected of planning an Islamist-motivated attack on a Christmas market. This follows the arrest of five men last week in a separate plot. Read the latest.
Lloyds Bank is offering a £200 cash incentive for switching to a Club Lloyds account, but the offer ends on Wednesday, December 17. Find out eligibility and act fast.
Major safety recall for 210,000 INIU power banks sold on Amazon. Stop using immediately due to fire and burn hazards. Check your model and serial number now for a full refund.
Lloyds Bank confirms £15 Deliveroo vouchers for Student Account holders. Learn the qualifying rules and when to expect the email. Plus, details on a £200 switch offer.
King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted a lavish state banquet at Windsor Castle for Germany's president. The event celebrated UK-German ties with star guests and festive cheer.
Lloyds Banking Group will close 71 branches across its Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland brands in 2026. See the full list of affected locations and your alternative banking options.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla welcome German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for a three-day state visit, the first by a German leader since 1998. The historic trip includes a state banquet and a poignant wreath-laying in Coventry.
Discover traditional German Christmas baking with authentic recipes for stollen, cinnamon stars and mulled wine cake from Jürgen Krauss's new cookbook. Perfect for festive UK baking.
The Blackpool Big Food Project, providing 17,000 meals weekly, may close within months without urgent donations. Help save this vital community lifeline.
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.
Israel's President demands an end to 'shocking' settler violence in the West Bank after a surge in attacks. Read the latest on the escalating tensions and official reactions.
Andrew Bailey's suggestion that struggling homeowners should 'just absorb' higher mortgage payments sparks outrage as Nationwide reports significant payment increases for thousands.
Lloyds Bank reveals sophisticated courier fraud is sweeping the UK, with victims losing life-changing sums. Learn how to spot the warning signs and protect your savings.
Britain's banking crisis deepens as major lenders announce 106 new branch closures across England, Scotland and Wales, leaving communities fighting for financial survival.
A luxury watch salesman was brutally murdered after telling robbers 'you shouldn't have fought back' during a £1.1 million heist, as shocking court testimony reveals his final moments.
First Republic Bank becomes latest casualty in American banking turmoil, with JPMorgan acquiring assets in dramatic federal intervention following SVB, Signature and Silvergate failures.
A groundbreaking Netflix documentary reveals the astonishing story of a Seattle bank robber who stole millions using pure psychology and never carried a weapon.
Exclusive investigation reveals how a sophisticated criminal gang nearly pulled off Britain's largest cash robbery from a Kent security depot in 2006.
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.
Discover why the INIU Pocket Rocket is revolutionising portable charging with its ultra-slim design, rapid charging capabilities, and travel-friendly features that make power anxiety a thing of the past.
German dental association unveils groundbreaking memorial acknowledging profession's complicity in Nazi sadistic practices and human experimentation during Third Reich era.
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.
Major UK banks announce sweeping branch closures across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - is your local bank on the list?