Santander to shut 44 bank branches with 291 jobs at risk Santander is to shut 44 of its bank branches in a move putting 291 jobs at risk The Spain-based banking giant said the closures are part of an overhaul of its store network linked to a shift from its customers towards its digital services.
Laurence Olivier among figures honoured by new London Blue Plaques Late actor Sir Laurence Olivier, a Second World War military strategist and a Victorian-era photographer are among the people being honoured as nine blue plaques are installed in London. Other plaques will include photographer Julia Margaret Cameron, film-maker Jill Craigie, military strategist Brigadier Dudley Clarke,
Boy hails new-found ‘freedom’ after £1.6m treatment A boy who was one of the first children to be given a £1.65 million treatment has returned to the hospital where he received his care to thank his nurse for his new-found freedom. Adam Rehman was given a one-time gene editing therapy to cure blood disorder thalassaemia.
The Prime Minister wants ‘more sophisticated’ China ties Sir Keir Starmer has met Xi Jinping in Beijing, telling the president he wants a “more sophisticated” relationship with China. The Prime Minister met Mr Xi accompanied by “top aides and top ministers” at the Great Hall of the People on the first morning of his trip
Ireland centre Bundee Aki set to miss France clash for disciplinary reasons Bundee Aki looks set to miss Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations opener against France after being withdrawn from Andy Farrell’s squad for disciplinary reasons. Aki is being investigated by the Irish Rugby Football Union for alleged disrespect shown to match officials in Connacht’s 34-23
Ben Stokes to join England Lions coaching staff for UAE trip Test captain Ben Stokes will join the England Lions coaching team in the United Arab Emirates next month. Stokes is currently recovering from an adductor injury suffered in the fifth Ashes Test in Australia earlier this month. But the 34-year-old will be part of
Sir Keir Starmer arrives in China in first visit by British PM since 2018 Sir Keir Starmer has arrived in China on the first visit by a British Prime Minister in eight years. A delegation of almost 60 representatives of British businesses and cultural institutions is accompanying the Prime Minister as he continues his efforts
First woman Archbishop of Canterbury pledges to speak out on misogyny The first female Archbishop of Canterbury has vowed to speak out on misogyny, as she was confirmed in her new role as the Church of England’s top bishop. Dame Sarah Mullally took part in a service at St Paul’s Cathedral which legally confirmed her
29% of UK adults hit by Royal Mail delays over Christmas, warns Citizens Advice An estimated 16 million people – or 29% of UK adults – experienced post delays with Royal Mail over Christmas, Citizens Advice has said. The figure, which applies to letters and cards but not parcels, is a 50% increase on December
Number of 18-year-olds from deprived areas applying for university up across UK The number of 18-year-olds from the poorest areas applying for university has increased in every part of the UK, the latest figures from Ucas show. Applicants from the most deprived parts of England who sent in their application by the January Ucas deadline