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Lloyds Banking Group to close 95 more branches across UK

Lloyds Banking Group has announced plans to close a further 95 High Street branches, as the UK’s largest banking group continues to scale back its physical network in response to falling in-branch usage. The closures will affect 53 Lloyds Bank sites, 31 Halifax branches and 11 Bank of Scotland locations between May this year and March 2027. The latest move comes in addition to an existing programme that will see 49 branches close by October....

Trump threatens ‘consequences’ after 6 House Republicans voted to reverse his Canada tariffs

President Donald Trump is threatening to back election challengers against the six House Republicans who joined Democrats in voting to reverse his tariffs on Canada. The president sent out an ominous warning to GOP lawmakers in the House and Senate just before his agenda suffered a blow on Capitol Hill Wednesday evening. ‘Any Republican, in the House or the Senate, that votes against TARIFFS will seriously suffer the consequences come Election time, and that includes...

Only one House Dem voted in favor of voter ID, proof of citizenship in US elections

The House of Representatives passed a massive election integrity overhaul bill on Wednesday despite opposition from the vast majority of Democrats. The House passed Rep. Chip Roy’s SAVE America Act, legislation that’s aimed at keeping non-citizens from voting in U.S. federal elections.  It is an updated version of the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, also led by Roy, R-Texas, which passed the House in April 2025 but was never taken up in the Senate....

6 House Republicans defy Trump on key agenda item in Dem-pushed vote

The House of Representatives passed legislation on Wednesday aimed at reversing President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada after several Republicans joined Democrats for a rare rebuke of the GOP commander-in-chief. Democrats successfully got a vote on a measure to reverse Trump’s national emergency at the northern border using a mechanism for forcing votes over the objections of House majority leadership, called a privileged resolution. Trump signed an executive order in February 2025 implementing an additional...

Mike Tyson in the ‘fight of my life’ as he partners with Trump admin in health initiative to tackle obesity

Legendary boxer Mike Tyson found himself in a new arena on Wednesday as he stood with Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, partnering with the Trump administration to fight obesity. ‘I had a sister that died at 25 from obesity. And where I come from, Brownsville, Brooklyn, is the most violent, poverty-stricken neighborhood in the city of New York and ultra-processed food was just the norm,’...

Trump meets Netanyahu, says he wants Iran deal but reminds Tehran of ‘Midnight Hammer’ operation

Iran dominated the agenda in Wednesday’s White House meeting between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with both leaders signaling that diplomacy with Tehran remains uncertain and that coordination will continue if talks fail. In a post on Truth Social following the meeting, Trump said he pushed for continued negotiations but left open other options. ‘There was nothing definitive reached other than I insisted that negotiations with Iran continue to see whether...

How Smart Airport Taxi Solutions Improve Business Travel Efficiency for UK SMEs

In today’s competitive environment, time efficiency and reliability are critical for UK businesses—particularly when it comes to corporate travel. With international trade, investor meetings, and client-facing roles requiring frequent flights, airport transfers have become an operational detail that can directly influence productivity and professionalism. For business travellers across the UK, the journey to and from the airport is no longer just a routine transfer. It is part of the wider business experience. Increasingly, SMEs are...

What to Expect From LED Light Therapy Treatment Sessions

For many people thinking about trying LED light therapy, the biggest question is simple: what actually happens during a session? Knowing what to expect ahead of time can make the experience feel much more comfortable, reduce any uncertainty, and help you set realistic expectations for your results. Starting With a Consultation Most LED light therapy treatments begin with a brief consultation. During this first step, the practitioner will talk with you about your goals and...

Trump to host ‘Clean Beautiful Coal’ event, calls it America’s most reliable energy

President Donald Trump is hosting an event at the White House Wednesday to tout how ‘Clean Beautiful Coal,’ he says, is America’s most reliable and affordable energy source. The president will be joined by Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin and Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum for Wednesday’s event, which is set to begin at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time in the White House’s East Room. The White House told...

Russia agrees to abide by expired New START nuclear arms limits — as long as US does the same

Russia has reportedly agreed to abide by the limits of a nuclear arms pact it reached with the U.S. years ago after the agreement expired last week — as long as Washington does the same. The New START Treaty’s expiration, which occurred on Feb. 5, leaves the nations with the two largest atomic arsenals with no restrictions for the first time in more than a half-century, The Associated Press reported. The expiration has fueled fears...