Historic Rathbones Bakery to Close, 115 Jobs at Risk
Morrisons announces closure of 100-year-old Rathbones Bakery in Wakefield, risking 115 jobs. The site had narrowly avoided closure in 2024. Read the full story.
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Santander X Awards 2025 Winners Announced
Meet the UK winners of the Santander X Awards 2025. Discover how startups in health-tech and climate-smart agriculture are tackling real-world challenges with innovative, practical solutions.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to Shut Down in May
The historic Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will publish its final edition on 3 May after two decades of heavy financial losses and a recent legal ruling. Read about the end of an era for local journalism.
Daily Bank Check Saves £1,600, Says Starling
Starling Bank's new 'Last Digit Widget' encourages daily balance checks, potentially saving users £1,600 annually. Learn how a simple habit boosts savings and spots wasteful payments.
2026 Bank Holidays: Full List and Time-Off Tips
The complete list of 2026 UK bank holidays has been confirmed, including a Boxing Day switch. Discover the dates and expert strategies to maximise your annual leave for extended breaks.
Ex-bank becomes gambling venue plan sparks Brent outrage
Plans to convert a closed Kilburn Santander into an adult gaming centre face fierce local opposition, amid concerns over Brent's 81 existing gambling premises. Join the debate.
Business Bank Account Could Earn £10,000 in 2026
Allica Bank offers a business account paying competitive interest and cashback. Firms holding £250k could earn close to £10,000 in 2026. Discover how to make your cash work harder.
£30m German Bank Heist: Ocean's Eleven-Style Raid
Thieves executed a spectacular bank heist in Germany, drilling into a vault and stealing £30 million in gold and valuables. Discover the details of the raid and the aftermath for thousands of customers.
German bank vault drilled, tens of millions stolen in heist
A gang drilled into a German savings bank vault over Christmas, stealing valuables worth tens of millions from safety deposit boxes. Get the latest on the major heist in Gelsenkirchen.
Why Santander is Spain's Top Hidden Gem for 2026
Discover Santander, Spain's stunning northern coastal city. From Palaeolithic caves to Basque cheesecake and Irish parallels, here are five reasons it's a 2026 must-visit.
UK Bank Opening Hours for New Year's Eve and Day
Plan your last-minute banking. Most UK high street banks will close early on New Year's Eve and remain shut on the New Year's Day bank holiday. Check your branch times here.
Christmas Eve Tube: Opening Times & Service Reductions
Plan your Christmas Eve travel in London. Full guide to Tube service reductions, early closures on the Piccadilly and District lines, and last train times.
London's oldest children's hospice shuts before Christmas
Richard House Children's Hospice in Beckton enters administration, leaving 600 vulnerable children without full support. Replacement hospice won't be fully operational until March.
East London primary school to close due to falling pupil numbers
Calverton Primary School in Newham will close next year after a council vote. The decision follows a £1.1m budget deficit driven by declining pupil rolls, sparking parent protests.
Political Pressure on Central Banks Intensifies
The long-held consensus on central bank independence is fraying as leaders like Trump and Macron exert influence. Explore the risks for inflation and market stability. Read the full analysis.
M27 Christmas closure for 8,500-tonne underpass installation
The M27 motorway will shut for over 10 days this Christmas as a massive 8,500-tonne underpass is slid into place near Fareham. Plan your journeys now.
North London Bowling Alley Threatened by 190-Flat Plan
Beloved Finsbury Park bowling alley, Rowans Tenpin Bowl, could be demolished for flats under Haringey Council's new local plan. Public consultation ends December 19.
Rural NZ Exodus: Mill Closures Force Families to Leave
The closure of Winstone Pulp's mills in Ruapehu, New Zealand, has led to over 230 job losses, forcing families to move and raising fears of a 'hollowing out' of rural regions. Read the full story.
London Christmas 2025 Travel: Full Tube & Train Closures
Plan your festive travel in London with our complete guide to tube and train closures from December 24 to January 2, 2025-2026. Essential reading for navigating the capital.
Racing Santander duo's 1975 Franco protest remembered
Fifty years on, Aitor Aguirre and Sergio Manzanera recall their black armband protest against executions in Franco's Spain, the death threats, and a lifelong bond forged in courage.
Emergency services respond to Heathrow Airport incident
Emergency services declared a significant incident at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 3 car park on Sunday morning, causing travel disruption. Full details and updates on the ongoing response.
M25 halted for hours after Porsche fire
A dramatic Porsche fire brought the M25 clockwise to a standstill for over 2.5 hours, causing severe delays. See the photos and diversion details.
M4 Tunnel Closure: Emergency Repairs Over Roof Safety Fears
Sydney's WestConnex M4 tunnel closed after bulging 'shotcrete' lining sparked collapse fears, causing major delays. Get the full explainer on the cause and safety assurances.
Coventry Airport to Close in 2026 for Gigafactory
Coventry Airport will shut permanently in June 2026, ending 90 years of aviation history to allow construction of a major battery gigafactory, despite local opposition. Read the full story.
Northern Line & Night Tube closures this weekend
Planned closures on the Northern, Metropolitan & Piccadilly lines will affect London Underground travel this weekend, December 6-7. Check before you travel.
Zipcar to close UK operations, exit London by year-end
Zipcar is shutting its UK business, removing its shared fleet from London streets. We explore the impact on communities and the future of car-sharing in Britain.
Historic London cinema faces closure after council blocks plan
East London's 150-year-old Genesis Cinema could be lost forever after Tower Hamlets Council rejected a plan to build student flats above it, the only solution the owner says can save it. Read the full story.
Lloyds boss says capital rules are slowing UK growth
Lloyds Banking Group CEO Charlie Nunn argues post-crisis deleveraging has hampered the UK economy. The Bank of England has now eased capital rules, citing robust bank strength.
Sydney Tunnel Chaos: 4-Hour Gridlock Over Roof Fears
Hundreds of Sydney drivers were trapped for up to four hours in a major tunnel amid fears of a 'shockcrete' roof collapse. Read the full report on the emergency closure and traffic chaos.
M25 emergency closure for carriageway defect repairs
The M25 northbound link to the M1 is closed for emergency works. National Highways warns of delays. Allow extra journey time.
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