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NatWest to Shut 20 Bank Branches in 2025

NatWest Group announces the closure of 20 bank branches across England and Wales in 2025, citing a dramatic shift to online banking. Discover if your local branch is affected.

EasyJet Near-Miss Sparks Emergency Safety Probe

An official investigation is underway after an EasyJet Airbus A320 and an unknown aircraft had a terrifying near-miss over France, with the passenger jet forced to take evasive action to avoid a potential disaster.

Bank of America UK: Pay Rises Amid Branch Closures

Exclusive: Bank of America announces a major pay increase for its UK staff while quietly accelerating a programme of local branch closures, raising questions about the future of high street banking.

162 UK Bank Branches to Close in 2024: Full List

Major banks including Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, and NatWest have announced a sweeping wave of 162 branch closures across the UK in 2024, accelerating the decline of the British high street. Discover if your local branch is on the list.

Woman killed by falling tree in Storm Kathleen aftermath

A woman has tragically died after being struck by a falling tree in Wiltshire as severe winds from Storm Kathleen batter the UK. Emergency services rushed to the scene near Marlborough, but she was pronounced dead. The Met Office has extended its yellow w

Autumn 2025 Bank Closures: Full List of Shutting Branches

Exclusive: Major UK banks including Barclays, Lloyds, and HSBC announce a fresh wave of branch closures for Autumn 2025, leaving communities without vital local banking services and raising concerns about financial exclusion.

AAIB Probes Fatal Microlight Crash on Isle of Wight

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has opened an inquiry after a microlight aircraft crashed near Newport, Isle of Wight, resulting in the death of the pilot. Hampshire Constabulary confirms the tragic incident.

UK Banks Axe 74 Branches in Six Weeks

Major UK banks are accelerating branch closures, shutting down 74 locations across England, Scotland, and Wales in a devastating six-week blow to local communities and the elderly.

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.

Pilot Dies in Buckinghamshire Light Aircraft Crash

A pilot has tragically died after a light aircraft crashed in a Buckinghamshire field. Emergency services rushed to the scene near Long Crendon, but the sole occupant was pronounced dead. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has launched a probe.

Grand Designs cliff house faces collapse into sea

The multi-million pound Devon cliff house, famed on Grand Designs and I'm A Celebrity, is now in a perilous race against time as coastal erosion threatens to send it into the ocean below.

Sycamore Gap Tree Shows New Growth From Protected Stump

Exclusive: In a stunning turn of events, the felled Sycamore Gap tree is showing vigorous new growth from its protected stump. National Trust experts confirm the legendary tree's fight for survival has begun.

Vicar and care workers in court over Sycamore Gap tree

Two care home workers and a Church of England vicar have appeared in court, charged with the criminal damage of the world-famous Sycamore Gap tree at Hadrian's Wall in a shocking case that has gripped the nation.

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.

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.

NatWest to Shut 55 UK Bank Branches in 2024

NatWest Group has confirmed it will shut down 55 of its high street branches across the UK in 2024, citing a major shift towards online and mobile banking. This move impacts communities from London to rural Scotland.

NZ House Price Crash: Could It Happen in the UK?

New Zealand's house prices are in a dramatic freefall, dropping over 15% from their peak. We analyse the global economic forces behind the crash and what it means for property markets worldwide, including the UK.

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