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Lloyds Manager Jailed for £2.4m Elderly Fraud

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.

August Bank Holiday 2025: Full Opening Hours Guide

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.

Morrisons August Bank Holiday 2025 Opening Hours

Plan your August Bank Holiday 2025 shopping with our complete guide to Morrisons' opening hours. Find out when stores and petrol stations are open across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Waitrose Bank Holiday Wine Deal: Save £25

Get ready for the August Bank Holiday weekend with Waitrose Cellar's incredible offer. Save £25 on mixed cases of wine, champagne and prosecco, with prices starting from just £43.99. Perfect for hosting.

Vegan activist fights bank over frozen £14K

A vegan campaigner fights to recover £14,000 frozen by her bank, which suspected the funds were linked to 'extremism'—despite her claims they were for legal activism.

UTS academics reveal 'culture of fear' amid course cuts

Academics at the University of Technology Sydney reveal a toxic work environment as nearly a fifth of courses face enrolment suspensions, sparking concerns over academic freedom and institutional transparency.

Lloyds to close 45 UK bank branches

Lloyds Banking Group announces the closure of 45 branches across the UK, impacting Halifax and Bank of Scotland customers. Find out the locations and what alternatives are available.

Alaska hits -45°C as Niagara Falls partially freezes

Extreme cold grips Alaska with temperatures plummeting to -45°C, while Niagara Falls partially freezes in a rare winter spectacle. The National Weather Service warns of dangerous conditions ahead.

Bank of England holds rates at 5.25%

The Bank of England has kept interest rates unchanged at 5.25% for the fifth consecutive meeting, as inflation remains stubbornly above target. Governor Andrew Bailey signals cautious optimism but warns of persistent risks.

EPA sued over climate grants freeze

Environmental groups are taking legal action against the US Environmental Protection Agency after it halted funding for climate justice initiatives, sparking outrage among activists.

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