37 h. ago Major UK bank giving away free £185 and money is paid within 10 days

Lloyds, and many other banks, are offering hundreds of pounds to people who switch their accounts with them

Economics

4 d. ago Hundreds pay respects to 20,000 Brit soldiers killed on first day of Battle of the Somme

Poignant sound of whistles heard as tributes paid to the 20,000 British soldiers killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme - 109 years ago

Events

4 d. ago Lloyds Bank is offering Brits £185 for switching by this date in July

Here's how to claim the switching bonus - which also comes with other benefits such as a free year of Disney+

Economics

4 d. ago Twelve days in Gaza: what happened while the world looked away?

One of the consequences of Israel’s 12-day conflict with Iran was a drop-off in attention paid to the war in Gaza, where a terrible humanitarian situation deteriorated even further. This is a timeline of what happenedIn the weeks leading up to Israel’s war with Iran, which it launched on 13 June, there had been little let up in its offensive in Gaza. A tenuous ceasefire had broken down in March, followed by a wave of airstrikes, as well as an 11-week blockade on all aid. Though some humanitarian assistance was allowed in from late-May, military action intensified at the same time.Growing numbers of desperate Palestinians were being killed as they sought scarce food either from looted aid convoys or from distribution hubs set up by the new, secretive Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a group backed by Israel and the US as an alternative to the existing, much more comprehensive UN-led system. Rolling IDF “evacuation orders” covered much of the territory. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Schoolgirl, 9, crushed to death in freak accident as brother begs for her to come back

The parents of Rose Hendricks have paid tribute to the daughter "who made the day better" as the tragic circumstances surrounding her death have been revealed

Events

1 week ago Major bank offers 6.5% interest rate on savings account but you'll need to act fast

The account can be opened with just £1, but is only available to those with a current account

Economics

2 w. ago Bank of Scotland customers could face major changes in overdraft charges

From now on, all new customers at Bank of Scotland, Halifax and Lloyds will get a 29.9% representative overdraft rate – here’s how that change could hit your wallet.

Economics

2 w. ago Santander 'eyeing up takeover of rival UK bank' after major firm put up for sale

Sky News has cited City sources who claim that Santander has contacted Banco Sabadell, the Spanish parent company of TSB, about a possible takeover

Economics

2 w. ago Major UK bank closing 23 branches within just days – see full list here

Santander Bank bosses confirmed they are shutting 95 branches and reducing opening times, but promised to provide alternative banking options with 'banking hubs'

Politics

2 w. ago Bruce Willis dementia update as daughter Rumer says 'I have a pain in my heart'

Die Hard star Bruce Willis' daughter, Rumer, paid tribute to her dad on Father's Day following his heartbreaking dementia diagnosis in 2023, which left his legion of loyal fans in shock

Politics

2 w. ago Major high street bank handing out £100 to customers from this week

Eligible members will begin receiving payments on Wednesday

Economics

3 w. ago Martin Lewis MSE names 5 major banks paying bonus over £175 including Nationwide

Martin Lewis' MSE website has revealed how cash-strapped Brits can earn up to £200 for simply opening a new bank account, as five major lenders continue to offer lucrative incentives

Economics

3 w. ago NatWest closing 55 more bank branches in major blow for high street

NatWest has announced more bank closures in a major blow for the UK high street - you can see the full list of affected branches below

Politics

3 w. ago Frederick Forsyth dead aged 86 as tributes paid to The Day of The Jackal author

Famous journalist, turned author, Frederick Forsyth has passed away, with several fans rushing to social media to share their condolences and sadness after hearing the news

Events

4 w. ago Top Fed official promises major overhaul of US bank regulation

New vice-chair for supervision Michelle Bowman says she will seek changes to crucial rule over capital holding levels

Politics

4 w. ago Senior Fed official promises major overhaul of US bank regulation

New vice-chair for supervision Michelle Bowman says she will seek changes to crucial rule over capital holding levels

Politics