Nationwide's £100 Fairer Share Payment: What Customers Need to Know for 2025
Nationwide is exploring another round of its Fairer Share Payment, potentially giving £100 bonuses to millions of members in 2025. Eligibility hinges on holding both a current account and either savings or a mortgage with the society. The final decision awaits Nationwide’s full-year financial results released on May 29.
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Abdullah Öcalan: The Roots and Reverberations of the PKK's Founding Leader
Abdullah Öcalan, founder of the PKK, revolutionized the Kurdish struggle in Turkey through armed resistance and Marxist ideology. After starting as a student activist, Öcalan led a decades-long conflict, endured exile, and was captured in 1999. He remains a hugely divisive figure, seen as both freedom fighter and terrorist.
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Nottingham Forest Knock Out Ipswich Town in Tense FA Cup Shootout to Reach Quarter-Finals
Nottingham Forest battled past Ipswich Town in a nerve-wracking FA Cup match, winning 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 stalemate. George Hirst and Ryan Yates scored in regular time, but goalie Matz Sels was the hero in the shootout. Forest now look ahead to a big clash with Brighton.
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India-Pakistan Crisis Deepens After Kashmir Attacks Lead to Missile Strikes, Drone Warfare
Violence along the India-Pakistan border has surged after a deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir, prompting missile strikes and drone warfare between the two nuclear-armed rivals. Air raid sirens, evacuations, and mounting casualties set the region on edge, as both sides trade blame and clamp down on information.
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Indian Airstrikes Kill Abdul Rauf Azhar, Key Figure in Daniel Pearl’s Murder
Indian military operations inside Pakistan and Kashmir have killed Abdul Rauf Azhar, a senior JeM commander tied to the 2002 Daniel Pearl murder. The strikes destroyed multiple terror bases, killed nearly 100 militants, and struck a blow to groups behind major attacks like Parliament 2001 and Pulwama 2019.
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Naga Munchetty Accuses BBC Breakfast Boss of Bullying Amidst Turmoil and Staff Shake-ups
Tension has erupted on BBC Breakfast, with presenter Naga Munchetty reportedly accusing her boss of bullying. The alleged fallout has caused strained relations just as the show faces recent staffing changes, spotlighting deeper problems within its editorial leadership.
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Bristol City Announces Away Play-Off Semi-Final Ticket Instructions for Sheffield Clash
Bristol City supporters eager for the play-off semi-final against Sheffield now have official guidance on securing away tickets. The club urges fans to use official channels and stay alert for further updates on eligibility and sales windows.
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Liam Payne’s £24m Estate Goes to Son Bear After Singer Dies Without a Will
Liam Payne's £24 million fortune will go to his son Bear after the singer died without a will. Cheryl Tweedy, Bear's mother, will oversee the inheritance until her son turns 18. The case spotlights inheritance rules for unmarried couples and the importance of estate planning in the UK.
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Knicks' Risky Defensive Strategy Against Celtics Sparks Concern Ahead of NBA Playoff Showdown
The New York Knicks are gambling on defense by switching Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson onto Boston's top scorers, making them vulnerable to the Celtics' firepower. Early foul trouble and poor shooting luck for Boston masked the flaws, but experts say this approach can't last.
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Flavio Briatore: Inside the Glamorous and Controversial Love Life of F1’s Greatest Casanova
Flavio Briatore, known as much for his headline-making romances as for his legendary F1 career, is a larger-than-life figure whose personal life remains a source of fascination. His relationships with models like Naomi Campbell have fueled the Casanova reputation that rivals his racing controversies.
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