The UK's financial watchdog, the FCA, is set to impose significant penalties on Barclays and Bank of Scotland for failing to offer existing customers the same competitive mortgage rates available to new clients, a practice affecting thousands of borrowers
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 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.
A horrific stabbing in Melbourne's western suburbs has claimed the lives of two teenage boys, with a third youth fighting for his life in hospital as police launch a major investigation.
Exclusive details emerge as two teenage brothers, Jett and Slade O'Donoghue, are named as victims in a devastating stabbing incident in Cobblebank, Melbourne. Community reels as a 15-year-old boy is charged with murder.
A murder investigation is underway in Greenford, West London, after a double stabbing left one man dead and another injured. Metropolitan Police have made an arrest following the violent incident on Grosvenor Road.
A teacher has been seriously injured in a brutal stabbing at a school in Essen, Germany. Police have launched a major investigation into the shocking attack that has left the community in shock.
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.
Met Police launch urgent investigation following a violent knife attack in broad daylight on a busy central London street. The victim, found with critical injuries near a black Porsche, is fighting for his life in hospital.
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.
A woman is in a critical condition after a horrific stabbing at Westfield Coomera on the Gold Coast. Shocking eyewitness accounts detail how brave shoppers rushed to subdue the alleged attacker in a busy food court.
A 41-year-old woman faces serious charges following a violent stabbing incident in the tranquil town of Leura, NSW. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Monday afternoon, with the victim hospitalised and the community left in disbelief.
A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after a stabbing incident close to a secondary school in Westminster. Police responded to the scene on Vauxhall Bridge Road, with the victim, a man in his 50s, taken to hospital. The sus
Metropolitan Police hunt for suspect after multiple people stabbed in shocking daylight attack at Oxford Circus Tube station. Commuters describe scenes of panic as emergency services rushed to central London incident.
A major police manhunt is underway in Southampton after a man in his 20s was fatally stabbed. Detectives are urgently seeking 18-year-old Tyler James in connection with the murder.
A quiet family in Guildford was brutally attacked in their own home by armed intruders in a shocking case of mistaken identity. A man and woman were stabbed, and young children threatened, in a terrifying ordeal that has shaken the community.
A 19-year-old has been charged with wounding with intent to murder following a brutal daylight stabbing in Mount Druitt, Sydney. The victim, a 20-year-old man, was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition.
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
A 13-year-old girl has been arrested following a serious stabbing incident at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Carmarthenshire. The victim, a fellow pupil, is in hospital with life-changing injuries. The school is closed as police continue their investigation.
Brits face a mammoth 58-day wait for the next Bank Holiday after the late May break. Discover the exact date and how to plan for the long stretch.
Lloyds Banking Group is dramatically reducing its interest-free overdraft buffer from £300 to just £50 for millions of customers from November, a move experts warn will hit struggling households hardest.
Major banking giants NatWest and Halifax announce the closure of 39 UK branches in 2025, citing a dramatic shift to online banking. Full list of affected locations and what it means for customers.
Plan your year ahead! Here is the full, confirmed list of 2025 bank holidays for England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, including key dates for your diary.
A peaceful afternoon in the picturesque town of Leura, Blue Mountains, was shattered by a violent stabbing attack, leaving two men and a woman fighting for their lives. Emergency services rushed to the scene on the Great Western Highway as a major police
Expert reveals the three common bank holiday travel blunders that could leave you stranded and out of pocket. Discover how to avoid the traffic nightmare and save your long weekend.
Get the latest Met Office forecast for the Late May Bank Holiday weekend. Discover which UK counties will bask in sunshine and which should keep an umbrella handy.
A 26-year-old man has been charged with murder after a beloved ice cream vendor was fatally stabbed in a horrific daylight attack on a residential street in Walthamstow, London, sending shockwaves through the community.
A man has pleaded guilty to the brutal murder of a respected restaurant owner, stabbed to death outside a Lloyds Bank branch in a shocking daytime attack that has left a community in mourning.
A former Lloyds Bank manager from Derby has been sentenced to prison after orchestrating a sophisticated fraud, stealing £2.4 million from elderly and vulnerable customers over a seven-year period.
Your complete guide to August Bank Holiday 2025 trading hours. Find out when major supermarkets like Tesco, Asda, and Sainsbury's will be open, plus pub hours and which shops will be trading.