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- Lawyer succeeds in lawsuit against firm over day school settlement compensation
- U.S. military explores options for support in operations near Cuba
- UK Government Pushes for New Legislation on Energy Bills: how coverage differs
- List of UK shop and restaurant closures confirmed for September 2026
- Three British men arrested following shooting of Lithuanian man in Estepona
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Financial Times - Savers withdrew nearly $60bn from three US banks as Apple raises heat
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The Financial Times says savers withdrew nearly $60bn from US banks Charles Schwab, State Street and M&T in the first quarter as customers moved their money in search of higher interest rates. Traditional banks could face further threat because of Apple and Goldman Sachs’ new savings account in the US that will pay 4.15% interest a year, it reports.
The paper’s main image is of Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian opposition activist, during a court hearing in Moscow where he was sentenced to 25 years in prison for treason.
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Board of Peace excludes UNRWA from Gaza, aligning with Israeli demands
September 27, 2026
12:00 pm
The United States-led Board of Peace has announced that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) will have no role in Gaza, citing concerns about reliability. This decision aligns with longstanding Israeli demands to marginalise the organisation, which provides essential support to millions of Palestinians.
Lawyer succeeds in lawsuit against firm over day school settlement compensation
September 27, 2026
11:00 am
A First Nations lawyer, instrumental in advocating for day school survivors, has successfully won a lawsuit against a firm concerning compensation for her efforts in this legal battle. The ruling underscores the complexities of justice for Indigenous peoples in Canada.
U.S. military explores options for support in operations near Cuba
September 27, 2026
9:00 am
The U.S. Army Reserve is exploring options to augment Southern Command with police, medical, and logistics units within four months, as part of continued military planning related to Cuba. The command has requested feedback on the availability of various formations by September 25.
UK Government Pushes for New Legislation on Energy Bills: how coverage differs
September 27, 2026
8:00 am
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List of UK shop and restaurant closures confirmed for September 2026
September 27, 2026
7:00 am
September has seen significant closures across the UK high street, with over 260 restaurants and numerous shops shutting down. Notable losses include 106 Beefeater restaurants and 19 TG Jones shops. Foreways also closed five locations in Carlisle, impacting the local retail landscape.
Three British men arrested following shooting of Lithuanian man in Estepona
September 27, 2026
6:00 am
Three British tourists have been arrested in connection with a shooting at a beach bar in Estepona, Costa del Sol, involving a 31-year-old Lithuanian victim.
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