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Government Borrowing Falls Sharply as Tax Receipts Surge
Official figures reveal UK government borrowing dropped sharply to £11.6 billion in December, with tax receipts boosted by national insurance increases outweighing spending rises.
UK Government Borrowing Falls to £11.6bn in December
Official figures show UK government borrowing dropped to £11.6bn in December, better than expected, but debt interest remains a significant burden on public finances.
Ovo Energy to Pay Millions for Payment Delays
Energy regulator Ofgem has ordered Ovo to pay £2.77 million in compensation after nearly 12,000 vulnerable customers faced 19-month delays receiving Warm Home Discount support.
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Reeves' Tax and Spending Strategy in Public Finance Figures
December public finance figures show central government receipts up 8.9% to £94bn with tax income rising £4.6bn, but spending increased 3.5% including £2.1bn extra on welfare. Borrowing stood at £11.6bn.
Couple Find £1,000 Designer Bag at Car Boot Sale for £1
A TikTok couple discovered a vintage YSL handbag worth over £1,000 at a London car boot sale, planning to auction it starting at just £1 on WhatNot.
Ovo Energy Fined £2.77m Over Discount Delays
Energy regulator Ofgem orders Ovo to pay £2.77 million compensation after nearly 12,000 vulnerable customers faced 19-month delays receiving crucial warm home discount payments.
Nationwide Cuts Rates on 36 Savings Accounts
Nationwide Building Society confirms sweeping interest rate reductions across 37 savings products, effective from February 10, following the Bank of England's base rate cut.
Government Borrowing Falls Sharply as Tax Receipts Jump
Official figures reveal UK government borrowing dropped to £11.6 billion in December, a 38% decrease from 2024, driven by higher tax and national insurance receipts.
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Glasson Dock: Lancashire's Hidden Gem for Nature Lovers
Discover Glasson Dock, a picturesque Lancashire village with a working marina, superb birdwatching on the Lune Estuary, and charming harbourside walks perfect for a day out.
The Soho Bar Where Television Was Invented
Discover how a popular Soho bar on Frith Street was once the laboratory where John Logie Baird gave the world's first public television demonstration in 1926.
World's Largest Nuclear Plant Restart Suspended
Japan's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant, the world's largest, has seen its restart suspended just hours after resuming operations due to a control rod glitch, marking a setback for TEPCO's nuclear revival efforts.
OVO Energy to Pay £2.7m Compensation for Delayed Discounts
Energy supplier OVO will pay £2.7 million to customers after failing to deliver Warm Home Discount payments on time, with some vulnerable households waiting 19 months for support.
TEPCO Nuclear Reactor Restart Suspended Hours After Historic Operation
The world's largest nuclear power plant, operated by Fukushima's TEPCO, suspended its restart just hours after resuming for the first time since the 2011 disaster due to a control rod glitch.
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Watchdog Exposes Misleading Weight-Loss Supplement Claims
Which? investigation reveals Amazon, eBay, Holland & Barrett, Superdrug and Temu making unsubstantiated health claims about weight-loss supplements, with over 50 listings removed following alert.
Treasury Offices Get Rates Cut as Pubs Face Soaring Bills
Analysis reveals HM Treasury's offices will see a £288,180 business rates reduction in 2026-27, while pubs face a 32% rateable value increase, sparking industry warnings of closures and job losses.
Bomb Squad Called to Trump's Irish Golf Resort
A security alert at Donald Trump's Irish golf resort in Doonbeg, Co. Clare, has been lifted after a suspicious package was deemed safe by explosive experts.
GeoKarst: Slovenia and Italy's Cross-Border Cave Network
Discover the new EU-funded GeoKarst geopark spanning Slovenia and Italy, featuring ancient caves like Vilenica and Škocjan, medieval villages, and unique local experiences away from overtourism.
Secret Canary Island with 21C February Weather Stuns
British YouTubers Simon and Elaine Gill discovered Lobos Island, a car-free paradise near Fuerteventura with 21C February temperatures, pristine beaches, and surprising visitor rules.
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Nationwide Allows Borrowers to Access Six Times Income
Nationwide Building Society has significantly expanded its high loan-to-income lending, enabling home movers and remortgaging customers to borrow up to six times their annual income.
Lodging Reality: Mould, Timed Showers and Power Imbalances
As the cost of living crisis pushes more homeowners to take in lodgers, a stark reality emerges for both parties. From mould-infested rooms and timed showers to sudden evictions, this arrangement often comes with significant compromises and few legal prot
Mount Etna's Volcanic Soil Makes Sicily a Foodie Haven
Discover how Sicily's Mount Etna, with its mineral-rich volcanic ash, creates a fertile region for unique cheeses, acclaimed wines, and abundant produce, making it a top destination for epicurean travellers.
OpenAI and Tech Giants Eye $100bn+ IPOs in 2026
2026 is set to be the year of the 'hectocorn', with OpenAI, SpaceX, and Stripe among tech firms potentially floating at valuations exceeding $100 billion, reshaping markets.
Boomers Struggle to Sell Retirement Homes as Market Shifts
Older Americans face a stark reality as their planned retirement property sales stall. Younger generations, squeezed by costs and drawn abroad, are rejecting traditional Sunshine State markets.
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Holmes Requests Trump Commutation After Pro-MAGA Posts
Convicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes has formally requested a sentence commutation from the Trump administration, following months of pro-Trump social media activity marking a dramatic political reversal.
Nationwide Cash Machine Rules: Daily Limits & Post Office Use
Nationwide Building Society enforces specific daily limits for cash deposits and withdrawals at its ATMs, with alternative banking available at Post Offices for certain account holders.
DWP Steps Up Universal Credit Fraud Checks
The Department for Work and Pensions is deploying new powers to check bank accounts and recover funds from benefit claimants suspected of fraud or error.
Asian Shares Rise After Trump Backs Down on Greenland
Asian stock markets advanced significantly, tracking strong Wall Street gains, after President Trump reversed threats of tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland and ruled out military action.
Free Solar Panels and Heat Pumps for UK Households
Labour's new Warm Homes Plan provides free green tech upgrades and low-interest loans to help households cut energy bills and combat fuel poverty across Britain.
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February 2026 Benefit Dates and Cost of Living Help
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