Halifax Closing 14 Branches Including Birmingham Site
Halifax announces 14 further branch closures in 2026, including Birmingham Bearwood. Over 100 Lloyds Banking Group sites will have shut by end of 2025 as customers move online.
Halifax announces 14 further branch closures in 2026, including Birmingham Bearwood. Over 100 Lloyds Banking Group sites will have shut by end of 2025 as customers move online.
Lloyds Banking Group will close 71 Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland branches in 2026 due to online banking shift. See the full list of affected locations.
Lloyds Bank reveals 90% of Oasis ticket fraud starts on social media, with average losses of £436. Learn how to protect yourself from scams in 2026.
Lush customers across the UK are furious after the retailer's website and app crashed repeatedly during its popular 50% off Boxing Day sale. Read the full story of the online shopping nightmare.
West Midlands Police urge vigilance against fake websites and phishing emails targeting Boxing Day bargain hunters. Follow their 10 essential tips to stay safe online.
Health bosses urge West Midlands residents to use Pharmacy First for minor illnesses. Learn about the 7 treatable conditions, free checks, and extended holiday pharmacy hours to get faster care.
Derbyshire Police issue urgent safety warning after children are invited to join a WhatsApp and Snapchat group with over 500 members. Parents urged to check app settings and monitor online activity.
Find out which pharmacies in mid and south Essex are open on Christmas Day for essential medicines and advice. Use the NHS 'find a pharmacy' service for urgent help.
Find out which NHS pharmacies are open on Christmas Day in mid and south Essex for essential medicines and health advice. Check times and locations here.
Explore the festive surge in VPN purchases, understand if you need one for online safety, and compare top providers and their New Year deals for UK users.
As winter pressures mount, NHS urges patients to use Pharmacy First for minor illnesses. The service, launched in 2024, is freeing up GP appointments and easing hospital demand across the West Midlands.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly weighing a social media ban for under-16s in the UK, closely monitoring Australia's new crackdown. Read the latest on the potential policy shift.
Lloyds Bank warns of a surge in social media scams, with customers losing an average of £436. Ticket and driving test frauds are on the rise. Learn how to protect yourself.
Lloyds Bank reveals the top five purchase scams of the year, with victims losing £436 on average. Learn how to protect yourself from ticket, vehicle, and social media fraud.
Strictly Come Dancing finalist Amber Davies shares an emotional Instagram post after missing out on the glitterball trophy and addresses the online abuse she faced throughout the 2025 series. Read her full statement.
UK households face losing £1,000 'within seconds' to festive fraud. Security expert Ian Porteous reveals the 12 Scams of Christmas and how to protect yourself. Act now to secure your finances.
Shoppers are warned of a fake Amazon 'free product' scam using QR codes. Learn how to spot the fraud, protect your details, and where to report it.
Citizen's new virtual try-on tool lets you see any watch on your wrist via your smartphone. We tested it with the £400 Red Arrows Promaster Air Navihawk.
Santander UK warns of a sharp rise in sophisticated online purchase scams ahead of Christmas, with average losses per case reaching £2,325. Experts reveal how AI is fuelling the fraud wave.
Minister Jess Phillips gives a sarcastic response as Pornhub sees a huge drop in UK visitors following the Online Safety Act's age verification rules. Read the latest.
Kristin Cabot reveals the devastating personal fallout after a viral Coldplay concert moment. Read her powerful plea for kindness in the digital age.
Barclays reveals a surge in sophisticated scams, with investment fraud now claiming 47p of every £1 lost. Learn the new tactics and how to protect your money.
A con artist who stole £900k from women via dating apps is jailed for 17 years. Experts warn romance scams targeting over-55s rose by 52% last year. Learn how to protect yourself.
Scammers are using fake texts and emails to exploit festive deliveries. Learn the 7 most common parcel scams and how to protect your money and personal information.
NatWest urges UK hotel guests to verify Wi-Fi networks via official guest books to avoid 'evil twin' scams this December. Essential festive travel safety tips.
Hertfordshire Police cyber officer Chen Tsui gave essential advice on preventing online fraud at a Lea Valley U3A event. Learn the key tips for staying safe.
Furious Strictly Come Dancing viewers point to new online-only voting after two top-scoring couples landed in a shocking bottom two. Discover the fan backlash and judge reactions.
Strictly's Amber Davies urges online trolls to 'be kind' after facing abuse over her dance experience. The West End star stepped in with just a day's notice.
The DWP urges nine million state pensioners to stay vigilant against bank scams as Winter Fuel Payments arrive. Learn how to spot fraud and protect your payment.
UK parents are turning to controlled SIMs like ParentShield for children's first phones, balancing independence with safety amid new online laws and peer pressure. Discover the smart alternative.