Six Councils Can Raise Tax Over 5% Without Vote
Six London councils can raise council tax by over 5% without a referendum after government funding cuts. The move aims to improve fairness but sparks political row.
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First video of lunar impact flash captured from Ireland
An astronomer at Armagh Observatory records a rare lunar impact flash, a UK first. Discover the challenges and importance for future moon missions.
Dad Faces Six Felony Counts After Children's Perilous Hike
A Utah mother keeps vigil as her three young children recover from severe hypothermia after a hike with their father, who now faces child abuse charges. The four-year-old required life-saving surgery.
Utah Dad Charged with Child Torture After Dangerous Hike
Micah Smith, 31, faces six counts of child torture after a perilous hike left his three young children hospitalised. Exclusive details reveal a subsequent alleged hatchet attack on his estranged wife. Read the full investigation.
Louvre raises entry fee for non-EU visitors to $37
The Louvre Museum will increase ticket prices for non-EEA tourists, including Americans and Britons, to €32 ($37) from January 2026. The move funds a major security overhaul and renovation plan.
UK Teen Missing in Romania Near Dracula's Castle
Search continues for George Smyth, 18, missing in Transylvania's mountains since 23 November. Rescue efforts hampered by heavy snow. Read the latest.
UK student missing in Romanian mountains near Dracula's Castle
A race against time is on to find 18-year-old British student George Smyth, missing in Transylvania's Bucegi Mountains. His mother has flown to Romania as search teams battle deep snow.
Starmer defends £26bn tax hike and Brexit stance in speech
PM Keir Starmer defends the Budget and Rachel Reeves, calls for a 'grown up' EU relationship, and vows to tackle child poverty. Full analysis of his London speech.
Alcohol duty rise to add 38p to gin from February 2026
Brits will pay more for wine, spirits and beer as alcohol duty rises by 3.66% in February 2026. See exactly how much your favourite drink will cost.
UK Minimum Wage Rise: Millions to Get £975 Boost
Millions of UK workers will see a pay rise of up to £975 from April 2026 as the National Minimum Wage increases. Find out how much more you'll earn.
300,000 home workers lose £124 tax break
Around 300,000 UK employees face a tax hike of up to £124 as HMRC scraps the tax relief on home-working expenses from April 2026. Discover the full impact.
Kaia Gerber on Healing Past Relationships
Supermodel Kaia Gerber showcases her casual style on an LA hike and opens up about how her romance with actor Lewis Pullman is healing past relationship patterns. Discover her journey.
National Living Wage to rise to £12.71 an hour
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a 4.1% rise in the National Living Wage to £12.71, boosting pay for 2.7 million workers. Discover the full impact on low-paid employees and business concerns.
Budget leak reveals £26bn tax rise and growth downgrade
OBR's premature release details Rachel Reeves' Budget, forecasting slower economic growth and £26bn in tax rises by 2030 through frozen thresholds. Discover the full impact.
Reeves' Tax Hike to Fund £14k Benefit Boost for Families
Chancellor Rachel Reeves raises taxes by £25bn, scrapping the two-child benefit cap. 18,000 large families to gain over £14,000 yearly. Discover the full Budget impact.
UK Minimum Wage Rises to £12.71 for Millions
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a major minimum wage hike for 2.7 million workers from April 2025. Discover how the new rates will impact your pay.
Poll: 53% Fear Local Pub Closures From Tax Rises
New Savanta poll reveals 53% of Brits fear their local pub will close due to National Insurance hikes. The hospitality sector demands a VAT cut lifeline. Read the full analysis.
Man Tests 50K Steps vs 50Km Hike vs 5K Calorie Burn
Fitness influencer Sam Culley embarked on an epic endurance challenge to discover whether walking 50,000 steps, hiking 50km, or burning 5,000 calories was toughest. Discover his surprising results.
Hunter Valley council plans 40% rate hike
Cessnock City Council proposes a staggering 39.9% rates increase, costing households over $1,000 annually. Residents fight back with petition as council cites financial crisis.
Full English Breakfast Costs Soar: Cafe Crisis Deepens
The iconic Great British fry-up faces unprecedented price hikes as eggs, sausages, tea and bread costs skyrocket, putting traditional cafes at risk under Starmer's government.
Surviving on minimum wage: The shocking reality
A minimum wage worker reveals the shocking reality of surviving on £11.44 per hour in today's cost of living crisis, sharing practical budgeting tips that could help others struggling financially.
Mobile price hikes: O2, Virgin & EE confirm April increases
Millions of UK mobile and broadband customers are set for price increases this April as major providers implement inflation-busting hikes. Discover which networks are affected and how much extra you'll pay.
Labour's 1p Income Tax Hike: What It Costs You
Exclusive analysis reveals how Labour's proposed income tax increase could impact household budgets across Britain as Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers fiscal changes.
Reeves pledges minimum wage overhaul in Labour budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces major reforms to the minimum wage system, promising automatic uprating and stronger enforcement in Labour's debut budget.
Reeves announces minimum wage reforms in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping minimum wage reforms in her debut Budget, targeting job creation and economic growth through increased pay floors and business incentives.
Real Living Wage Jumps to £12 - 460,000 Workers Benefit
Over 460,000 British workers are celebrating a significant pay rise as the Real Living Wage increases to £12 across the UK and £13.15 in London, offering financial relief during the cost of living crisis.
UK Minimum Wage Rises to £11.44: Full Details
Millions of UK workers are set for a significant pay rise as the National Living Wage increases to £11.44 per hour, with younger workers benefiting for the first time.
UK Living Wage Set for Major Increase in 2024
Millions of low-paid workers across Britain are set for a welcome pay boost as the National Living Wage prepares for its largest increase in years, providing crucial financial relief during the cost of living crisis.
Real Living Wage: Record 2025 pay rise announced
Millions of UK workers are set for a significant pay rise as the Real Living Wage receives its largest-ever increase, outpacing government minimum rates and tackling the cost of living crisis.
Real Living Wage rises 7% in UK pay boost
Nearly half a million UK workers will receive a significant pay increase as the Real Living Wage rises to £13.15 in London and £12.05 nationwide, outpacing government minimum rates.
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