2025 Review: Tax Rises, Job Slump & Beckham Drama
A tumultuous 2025 saw Labour's grim budget, a historic Lionesses win, and a celebrity family rift. Explore the year's highs and lows in our recap.
A tumultuous 2025 saw Labour's grim budget, a historic Lionesses win, and a celebrity family rift. Explore the year's highs and lows in our recap.
From stubborn inflation to shifting interest rates, five crucial charts unpack the complex global economic forecast for 2026. Discover the trends shaping markets.
UK email users are warned about a sophisticated new scam mimicking security alerts. Hackers can access your data if you click the link. Learn how to spot it and protect yourself.
The Met Office says a white Christmas is 'highly unlikely' for most of the UK, with cold, windy conditions and sunshine expected. Discover the full festive forecast.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveils a mid-year budget update with a $12.6bn deficit. Discover the spending cuts, economic forecasts, and political implications for Australia's future.
Key ministers face intense questioning in Senate Estimates over the national fiscal outlook, cost-of-living pressures, and public service cuts. Get the latest details.
The OBR apologised after its Budget forecast was published an hour early, a blunder it called its worst failure in 15 years. Read the full story of the leak and its fallout.
The OBR chairman claims an 'external person' may have accessed Rachel Reeves' Budget plans early. A full investigation is underway. Read the latest on this major security breach.
HP announces up to 6,000 job cuts worldwide as it embraces AI to accelerate innovation. The move comes alongside a lower profit outlook and aims to save $1bn annually.
The Bank of England maintains interest rates at 4%, but experts see encouraging signs beyond the headline figure. Discover why this decision might signal economic resilience rather than stagnation.
A widespread Microsoft Azure outage has disrupted critical services including Xbox Live, Outlook, and Microsoft 365, leaving users frustrated and businesses scrambling.
As daylight hours shorten, millions face Seasonal Affective Disorder. Discover expert insights on symptoms, treatments, and practical strategies to combat SAD this winter.
Britain's private sector faces worst performance in nearly a year as manufacturing and services decline simultaneously. Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts mounting economic challenges ahead of crucial budget announcement.
New GfK survey reveals British consumer morale hits near-historic lows as households brace for economic challenges ahead of government budget announcement.
The Met Office reveals a week of overcast skies and drizzle as high pressure brings what forecasters call 'anticyclonic gloom' to much of the UK, with only brief sunny intervals.
The International Monetary Fund slashes US growth forecasts amid Trump administration policies, while Australian travellers avoid America due to economic uncertainty and political tensions.
The UK faces a prolonged period of dull, grey weather as high pressure brings widespread cloud cover and limited sunshine across most regions until next week.
As summer fades to autumn, discover practical strategies from mental health specialists to maintain your wellbeing during the seasonal transition and prevent seasonal affective disorder.
Discover why your body and mind undergo surprising transformations as summer fades. From mood shifts to sleep patterns, learn how to navigate seasonal changes effectively.
The International Monetary Fund warns of significant economic damage from new US trade policies, with UK growth projections downgraded amid global uncertainty.
Discover how to create the ultimate winter warmer using fresh seasonal ingredients that boost immunity and comfort the soul. This easy recipe brings restaurant-quality flavour to your kitchen.
Exclusive winter forecast reveals America faces a season of intense nor'easters, significant snowfall, and prolonged cold spells that could disrupt travel and energy supplies.
Major Microsoft outage hits millions of users as popular services including Minecraft, Outlook email and Xbox Live experience widespread disruption. Technical issues reported across the UK and Europe.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon sounds alarm on economic turbulence ahead, highlighting inflation pressures and geopolitical risks that could impact British businesses and households.
New survey reveals overwhelming pessimism among Scottish businesses as economic stagnation bites, with concerns mounting over rising costs and political uncertainty.
Starbucks UK launches its holiday menu weeks ahead of schedule, featuring the new Gingerbread Oat Latte, returning classics, and festive food items that promise to delight customers throughout November and December.
British gardens are experiencing a spectacular autumn display with vibrant rainbows of colour, as extreme summer weather creates perfect conditions for a fiery seasonal bloom across the UK.
Starbucks brings back beloved seasonal drinks and introduces tempting new treats for the 2024 holiday season across UK locations, creating the perfect winter warmers.
Discover the fashion stylist's must-have pieces that will transform your autumn wardrobe instantly. From investment coats to versatile boots, learn how to stay stylish this season.
Discover enchanting ways to transform your home with pumpkin-themed decor and sophisticated Halloween styling for the perfect autumn atmosphere.