Mortgage Rate War: Lenders Slash Costs
Barclays, HSBC and Santander lead charge with significant mortgage rate reductions, offering relief to borrowers amid shifting economic landscape. Find out which deals could save you thousands.
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Man survives brutal bear mauling by fighting back
In an astonishing tale of survival, a Ukrainian man fought off a massive bear with his bare hands after the predator dragged him 30 metres through dense forest in a life-or-death struggle.
Mortgage crisis squeezes UK household budgets to breaking point
Exclusive analysis reveals the devastating domino effect of rising mortgage costs on UK families, with essentials becoming unaffordable as financial pressure mounts.
Scottish hydro firms face ruin over backdated rates
Small-scale hydro businesses in Scotland are confronting financial catastrophe after being hit with staggering backdated rates demands from assessors, threatening the future of renewable energy across the Highlands.
Miracle survival: Man found after 3 days trapped in wreckage
In an astonishing tale of survival, Troy Milne endured 72 hours pinned in his crashed vehicle in remote Victorian bushland before being rescued by police. Discover how determination and quick thinking led to his miraculous recovery.
UK Banks Cut Mortgage Rates: Barclays, Lloyds, Halifax, NatWest
Barclays, Lloyds, Halifax and NatWest have all announced significant mortgage rate reductions this week, offering relief to homeowners and buyers amid changing economic conditions.
British teen rescued after 2 weeks lost in Thai jungle
A remarkable survival story unfolds as a British teenager is rescued after spending two terrifying weeks lost in the treacherous Thai jungle, forced to eat insects and tree bark to stay alive during his ill-fated attempt to reach Myanmar.
Bear Grylls' New Show: Celebs Hunt & Cook Food Alone
Bear Grylls returns with his most extreme celebrity challenge yet - stars must hunt, cook and survive in the wild without production crew assistance in 'Bear's Wild Adventure'.
Pensioner survives 3 weeks in Australian Outback
An incredible survival story emerges from the Australian Outback as 73-year-old Gus Lamont is rescued after spending three weeks stranded in one of the world's most unforgiving landscapes.
Prostate Cancer Care Postcode Lottery Exposed
Shocking new analysis reveals dramatic regional disparities in prostate cancer treatment across England, with survival rates varying significantly based on geographical location and access to advanced radiotherapy.
UK Housing Market Crisis as Major Lenders Issue Warnings
Halifax and Nationwide issue stark warnings about UK property market stability as inflation and interest rate pressures mount. Exclusive analysis reveals growing concerns for homeowners and buyers.
Lost film crew survives Camp Wildfire against all odds
In an incredible tale of survival, a film crew trapped by California's catastrophic Camp Wildfire used their movie-making skills to stay alive for five terrifying days against impossible odds.
Sole plane crash survivor crawls 40 hours through jungle
In an incredible tale of survival, a 52-year-old man becomes the only survivor of a devastating plane crash, crawling through dense Amazon jungle for 40 hours to find help after the aircraft went down in Colombia's Caquetá region.
WW3 Survival: UK's Safest Areas Revealed
Exclusive analysis reveals which British regions would offer the best protection if World War 3 erupts, with remote islands and mountainous areas topping the list for survival safety.
CBA deals crushing blow to mortgage holders
Australia's largest lender Commonwealth Bank warns of significant mortgage pain ahead as interest rates are predicted to climb, leaving homeowners facing financial strain.
Bank of England Holds Interest Rates at 5.25%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee votes 7-2 to maintain current interest rates. Discover the immediate impact on mortgages, savings, and the UK housing market amidst ongoing inflation concerns.
Premium Bonds Beat Bond Market Bullies
Exclusive analysis reveals how National Savings & Investments' Premium Bonds are defying financial giants and complex markets, offering a compelling, accessible alternative for UK savers seeking security and the chance of tax-free wins.
NatWest and RBS Slash Fixed Mortgage Rates
In a significant move, NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland have announced sweeping cuts to their fixed-rate mortgage deals, offering hope to borrowers amidst the cost-of-living crisis.
NHS Breast Cancer Care Postcode Lottery Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals stark regional disparities in NHS breast cancer care across England, with patients facing unacceptable treatment delays and fragmented services despite government promises.
£1.5bn Business Rates Rise Threatens UK High Street Shops
Major UK retailers face a £1.5bn business rates hike from April 2026, threatening store closures and job losses as the industry warns of a 'tipping point' for the high street.
Rachel Reeves pledges business rates freeze and overhaul
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's plan to overhaul business rates, freeze the multiplier, and increase the threshold for small business relief, aiming to revitalise Britain's struggling high streets.
Reeves: Business Rates Are A Punitive 'High Street Tax'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows to overhaul the UK's business rates system, branding it an unfair 'high street tax' that stifles growth and punishes brick-and-mortar retailers. Discover the plan for reform.
UK Population Decline: The Coming Demographic Crisis
Exclusive investigation into the UK's looming population collapse. Discover why birth rates are plummeting, the economic timebomb this creates, and what policymakers aren't telling you about our demographic future.
UK Savings Crisis: Average Easy Access Rate Plummets
Exclusive analysis reveals a growing savings gap in the UK, with high street banks offering paltry returns while the best easy-access deals deliver 25 times more interest. Discover why loyal customers are losing out.
Miracle rescue: Hiker found alive after 10 days in forest
A desperate 10-day search in the treacherous Michigan wilderness culminates in a miracle rescue after a lost hiker is found alive, surviving against all odds.
UK Woman Survives Serial Killer's Desert Attack
A British woman reveals her miraculous survival after being left for dead in the Arizona desert by a suspected serial killer, with severe neck wounds. Her incredible story of resilience and survival against all odds.
Fugitive ate protected tortoises to survive 7 years in bush
The astonishing true story of Dezi Freeman, Australia's modern-day bushman who survived seven years on the run in the wilderness by resorting to extreme measures, including eating protected Galapagos tortoises, echoing the infamous manhunt for Malcolm Nad
Miracle Survival: All 10 Rescued After Atlantic Helicopter Crash
A routine offshore flight turned into a fight for survival as a helicopter carrying 10 people crashed into the Atlantic. Read the incredible story of the rescue mission.
Channel 4's Apocalypse Survival Show Tests Brits
Channel 4 commissions a groundbreaking reality experiment, 'How to Survive the Apocalypse', dropping ordinary Brits into a simulated end-of-the-world scenario to test human resilience.
FCA Warning: Banks Failing Savers on Interest Rates
Exclusive: The Financial Conduct Authority has uncovered a major failure by UK banks to pass on interest rate rises to savers, disproportionately harming vulnerable and older customers. Discover the findings and what it means for your money.
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