159 bank branches to close across UK as lenders accelerate digital shift
Santander, NatWest and Lloyds are closing 159 branches from May 5 as customers shift to online banking.
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333,000 pensioners hit by Housing Benefit cuts
New research finds around 333,000 pensioners are being dragged into financial hardship by Housing Benefit, which cuts 65p per £1 of private pension income.
Urgent recall: 3M Peltor headsets hearing loss risk
Urgent safety recall issued for 3M Peltor Comtac VIII headsets after they were found to emit feedback noise up to 106 dBA, posing a serious risk of hearing loss.
Disney World’s vendor crackdown hits pandemic-era small businesses
Disney World enforces long-standing rules against third-party vendors, hitting small businesses offering princess makeovers, cakes and photography.
Del Taco pulls out of Georgia again as all 11 outlets close
Del Taco has shut all 11 Georgia restaurants, exiting the state for a third time after a franchisee's sudden closure and bankruptcy.
Shopper's warning after charity shop dress turns water brown
Olivia Sablan washed a charity shop dress and the water turned a disgusting brown, prompting a TikTok warning to always wash thrifted clothes before wearing.
Remote UK island celebrates Christmas two weeks late
Foula, one of the UK's most remote islands, follows the Julian calendar and celebrates Christmas on 7 January. Learn about its history, culture and access.
Melbourne Airport rated Australia's least convenient
Melbourne Airport has been ranked Australia's least convenient in a study of 11 major airports, citing high costs and distance from the CBD.
Cyber Monday 2025: Genuine deals on tested products, from robot vacuums to video doorbells
The Filter's updated Cyber Monday guide reveals genuine deals on tested products, including the Eufy X10 robot vacuum, video doorbells, air fryers and more.
Sardinia cracks down on sand thieves with fines up to €3,000
Sardinia clamps down on beach sand theft with fines up to €3,000 after a UK-based Italian is caught taking a bottle of sand.
Ricky Saints Gunning to Replace Cody Rhodes and CM Punk
Ricky Saints says he is 'gunning' for WWE's top spots, aiming to surpass friends Cody Rhodes and CM Punk as the company's next face after SummerSlam.
Walkers discontinues Smith's Spicy Tomato Snaps after 50 years
Walkers discontinues Smith's Spicy Tomato Snaps after 50 years, with PepsiCo confirming the move amid portfolio changes.
Fluffy towel care: experts share their dos and don'ts
Experts share practical advice on washing, drying and storing towels to keep them soft, fluffy and absorbent for longer.
Thousands of UK workers to trial four-day week in landmark scheme
More than 3,000 UK workers at 60 companies will trial a four-day week from June, in a major pilot examining productivity and work-life balance.
Spotlight Oral Care teeth whitening strips cut to £35.99
Spotlight Oral Care's Ultra Teeth Whitening Strips bundle has dropped from £44.95 to £35.99, with an extra 15% off using code REACH15 until August 3.
RMT demands suspension of £700m Tube cleaning contract over 'misleading' advice
RMT calls on Sadiq Khan to halt £700m Tube cleaning contract award, citing legal advice that he may have been misled over insourcing.
Quality Street asks fans to vote on bringing back retro sweet
Quality Street launches public vote to bring back one of five classic sweets to its Christmas tins, with flavours ranging from Vanilla Octagon to Coffee Crème.
Fake Labubu dolls make up 90% of counterfeit toys seized at UK border
UK officials seized 236,000 fake Labubu dolls; many contained banned chemicals or posed choking hazards, IPO warns.
Burnham hails Bev Craig as queen of the north after win
Labour's Andy Burnham has hailed Bev Craig as the "queen of the north" after her record-breaking by-election win to become Greater Manchester mayor.
Barcelona Open Talks for Ex-Arsenal Defender Kiwior as Sell-On Clause Set to Boost Gunners
Barcelona have opened talks to sign Jakub Kiwior from Porto, potentially triggering a £1.7m sell-on clause for Arsenal. The defender left Arsenal permanently this month.
Seawise Giant: longest ship built, 50ft longer than Empire
At 1,504ft, the Seawise Giant is the longest ship ever built, 50ft longer than the Empire State Building. It could carry more than four million barrels of oil.
Clare Balding teases exciting new project linked to dogs
Clare Balding has teased an exciting new project linked to dogs, saying it marks her first business venture and that she has been working on it in Preston.
Trump-era rule change could strip SSI benefits from hundreds of thousands
Proposed Social Security rule would cut SSI payments for 275,000 and remove 100,000 from the programme, reversing Biden-era SNAP policy.
Countries Paying You to Move There in 2026 with Cash Incentives
Several countries offer cash incentives, grants, and housing to attract new residents. From Switzerland to Greece and Spain, these schemes aim to revive rural communities.
Lebanon's Economic Crisis Deepens as War Brings Job Losses and Price Rises
Lebanon's economic crisis deepens as war with Israel and Iran brings job losses, price rises, and displacement, with businesses struggling to survive.
Next and Matalan Recall Children's Dresses Over Strangulation Risk
Next and Matalan recall Miss Summer Dresses and Outfit Sets over strangulation and choking risk from long decorative cords. Full refunds offered.
World Cup quarter-final set to deliver £500m boost to UK economy
England's World Cup quarter-final vs Norway is expected to generate £500m for the UK economy, with pubs, fan zones and retailers seeing a surge in sales.
UK retail sales slide as soaring living costs curb spending
Retail sales fell 1.4% in March, with service sector growth slowing in April amid record inflation and rising energy costs.
Six Killed in Private Jet Crash on Takeoff in Maine During Snowstorm
Six people died when a private jet crashed on takeoff at Bangor airport during a snowstorm; NTSB probes possible wing icing.
Martin Lewis highlights 'really important' rise in tax-free mileage allowance
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms 10p rise in tax-free mileage rates to 55p per mile, Martin Lewis says it's 'really important'.
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