Brits Plan to Save £7,535 in 2026, Nationwide Survey Reveals
Nationwide survey: Brits average savings target £7,535 for 2026; many earned £436 interest in 2025. Tips from savings expert included.
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Ukrainian Man Arrested in Italy Over Nord Stream Sabotage
Ukrainian man Serhiy K arrested in Italy over 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions; German authorities seek extradition.
Whitby: The UK's Most Beautiful Seaside Town and One of England's Best Places to Visit
Whitby is the UK's most beautiful seaside town, known for beaches, abbey, Dracula links, Captain Cook, and best fish and chips.
Texas Enacts Law Restricting Chinese Nationals from Buying Property
Texas enacts law restricting Chinese nationals from buying real estate, citing national security, with legal challenges and historical parallels to alien land laws.
UEFA Nations Agree to Boycott World Cup Over FIFA Plan
All 55 UEFA member nations, including Wales, have unanimously agreed to boycott the World Cup if FIFA proceeds with plans to sell stakes to private investors, escalating the conflict in world football.
Man Hospitalised After Shark Attack on Moreton Island
A 29-year-old is in stable condition after a shark attack on Moreton Island, the second in Queensland waters in less than a month.
Airline rules on seating children with parents without paying
Ryanair, Jet2, easyJet, BA and TUI have different policies on seating children with parents if seats are not paid for. Lapland Famille compared the rules.
Air India flight to Chicago makes emergency landing in Canada after bomb threat
Air India flight to Chicago makes emergency landing in Iqaluit, Canada after false bomb threat; tensions between India and Canada continue.
FedEx sues US government for refund of Trump tariffs after Supreme Court ruling
FedEx sues US for refund of Trump tariffs after Supreme Court ruled them illegal, first major company to seek reimbursement.
Interest rates held at 3.75% but Bank may raise over Iran
The Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75% for the fifth time but warned it could raise them if the Iran conflict persists, as inflation expected to rise.
Ghana's tallest man dies at 33 from growth complications
Sulemana Abdul Samed, who measured 7ft 4in and had Marfan syndrome, died after leg sores became infected. His extraordinary height made him a local celebrity in Ghana.
Chef's Nando's hack creates off-menu burger and saves £2.35
Chef Imran Ali shares Nando's hack: order half chicken, garlic bread and chips to make a burger, saving £2.35.
Mitchells & Butlers Faces £130m Cost Hit from Rising Wages and Food Prices
Pub chain Mitchells & Butlers warns of £130m extra costs from wage rises and food inflation, while Whitbread hit by business rate changes.
Asbestos Found in Dozens of Toys Sparks Major Recall in the UK
Over 30 children's toys recalled in UK after asbestos found in play sand, including kits from Hobbycraft, Tesco, Primark, Matalan and M&S.
UK Braces for Snow and Ice as Arctic Air Brings New Year Cold Snap
Met Office issues amber and yellow warnings as up to 40cm of snow expected in Scotland. Travel disruption and health alerts issued.
FTSE 100 hits new record highs despite Iran war
The FTSE 100 hit a record intraday high of 10979.24 on Thursday and is set to close above its previous peak, buoyed by strong earnings from key stocks despite the Iran conflict.
15p-a-Week Microwavable Hottie Helps Brits Brave -12C Freeze
A microwavable hottie costing 15p a week helps Brits stay warm during -12C freeze, as OHS reports soaring sales of winter warmers amid high energy bills.
Rashford Says Goodbye to Barcelona After Loan Spell
Marcus Rashford has sent a farewell message to Barcelona after his loan spell ended, with the Manchester United forward facing an uncertain future as he returns to Old Trafford.
Puy du Fou Submits Plans for £600m Historical Theme Park in Oxfordshire
French theme park Puy du Fou submits planning application for £600m historical attraction near Bicester, Oxfordshire, with 2,000 direct jobs.
Pensioners Sue Environment Agency for £4.5m Over Damage to Tudor Royal Home
Retired couple sue Environment Agency for £4.5m over flood defence damage to Tudor royal home in Sandwich.
Gamers May Need £180 TV Licence for Consoles
Gamers using PlayStation, Xbox or Nintendo Switch to watch live TV or BBC iPlayer risk prosecution and fines up to £1,000 without a £180 TV Licence.
Sarah Beeny Ordered to Demolish Home Built Without Permission
Sarah Beeny ordered to demolish £3m Somerset home extension built without permission; council site visit due soon.
Cardiff Approves 35-Home Trowbridge Development
A 35-home development in Trowbridge, Cardiff, described as 'one of the best schemes' seen in the city, has been approved by the council's planning committee.
Energy Bills to Drop by £117 for UK Households from April
Ofgem reduces price cap by 7% to £1,641, saving households £117 annually from April, but bills remain high due to grid costs.
Visit Wales Launches 'Chill Cymru' Meditation Podcast Series
Visit Wales launches Chill Cymru, a meditation podcast series narrated by Sian Eleri, featuring immersive soundscapes of Welsh locations to promote 'hwyl'.
Wealthy travellers flock to UK as Emirates reports surge in premium bookings
Emirates reports surge in first-class bookings from China and India to UK, boosting regional airports and economic growth.
Plymouth Named UK’s Top Property Hotspot for 2025
Plymouth tops UK property hotspots with 12.6% price rise, Lloyds data shows. Other hotspots include Stafford, Wigan, while Crawley sees sharpest decline.
Cadbury Outlet Under Fire for 'Gesture' Easter Egg Advert
Cadbury outlet store in Lincolnshire criticised for selling 'gesture' eggs instead of Easter eggs; Christian campaign group voices concern.
Burnham hints at North Sea oil drilling after Trump call
Andy Burnham says he told Donald Trump he would take a 'pragmatic approach' to North Sea oil and gas, leaving the door open to new drilling despite Labour's manifesto pledge.
Gen Z’s Ambitious Retirement Dreams Unmatched by Saving Habits
Gen Z dream of travel and early retirement but fail to save adequately, with many unaware of pension contributions, surveys show.
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