Lloyds Bank will remove the £50 interest-free overdraft buffer on packaged accounts from June 8, 2026, affecting Silver, Gold, and Platinum accounts. The Select account is also being converted to a Classic account.
Rob Hamilton says 5,000 jobs and £30bn investment target for North East AI growth zone should be 'absolute minimum' as Sovereign AI holds first roadshow in Newcastle.
The DWP has appointed Joanne Segars OBE as the new Chair of the Pension Protection Fund, effective July 1, 2026, impacting 430,000 members.
Babcock International shares rose nearly 2% after reporting £5.3bn revenue, but profit fell 20% due to a £140m charge from Type 31 frigate contract rework.
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Dunelm slashes 20% off the Neo Open Bedside Table, now £39.20. Minimalist design in oak or walnut effect, with open shelf storage.
Vertu Motors reports £4.83bn revenue and £24.5m profit, but warns that the ZEV mandate is distorting the market. CEO calls for urgent review of EV targets.
DWP Universal Credit caseload hits 8.3 million, with 44% of households receiving £1,330 monthly. Average payment is £1,030 as pressure mounts to cut welfare bill.
Labour government refuses to raise minimum pension contributions, risking poverty for 700,000. Scottish Widows says 10 million could benefit from increase.
Motorists are paying up to 8p more per litre due to outdated fuel price data on apps, costing families an extra £260 annually, research by What Car? reveals.
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Santander is alerting customers about ticket scams ahead of events, with average losses of £183. The bank provides tips to avoid fraud.
State pensioners could lose up to £42,700 each as the DWP raises the state pension age to 68, with Gen Z losing up to £69,900, according to Rathbones analysis.
Universal Credit claimants have soared to 8.3 million, with 4.2 million having no work requirements. The Tories call for a crackdown to restore fairness.
Birmingham City's midfield needs strengthening this summer. Jhon Solis is a priority, Paik Seung-ho remains key, but Tommy Doyle's exit leaves a gap. Injuries and transfers complicate plans.
Birmingham City Council approves extended opening hours for Lisa and Pann, a family-run Malaysian restaurant in Moseley, allowing service until 9pm.
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Welsh firms feature in equity investments and acquisitions: K3 Metrology secures £2.75m, Mariposa £750k, Elmatic acquired, Alesi Surgical £7m, Creo Medical MBO, 1st Choice MBO.
Amazon slashes 34% off Calvin Klein trunks, now £27 for three. Over 50,000 five-star reviews praise their comfort and fit. Plus other men's underwear deals.
Leeds-based Envoke secures £1.6m funding to expand its medical training software into Asia-Pacific, after attracting US clients like Mayo Clinic and aiming to exceed £1m annual recurring revenue.
The Mortgage Works, a Nationwide subsidiary, will reduce rates by up to 0.20 percentage points on selected fixed-rate products for new and existing customers, and introduce new buy-to-let products.
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Kromek, a County Durham radiation detection specialist, reports £8.8m in new orders and expects full-year revenues of £27.2m, driven by global demand despite supply chain disruptions.
The main building of the University of Bristol's new Temple Quarter campus is complete, set to house 4,600 students and 650 staff, opening in September 2026.
7 Steel's owners reveal £100m investment including a hydrogen-ready furnace, plant upgrades, and technology improvements, boosting low-carbon steel production in Cardiff.
Birmingham City's Marc Leonard returns after Achilles surgery. The midfielder ruptured his Achilles playing for Hearts, ending his loan and scuppering summer transfer interest.
NatWest partners with East Lancashire Moneyline to offer Variable Recurring Payments, giving customers more control over loan repayments and improving financial resilience.
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Popular online clothing brand Kitri, sold at M&S, is closing down with up to 70% off everything. The owner confirmed the closure in a heartfelt Instagram post.
Two prime Cardiff office buildings, Fusion Point One and Two, have been acquired by an overseas investor in a multi-million-pound deal, with a combined guide price exceeding £17m.
A mystery lottery ticket bought in Wolverhampton matched all five main numbers in the Set For Life draw on April 27, winning £10,000 a month for a year. The prize must be claimed by October 24.
On the Beach shares fell 17% after sales dropped 12% to £52.2m, with a pre-tax loss of £3.2m, as customers book closer to departure amid lower confidence.
Lakhbeer Singh, a Birmingham Airport worker, has won a £1.2 million four-bedroom home in Brentwood, Essex, through a BOTB competition, calling it a perfect retirement escape.
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Star fund manager Terry Smith exits Unilever stake worth hundreds of millions, criticizing the McCormick merger as activist-driven and abandoning shareholder focus.
