'I couldn't sleep when I heard the last bank would close'
When 84-year-old Maggie Dodd discovered that the last remaining bank in her town was closing, she began to panic.
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When 84-year-old Maggie Dodd discovered that the last remaining bank in her town was closing, she began to panic.
A record four million cases of fraudsters stealing money were registered last year, according to UK Finance, a banking trade body - with plenty more going unreported.
A record four million cases of fraudsters stealing money were registered last year, according to UK Finance, a banking trade body - with plenty more going unreported.
They have a word for it in German – kohleausstieg, which means "coal phase out".
A record four million cases of fraudsters stealing money were registered last year, according to UK Finance, a banking trade body - with plenty more going unreported.
Discount website Wowcher has apologised after a marketing email appeared to reference a crocodile attack on a toddler at a zoo.
When 84-year-old Maggie Dodd discovered that the last remaining bank in her town was closing, she began to panic.
Discount website Wowcher has apologised after a marketing email appeared to reference a crocodile attack on a toddler at a zoo.
Discount website Wowcher has apologised after a marketing email appeared to reference a crocodile attack on a toddler at a zoo.
Russian-backed authorities have suspended fuel sales to the public in the occupied region of Crimea as Ukraine continues its attacks on the peninsula.
Russian-backed authorities have suspended fuel sales to the public in the occupied region of Crimea as Ukraine continues its attacks on the peninsula.
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has extended his contract to 2032, in a deal featuring a bonus scheme that could earn him more than €150m (£130m).
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has extended his contract to 2032, in a deal featuring a bonus scheme that could earn him more than €150m (£130m).
The outbreak of the US-Israel war with Iran in February caused shockwaves across the global economy.
The outbreak of the US-Israel war with Iran in February caused shockwaves across the global economy.
The outbreak of the US-Israel war with Iran in February caused shockwaves across the global economy.
Home buyers and sellers can expect an end to "gazumping" and more transparency in a major shake-up of the property system.
Everything you need to know about the new tax system for sole traders and landlords.
The UK borrowed £23.3bn in May, according to official figures, up almost a third on the same month last year.
Motorists in the UK are already seeing cheaper fuel prices after the US and Iran agreed to end their war, with further falls expected in the coming weeks.
The politician set to remain as Jersey's chief minister has pledged to help tackle the cost of living, encourage more investment and continue increasing housing supply.
The outbreak of the US-Israel war with Iran in February caused shock waves across the global economy.
At an altitude of almost 4,000m (13,000ft) and receiving almost no rainfall, the Himalayan village of Sakti is a hostile place to be a farmer.
The UK economy has taken a 6% hit from the effects of Brexit, according to economists' analysis of internal Bank of England data about the decisions, views and financial results of thousands of British companies since t…
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