35 h. ago If AstraZeneca goes to the US it will be a major blow for London and Labour

If AstraZeneca goes to the US it will be a major blow for London and Labour  The Guardian

Politics

45 h. ago Santander buys rival bank for £2.9bn despite closing 95 UK high street branches this year

Santander UK has reached an agreement to acquire TSB Bank in a £2.9billion deal that will significantly boost the lender's market share, despite shutting several of its own branches

Economics

65 h. ago New financial hub opens in Newton Stewart as town's last bank set to close

Cash Access UK has opened the facility in a temporary home at Vibe75 ahead of Bank of Scotland closing its branch on Thursday.

Economics

6 d. ago Use our map to see if your bank is one of 41 branches set to close in July

There are 41 banks scheduled to close in July and the vast majority (38) are branches of Santander - use our map below to see if your local is closing

Politics

6 d. ago Drivers over 70 issued fresh blow as damning survey has Brits saying same thing

UK motorists over the age of 70 have been dealt a major blow after the release of a damming survey questioning the ability of elderly drivers to remain on busy road

Politics

6 d. ago Manchester United must change transfer approach after £30m blow to solve major problem

Man United are still on the hunt for a striker after missing out on Liam Delap - and they have a blueprint they must try and follow.

Economics

6 d. ago Huge Superdrug blow as major store announces closure sparking high street fears

The health and beauty retailer is shutting its Redruth store, located on Fore Street, in Cornwall on August 16 - see what shoppers and locals have been saying about the closure

Events

8 d. ago Lloyds wouldn't let me take out £600 cash in branch and insisted I use a machine outside

I went to my local branch in Caerphilly to withdraw £600 in cash at the counter only to be told that due to new rules I had to go to the outside cash machine.

Economics

9 d. ago Socialist Zohran Mamdani wins NY mayoral primary promising cheaper rents and food bills

Left wing candidate Zohran Mamdani has pulled off a stunning upset to win the Democratic primary for Mayor of New York City, in a major blow to the establishment

Society

9 d. ago Man Utd suffer transfer hammer blow with target now set for Barcelona move

Manchester United have suffered a major blow in the transfer window with Barcelona swooping to sign FC Copenhagen sensation Roony Bardghji

Events

1 week ago Santander to slash opening hours at 36 bank branches next week

The move comes as part of wider plans already announced by banking giant Santander, which also include the permanent closure 95 branches

Politics

1 week ago Hobbycraft closing nine stores across UK today in major blow to high street

The closures form part of a larger restructure, which the retailer said is necessary to help secure the future of at least 99 stores and 1,800 jobs across the business

Politics

2 w. ago Marcus Rashford 'handed' major blow to 'dream' Manchester United transfer exit

Manchester United are looking to sell Marcus Rashford this summer as they prepare a squad overhaul under Ruben Amorim

Sport

2 w. ago Major UK high street blow as iconic brand launches closing down sale across many stores

More than 120 stores fall under the Hobbycraft banner in Modella's portfolio, which may soon include Benson for Beds, as they're rumoured to be interested in buying that

Economics

2 w. ago Mikel Arteta backed at Arsenal as Cuesta Carlos exit confirmed in emotional statement: 'Best is yet to come'

Arteta’s assistant leaving to take over as Parma head coach in major blow

Politics

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 Full list of 55 more Natwest closures for 2025 in major blow to high streets

The trend of major banks reducing their physical presence is attributed to a shift towards online banking services

Politics

2 w. ago Bryan Mbeumo breaks silence as Tottenham deal Man Utd major blow in transfer war

Bryan Mbeumo has broken his silence after Tottenham trumped Manchester United with a £70million bid to reunite new boss Thomas Frank with his star forward

Economics

2 w. ago Charles Leclerc wrecks Ferrari in huge crash during Canadian GP practice

Charles Leclerc suffered a huge crash during the Canadian Grand Prix first practice as his Ferrari was left smashed up in a major blow to the team

Events

3 w. ago Major blow dealt to plans for controversial Flamingo Land resort in Scotland

Plans for a controversial holiday park in Loch Lomond have been stalled by the Scottish Government.

Economics