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Rachel Reeves Declares 'Age of Irresponsibility is Over' in First Budget with Major Tax Rises

Reeves announces tax rises in first Labour budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping tax reforms in her debut budget, targeting private schools, non-doms and private equity in bid to rebuild Britain's economy.

08/10/2025 10:05

Giffgaff's Game-Changing Broadband Deal: Full Fibre for Just £28 That Beats Sky & BT

Giffgaff's £28 Full Fibre Deal Beats Sky & BT

Mobile network giant Giffgaff is shaking up the UK broadband market with an incredible full fibre offer that significantly undercuts major rivals like Sky, BT, and Virgin Media.

04/10/2025 06:45

The Great British Squeeze: How Soaring Costs Are Forcing Households to Radically Rethink Spending

How price rises are changing British spending habits

New Guardian investigation reveals how relentless price rises are transforming shopping habits, family budgets and lifestyle choices across Britain.

03/10/2025 15:51

Virgin Media O2 Shakes Up Broadband Market With New Price Hike Structure - What It Means For Your Bills

Virgin Media O2 confirms broadband price hike structure

Virgin Media O2 announces significant changes to broadband pricing with mid-contract increases tied to inflation, affecting millions of UK customers from April 2024.

03/10/2025 07:35

Wetherspoons Forced to Raise Prices as Energy Bills and Packaging Tax Bite

Wetherspoons raises prices amid energy and tax pressures

JD Wetherspoon announces price increases across its pubs as soaring energy costs and new packaging taxes squeeze profit margins, with chairman Tim Martin warning of challenging times ahead for the hospitality sector.

03/10/2025 06:21

Virgin Media's Cash Boost: Thousands of Customers Set for Refunds After Billing Blunder

Virgin Media refunds thousands after billing error

Virgin Media issues automatic refunds and bill credits after billing error affects thousands of UK customers - here's what you need to know

02/10/2025 11:21

Virgin Media O2 Issues Urgent Broadband Security Alert - Is Your Router at Risk?

Virgin Media O2 Urgent Security Alert for Router Users

Millions of Virgin Media O2 customers receive critical security warning as outdated routers create vulnerability hotspots across UK homes.

01/10/2025 10:12

BT Boss's Bombshell: UK Broadband Costs Soar to 10 Times European Average

UK broadband costs 10 times European average, BT boss reveals

BT CEO Philip Jansen reveals the UK pays a staggering premium for broadband infrastructure compared to Europe, citing complex regulations and high costs as key factors holding back the nation's digital economy.

24/09/2025 12:24

West Midlands Residents Voice Anger Over Digital Exclusion as Broadband Voucher Scheme Falters

West Midlands Broadband Voucher Scheme Branded a Failure

Frustration mounts in the West Midlands as a government scheme promising faster broadband fails to deliver, leaving communities like Sutton Coldfield in a digital dead zone.

23/09/2025 20:40

Broadband Bill Shock: Millions Overpaying for Slow Internet - Are You One of Them?

Millions Overpaying for Broadband - Check Your Speed Now

New research reveals 13 million UK households could be wasting £5.4 billion annually on broadband speeds they don't need. Discover how to check your connection and save hundreds.

20/09/2025 09:09

This £15 Daily Purchase Could Slash Your Broadband Bill by £240 a Year

£15 item could cut broadband bills by £240/year

New research reveals how a simple household item costing just 15p per day could dramatically reduce your internet costs and boost your Wi-Fi signal, saving UK families hundreds of pounds annually.

20/09/2025 03:33

UK Households Face Five Crucial April Bill Shocks - Act Now to Save Hundreds

Five April bill shocks set to hammer UK households

Millions of UK families are on high alert for a devastating five-pronged financial hit this April. Our exclusive guide reveals the looming bill shocks and the urgent steps you must take to protect your wallet.

17/09/2025 02:33

UK's £57m 'Smart Town' Revolution: How Historic Market Town is Being Transformed Into a Digital Powerhouse

UK's £57m 'Smart Town' Digital Transformation Unveiled

A historic UK market town is at the heart of a groundbreaking £57 million digital transformation project, aiming to become a national blueprint for future-proofing communities with cutting-edge technology, full-fibre broadband, and smart infrastructure.

11/09/2025 14:51

UK Mobile Signal Exposed: The Best and Worst Postcodes for Your Phone Revealed

UK's Best and Worst Postcodes for Mobile Signal Revealed

Exclusive Ofcom data unveils the UK's mobile connectivity postcode lottery. Discover if your area is a signal blackspot or a 5G paradise in our definitive guide.

11/09/2025 06:09

UK Mobile Signal Blackspots Revealed: Is Your Town on the Worst Connected List?

UK's Mobile Signal Blackspots Revealed in New Report

Exclusive research uncovers the UK's mobile signal postcode lottery. From rural villages to city centres, discover which areas suffer from the worst coverage and why.

10/09/2025 22:18

Broadband Loyalty Penalty Costs UK Customers £1.6bn

New Ofcom data reveals a staggering £1.6 billion loyalty penalty hitting broadband customers who don't switch. Discover why out-of-contract users pay up to 25% more and how to slash your bill today.

06/09/2025 13:19

Sky Issues Urgent Warning To Millions Of UK Streamers Over Free Blockbuster Streams

Sky's Urgent Warning Over Illegal Free Streaming Risks

Sky has launched a major crackdown on illegal streaming, specifically targeting services like StreamEast. Millions of UK viewers using free streams for Premier League and blockbuster movies are at risk of severe penalties, including fines and internet sus

06/09/2025 09:30

LEGO The Dark Knight Rises: Exclusive Interview Reveals New Gotham Heroes & Villains

LEGO The Dark Knight Rises: Exclusive Character Reveal

Gameloft's lead producer unveils exciting details about the new LEGO Batman game expansion, featuring iconic characters from Christopher Nolan's epic trilogy. Discover the challenges of bringing realistic LEGO versions to life.

04/09/2025 15:20

Labour's Tax Bombshell: Starmer's Advisor Backs Income Tax and VAT Hikes for 'Investment'

Starmer's advisor suggests Labour may need to raise income tax & VAT

Exclusive: Sir Keir Starmer's top economics advisor, Lord Jim O'Neill, suggests Labour may need to raise income tax and VAT to fund public spending, breaking from the party's current pledge not to increase major taxes.

03/09/2025 08:15

Reeves Under Fire: Brits Revolt Against Tax Rises as 65% Oppose Labour's Fiscal Plans

Brits Revolt Against Tax Rises: 65% Oppose, 55% Want Reeves Sacked

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a stunning public backlash as a dire new poll reveals nearly two-thirds of Britons oppose tax increases to fill a £50bn black hole. With 55% wanting her sacked, the government's economic strategy is in crisis.

01/09/2025 10:32

Katie Price Admits She'd Return to Rehab 'In a Heartbeat' for Harvey in Candid Mental Health Confession

Katie Price Would Return to Rehab 'In a Heartbeat' for Harvey

In a raw and honest revelation, Katie Price opens up about her ongoing mental health battles, her willingness to go back to rehab for her son Harvey, and the traumatic impact of recent personal crises, including her house fire and mum's terminal illness.

30/08/2025 16:46