Iconic River Seine Reopens for Public Swimming After Century-Long Ban
Paris reopens River Seine to public swimming after century-long ban, with €1.4bn clean-up enabling three free bathing sites near iconic landmarks.
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Charlotte Tilbury Magic Serum Draws 8,000-Strong Waitlist
Charlotte Tilbury's new serum attracts 8,000 waiting list before launch. Trial results show 93% felt younger, 97% hydrated.
Reeves Extends Tax Freeze For Two Years In Budget
Rachel Reeves extends income tax threshold freeze for two years, raising £7.5bn, as she abandons planned increase in headline rates.
Landlord Exodus Threats Overblown as Renters Pay Price
Landlord sell-off fears overblown? Data shows purchases exceed sales for first time since 2019, but rents surge 39% as tenants bear costs of Renters Rights Act.
Joshua Fix Allegations After Prenga Fight: Jordan
Simon Jordan claims Anthony Joshua's win over Kristian Prenga was suspicious after Prenga dropped Joshua twice in round one then lost in round two.
Get 15% Off Small Batch Coffee Roasters: Freshly Roasted Beans Delivered
Brighton-based Small Batch Coffee Roasters offers 15% off first orders with code WELCOME15. Award-winning fresh beans delivered.
Air Canada Temporarily Suspends JFK Flights Amid Fuel Crisis
Air Canada suspends JFK flights from Toronto and Montreal from June to October due to rising fuel costs from Iran conflict. Spirit Airlines seeks emergency US funding.
Best Fans for UK Heatwaves: MeacoFan Tops Test but Stock Limited Until 2027
A roundup of tested fans finds MeacoFan sefte 10in best, but out of stock until 2027. Alternatives include Dyson Pure Hot+Cool and Levoit.
Santander Resolves Major Banking Outage Affecting Customers
Santander fixed a major outage affecting mobile and telephone banking. Customers unable to make payments. Bank apologises and says no one will be left out of pocket.
Qantas Fined Record $90m for Illegal Sackings of Ground Staff
Qantas fined $90m for illegally sacking 1,820 ground staff in 2020; judge says airline showed 'wrong kind of sorry'.
Van driven at police officers in Larkhall, suspect sought
Two police officers were seriously injured when a white van was deliberately driven at them in Larkhall. Police have launched an attempted murder investigation.
State Pension to Rise by Up to £575 from April 2026
State pension to rise by 4.8% from April 2026, increasing weekly payments by up to £575 for over 12 million pensioners.
Reeves Rules Out Income Tax and NI Rises in Budget
Rachel Reeves rules out income tax and NI rises in Budget, explores other tax options like freezing thresholds and reforming capital gains tax to raise billions.
Tesla Autopark on Model 3 Impresses in Test
Tesla's Autopark feature on the Model 3, available via a £99 monthly subscription, parks the car perfectly in under 15 seconds with no corrections.
Reeves Faces Bond Market Rebellion Over Spending Plans
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces bond market pressure to cut welfare spending ahead of the autumn budget, as OBR verdict looms.
Shoppers Face BNPL Affordability Checks Under New FCA Rules
FCA plans affordability checks for BNPL users from 2026, with consultation open until September 2025. New rules aim to protect borrowers.
Nurse Wins £300,000 Payout After Cruise Ship Over-Serves Tequila
California nurse Diana Sanders wins $300k lawsuit against Carnival after being served 14 tequila shots on cruise, causing severe injuries.
Biscuit Maker on Mull Seeks Sales Manager
The Island Bakery on the Isle of Mull is hiring a sales manager for a rare opportunity to live and work in Tobermory, with a salary of £40k-£55k and accommodation available.
VIEVE's 'Magic in a Tube' Skin Nova Primer Now £28 with Spring Deal
VIEVE's Skin Nova primer, praised as 'magic in a tube', is now £28 for newsletter subscribers, offering a luminous hybrid formula.
Mechanic Hails 20-Year-Old Ford Focus as One of UK's Most Reliable Used Cars
A mechanic claims the 20-year-old Mk1 Ford Focus is one of the UK's most reliable used cars, praising its simple design and affordability.
State Pensioners Can Boost Income by £727 a Year
State pensioners can gain £727.48 a year for life by deferring their state pension for 12 months, avoiding tax if still working, HMRC confirms.
River Island warns of collapse without landlord backing for restructuring plan
River Island warns it could collapse unless landlords back restructuring plan involving 33 store closures and rent cuts, needing £10m by September.
Delta Flight Emergency Lands in Manchester After Smoke in Cabin
Delta Airlines flight DL138 from Detroit to Amsterdam diverted to Manchester due to smoke in cabin. Aircraft landed safely and later continued to Amsterdam.
Greggs Sparks Controversy With New Chicken Roll Launch
Greggs launches new chicken roll nationwide on April 9, priced at £1.35, joining classic and vegan options.
Private parking firms issue 48,000 tickets daily, figures show
Private parking firms issue nearly 48,000 tickets daily in Britain, up 19% year-on-year, prompting calls for industry regulation amid rising fuel costs.
Reeves condemns budget leaks and confirms income tax decision made with Starmer
Rachel Reeves condemns Budget leaks, confirms income tax U-turn with Starmer, and defends fiscal headroom amid market scrutiny.
Martin Lewis Warns Thousands of UK Families Face Energy Bill Shock as Subsidy Ends
Martin Lewis warns thousands of UK households face soaring energy bills as government subsidy ends for fixed tariff holders.
Starmer Faces PMQs Amid OECD Budget Warnings
Starmer faces PMQs after OECD warns tax hikes will slow UK growth; OBR denies conflict over Budget scrutiny.
Ryanair Blames Staff Error in Widow Refund Row
Ryanair admits error after widow Yvonne Shields was initially refused refund for late husband's carers' flights to Venice.
Crisp Championships Return to Bristol Pub for Second Year
The UK Independent Crisp Tasting Championships return to Bristol's Robin Hood pub on April 18, 2026, celebrating independent crisp makers with public tasting and voting.
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