DWP to send vital State Pension update letters to millions of pensioners
DWP sends annual State Pension letters confirming 8.5% rise from April. Pension Credit deadline March 5 for £299 cost of living payment.
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Neighbour from hell: Woman's video doorbell nightmare
A South London woman tells of relentless neighbour harassment after installing a video doorbell, from 3am visits to vandalism and water spraying.
Ministers urged to impose windfall tax on energy networks' £4bn 'excess' profits
MPs urge windfall tax on energy networks' £4bn excess profits to fund debt relief scheme, as household energy debts hit record levels.
EU weighs deterrent action against US over Greenland tariff threats
EU considers retaliatory tariffs and anti-coercion measures as Trump threatens duties over Greenland annexation opposition.
UK airlines cut flights as jet fuel costs soar
UK airlines cancel flights and add surcharges as jet fuel prices soar amid the Middle East conflict, with Ryanair warning of further cuts.
Inherited wealth surge to widen global inequality, experts warn
Report warns $70tn inherited wealth over next decade will widen inequality, urging G20 action.
Universal Studios UK theme park gets green light for Bedfordshire site
Universal Studios has been granted planning permission for its first UK theme park in Bedfordshire, featuring Europe's tallest rides and a major economic boost.
Arsenal 4-1 Girona: Tzolis and Jesus score in pre-season win
Arsenal opened their pre-season with a 4-1 win at Girona, as Havertz, Tzolis, Dowman and Jesus all scored at Estadi Montilivi, with Tzolis on his first start.
Worker surveillance in Australia outpaces privacy protections, research shows
Australian employers are gathering extensive worker data with limited privacy protections, from location tracking to keystroke monitoring, according to research and worker accounts.
Children of the Wicker Man director Justin Hardy dies at 61
Justin Hardy, director of Children of the Wicker Man, has died aged 61 after a heart attack, his family said, just ahead of his final film's premiere.
AI bubble fears top 2026 risks as global growth slows
AI bubble risk and trade uncertainty shape 2026 global economy, with UK inflation a concern.
Bali's Bingin beach loses 48 businesses in demolition crackdown
Bali authorities demolish 48 cliffside businesses at Bingin beach in a zoning crackdown, sparking dismay among locals and tourists.
HMRC warns 700,000 missed tax refunds – check now
HMRC says nearly 700,000 people failed to claim tax refunds last year; taxpayers urged to check letters and use the app to claim an average £473.
Vanilla extract hack promises to banish kitchen odours for just £2
Influencer Chantel Mila shares a £2 vanilla extract oven hack to make your home smell like cookies and neutralise kitchen odours, plus a lemon juice cleaning tip.
Britney Spears dances topless in raunchy Instagram videos
Britney Spears, 44, shared videos of herself dancing completely topless on Instagram on Saturday, twerking on the floor and using stickers to cover her chest.
Garage owner dies after being trapped under car
Investigation launched after garage owner Steve Preston, 40, dies trapped under car in Ynyshir. Inquest opened, funeral announced.
Resorts 'hitting max capacity earlier' amid tourism boom
European resorts are 'hitting max capacity earlier and earlier' as a tourism boom strains hotspots like the Acropolis, the Trevi Fountain and the Vatican.
US beer sales plunge as Iran war drives up petrol prices
US beer and cider sales fell 6.3% as petrol prices surge 52% since the Iran war, with California and the Midwest hit hardest.
Resorts hitting max capacity earlier as Europe tourism booms
European holiday destinations are hitting max capacity earlier and earlier, travel experts warn, as Spain heads for a record 100 million tourists.
Betfred to close 132 betting shops, cut over 600 jobs
Betfred has launched a consultation over closing 132 betting shops and cutting more than 600 jobs from September, blaming higher taxes and economic uncertainty.
Sizewell B nuclear plant granted 20-year life extension
Sizewell B in Suffolk will operate until 2055 under a government deal, supporting UK clean energy targets.
UK manufacturers still facing weak demand and rising costs, CBI survey says
CBI survey shows UK factory orders remain below average and price pressures persist, with firms expecting output declines and further price rises.
Black Friday 2024 travel deals: Which? research reveals the airlines and tour operators with genuine
Which? reveals which airlines and holiday firms offered real Black Friday savings, including TUI, Jet2, British Airways and Ryanair, plus top 2024 deals.
UK firms losing £3,462 a year due to mobile data shortages, research finds
UK businesses lose £3,462 a year on average due to mobile data shortages, with 45% saying it's worse than running out of stock.
Primark sales beat pre-Covid levels as high street recovery gathers pace
Primark's third-quarter sales reached £1.6bn, up 200% year-on-year and 3% above pre-Covid levels, as shoppers returned to stores after lockdown easing.
Croatia's Abandoned Kupari Hotels: A Frozen-in-Time Relic Near Dubrovnik
Kupari's abandoned hotels near Dubrovnik, frozen in time after war, may soon become a luxury resort under new plans.
Sandbanks mansion redevelopment refused after £3.5m purchase
A couple's £3.5m purchase of a dilapidated Sandbanks house with record per-square-foot price has plans refused for a four-storey replacement.
North London Carpenter Wins £3m House in Omaze Prize Draw
Kevin Johnson, 34, wins a £3m Omaze house and £100,000, with stamp duty and fees covered, after entering for two years.
Sinister change after pub fight led to Birkenhead murders
Lock Ah Tam was a respected Chinese community leader in Birkenhead until a 1918 head injury changed him. In 1925 he shot his wife and daughters.
US government shutdown: flight cuts cause travel chaos at major airports
FAA orders 4-10% flight cuts as US government shutdown continues, causing cancellations and delays at major airports like JFK and LAX.
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