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Coastal Catastrophe: Dual-Coast Storm Emergency

Emergency alerts issued as powerful storm system threatens catastrophic flooding along US East Coast and Alaskan coastline, prompting governors to declare states of emergency.

Sally Wainwright: Secrets of TV Writing Genius

Acclaimed British screenwriter Sally Wainwright opens up about her creative process, character development, and the journey behind creating groundbreaking television dramas that have captivated audiences worldwide.

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.

Lloyds slashes free overdraft from £250 to £50

Lloyds Banking Group shocks customers by reducing its interest-free overdraft buffer from £250 to a mere £50 from November, impacting millions across Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland accounts.

M62 Flooding Causes Major Traffic Chaos

Major disruption hits the M62 as torrential rain and flash flooding cause severe delays and multiple lane closures. Live updates on travel chaos and weather alerts.

Amber Warning: Heavy Rain Threatens Major UK Flooding

The Met Office has escalated its weather warning to amber for parts of Wales and England, forecasting intense rainfall that could trigger significant flooding and travel chaos across the Midlands and Lake District.

UK House Prices Post Sharpest Quarterly Drop Since 2011

Britain's property market faces a severe correction as new data reveals the fastest quarterly house price fall since 2011. With the Bank of England holding interest rates and a critical budget looming, homeowners and buyers brace for further uncertainty.

Lloyds Bank to Close 45 Branches in 2025

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.

UK House Prices Hit Record High for Third Month Running

UK property market continues its remarkable surge as Halifax reports house prices rose 0.9% in September, marking the third straight monthly increase and pushing average prices to a new record high of £293,835.

Lloyds Bank Puts 1,600 Jobs Under Review in Restructure

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.

Halifax to Shut 13 Branches in UK Shake-Up

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.

Major Lenders Slash UK Mortgage Rates to 7-Month Low

In a major boost for the UK housing market, leading lenders including Halifax and HSBC have cut mortgage rates to their lowest point since last summer, offering new hope for first-time buyers struggling to get on the property ladder.

Bank robber foiled by his own illegible note

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.

Lloyds Slashes Free Overdraft Buffer to £50

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.

NatWest & Halifax Shut 39 Bank Branches

Major banking giants NatWest and Halifax announce the closure of 39 UK branches in 2025, citing a dramatic shift to online banking. Full list of affected locations and what it means for customers.

Major Nor'easter Batters US East Coast

A severe nor'easter storm is battering the US East Coast, bringing life-threatening conditions, hurricane-force winds, and the worst coastal flooding in over a decade to areas from the Carolinas to Nantucket.

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