UK's £570m Erasmus Return Sparks Labour Rejoin Fears
Labour's plan to rejoin the Erasmus scheme for £570m a year ignites internal party conflict over Brexit reversal. Key figures push Starmer towards closer EU ties.
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Labour's £6bn Erasmus deal fuels Brexit 'betrayal' claims
Sir Keir Starmer faces accusations of 'throwing billions away' after signing the UK up to the EU's Erasmus scheme at triple the pre-Brexit cost. Critics blast the move as a stealthy Brexit reversal.
Russia targets Belgian leaders over frozen assets for Ukraine
Exclusive: European intelligence agencies reveal a GRU-led intimidation campaign against Belgian politicians and Euroclear executives to block the use of seized Russian funds for Ukraine. Read the full report.
UK Banks Pledge to Keep Branches Open Until 2030
FCA chief Nikhil Rathi tells MPs of a commercial shift as HSBC and Nationwide commit to maintaining branches. Discover the future of face-to-face banking and cash access in the UK.
1000 New Family Hubs to Offer SEND Support from April
Families of children with special educational needs will get early, expert help through new Best Start Family Hubs. Find out how the £500m scheme will transform support in your community.
WH Smith CEO quits after major US accounting blunder
WH Smith's CEO steps down immediately after a £50m accounting error in its North American division slashes profits and wipes nearly £600m from market value. Discover the full story behind the retail giant's crisis.
Nationwide's 133 sole branches: Expert warning issued
Nationwide Building Society reveals 133 locations where it is the last bank branch. Experts warn of financial exclusion risks. Discover the full list and what it means for your community.
Historic Mechanics' Institutes Reinvented for Modern Era
Discover how Australia's iconic Mechanics' Institutes are transforming from Victorian-era libraries into vibrant community hubs, offering everything from yoga classes to coding workshops while preserving their rich heritage.
Australia's Libraries: More Than Just Books
Australian public libraries are experiencing a remarkable renaissance, evolving from quiet book repositories into vibrant community hubs offering everything from digital literacy classes to warmth during cost-of-living crises.
London's financial exodus: Major firms eye EU hubs post-Brexit
Exclusive investigation reveals London's financial dominance is eroding as major institutions quietly shift operations and capital to EU cities following Brexit.
Edinburgh Crowned UK's Top Tech Hub Outside London
Scotland's capital surges ahead of Cambridge and Manchester as leading technology centre, with record venture capital investment and booming startup scene transforming the city's economic landscape.
Ultra-Wealthy Flock to Texas, Florida and Utah
America's wealthiest families are abandoning traditional coastal hubs for sunnier, tax-friendly states, transforming regional economies and creating new billionaire enclaves across the southern and western US.
UK Pubs Reinvent Themselves with Themed Nights for Survival
Facing soaring costs and changing habits, Britain's pubs are fighting back with a revolution in entertainment, from comedy and crafts to board games and live music, transforming the local into a vibrant community hub.
Banking hubs fail to meet customer needs
A recent survey reveals widespread dissatisfaction with UK banking hubs, as customers face ongoing problems accessing essential services.
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