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National Savings and Investments (NS&I) has confirmed a Premium Bonds prize fund rate hike, as well as an interest rate increase across its line of savings accounts.The UK Government-backed financial institution has taken action amid a volatile time for the economy as savers seek to secure the best returns for their money.The most recent hike to the prize fund rate from Premium Bonds will come into effect from July’s draw, resulting in the odds shortening to 22,000 to one from 23,000 to one.This move is expected to see 322,000 extra prizes created for that month’s Premium Bonds lottery draw, with…
Former SAS: Who Dares Wins star Ant Middleton has teased a potential rivalry with Andy Burnham after the Greater Manchester Mayor confirmed his intention to contest the Makerfield by-election.The political bombshell opens a potential route back to Westminster for the former MP to oppose Sir Keir Starmer as the leader of the Labour Party.Andy Burnham has confirmed he’ll run in the Makerfield by-election | GETTYJosh Simons, the 32-year-old father of three who has represented the constituency for two years, announced his resignation on Thursday to clear the path for Mr Burnham’s candidacy.However, Mr Middleton has suggested he’ll provide an obstacle…
Drivers are facing traffic delays across the country this morning, with National Highways issuing serious warnings for several collisions.A number of accidents have taken place during rush hour this morning, which has impacted travel habits for thousands of motorists.GB News has rounded up the most important traffic issues for drivers to be aware of this morning across the UK.M54The motorway in Shropshire is closed eastbound between J3 (Albrighton) and J2 (Wolverhampton) due to a serious collision.National Highways announced that a car had left the carriageway on the M54, with West Mercia Police attending the scene.They are being supported by traffic…
Adam Peaty is facing fresh family tensions after deciding to compete under the surname Ramsay-Peaty at this summer’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.The 31-year-old married Holly Ramsay, daughter of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, in a high-profile ceremony at Bath Abbey in December.Peaty has since adopted the double-barrelled surname Ramsay-Peaty, with the updated name set to appear on official start lists when he returns to major championship action later this summer.According to reports, the move has sparked anger among members of his estranged family, who are said to feel deeply hurt by the decision.A source quoted by the Daily Mail claimed some…
A “paranoid” pubgoer destroyed a pub with a bulldozer because he believed his wife was having an affair with its landlord and patrons.Daniel Morgan, 35, was on the receiving end of “banter” about his marriage’s breakdown as he drank at the New Inn in Cefn Rhigos near Aberdare, South Wales.Morgan, of Rhigos, Aberdare. falsely believed in a “paranoid way” that his wife was being unfaithful with regulars, and messaged landlord Christopher Common to warn him of a potential attack, prosecutor Jason Howells told the court.”Be careful, you can’t stop a dozer,” Morgan texted the landlord.Morgan then took a bulldozer from…
Sir Chris Hohn has become the first billionaire in Britain to donate more than £1billion within a single year after giving away £1.4billion to charitable causes.The hedge fund manager topped The Sunday Times Giving List 2026 after donating the record-breaking sum through his philanthropic ventures focused on climate change and children’s health initiatives.Sir Chris, founder of TCI Fund Management and the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, reclaimed the number one position on the annual rankings.The 59-year-old’s donations represent around 16.8 per cent of his estimated £8.556billion fortune.His contribution alone accounted for nearly 30 per cent of the entire Giving List total…
Eurovision fans have been split down the middle over the UK’s entry, Look Mum No Computer, following his performance on Thursday’s semi-final.While other countries battle it out ahead of Saturday’s grand final, the UK is among the “Big Five” nations that automatically sail through to the main event, but that didn’t stop viewers from criticising the entry on social media.Sam Battle, the electronics enthusiast behind Look Mum No Computer, composes music using eccentric electronic devices, and was announced as the nation’s Eurovision choice in February.The singers have been participating in the semi-finals all week in Vienna, and on Thursday, it…
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been blasted amid the Labour leadership crisis as drivers could take advantage of the turmoil to avoid car tax.Sir Keir Starmer is fighting for his future as leader of the UK amid mounting pressure from inside Labour that could see a host of potential candidates take his job in Number 10.After a Labour MP stepped down in Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham became the latest candidate to potentially take the reins from Sir Starmer, alongside Wes Streeting, Angela Rayner and Ed Miliband.Further insult has been added to injury for Keir Starmer after a van company…
Wafer, who was named 2025 Women’s Six Nations player of the tournament, had a slow start to this year’s competition, but has rediscovered her best form as the campaign has gone on.The Harlequins flanker has registered three tries and is third for the most carries in the competition, picking up the player of the match award after an impressive display in the 33-12 win over Wales last weekend.While the 23-year-old “felt good” about her performance in Belfast, she said there is room for improvement in certain areas as it was “definitely not a complete performance”.”I left a few per cent…
The ringleader of a notorious drug gang was granted the right to stay in Britain while in jail under the Windrush scheme.Arif Bullici had been jailed three times for drug offences, with the first offence dating back to 1997. However, an immigration tribunal heard the Turkish Cypriot was behind bars when the Home Office granted him “settled status” to remain in the UK in 2022, reports The Telegraph.Bullici seems to have exploited the fact the scheme was also open to citizens of all Commonwealth countries, even though it was mostly known for citizens from the Caribbean who arrived on ships,…