How will Nationwide’s swoop for Virgin Money impact the UK banking sector?
The proposed deal will create a combined group with around 24.5 million customers, more than 25,000 staff and nearly 700 branches.
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More than 80,000 reports of unwanted sexual behaviour towards NHS staff in 2023
The latest NHS Staff Survey for England included questions on unwanted sexual behaviour for the first time.
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Constance Marten denies harming baby, saying ‘I did nothing but show her love’
The 36-year-old and her partner Mark Gordon, 49, deny manslaughter by gross negligence over the death of their infant daughter.
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Malaysian prime minister urges US and China co-operation in Asia-Pacific
Anwar Ibrahim rejected western criticism that Malaysia was too accommodating of China.
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Alabama governor signs legislation protecting IVF providers from legal liability
Supporters of the Bill said it would allow families to restart IVF treatments that were paused after an Alabama Supreme Court ruling.
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Green light for new rail service between London and Scotland
Grand Union Trains will operate four daily return services between London Euston and the city of Stirling.
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‘Families need more support after an autism diagnosis’
More support needs to be given to families after an autism diagnosis is made, a local support group has said.
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Virgin Money agrees £2.9bn proposed takeover by Nationwide
The planned tie-up would create a combined lender worth around £366.3 billion, with total lending and advances of about £283.5 billion.
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No Labels expected to move forward in fielding presidential candidate
Third-party delegates are expected to vote on Friday in favour of launching a presidential campaign.
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February 2024 was warmest on record globally, scientists say
Data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service shows February ‘joins the long streak of records’ of the last few months as climate warming continues.
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Research identifies genetic ‘switch’ that can control anxiety
The University of Aberdeen team hope their findings could improve the lives of anxiety patients.
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Genetic test that predicts type 1 diabetes risk on sale in the UK
It can take months or years before symptoms of type 1 diabetes are noticed.
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Many foundation year students ‘not getting degree they were promised’
A think tank is calling on the Office for Students to withdraw student finance from foundation year courses delivering poor outcomes.
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Genetic mutation in 25% of Labradors hard-wires them for obesity – study
The findings suggest dog owners should be particularly strict with feeding and exercising their dogs to keep them slim.
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People who eat more refined carbohydrates ‘may be less attractive to others’
Refined carbohydrates are foods processed in ways that typically remove much of their nutritional value, such as white flour and table sugar.
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