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WHO job cuts after US withdraws funding

The World Health Organisation announces significant staff reductions and programme cuts following US funding withdrawal. Learn how this impacts global health security.

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.

Taxpayer Millions Funded UK Film Flops

Exclusive investigation uncovers how obscure production companies received substantial public funding for films that failed to achieve commercial success or critical acclaim, raising serious questions about film funding accountability.

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.

India's WC Win: New Era for Women's Cricket?

India's historic Women's World Cup victory could reshape global cricket's landscape, with strategic investment poised to challenge Australia's dominance and inspire a generation.

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.

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.

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.

Cape Verde stun Cameroon to reach World Cup 2026

The tiny island nation of Cape Verde has defied all odds, booking their place at the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic victory over Cameroon, while Eswatini's fairytale run came to an end.

Parents fund holidays for adult kids into their 30s

New research reveals British parents are increasingly funding family holidays for their grown-up children, with nearly half continuing to pay for adults well into their twenties and beyond.

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