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More bank branch closures announced, including Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland - see full list

The banking industry as a whole is undergoing significant changes and streamlining operations, leading to the unfortunate closure of numerous branches across different banks, reporting by Levi Winchester

National

People in England could be given £1,600 per month in Basic Income trial

The two-year pilot aims to alleviate poverty and boost people’s wellbeing, reports Neil Shaw

Property

UK's most and least expensive cities for first-time buyers revealed

Rightmove analysed 60 major urban locations across Britain to make the findings

Property

One in nine homes for sale is an ex-rental, as mortgage woes force landlords to flee the market

Ex-rental properties are on an average 25 per cent cheaper than homes which have been lived in by owner-occupiers, Zoopla said

National

Good news alert: Virtual reality, royal hairstylists and the business of hedgehogs

A round-up of uplifting stories from InYourArea’s Good News Guru

National

Meet the seaside chippy hero scaring seagulls in an eagle costume and earning £200 a day

Corey Grieveson, 18, patrols a popular waterfront to protect visitors and their food from chip-nicking feathered thieves

National

Reader recipe: Iain's heavenly coffee buns are perfect with a brew

Pillowy, soft, sweet buns that take just 15 minutes to cook up

Property

House prices fall at fastest pace in nearly 14 years, says Nationwide

Across the UK, house prices fell by 0.1 per cent month on month and by 3.4 per cent annually in May, Nationwide data revealed

National

Thinking of upgrading your kitchen? Here's how you can do it on a tight budget

You don't have to drain your wallet to achieve a stunning kitchen transformation. With some clever design tricks, you can revitalise your cooking space without splurging on a full renovation

National

Royal Mail issues stamp warning with time running out before deadline

You can also exchange the stamps for the new barcoded design using the Royal Mail's 'Swap Out' scheme if you have too many

National

Calls to scrap 'unfair' inheritance tax intensify, but experts remain sceptical

Senior Tories call the tax "unfair" but experts argue that it would be more beneficial to revamp the tax rather than eliminate it entirely

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Veteran who became alcoholic after miscarriage now helps others after son raised concerns

Janine Crowdy, 44, an Army veteran, shared her inspiring story of emerging victorious from the clutches of alcohol addiction