Top 15 Books of 2025: The Year's Must-Reads
Discover the best books of 2025, from Booker Prize winners to captivating memoirs. Our critic picks 15 essential reads to end your year. Start your reading list now!
Discover the best books of 2025, from Booker Prize winners to captivating memoirs. Our critic picks 15 essential reads to end your year. Start your reading list now!
Electric vehicle owners face an average £243 yearly charge from 2028 under new pay-per-mile tax. Discover how this compares to traditional vehicles and calculate your potential costs.
UK pub bosses warn the Budget's business rates overhaul threatens jobs and venues, with average bills set to soar by 65.9%. Discover the impact on your local.
Money expert Martin Lewis outlines three positive changes from Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget affecting savings, energy bills and telecoms. Discover how these wins impact you.
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.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces new mile-based tax for electric vehicles starting 2028-29. Find out how much you'll pay and what it means for the EV transition.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a 4.1% minimum wage increase, benefiting 2.7 million workers. Young workers see the biggest rises as the government aims to improve living standards.
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.
A heated debate on NHS salaries erupts after a consultant calls her £100,000 wage 'pathetic', while a teacher highlights the vast pay gap within the public sector. Share your views.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces £1.5bn electric vehicle package extending grants until 2030, while launching controversial pay-per-mile tax consultation.
Klarna's AI investment has reduced its workforce by nearly half while increasing average employee pay by 60%. Discover how technology is reshaping the buy now, pay later sector.
Leicester ranks bottom in UK for disposable income as cost of living crisis deepens. Discover how low pay and austerity measures are affecting families.
The reported salaries for the I'm a Celebrity 2025 contestants have been revealed, with rapper Aitch leading the pack. Discover who is earning what in the jungle.
Kelly Brook is rumoured to earn £300,000 for I'm A Celebrity 2025, making her one of the highest-paid contestants. Discover the full cast pay breakdown here.
New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting accuses junior doctors of holding the country to ransom after they reject inflation-busting pay deal, triggering fresh NHS walkouts that threaten to cripple healthcare services.
London Underground workers have accepted a groundbreaking pay deal, ending threat of further Tube strikes. The RMT union's agreement brings 5% pay rise and includes major concessions on working conditions.
RMT union members overwhelmingly accept transformative pay agreement with TfL, ending years of dispute and securing significant wage increases for London Underground staff.
In a dramatic shareholder revolt, Norway's massive sovereign wealth fund has voted against Elon Musk's controversial compensation package, dealing a significant blow to the Tesla CEO ahead of the company's annual meeting.
The BBC has reached a confidential settlement with a female radio presenter in a significant gender pay discrimination case that threatened to expose the corporation's pay practices.
Discover how the shifting bank holiday dates in 2025 will create unique three-day weekends and impact your planning across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Millions of O2 customers face unexpected mid-contract price increases as new Ofcom rules fail to protect against inflation-linked rises. Money saving expert Martin Lewis explains your escape routes.
Major healthcare unions have rejected the government's proposed 3% pay rise for NHS workers, branding it 'completely inadequate' and threatening coordinated strike action that could cripple health services this winter.
O2 announces significant price rises for millions of UK mobile customers, with bills set to increase by up to 8.8% this April. Find out how this affects you and what your rights are.
Discover how Apple Pay is transforming the UK's online casino landscape with instant deposits, enhanced security, and exclusive bonuses for British players.
From energy bill adjustments to minimum wage increases and banking reforms, discover how six key financial changes in November 2025 will impact households nationwide.
New research reveals UK statutory maternity pay leaves families struggling as costs soar. Discover the true financial impact of having a baby in today's economy.
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.
Universal Credit, PIP, and State Pension payments are set for significant increases next April as the government confirms it will maintain the triple lock. Discover exactly how much more you'll receive.
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.