2026 Money Dates: Energy Cap, Wage Rise & Rate Decisions
Your guide to the 2026 financial changes: energy price cap rises 0.2% in January, national living wage increases 4.1% in April, and three Bank of England rate decisions. Plan your budget now.
Your guide to the 2026 financial changes: energy price cap rises 0.2% in January, national living wage increases 4.1% in April, and three Bank of England rate decisions. Plan your budget now.
Health visitors will deliver life-saving jabs to children's homes in a £2m pilot to tackle falling vaccination rates, as one in five start school unprotected.
New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
New data shows 366 British pubs were demolished or converted in 2025, a rate of one per day. Industry leaders warn of a 'drastic' situation as business rates are set to rise. Read the full analysis.
UK travellers face higher ticket prices as regional airports grapple with 'unprecedented' property tax increases. Find out which airports are worst hit.
Passengers face higher ticket prices as regional airports, including Manchester and Bristol, grapple with unprecedented business rates increases. Discover how the tax overhaul impacts your travel costs.
Regional airports across the UK are bracing for unprecedented business rates rises, with experts warning the soaring costs will inevitably lead to higher airfares for passengers. Read the full analysis.
Passengers across the UK are being warned to prepare for higher ticket prices as regional airports face crippling business rates increases of up to 295%. Find out which airports are worst affected.
Passengers across the UK face higher air fares as regional airports grapple with unprecedented business rates increases of up to 295%. Find out which airports are worst hit.
Shocking figures reveal only 7 burglaries in London led to a charge last year. Discover the UK's crime hotspots and expert home security advice to protect your property this winter.
Average mortgage rates have hit a 14-month low, falling below 6.2% for the first time since October 2024. Experts say this offers a 'welcome gift' for homebuyers. Read more on what this means for the UK housing market.
UK smoking rates are rising again, driven by Gen Z nostalgia and celebrity influence. Youth tobacco use hits its highest level in a decade, sparking health warnings.
What does 2026 hold for your finances? We analyse expert predictions on interest rates, mortgages, household bills and the UK economy. Plan ahead for the year.
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
UK pubs face a bleak festive season with bookings down 20%. Over 400 closed in 2024, with one shutting daily in 2025. Industry calls for urgent government action on business rates.
British pubs describe a festive season crisis with no party bookings, soaring costs, and fears of permanent closure. Discover the stark reality facing local communities.
Not celebrating Christmas? Discover unique activities, open venues, and ideas for a memorable December 25th in the UK. Explore quiet streets, start new traditions, and find open restaurants.
Nigel Farage's Reform UK sees its poll lead shrink amid scandals and scrutiny. Analysis suggests the party's surge may be deflating, drawing parallels with past political shooting stars. Read the full story.
The Ursid meteor shower peaks on 22 December, offering a final celestial show of 2025. Find out the best time and tips for spotting up to 10 meteors per hour in UK skies.
The TGI Fridays restaurant chain in the UK is on the brink of administration, putting 49 high street branches at risk. Get the latest updates on this breaking business story.
A 760-mile snowstorm is forecast to blast the UK from Cornwall to Scotland on January 3, bringing -9C lows and up to four inches of snow. Get the latest weather warnings and maps.
A festive tradition from childhood persists for many British adults, with over half giving stockings to partners. Discover why this 'kidult' ritual shows no sign of stopping.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces backlash as new business rates and NI hikes cripple pubs like Pudsey's Marsh Inn. Experts warn of 2,000 closures. Is Labour's economic stewardship failing? Read the full analysis.
Exclusive polling shows Labour's support collapsing, with the party now trailing Reform, Conservatives, and Greens. Discover the policies driving voters away and the battle for supremacy on the Right.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been barred from her local Leeds pub by the landlord, who blames her tax policies for pushing hospitality 'to its knees'. Discover the growing backlash from publicans.
Exclusive Deltapoll puts Reform UK ahead at 30%, with Labour on 20% and Tories on 19%. PM Keir Starmer faces a stark warning from voters ahead of crucial 2026 elections. Read the full analysis.
Major UK DIY supplier Toolstation has entered administration, with staff told to stay home and more than 100 roles set to be cut. Get the latest updates on this breaking story.
Advanced weather maps show a major winter blast bringing up to four inches of snow across the UK on December 30, impacting millions. See the full forecast and timeline here.