The UK's financial regulator, the FCA, has officially confirmed a huge increase to the contactless payment limit, raising it from £100 to £200. This landmark decision promises to revolutionise how Britons pay for their shopping, offering greater speed and
The UK is poised to scrap its £100 contactless payment limit, paving the way for unlimited 'tap and go' spending. This major financial shake-up promises faster checkouts but raises new security questions for consumers.
Shoppers across the UK are set for a spending revolution as the contactless payment limit is permanently increased from £45 to £100, marking the biggest change since its introduction.
The BBC is under fire after it was revealed the corporation spent thousands of pounds of licence fee money on branded mugs urging staff to 'call out bad behaviour', sparking outrage over wasteful spending.
Veteran Washington D.C. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton firmly addresses speculation about her age and commitment, confirming she will serve her entire next term if re-elected in November.
New data reveals Australian households are spending more than expected, providing a crucial boost to the nation's economy and helping to counter weak growth in other sectors.
Major UK airports including London Stansted and Gatwick are set to abolish the 100ml liquid limit in carry-on luggage by 2024, thanks to new high-tech 3D scanners. Discover how this change will revolutionise your travel experience.
UK travellers face severe penalties, including unlimited fines and criminal charges, for not declaring cash amounts over £10,000. The FCDO's latest alert is a crucial reminder for all holidaymakers.
Exclusive analysis uncovers the enormous financial burden of Donald Trump's extensive National Guard mobilisations during his presidency, with costs soaring into billions.
Exclusive: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is under fire after a federal report accused her office of deliberately delaying sign-off on millions in Homeland Security funds, impacting local law enforcement and emergency services.
Exclusive: Sir Keir Starmer pledges to review the controversial two-child benefit cap, branding it 'unfair' and signalling a major shift in Labour's welfare policy ahead of the general election.
The UK government is considering a radical new road safety trial that could see speed limits on certain motorways raised to a blistering 93mph (150km/h). Discover the potential risks, rewards, and the smart technology that will make it possible.
Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's Washington DC hotel charged the government exorbitant fees for grass installation during his presidency, raising serious ethical concerns.
Multiple pensioners have been injured on a dangerously steep paved area in a British market town, following a controversial £1.3 million renovation by the local council that residents are branding a 'complete waste of money'.
Exclusive analysis reveals how the UK's rigid fiscal framework, designed for stability, is now actively hindering economic recovery, suppressing growth, and exacerbating the cost-of-living crisis. Experts warn the Treasury's orthodoxy is no longer fit for
Exclusive: Defence Secretary Grant Shapps delivers a stark warning that Britain's military resilience is dangerously low, lacking the 'whole-of-nation' readiness needed to counter a potential Russian threat. A new review calls for urgent, sweeping reforms
Exclusive investigation reveals the UK government is spending a staggering £8.2 million per day housing asylum seekers in hotels, as far-right protests target accommodation sites across the country. The Independent's analysis uncovers the true cost of the
Exclusive: Labour forces government to reveal secret data mapping the staggering scale of asylum seeker hotel use across Britain, costing taxpayers millions daily and sparking a major political row.
In a dramatic shift for household budgets, UK shop food prices have fallen by 2.4% in the year to June, marking the most significant drop since the Office for National Statistics began tracking the data in 2005.
The Royal Navy's state-of-the-art £1 billion Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond has been declared non-operational, with critical engine defects preventing its deployment to assist Ukraine. Defence sources reveal the vessel, plagued by power failures, is stuck
A damning new report reveals a 'postcode lottery' in public spending, showing rural communities in England are subsidising urban areas by billions despite facing higher council tax bills and inferior services.
Ex-President Donald Trump stuns global leaders by revealing he told a NATO member he would 'encourage' Russia to act against nations failing to meet defence spending targets, plunging the alliance into a fresh crisis.
A British Airways flight attendant has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after crashing her car on the M25 motorway. The incident occurred just hours after she landed from a long-haul flight, with police reporting she was more than twice the leg
In a stunning revelation, former President Donald Trump stated he would not protect NATO countries failing to meet defence spending targets and would even 'encourage' Russian aggression against them, causing international alarm and raising serious questio
A TUI flight attendant was immediately dismissed after arriving for a transatlantic flight from Manchester with a staggering blood alcohol level more than four times the legal limit for airline crew.
Labour's shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering a new tax on homes to address a £50 billion spending shortfall, sparking fresh debate over the party's fiscal plans.
The Ministry of Justice has purchased multi-million-pound mansions near Heathrow, raising concerns over taxpayer spending priorities amid a cost-of-living crisis.
Cash-strapped fire services are under fire for spending half a million pounds on diversity roles as stations crumble due to lack of funding.
New data reveals UK consumer confidence has plummeted to its lowest level in decades, with households cutting back on spending as inflation and economic instability bite.
Nottingham Forest are preparing a massive £100m spending spree to secure three top-tier signings before the transfer window closes. Get the latest on their ambitious plans.