A woman was handcuffed by 11 Met Police officers and issued a £100 fine after feeding pigeons in a Harrow park. The incident has sparked outrage from an animal welfare group. Read the full story.
Nationwide Building Society has emailed millions of members about a potential £190 monthly loan repayment plan. Get a personalised quote without affecting your credit score.
Lloyds, Halifax, Barclays, and HSBC have reduced mortgage interest rates, with some deals now below 3.5%. Experts say this could tempt more buyers back into the property market.
Lloyds, Halifax, Barclays, and HSBC reduce mortgage interest rates, with some deals now below 3.5%. Find out how this could lower your monthly payments and impact the housing market.
President Trump orders a $200bn federal mortgage bond purchase to reduce rates and improve affordability. Read the full analysis of this major housing market intervention.
New research shows 99% of UK homes have costly energy habits, from wrong tariffs to overfilling kettles, draining £625 yearly. Expert urges switching to fixed deals.
Barclays warns customers of imminent savings rate cuts, following a Bank of England decision. See the new rates and expert advice on where to find better returns.
Barclays warns customers of imminent interest rate cuts on key savings accounts. Find out how much you'll lose and what experts advise you to do next.
Discover the best savings rates for January 2026. Despite rate cuts, you can still earn over 4% and outpace inflation with our expert guide to top cash ISAs and easy access accounts.
Major Australian banks forecast renewed interest rate hikes from 2026, adding hundreds to monthly repayments. Experts warn families to brace for financial pressure as inflation persists. Read the full analysis.
Households face higher energy costs this winter despite a promised £150 reduction, which won't take effect until April 2026. Discover how fixed tariffs could offer immediate protection.
Households face higher energy costs this winter despite a promised £150 reduction. Discover how switching to a fixed tariff now could lock in savings before the April 2026 relief.
A major demographic shift will see UK deaths exceed births from 2026, a first in a century. Coupled with falling migration, this could shrink the workforce and push taxes higher. Read the full analysis.
A leading think tank warns the UK could see more deaths than births from 2026, driven by low fertility. This demographic shift poses major challenges for public finances and services.
UK government proposes tougher penalties for uninsured drivers, with fines potentially doubling to £600. New Road Safety Strategy aims to deter offenders and protect law-abiding motorists.
NatWest is reducing interest rates on multiple savings accounts from 19 January. Discover the new rates and expert advice on where to find better returns for your money.
Italy faces a severe demographic crisis as births plummet to a historic low in 2025. Explore the economic and social factors behind this 'demographic winter' and its profound implications for the nation's future.
Italy faces a severe demographic crisis as births plummet to a 150-year low. Explore the economic and social factors behind this 'demographic winter' and its profound implications for the nation's future.
A retired teacher was wrongly fined £100 for dropping a cigarette in Nottingham. He was 250 miles away in France at the time, exposing a council error.
A retired teacher was fined £100 for dropping a cigarette in Nottingham while he was actually in France. Nottingham City Council apologised after a mix-up, but the case highlights concerns over automated enforcement.
A 76-year-old retired teacher was wrongly fined for throwing a cigarette from his car in Nottingham while he was actually eating breakfast in Normandy, France. Read the full story of the administrative error and cloned plates.
The energy price cap has increased, adding £3 to the typical annual bill. Experts advise shopping for a fixed deal to save money as further changes are predicted for April.
The Ofgem energy price cap increases from 1 January, adding £3 to the typical annual bill. Experts advise shopping for fixed deals as colder weather hits.
BBC viewers erupt over Celebrity Apprentice's festive special result, branding it a 'fix' after Lord Sugar's surprising decision. Discover the winning team and the fan backlash.
Households in England could face £80 fixed penalties for bin placement issues causing a nuisance. Learn the rules to avoid fines.
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.
Exclusive data reveals a shocking lack of enforcement against fly-tipping across England, with thousands of incidents going unpunished. Discover which councils are failing to act.
Jake Paul's promoter confirms lawyers are pursuing critics who allege his knockout loss to Anthony Joshua was scripted. Read the full story on the legal crackdown.
Promoter Eddie Hearn has vehemently denied claims the Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul fight was fixed, revealing Paul suffered a broken jaw and may never box again. Read the full story.
The Bank of England has cut the base rate to 3.75%, its lowest in three years. Discover the immediate impact on mortgages, savings, and household bills.