10 h. ago Santander to shut almost 100 branches in huge high street cull putting 750 jobs at risk

The bank said the decision was made after it has has seen “a rapid movement of customers choosing to do their banking digitally”

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11 h. ago Major high street bank to close 95 branches as 750 jobs 'at risk' across UK

The Spanish-owned bank is set to close 95 branches with several more having hours shortened as 750 jobs are said to be on the line in a move being blamed on 'customer behaviour'

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11 h. ago Major high street bank to close 95 branches as 750 jobs 'at risk' – and it's your fault

The Spanish-owned bank is set to close 95 branches with several more having hours shortened as 750 jobs are said to be on the line in a move being blamed on 'customer behaviour'

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11 h. ago ‘Spooked’ customers cancel UK orders to avoid Trump’s tariff warfare

Bosses at Tata Steel UK and British Steel say the damage to sales could be ‘significant’ after the US imposed tariffs on steel imports earlier this month

Economics

27 h. ago Steel chiefs say customers already moving to cancel orders after Trump tariffs

Bosses at Tata Steel UK and British Steel said customers are ‘spooked’ after the US imposed tariffs on steel imports earlier this month.

Economics

34 h. ago 'Very discouraging': London customers mourn Hudson's Bay move toward liquidation

'Very discouraging': London customers mourn Hudson's Bay move toward liquidation  CBC.ca

Economics

45 h. ago Trump administration argues order blocking deportation flights ‘not enforceable’ and seeks removal of judge in case – live

Judge also denied Trump administration lawyers attempt to cancel hearing on disputed deportation of more than 200 alleged Venezuelan gang membersWhite House denies violating judge’s order with Venezuela deportationsWhat is the Alien Enemies Act and how is Trump using it?The justice department says that Rasha Alawieh, a kidney specialist working in Rhode Island who was deported to Lebanon despite having a US visa, had “sympathetic” photos and videos of Hezbollah leaders on her phone, according to Politico.Alawieh’s deportation raised concerns because a judge had required 48 hours’ notice before being sent out of the country, and because she was detained despite having a valid visa and a job in the United States. Her lawyers have alleged that Customs and Border Protection ignored that order, and Massachusetts federal judge Leo Sorokin is expected to consider the matter this morning. Continue reading...

Politics

2 d. ago Tourists cancel their U.S. plans as Trump rocks international allies with policies and tariffs

‘Barring a funeral or someone in the hospital, I am not going to the United States,’ one Toronto resident said

Politics

7 d. ago Trump tariffs of 25% on steel and aluminium come into effect globally as Europe says it will retaliate – business live

European Commission says it will impose counter-tariffs on US goods from AprilFull story: Trump tariffs on steel and aluminium come into effect amid US-Canada trade warThe European Commission said on Wednesday it would impose “countermeasures” starting from 1 April in response to US tariffs of 25% on steel and aluminium imports.European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said in a statement that Brussels would be “launching a series of countermeasures” in response to the “unjustified trade restrictions”. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Nationwide hands £50 ‘thank you’ to 12m customers after Virgin Money buyout

The building society said the move, which will cost about £600 million, is to thank customers after the banking megadeal last year.

Economics

2 w. ago When is Donald Trump's second state visit to the UK? Details and controversy

An online petition calling for Starmer to ‘immediately cancel the offer of a second state visit for Donald Trump’ has gained more than 170,000 signatures

Politics

2 w. ago Sir Keir Starmer speaks out after calls to cancel Donald Trump state visit

One UK party leader says the planned visit 'cannot go ahead'

Politics

2 w. ago Calls to cancel Trump's state visit to Britain: Put arrangements on hold until US President provides assurances about Ukraine's security, say politicians and military leaders

Donald Trump's state visit to Britain should be shelved in the wake of his astonishing White House tirade against President Zelensky, a series of prominent public figures declared last night.

Politics

2 w. ago Calls to cancel 'bully' Trump's state visit to Britain: Put arrangements on hold until US President provides assurances about Ukraine's security, say politicians and military leaders

Donald Trump's state visit to Britain should be shelved in the wake of his astonishing White House tirade against President Zelensky, a series of prominent public figures declared last night.

Politics

2 w. ago Calls for Sir Keir Starmer to cancel Donald Trump's UK state visit invitation after showdown with Zelenskyy

One UK party leader says it 'has to be withdrawn'

Politics