Santander vows not to shut more branches before 2028 Santander UK has pledged not to shut any more branches across its network and those of recently-acquired rival TSB before 2028, despite plans to cut costs further over the rest of the year. The bank’s new boss Mahesh Aditya said he saw branches as an “important
Black Sabbath star Tony Iommi honours ‘dear friend’ Ozzy on anniversary of death Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has paid tribute to his “dear friend” Ozzy Osbourne on the first anniversary of his death, adding: “I still can’t believe that he’s not with us.” The singer, known as the Prince of Darkness, died aged 76
Ex-Southern Water boss charged with conspiracy to defraud over water tests The former chief executive of Southern Water has been charged with conspiracy to defraud authorities over allegations he was involved in a plan to manipulate water quality tests to avoid millions of pounds in penalties Matthew Wright has been accused alongside three others of
Widow of Pc Harper says it is ‘deplorable’ that two killers could be freed early The widow of police officer Andrew Harper has said it is “deplorable” that two of his killers are being considered for early release. Lissie Harper said that politicians are “making decisions from behind a desk that will have real and
Southampton boss Tonda Eckert charged by FA over ‘Spygate’ scandal Southampton’s head coach Tonda Eckert has been charged by the Football Association over the ‘Spygate’ scandal. Saints were thrown out of the Championship play-offs by the EFL in May over the affair and docked four points for the coming season. The club admitted spying on
Jeff Bezos in talks over joining consortium eyeing Liverpool stake – reports Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has held talks over potentially joining a consortium which has expressed an interest in buying a minority stake in Liverpool, according to reports. According to Sky News, Bezos, one of the world’s richest men, could become part of a
Midfielder Phil Foden signs new four-year contract at Manchester City Phil Foden has committed his future to boyhood club Manchester City with a new four-year deal that includes an option for a further 12 months. The new contract, broadly agreed back in May before Pep Guardiola’s departure was announced, represents a significant show of faith
Burnham to review early release policy amid concerns from family of PC Harper Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he will review the early prisoner release policy amid concerns from the family of police officer Andrew Harper. While he could not say he will “change the policy completely” he pledged to look at it “in
UK inflation eases to 15-month low in June after food and fuel prices fall UK inflation fell to the lowest rate in 15 months in June as food and fuel prices dropped in an early boost to the cost-of-living-focused Andy Burnham. The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) was 2.6% in June, down from 2.8%
Burnham reintroduces £2 bus fare cap reversing Starmer increase The £2 bus fare cap has been reinstated by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, reversing a decision to increase it made by his predecessor Sir Keir Starmer. The cap across England is set at £3 until the end of March 2027 although some areas – including London