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Areas of UK with ‘worst branch access’ per person revealed by Which?

Areas of UK with ‘worst branch access’ per person revealed by Which?

Areas of UK with ‘worst branch access’ per person revealed by Which?

24 September 2024

Research by the consumer group found 6,161 branches have shut since 2015 and 30 parliamentary constituencies have none remaining.


CrowdStrike prepares to face questions in US congress over global IT outage

CrowdStrike prepares to face questions in US congress over global IT outage

CrowdStrike prepares to face questions in US congress over global IT outage

24 September 2024

The cybersecurity firm was at the centre of a global IT failure in July.


Second man appears in court charged with murder after fatal house fire

Second man appears in court charged with murder after fatal house fire

Second man appears in court charged with murder after fatal house fire

24 September 2024

Daniel Tatters, 25, is the second person to be charged in connection with a house fire that killed Akashdeep Singh, 26, in Wolverhampton.


Winter fuel payments given to 11.6m pensioners last year

Winter fuel payments given to 11.6m pensioners last year

Winter fuel payments given to 11.6m pensioners last year

24 September 2024

The number of people who received the payment last winter was 214,000 more than the 11.4 million in 2022-23.


Minister vows to ‘table emergency resolution’ to stop alleged pub licence limit

Minister vows to ‘table emergency resolution’ to stop alleged pub licence limit

Minister vows to ‘table emergency resolution’ to stop alleged pub licence limit

24 September 2024

Pat McFadden ruled out a change to opening hours.


Shein is allowed to ‘dodge tax’ on UK imports, says Superdry chief

Shein is allowed to ‘dodge tax’ on UK imports, says Superdry chief

Shein is allowed to ‘dodge tax’ on UK imports, says Superdry chief

24 September 2024

Julian Dunkerton said an exemption on low-value parcels is a ‘loophole’ that gives the fast-fashion brand in unfair advantage.


Foreign Secretary calls for ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon as nearly 500 dead

Foreign Secretary calls for ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon as nearly 500 dead

Foreign Secretary calls for ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon as nearly 500 dead

24 September 2024

Lebanese health ministry says death toll stands at 492 people as Labour minister calls for everybody in the Middle East to be able to live in peace.


Commuters face road closures and disrupted rail services following flooding

Commuters face road closures and disrupted rail services following flooding

Commuters face road closures and disrupted rail services following flooding

24 September 2024

The heavy rain which brought more than 100mm to some areas in 48 hours is forecast to be replaced with drier conditions.


Raspberry Pi profits higher than expected after stock market float

Raspberry Pi profits higher than expected after stock market float

Raspberry Pi profits higher than expected after stock market float

24 September 2024

The tech firm told shareholders that revenues jumped by 61% to 144 million US dollars (£107.9 million) over the six months to June.


UK women ‘underdiagnosed and undertreated’ for heart disease

UK women ‘underdiagnosed and undertreated’ for heart disease

UK women ‘underdiagnosed and undertreated’ for heart disease

24 September 2024

They are also under-represented on clinical trials, experts said.


Tui on track for earnings leap as holiday spending remains robust

Tui on track for earnings leap as holiday spending remains robust

Tui on track for earnings leap as holiday spending remains robust

24 September 2024

The holiday giant said summer bookings lifted 6% and added it was seeing a ‘promising start’ to the winter season, with bookings up 7%.


Former Harrods chief executive says Al Fayed’s behaviour was ‘abhorrent’

Former Harrods chief executive says Al Fayed’s behaviour was ‘abhorrent’

Former Harrods chief executive says Al Fayed’s behaviour was ‘abhorrent’

24 September 2024

James McArthur says he was unaware of any sexual abuse during his ‘unpleasant’ 10 months in charge in 2008.


Floods cause travel disruption despite improved conditions

Floods cause travel disruption despite improved conditions

Floods cause travel disruption despite improved conditions

24 September 2024

The heavy rain which brought more than 100mm to some areas in 48 hours is forecast to be replaced by drier conditions.


Harry says his mother would want Angola to ‘finish job’ of clearing landmines

Harry says his mother would want Angola to ‘finish job’ of clearing landmines

Harry says his mother would want Angola to ‘finish job’ of clearing landmines

24 September 2024

The Duke of Sussex was speaking at an event in New York organised by The Halo Trust who escorted Diana, Princess of Wales through a minefield in 1997.


What the papers say – September 24

What the papers say – September 24

What the papers say – September 24

23 September 2024

Speeches from the Prime Minister and Chancellor at the Labour conference dominate Tuesday’s front pages.


Drier and fresher conditions for most after flooding soaks parts of country

Drier and fresher conditions for most after flooding soaks parts of country

Drier and fresher conditions for most after flooding soaks parts of country

23 September 2024

Many places in Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire saw more than 100mm of rain in the last 48 hours.


Starmer: There is light at the end of the tunnel but ‘this will be tough’

Starmer: There is light at the end of the tunnel but ‘this will be tough’

Starmer: There is light at the end of the tunnel but ‘this will be tough’

23 September 2024

Sir Keir Starmer will say short-term pain is the necessary price for his vision of national renewal.


Father of two who has had four liver transplants ‘forever grateful’ to donors

Father of two who has had four liver transplants ‘forever grateful’ to donors

Father of two who has had four liver transplants ‘forever grateful’ to donors

23 September 2024

Martin Dillett had three liver transplants in the space of five days in 2023 after being rushed to hospital with liver failure.


PM to promise welfare fraud crackdown in bid to free up cash for public services

PM to promise welfare fraud crackdown in bid to free up cash for public services

PM to promise welfare fraud crackdown in bid to free up cash for public services

23 September 2024

Labour said £10 billion a year is lost to fraud and error in the benefit system, which could otherwise be spent on public services.


Labour to announce replacement for apprenticeship levy

Labour to announce replacement for apprenticeship levy

Labour to announce replacement for apprenticeship levy

23 September 2024

The Prime Minister will announce the move at the Labour Party’s annual conference on Tuesday.


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