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UK News News 9 December 2025 - 29 December 2025

UK pothole claims surge 91% — but most drivers get nothing back, RAC says

UK pothole claims surge 91% — but most drivers get nothing back, RAC says

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 07:18 ET Pothole compensation claims made to councils in Britain jumped 91% over three years, as motorists sought reimbursement for damage blamed on deteriorating road surfaces, the RAC said on Monday. RAC Media Centre The figures land as the government presses local authorities to move from short-term patching to longer-term maintenance, after announcing multi-year funding…
29 December 2025
Nationwide £50 Bonus Cheque Deadline: How to Claim the “Big Nationwide Thank You” Before 1 January 2026

Nationwide £50 Bonus Cheque Deadline: How to Claim the “Big Nationwide Thank You” Before 1 January 2026

With New Year just days away, Nationwide Building Society is urging members who received a paper cheque—rather than an automatic bank credit—to pay it in before 1 January 2026 or risk losing the money. Nationwide says all payments under its “Big Nationwide Thank You” scheme have already been issued, but cheques must be paid in by the deadline to avoid…
28 December 2025
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Lloyds and Halifax Branch Closures 2026: Full List of 55 UK Bank Branches Shutting, Key Dates, and What Customers Can Do

Lloyds and Halifax Branch Closures 2026: Full List of 55 UK Bank Branches Shutting, Key Dates, and What Customers Can Do

Dozens of Lloyds Bank and Halifax branches are set to close across the UK in 2026, as Lloyds Banking Group continues to reshape its high-street footprint amid a long-term shift toward digital banking. A widely shared closure schedule lists 55 sites earmarked to shut next year — 40 Lloyds Bank branches and 15 Halifax branches — with closures starting in…
28 December 2025
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Taco Bell Approved Near Merry Hill as UK Fast-Food Expansion Accelerates and Christmas Toy Deals Intensify

Taco Bell Approved Near Merry Hill as UK Fast-Food Expansion Accelerates and Christmas Toy Deals Intensify

December 23, 2025 — A new Taco Bell is on the way to one of the West Midlands’ busiest shopping corridors, after planners approved a move into a long-vacant retail park unit near Merry Hill. The decision lands during the peak Christmas rush, when retailers are fighting for footfall with late-season discounts — even as authorities warn families to avoid…
23 December 2025
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Royal Mail Delivery Delays: Full List of 92 Affected UK Postcodes in the Latest Service Update (22 December 2025)

Royal Mail Delivery Delays: Full List of 92 Affected UK Postcodes in the Latest Service Update (22 December 2025)

Royal Mail has issued a fresh operational update for Monday, 22 December 2025, confirming that deliveries and collections are taking place across the UK today—but warning that a small number of delivery offices are still facing disruption, which can lead to later-than-usual deliveries in certain areas. Royal Mail With Christmas just days away, the latest update will matter to anyone…
22 December 2025
Nationwide Fined £44m by FCA Over Financial Crime Controls as Tasmania Coast Power Outages Hit Thousands (Dec. 14, 2025)

Nationwide Fined £44m by FCA Over Financial Crime Controls as Tasmania Coast Power Outages Hit Thousands (Dec. 14, 2025)

London / Tasmania — Sunday, December 14, 2025 — Two very different events are dominating headlines today: in the UK, Nationwide Building Society is facing a £44 million Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) penalty tied to historic anti-financial-crime control weaknesses; in Tasmania, wild winds and severe weather have contributed to widespread hazards and major power disruptions along the coast, affecting thousands…
14 December 2025
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UK Flying Taxis Could Arrive by 2028: Vertical Aerospace Unveils “Valo” and Maps First London Air-Taxi Routes

UK Flying Taxis Could Arrive by 2028: Vertical Aerospace Unveils “Valo” and Maps First London Air-Taxi Routes

Updated: December 12, 2025 Flying taxis in the UK are edging closer to reality after a flurry of announcements this week put firmer dates and routes on a concept that has long felt just out of reach. British startup Vertical Aerospace has revealed its latest electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL), named Valo, and outlined plans for airport-to-city and…
12 December 2025
AUKUS Boost for Scotland: Rosyth Dockyard to Build US Virginia-Class Submarine Modules as HMS Formidable Keel Is Laid

AUKUS Boost for Scotland: Rosyth Dockyard to Build US Virginia-Class Submarine Modules as HMS Formidable Keel Is Laid

On 10 December 2025, Scotland’s Rosyth dockyard cemented its position at the heart of allied naval shipbuilding, as new details emerged of a major US submarine contract just one day after the keel was laid for the Royal Navy’s third Type 31 frigate, HMS Formidable. US shipbuilding giant HII (Huntington Ingalls Industries) has expanded its partnership with Babcock International, authorising…
10 December 2025
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Tesco Aubergine Katsu Bao Buns Recall: Undeclared Milk Allergy Risk for UK Shoppers – 9 December 2025

Tesco Aubergine Katsu Bao Buns Recall: Undeclared Milk Allergy Risk for UK Shoppers – 9 December 2025

Tesco has issued an urgent UK‑wide recall of its Tesco 6 Aubergine Katsu Bao Buns after discovering the product may contain milk that is not declared on the label, posing a potentially serious risk to people with dairy allergies or intolerances and to those avoiding animal products. Food Standards Agency The recall, confirmed by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and…
9 December 2025
Storm Bram Batters UK and Ireland With 90mph Winds: ‘Danger to Life’ Warnings, Flood Alerts and Travel Chaos on 9 December 2025

Storm Bram Batters UK and Ireland With 90mph Winds: ‘Danger to Life’ Warnings, Flood Alerts and Travel Chaos on 9 December 2025

Storm Bram is lashing the UK and Ireland today, Tuesday 9 December 2025, bringing gusts close to 90mph, torrential rain and official “danger to life” warnings from forecasters. Sky News Amber alerts for wind and rain are in force for parts of north‑west Scotland, south‑west England and south Wales, with widespread yellow warnings covering much of the rest of the…
9 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Amazon poised for a 2026 rebound as AWS margins and ad growth support a revival
    January 17, 2026, 11:57 AM EST. Amazon's 2025 performance lagged the Magnificent Seven, but investors see a rebound in 2026. After a year when the S&P 500 rose roughly 16%, Nasdaq up over 20%, and the Dow near 13%, Amazon gained about 5% in 2025-the weakest among the group. The company has used robotics and automation to shave costs and lift efficiency; Morgan Stanley projects nearly 40 fulfillment centers with robots, potentially saving up to $4 billion. The focus shifts beyond e-commerce to AWS, which accounted for about 18% of revenue but more than 65% of operating income in Q3. Advertising remains the fastest-growing, high-margin segment, up 24% year over year, ahead of AWS (20%), third-party seller services (12%), and other lines. In short, a 2026 revival case hinges on margins, ad growth, and AWS profitability.
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