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UK Staycation Costs Soar as Holiday Prices Double

New data reveals a dramatic surge in UK holiday prices, with some destinations seeing costs double. Discover why the staycation trend is getting more expensive and how it compares to European getaways.

Climate Crisis Fuels Surge in Lightning Wildfires

Groundbreaking research confirms a direct and alarming link between global warming and a sharp increase in destructive wildfires ignited by lightning strikes across the Northern Hemisphere.

DWP Benefits: Full List of April 2024 Payment Increases

Millions of Britons on benefits like Universal Credit and State Pension are set to receive a significant boost to their payments this April. Here's the full list of DWP benefits affected by the annual uprating.

Apple TV+ price rises to £8.99 in UK

Apple has announced a significant price increase for its TV+ streaming service in the UK, making it one of the most expensive monthly subscriptions on the market. Here's what you need to know.

The radical surgery of breaking legs to be taller

An investigation into the radical and painful limb-lengthening surgery gaining traction in the UK. We explore the medical ethics, the immense physical toll, and the societal pressures driving this dramatic pursuit of height.

Climate Crisis Fuels Extreme Iberian Wildfire Weather

A new scientific report reveals human-induced climate change is dramatically increasing the likelihood of extreme fire weather conditions in the Iberian Peninsula, with temperatures soaring 4-6°C above normal.

42 UK Areas Face Maximum Council Tax Hike - Full List

Exclusive analysis reveals the 42 local authorities in England set to impose the maximum allowed Council Tax increase this April, as the cost of living squeeze intensifies for millions of households.

Australia's cig price hike fuels black market boom

The Australian government's new 7% tobacco tax increase, aimed at improving public health, is fuelling a rampant black market for cigarettes, raising concerns about lost tax revenue and organised crime.

CA Wildfire Survivor's Incredible Act of Kindness

In the ashes of the devastating Eaton wildfire in Altadena, California, a heartwarming story emerges as a local man, who lost his own home, dedicates himself to helping his neighbours recover and rebuild.

Europe's Brutal Wildfire Season Ignites Early

Southern Europe is on high alert as an early and aggressive wildfire season ignites, with Greece and Turkey battling fierce blazes exacerbated by extreme heat and strong winds, raising fears of a catastrophic summer.

Trump Tariffs to Hike UK School Supply Prices

New analysis reveals the stark impact of proposed US tariffs on British consumers, with the cost of school essentials from pencils to laptops expected to surge, squeezing household budgets.

PIP payments set for 6.7% boost next April

Exclusive: Personal Independence Payment rates are poised for a significant April uplift, with some claimants seeing nearly £600 more per year following the September inflation figure.

Hawaii Confirms Final Lahaina Wildfire Death Toll: 101 Lives Lost

Authorities in Hawaii have concluded the official count of fatalities from the devastating August 2023 Lahaina wildfire, confirming 101 deaths. The painstaking identification process, involving advanced DNA analysis, is now complete, bringing a sombre clo

Napa Valley Wildfire Forces Mass Evacuations

A rapidly expanding wildfire, the 'Hennessey Fire,' is tearing through Napa County, California, prompting urgent evacuations, threatening homes and vineyards, and casting a dense, hazardous smoke plume over the renowned wine region.

British Airways axes London-NY route, warns of higher fares

British Airways has abruptly cancelled its London Stansted to New York JFK service, leaving passengers stranded. Experts warn the reduced competition will lead to significantly higher transatlantic airfares for UK travellers.

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