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- Whitbread to close 66 restaurants and pubs this week ahead of further cuts
- British man rescued alive from rubble after Nepal disaster, authorities confirm
- Keir Starmer resigns as MP to focus on international affairs
- Trump signals tougher approach to Iran as US-Iran hostilities escalate
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Financial Times - Savers withdrew nearly $60bn from three US banks as Apple raises heat
Summary of the front page
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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Calgary home displaying pro-Trump flags vandalised during trade tensions
September 1, 2026
7:00 pm
A U.S. homeowner in Calgary, who supports the Trump administration, cited the life they have built in Canada as the reason for their continued stay, despite inquiries about their political affiliation.
Former Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino retired during internal investigation
September 1, 2026
5:00 pm
Former Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino, under investigation for potential misconduct regarding federal testimony and alleged antisemitic remarks, submitted his retirement request shortly after being notified of the inquiry. The investigation followed the scrutiny of his actions during immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.
Whitbread to close 66 restaurants and pubs this week ahead of further cuts
September 1, 2026
4:00 pm
Whitbread is set to close 66 restaurants and pubs across its Bar + Block, Cookhouse + Pub, and Table Table chains on 3 September 2026. This follows a previous announcement regarding the imminent closure of 200 Beefeater and Brewers Fayre locations later in the month.
British man rescued alive from rubble after Nepal disaster, authorities confirm
September 1, 2026
3:00 pm
Nepalese authorities report that 118 people were rescued from flood debris, including one British man, as search efforts continue amidst a rising death toll.
Keir Starmer resigns as MP to focus on international affairs
September 1, 2026
1:00 pm
Former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras, shifting focus to international affairs, including defence and trade. His departure will necessitate a by-election, following his leadership of the Labour party and a landslide victory in 2024.
Trump signals tougher approach to Iran as US-Iran hostilities escalate
September 1, 2026
12:00 pm
US President Donald Trump hinted at a harsher response amid escalating US-Iran hostilities, stating, “We’re going to hit them hard.” This followed Iranian missile strikes on US military sites in Jordan after the US targeted Iranian positions on Larak Island, escalating concerns of prolonged conflict in the Gulf region.
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