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Santander Axes 2000 Jobs And Warns More Cuts Are Possible
High street lender Santander UK revealed it has axed over 2,000 jobs and warned more roles may need to be cut as part of an ongoing overhaul..
Ben Stokes Expects To Be Out For Up To Seven Weeks With Shoulder Injury
England captain Ben Stokes felt it was just not worth the risk to his long-term fitness after being ruled out of the deciding fifth Test against India with a right shoulder injury..
Migration Fuels Second Largest Annual Jump In Population In Over 75 Years
The population of England and Wales is estimated to have jumped by more than 700,000 in the year to June 2024, the second largest annual numerical increase in over 75 years, figures show..
The Grinch The Most Watched Film In Northern Ireland
The Grinch and police drama Blue Lights were the most watched programme or film in Northern Ireland last year, according to Ofcom..
NHS Set To Reveal Impact Of Strike Action As Doctors Return To Work
Disruption across the NHS in England caused by resident doctor strike action is set to end as the five-day walkout comes to a close..
Tsunami Warnings Across Pacific Ocean After 88 Magnitude Earthquake
One of the world’s strongest earthquakes struck Russia’s Far East on Wednesday as an 8.8-magnitude tremor set off a tsunami in the northern Pacific and prompted warnings for Alaska, Hawaii and south toward New Zealand..
Kate Hails Power Of Past Objects To Inspire Future As Her New Exhibition Opens
The Princess of Wales has highlighted the power of “historic objects” to influence “fashion, design, film, art” as a new exhibition she curated opens..
Two Men Who Died After A Stabbing At A Business Premises In Central London Have Been Named By Police
Two men who died after a stabbing at a business premises in central London have been named as a father and son..
UK Will Recognise Palestine In September Unless Israel Takes Steps Over Gaza
The UK will recognise the state of Palestine “in September” unless Israel takes “substantive steps” to end the “appalling situation in Gaza”, Sir Keir Starmer has told the Cabinet..
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder After Stabbing At London Business
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two men were fatally stabbed at a business premises in central London, police have said..
Lionesses Lift Euros Trophy In Front Of Thousands At Buckingham Palace
The England Women’s football team have lifted their European Championships trophy outside Buckingham Palace as thousands joined in the celebrations of their dramatic victory..
Anglian Water To Pay Out 628m After Wastewater Failures
The water regulator has told Anglian Water to pay out a £62.8 million enforcement package due to failures managing its wastewater treatment works and network..
Country Stands With Families Of Southport Victims Prime Minister Says
The country will come together to show “sorrow and solidarity” a year after the Southport attack, the Prime Minister has said..
Mobile Phone Users Warned To Stop Before You Tap Amid Malicious Apps Threat
Mobile users are being urged to “stop before you tap” in a warning about malicious apps that trick people into downloading malware onto their phone.
Call For Amazon Tax To Rebuild Local Communities Year On From Southport Riots
Communities which have lost pubs, piers and parks could be regenerated through a tax on wealthy firms such as Amazon in an effort to sow cohesion.
Singer Mariah Carey Says Ageing Just Doesnt Happen To Her
Singer Mariah Carey has said ageing “just doesn’t happen” to her as she refuses to acknowledge the passing of time..
Two Men Dead After Four Stabbed In Central London
Two men have died and a third man is in a life-threatening condition in hospital after four people were stabbed in central London..
Trump Hosts Starmer And Swinney For Dinner At Aberdeenshire Golf Course
Donald Trump is hosting Sir Keir Starmer and John Swinney for dinner at his Aberdeenshire golf course during his four-day trip to Scotland..
Woman Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter Of Her Two Year Old Daughter
A 42-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of her two-year-old daughter who died after being found in a pond..
Trump To Cut 50 Day Ukraine Ceasefire Deadline As Russian Strikes Continue
Donald Trump has suggested he will bring forward a deadline for Russia to agree a ceasefire with Ukraine as he met Sir Keir Starmer in Scotland..