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One of the country’s biggest building societies has launched a new wave of savings accounts and ISAs with “higher rates” attached to them.Nationwide Building Society Richard Stocker, Nationwide’s head of Savings, said: “We’re pleased to launch new higher rates on our fixed rate cash ISAs and bonds, while continuing to ensure customers can access the same rates whether they open their account online or in branch. “With the UK’s largest branch network, backed by our Branch Promise, we’re committed to ensuring customers who prefer face-to-face service aren’t disadvantaged. Nationwide is offering news savings accounts to customers | GETTY “Many of…

British diplomats in six locations around the world, including Buenos Aires and Santiago in South America, will no longer get hardship payments for working in dangerous cities.Bonuses and respite breaks are granted to those working in cities considered risky, like Beirut in Lebanon, or with high crime, such as Pretoria in South Africa, or high air pollution in cities including New Delhi and Beijing.The UK government has removed Santiago, in Chile, Panama City in Panama, Pyongyang in North Korea, Bamako in Mali, and Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in addition to the two south American cities, according to the latest…

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Meghan Markle shared a sweet moment with singer Pia Toscano at a charity gala celebrating music mogul David Foster in Victoria, Canada, last week.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex had travelled from their Montecito home to attend the event, which supports the David Foster Foundation – a charity dedicated to helping families whose children need lifesaving organ transplants. Following the evening’s festivities, Ms Toscano, who is expecting her first child in December, revealed the duchess had offered warm words about her pregnancy.”This is the most beautiful time of your life,” Meghan told the singer, according to Page Six, reportedly placing…

Revolut is set to launch its first branded airport lounge as the fintech expands beyond its digital roots.The London‑headquartered company has chosen Copenhagen Airport for its inaugural venue, which is expected to open in 2027.The bank is partnering with Plaza Premium Group, operator of a large international lounge network, to deliver the new facility.Revolut said the Copenhagen lounge will be the largest common‑use lounge in the Schengen area.It will be the company’s first proprietary airport lounge, although Revolut already provides customers with access to more than 1,600 lounges worldwide.Hadi Nasrallah, head of New Bets at Revolut, described Copenhagen as the…

Drivers in north London have been warned of up to two years of disruption after major repair work gets underway on the A41 Brent Cross Flyover.Transport for London explained that it will begin on the evening of September 24, with the flyover reduced to just one lane in each direction for the duration of the main works.The busy interchange is used by more than 120,000 vehicles every day, meaning drivers are likely to face longer journeys and delays. TfL has warned motorists to plan ahead and consider alternative routes while the work is carried out to help avoid disruptions.The authority…

On Thursday the UK experienced it hottest day of the year and fifth hottest day on record, as the heatwave gripped much of the country. In the West Midlands, the highest maximum temperature was 38C in Pershore, Worcestershire, according to Met Office figures. Speaking about the Stourbridge blaze, WMFS chief fire officer Tuhill said the “tinder dry conditions” in the UK and West Midlands had meant that “the fire has spread rapidly”. WMFS urged the public to:Dr Kerryn Little – a wildfire researcher at the University of Birmingham – says the Midlands has been hit badly because of vegetation in…

A switch to Europe came in 2014 after an American working for a non-governmental organisation had a spell at DD Sunshine before relocating to Sweden.The NGO worker joined third-tier side Krokom Dvarsatts, and DD Sunshine owner David Dube then suggested the Swedes try out Tabitha as well.”When Krokom Dvarsatts hesitated, Mr Dube offered to pay visa and flight costs for me to travel to Sweden for trials,” said Tabitha.”I joined the team and they were immediately impressed with my strength, dribbling, shooting from far and scoring skills.”She had to wait until after her 18th birthday to make her debut, then…