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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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