The number of buyers for the first time increased by almost a fifth last year, according to Halifax data. The bank said that 2024 had seen 341,068 people buy their first properties, up 19% compared to 2023. Although the figures are a rebound in the drop of 22% of 2023, they are not as high … Read more
Lloyds Banking Group must close 136 other branches. The largest British mortgage lender said that it would close 61 Lloyds, 61 Halifax and 14 Sites of the Scotland Bank between May of this year and March 2026. All workers affected by closures would be offered alternative roles, said the group. Money Dernited: People who only … Read more
In a disturbing incident that left parents in shock in Halifax, a school bus carrying children from École Mer et Monde was missing for more than four and a half hours on September 9, 2024. The incident triggered a wave of anger and concern among parents. , encouraging the authorities to seek solutions and reassure … Read more