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UK Regional Airports Hit by 'Unprecedented' Tax Rises

Passengers across the UK are being warned to prepare for higher ticket prices as regional airports face crippling business rates increases of up to 295%. Find out which airports are worst affected.

Salons ban Labour MPs in business rates backlash

Hairdressers and barbers join pubs in banning local Labour MPs, furious over a Budget they say fails small firms. Salons face crippling rate rises despite government support pledge.

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.

Businesses to Slow Hiring After Autumn Budget

A new poll shows 56% of business leaders plan to slow hiring due to the Autumn Budget's measures, including tax threshold freezes and a higher minimum wage. Discover the impact on UK growth.

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.

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.

RBA Holds Rates as Inflation Surprise Rattles Economy

The Reserve Bank of Australia maintains current interest rates despite unexpected inflation data, signalling cautious optimism amid economic uncertainty. Analysis of what this means for mortgages and the broader economy.

Barefoot Investor: RBA flying blind on rates

Financial guru Scott Pape delivers scathing assessment of Reserve Bank's interest rate decisions, claiming Australians are paying the price for economic mismanagement in cost of living crisis.

UK business insolvencies surge 32% as crisis deepens

New data reveals a 32% spike in UK business distress as thousands of companies face collapse amid high interest rates and economic pressures, with construction and hospitality sectors hit hardest.

Mortgage Rate War: Lenders Slash Costs

Barclays, HSBC and Santander lead charge with significant mortgage rate reductions, offering relief to borrowers amid shifting economic landscape. Find out which deals could save you thousands.

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