Halifax brand to vanish after 173 years as Lloyds confirms major banking overhaul

Posted on July 1, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright

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Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed the Halifax brand will be phased out. Here's what it means for your account, sort code, bank cards, branches and app.

Halifax brand to vanish after 173 years as Lloyds confirms major banking overhaul

Posted on July 1, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright

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Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed the Halifax brand will be phased out. Here's what it means for your account, sort code, bank cards, branches and app.

M&S brings back school uniform sale – exact date to beat the back to school rush

Posted on June 30, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright

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Marks & Spencer is launching 20% off its entire school uniform range from July 2, in one of the biggest school uniform discounts of the summer.

M&S brings back school uniform sale – exact date to beat the back to school rush

Posted on June 30, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright

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Marks & Spencer is launching 20% off its entire school uniform range from July 2, in one of the biggest school uniform discounts of the summer.

Facebook and Instagram down as users report being logged out of accounts

Posted on June 12, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright

Facebook, Instagram and Messenger users have reported widespread issues, with many unable to access accounts or load content during the outage.

Facebook and Instagram down as users report being logged out of accounts

Posted on June 12, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright

Facebook, Instagram and Messenger users have reported widespread issues, with many unable to access accounts or load content during the outage.

Harry Styles fans warned as ticket scams leave victims £1,295 out of pocket

Posted on June 12, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright

Planning to see Harry Styles play live? Experts warn ticket scams are becoming more sophisticated, with many fans only discovering the fraud at the venue.

Harry Styles fans warned as ticket scams leave victims £1,295 out of pocket

Posted on June 12, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright

Planning to see Harry Styles play live? Experts warn ticket scams are becoming more sophisticated, with many fans only discovering the fraud at the venue.

Co-op makes major change for World Cup with beer and pizza deliveries up to 3.30am

Posted on June 10, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright

Football fans can now get Co-op deliveries long after full-time, with selected stores staying open until 1am and 3.30am during tournament fixtures.

Co-op makes major change for World Cup with beer and pizza deliveries up to 3.30am

Posted on June 10, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright

Football fans can now get Co-op deliveries long after full-time, with selected stores staying open until 1am and 3.30am during tournament fixtures.

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