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Every month, the Premium Bonds winning numbers are announced, giving savers the chance to win cash prizes ranging from £25 to £1 million. With 24 million participants and over £127bn banked in the government-backed savings scheme, the odds of winning are 22,000-to-one. Despite a 4% 'interest rate' when considering all winnings, most savers will not see significant returns, as many UK savings accounts offer higher and more consistent interest rates. Full Article

The Holy Synod of the Polish Orthodox Church decided to canonize the Katyn Martyrs on March 18, naming several individuals as saints to be included in the diptych of saints of the church. The official canonization is set for September 17, 2025, the same day the Soviet army entered Poland in 1939. The decision also addressed other issues, such as theological dialogue with other churches and expressing concern about religious education in schools. Full Article

Downing Street has acknowledged that the UK is likely to face Donald Trump's tariffs this week, as the US president threatens a global trade war, causing fears of a global recession. Despite efforts to negotiate an economic deal with the US, the UK may not be exempt from Mr. Trump's plans to impose tariffs on imports from around the world, leading to losses on the FTSE 100 stock exchange and volatility on Wall Street. The...

The National Trust has reportedly culled the last four goats living on Brean Down in Somerset, due to poor health including tuberculosis (TB) and concerns about their restricted gene pool. The goats, known for scaling cliffs in the area, were put down after tests confirmed the presence of TB. The charity stated that the culling was necessary for wildlife management and welfare reasons, with the goat population on Brean Down dwindling in recent years. Full...

Birmingham City Council has declared a major incident due to an ongoing bin strike, with 17,000 tonnes of waste uncollected in the city. The declaration will bring an increase in street cleansing and fly-tip removal, with 35 additional vehicles and crews. The strike by members of the Unite union follows disputes over waste collection roles scrapped by the council, leading to rubbish buildup and health concerns among residents. Full Article

Rebekah Vardy's legal team has accused Coleen Rooney's lawyers of "serious misconduct" in the ongoing dispute over legal bills related to the "Wagatha Christie" libel battle, in which Vardy was ordered to pay more than £1.8m to Rooney. Vardy's lawyers argue that Rooney deliberately understated her costs by around 40% in court documents, leading to accusations of lack of transparency and misconduct that were initially dismissed by a costs judge but are now being appealed...