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.
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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.
Used EV Prices Rise as Australia's Fuel Crisis Drives Demand
Australia's fuel crisis boosts used EV prices as demand surges, with dealers raising prices and rental bookings up 70%.
Savings Warning: £8,000 Savers Hit by Inflation
New research reveals £502 billion in savings accounts earning under 2.5%, failing to beat inflation at 2.6%, with average balance of £8,099 losing value.
US Airlines Launch Non-Stop Flights to 10 European Hotspots
US airlines launch new non-stop flights to 10 European hotspots including Madrid, Nice, Rome, Barcelona, Porto, Malta, Budapest, Split and Puglia.
UK intensifies contingency planning for food and fuel shortages amid Iran conflict
UK ministers accelerate plans to counter food and fuel shortages after Strait of Hormuz closure due to Iran war; Starmer chairs crisis committee.
MH370: Five Theories Ahead of New 2025 Seabed Search
As a new seabed search for MH370 is planned for 2025, we examine the five main theories behind the 2014 disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight.
UK House Prices Rise in February as Chancellor Avoids ‘Negative Speculation’
UK house prices rose 0.3% in February to £273,176, avoiding slowdown before spring forecast. Annual growth steady at 1%.
IMF warns Australia against budget handouts as inflation risks rise
IMF warns Australia against budget handouts amid energy crisis and inflation risks, as Chalmers prepares for Washington talks.
Soviet Bus Stops: A Creative Outlet Behind the Iron Curtain
Photographer Christopher Herwig's 30,000km odyssey captures the wild, creative bus stops of the former Soviet empire, from Lithuania to Kazakhstan.
Calls for Nats CEO to resign after second technical glitch disrupts UK flights
Second Nats technical glitch in two years delays flights; Ryanair calls for CEO to resign after system failure.
Celtic's £4m Bid for Mika Baur Rejected by Paderborn
Paderborn sporting director Sebastian Lange confirms they rejected a £4million Celtic bid for Mika Baur, insisting the club is not dependent on transfer revenue.
India and New Zealand Sign Free Trade Deal to Deepen Economic Ties
India and New Zealand have signed a free trade agreement to boost bilateral trade, cut tariffs, and foster investment amid global trade disruptions.
Sick Pay Overhaul Extends Rights to Millions of UK Workers
Up to 9.6m UK workers gain from sick pay changes: day-one payments and lower-income eligibility. TUC analysis shows widespread support.
Trump's New 10% Global Tariff Takes Effect, Offering 'Relief' for UK Businesses
Trump's 10% global tariff takes effect, offering UK firms relief from threatened 15%, but uncertainty persists as FedEx sues and EU pauses trade deal.
Peugeot, Citroen and Vauxhall Recall: Fire Risk Alert for 44,000 UK Drivers
Stellantis recalls 44,000 UK vehicles from Peugeot, Citroen, Vauxhall and other brands due to fire risk. Free 30-minute fix available.
UK Steel Industry Faces ‘Existential Threat’ from EU Tariffs
EU's 50% steel tariffs threaten UK industry, with UK Steel calling it an 'existential threat' as no UK exemption is included.
33,000 drivers have licences revoked over eyesight failures
Nearly 33,000 drivers lost licences over eyesight failures in four years; government consults on mandatory testing for over-70s.
Oil Prices Drop to Pre-War Levels as US-Iran Peace Talks Progress
Oil prices fall to pre-war levels as US-Iran peace talks progress, with Brent crude dropping nearly 2% to $76.4 a barrel.
Manchester Airport Record Summer Flights July 26
Manchester Airport expects record summer with 5.7m passengers from July 17 to Sept 1. On July 26, multiple flights delayed, none cancelled. Metrolink maintenance ongoing.
Collectors Urged to Check Change for Valuable Kew Gardens 50p Coin
The Kew Gardens 50p, with only 210,000 minted, is worth up to £150. Collectors are advised to check their change for this rare coin.
JetBlue Emergency Landing at Newark Prompts Evacuation via Slides
JetBlue flight 543 emergency lands at Newark after engine issue; passengers evacuate via slides; no injuries but significant delays.
Two London stations shut for £20m upgrade works
London Charing Cross and Waterloo East are closed until August 16 for a £20million upgrade, affecting Southeastern services with diversions and expected delays.
UK Government Borrowing Costs Fall to Lowest Level Since July
UK government borrowing costs hit three-month low as bond yields fall below 4.5% amid global trade tensions and chancellor's signals on tax rises and spending cuts.
Phlur Vanilla Nectar Body Mist Hailed as Perfect Spring-Summer Scent
Phlur Vanilla Nectar body mist (£26) praised by shoppers as perfect spring-summer scent, with fruity vanilla notes and high ratings on Space NK.
Lisbon Funicular Crash: Tributes Paid to Victims as Death Toll Rises to 16
At least 16 killed and 23 injured in Lisbon funicular derailment. Tributes paid to victims including brake guard. National mourning declared.
London Tube Strike Causes Widespread Disruption
London tube strike by RMT drivers causes severe delays on multiple lines; second strike planned for Thursday amid dispute over four-day week.
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