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Cash Refusal & Card Fees: What's Legal in the UK?

A growing consumer dilemma pits the convenience of card payments against the right to use legal tender. We investigate the legality of cash refusal and surcharges in the UK's evolving payment landscape.

Meet the 2025 Debutantes of Queen Charlotte's Ball

The iconic Queen Charlotte's Ball, the original debutante ball, has announced its 2025 cohort. Meet the young women from the UK and beyond preparing for a season of elegance, philanthropy, and tradition.

Debutantes Dazzle at London's Queen Charlotte's Ball

Step inside the exclusive world of London's high society as young debutantes don white gowns and tiaras for the annual Queen Charlotte's Ball, a centuries-old tradition marking their formal introduction.

How War Forged a New Grassroots Nationalism in Iran

Exclusive report from Iran reveals a profound shift in national identity. Beyond the regime's rhetoric, a resilient, grassroots patriotism is flourishing amidst conflict, uniting a deeply divided society in unexpected ways.

Outrage Over 'Shocking' TV Stereotypes of Older People

A damning new report exposes the UK television industry's pervasive ageism, revealing how older people are consistently portrayed as frail, out-of-touch, and a burden on society. Campaigners and viewers demand an immediate overhaul of broadcasting standar

Princess Vittoria Savoy's new billionaire romance revealed

Vittoria Savoy, the 21-year-old model and descendant of Italy's last royal family, has embarked on a new romance with billionaire heir Carlo Agostinelli following her split from tennis star Emma Raducanu. Discover the details of this high-society love sto

Why Britain Isn't Ready to Ditch Cash

As the UK races towards a cashless future, a growing movement of consumers, experts, and activists are pushing back. Discover the compelling financial, psychological, and societal reasons why cold, hard cash isn't ready for the history books just yet.

MS Patients Face A&E Crisis Due to NHS Neurology Failures

Exclusive: Multiple sclerosis sufferers are being forced to seek emergency care due to inaccessible specialist services, reveals new research from the MS Society. Experts warn of a 'broken system' putting vulnerable patients at risk.

UK's Free ATM Network Collapses: 1,500 Vanish in 6 Months

Exclusive: The UK's cash machine network is collapsing at an alarming rate, with over 1,500 free-to-use ATMs vanishing in just six months. LINK, the cash access body, warns this threatens to leave vulnerable communities stranded in an increasingly cashles

Wetherspoon Bans £20 and £50 Banknotes

JD Wetherspoon has implemented a ban on £20 and £50 banknotes across its 800 pubs. Find out why the change was made, which payment methods are now accepted, and if your local 'Spoons is affected.

London Cafe Goes App-Only, Bans Cash & Cards

An innovative East London café, S'wich, has sparked debate by ditching all traditional payments. Customers can only order and pay via a smartphone app, embracing a fully digital experience. Discover how this tech-forward move is changing the local coffee

New cholesterol jab cuts heart attack risk by 27%

A groundbreaking 'game-changer' drug, Inclisiran, has proven highly effective in reducing heart attacks and strokes in a major NHS study, offering new hope for millions with high cholesterol.

Older Britons contribute £50bn through volunteering

New research dismantles the myth of a 'burdensome' older generation, revealing how Britons over 65 are volunteering in record numbers, contributing billions to the UK economy and strengthening the social fabric.

Georgina Bloomberg Splits From Fiancé After Having Baby

Exclusive: Michael Bloomberg's daughter, Georgina, and her financier fiancé, Justin Waterman, have called off their engagement just months after welcoming their first child together. Discover the details behind their unexpected separation.

RHS Wisley's Rare Million-Blue-Flower Spectacle

In an extraordinary horticultural event, a sea of millions of vibrant blue 'Glory of the Snow' flowers has carpeted RHS Garden Wisley, creating a breathtaking spring spectacle unseen in such scale before.

Trump Enacts Cashless Bail Order Transforming US Justice System

In a seismic shift for America's judicial landscape, former President Donald Trump has enacted a groundbreaking executive order to eliminate cash bail, a move set to dramatically alter the US prison system and spark fierce national debate on justice and p

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