17 NatWest and Santander Branches Close This Week
NatWest and Santander are closing 17 branches this week, including in Midlands towns, as customers shift to online banking. Alternatives like banking hubs are offered.
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NatWest Cuts Mortgage Rates Up to 0.21% Following Santander
NatWest reduces selected mortgage rates by up to 0.21%, following Santander's rate cuts. Biggest reductions on 2-year fixed rates, with tracker rates also lowered.
Wetherspoons Brings Back Murphy's Stout at £2.99
Wetherspoons is reintroducing Murphy's Irish Stout across 800 UK pubs at around £2.99, undercutting Guinness. The stout was removed in 2014 after a dispute with Heineken.
Blues Defence: Exits, Key Signing, and Left-Back Crowd
Birmingham City's defence needs subtle changes. Potential exits, a must-have left-sided centre-back signing, and a crowded left-back position are key issues.
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Mercedes Drivers Are Europe's Worst Parkers, Study Finds
A new study reveals Mercedes drivers are the worst parkers in Europe, with 25% parked incorrectly. BMW, Audi, and Tesla didn't top the list.
Rachel Reeves Confirms £280 Charge for Post-2017 Cars
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms Vehicle Excise Duty rates, including a £280 first-year charge for cars emitting 76-90g/km CO2, affecting vehicles registered after April 2017.
Rachel Reeves Confirms £170 VED for Older Cars
Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed Vehicle Excise Duty rates for 2026, including a £170 charge for cars registered between 2001 and 2017 in certain tax bands. Most drivers will pay £200.
Liverpool Kings Development: 70-Storey Tower and Winter Garden
New images show the £1.2bn Kings development on Liverpool's waterfront, featuring a 70-storey tower, winter garden, and 2,750 homes. The project is a partnership between Beetham and TJ Morris Group.
Former Lookers Office Block to Become 34 Flats
An abandoned office building in Timperley, formerly used by Lookers Motor Group, could be converted into 34 new homes by developer Blueoak Estates Ltd.
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Santander, NatWest, Lloyds, Halifax Close 52 Branches in May
Santander, NatWest, Lloyds, and Halifax are closing 52 bank branches before the end of May, continuing a trend of over 6,700 closures since 2015.
Best TVs for World Cup 2026: Bargain to OLED
Upgrade your TV for the World Cup 2026 with deals from £219. Discover top picks including MiniLED and OLED models for an immersive football experience.
TSB to Disappear from UK High Streets After Santander Takeover
TSB is set to vanish from UK high streets following its acquisition by Santander. The near £3 billion deal creates the UK's third-largest bank with 28 million customers, but no immediate changes for account holders.
New HMRC Rule Costs Taxpayer £2,500: 'Ridiculous'
A glass installer from Essex faces £2,500 in extra accountancy fees due to new Making Tax Digital rules, despite earning only £3,680 in rental income.
House Prices: Halifax and Nationwide Data Split Explained
Halifax reports a 0.1% monthly fall in house prices, while Nationwide shows a 0.4% rise. A mortgage broker explains why both can be right and what buyers should know.
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UK Families Rush to Transfer Cash to Children Ahead of HMRC Bills
Affluent UK families are accelerating pension withdrawals to gift cash to adult children before April 2027 inheritance tax changes, which could bring an average £34,000 increase in tax bills.
Birmingham City Goalkeeping Overhaul: One Out, Contract Call
Birmingham City's goalkeeping department faces a summer reshuffle with James Beadle's loan ending, Ryan Allsop's contract extended, and Brad Mayo's future uncertain.
Rob Edwards on Wolves' Toothless Attack: 'Not That Easy'
Wolves head coach Rob Edwards acknowledges the difficulty in transforming the team's attack, admitting they are the worst side in the league and can't simply switch to an attacking style.
Hull Debenhams Conversion Starts: 178 Flats Planned
DBG Group has started converting the former Debenhams in Hull into 178 flats as part of a £75m city centre regeneration, with work underway after five years of vacancy.
Halifax Reports £296 Drop in Average House Prices in April
Halifax warns house prices fell 0.1% in April, with the average property now £299,313, a £296 drop from March. Annual growth slows to 0.4% amid economic uncertainty.
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Poundstretcher stores in West Midlands at risk without plan
Poundstretcher, with stores across the West Midlands, faces administration if a restructuring plan is not approved, a High Court hearing has been told.
First Look at £65m Carnatic Halls Redevelopment
New images reveal Bellway Homes' £65m Carnatic Park development replacing former University of Liverpool halls, with 143 homes and public green space.
Aston Fire: 20 Firefighters Tackle Blaze After Explosion
Around 20 firefighters extinguished a blaze at an Aston business after an explosion. Furniture and wooden pallets caught fire on Lichfield Road. No injuries were reported.
UK Cities Face Office Space Shortage: Grade A Supply Low
A Cushman & Wakefield report warns Birmingham, Edinburgh, Leeds, and Manchester may run out of premium office space within a year, threatening business growth.
James Bond Fans: Get 007 First Light PS5 for £38.62
Save 30% on 007 First Light PS5 pre-order at Argos via TopCashback. New members get £15 bonus plus cashback, reducing price to £38.62. Limited time offer.
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UK Tourists Could Claim £851 Payout Over Sun Lounger Dispute
A German tourist won £900 after a sun lounger dispute in Kos. UK tourists may claim refunds if hotels fail to provide promised amenities.
Smethwick Desi Pub to Be Replaced by 22 Flats
One of the oldest desi pubs in the region, Desi 2 in Smethwick, will be demolished to make way for 22 one-and-two-bed flats after plans were approved by Sandwell Council.
Abandoned Victorian Hospital Opposite New Street For Sale
A Grade II-listed former hospital in Birmingham city centre, opposite New Street station, is on the market for £1.5 million with planning permission for 15 luxury apartments.
£6bn Firm Buys Northfield Shopping Centre
M Core acquires Northfield Shopping Centre for £6bn portfolio, promising upgrades. Lidl to replace former Wilko, enhancing local retail.
BLB Solicitors Collapses After Rescue Deal Fails
BLB Solicitors, a West Country law firm with offices across the South West, has ceased trading after a rescue deal fell through, resulting in all staff redundancies.
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Halifax Cuts Mortgage Rates But Experts Warn of Short-Lived Relief
Halifax has reduced mortgage rates by up to 0.25%, but experts caution that rising swap rates due to Middle East tensions could lead to quick reversals.
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