UK Banks Offer £250 for Switching Accounts

Major UK banks including Lloyds, Santander, and Nationwide are offering cash incentives up to £250 for customers who switch current accounts, with varying terms and deadlines.

UK Top 100 Taxpayers: Betfred Brothers Lead £5.7bn List

The Sunday Times Tax List 2026 reveals the UK's top 100 taxpayers, with Betfred's billionaire brothers paying £400.1m. Harry Styles, Erling Haaland, and JK Rowling feature in the record £5.7bn total contributions.

M&S Valentine's Deal: Neom Gift Set 20% Off

Marks & Spencer offers 20% off Neom's 'It's All Rosy' Valentine's duo, featuring a candle and hand balm with rose, geranium, and orange scents to lift mood and calm senses.

Gloucester Fishing Boat Lost: One Dead, Six Missing

A fishing vessel from Gloucester, Massachusetts, has been lost at sea with one crew member found dead and six others missing. The Lily Jean disappeared in frigid Atlantic waters, sparking a major search operation.

Pub Queueing Epidemic: Changing British Pub Culture

Publicans across Britain report a baffling rise in single-file queueing at bars, with behavioural experts linking it to post-pandemic 'new norms' that are disrupting traditional pub service.

Menai Bridge Marks 200 Years as Engineering Marvel

The Menai Bridge, a pioneering suspension structure by Thomas Telford, celebrates its bicentenary, highlighting its enduring role in connecting Anglesey and shaping transport history in Wales.

DR Congo Mine Collapse Kills Over 200

A catastrophic mine collapse in Rubaya, North Kivu, has claimed over 200 lives, including children, following heavy rain. The coltan mine, controlled by M23 rebels, lacked proper maintenance.

Mumsnet Founder Roberts in Talks to Sell Stake

Justine Roberts, founder of the parenting platform Mumsnet, is negotiating with private equity investors to sell a stake in the business she launched in 2000, which now has 8 million monthly users.

Berlin's Potato Flood Sparks Mass Free Giveaway

A record potato harvest in Germany has led to a 4,000-tonne surplus, triggering a massive free distribution across Berlin, from zoos to soup kitchens, as residents embrace the unexpected bounty.

Amazon Fire TV Blaster Support Ends

Amazon is discontinuing support for the Fire TV Blaster, rendering the device non-functional within weeks. Customers receive compensation and recycling options.

China's $1.2tn Surplus Strangles Global Manufacturing

China's trade surplus surged 20% to $1.2tn in 2025, overwhelming manufacturers worldwide. As US influence declines, Beijing faces pressure to reconsider export-led policies threatening global economic stability.

London's Top Six Nations Bars for 2026

Discover six London venues offering special menus, drinks, and atmospheres for watching the 2026 Six Nations rugby tournament, from City gems to neighbourhood favourites.

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