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DWP Confirms Universal Credit Payment Changes for Bank Holidays

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced a significant change to Universal Credit payment dates affecting millions of claimants. Find out how the new bank holiday schedule will impact your benefits and when you can expect your money.

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.

Tube Strikes Threaten Coldplay & Post Malone Gigs

Major London Underground strikes planned for the Bank Holiday weekend threaten severe disruption for thousands of music fans heading to Coldplay and Post Malone concerts at Wembley Stadium.

DWP September 2025 Payment Dates Changed

Exclusive: Millions of Britons to see DWP payment dates change in September 2025 due to bank holiday adjustments. Full schedule for benefits, state pensions, and compensation payments revealed.

UK Retail Sales Crash to Post-Pandemic Low

New data reveals a sharp decline in UK retail sales, with supermarkets hit hardest as consumers grapple with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and cut back on essential spending.

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.

Brits Need a Holiday to Recover From Their Holiday

A new study uncovers the holiday paradox: over half of UK travellers feel more tired after their trip. Discover the top reasons, from pre-holiday work stress to poor sleep and over-planning, and get expert tips for a truly restorative escape.

NatWest to close 26 bank branches in 2024

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.

UK Bank Shares Plunge on Budget Windfall Tax Reports

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

Bank of England Losses to Cost Taxpayers £200bn

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.

Car salesman: Never bring family to dealerships

A seasoned car salesperson reveals the tactics dealerships use against families and shares expert advice on how to secure the best deal. Discover why emotional attachments cost buyers thousands.

Holly Hagan displays sunburnt chest after bank holiday

Former Geordie Shore star Holly Hagan displays her sunburnt chest after a bank holiday spent sunbathing in her garden. The reality TV personality pokes fun at her transformation from wild party days to relaxed home life.

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.

Family's 1,800-mile dash after booking Cornwall in Spain

A British family's dream holiday to Cornwall turned into an 18-hour, 1,800-mile nightmare after a booking error sent them to the wrong country. Discover how their Spanish detour became a frantic race against time.

Car stranded and submerged by tide at Hastings beach

Shocking scenes unfolded at a popular UK beach as a motorist's Bank Holiday went disastrously wrong, leaving their vehicle completely submerged by incoming tides. Eyewitnesses capture the dramatic coastal mishap.

UK Retail Sales Crash Amid Soaring Inflation

New data reveals a sharp decline in UK retail sales, with like-for-like growth turning negative. Soaring food inflation and the cost-of-living crisis are forcing consumers to cut back severely on non-essential spending.

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