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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Channel 4's The Island: 16 Strangers Face Survival Challenge

Channel 4's hit survival series 'The Island' makes a dramatic return, challenging 16 ordinary Brits to survive for five weeks on a remote tropical island with minimal supplies. Discover how this social experiment tests human resilience and ingenuity.

UK House Prices See Sharpest Annual Drop Since 2011

New data from Nationwide reveals UK house prices fell by 5.3% annually in December 2023, marking the most significant decline in over a decade as higher mortgage rates continue to dampen the property market.

Brit adventurer's 18-day Amazon survival nightmare

Exclusive: British explorer Ed Stafford recounts his harrowing 18-day fight for survival after being abandoned in the Peruvian Amazon. Facing starvation, venomous snakes, and utter isolation, the seasoned adventurer reveals how he cheated death in one of

Dad's Harrowing Bear Attack Survival Story

A father recounts his terrifying 10-minute fight for life against a savage bear attack in the US wilderness, in a miraculous tale of survival and paternal instinct.

NHS bladder cancer treatment halves death risk

A groundbreaking new treatment for aggressive bladder cancer is now available on the NHS, slashing mortality rates by 55% and offering new hope to thousands of patients across the UK.

Cheap heart drug boosts breast cancer survival

Groundbreaking UK research reveals a cheap, widely available heart drug, propranolol, could significantly improve survival rates for women battling aggressive triple-negative breast cancer, offering new hope for a notoriously difficult-to-treat disease.

Miracle: Woman found alive after 5 days lost in mountains

In an astonishing turn of events, a woman reported missing for five days has been found alive in a remote Scottish mountain range. The dramatic rescue operation has been hailed as a 'miracle' by emergency services.

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