Avoid Christmas Debt and Build a Richer 2026
Financial expert Vicky Parry reveals how to recover from festive spending, set savvy goals, and boost your savings for a prosperous new year. Start your financial reset today.
Financial expert Vicky Parry reveals how to recover from festive spending, set savvy goals, and boost your savings for a prosperous new year. Start your financial reset today.
New figures show thousands of benefit claimants have faced cancelled Work Capability Assessments. Get the latest on the DWP and Maximus response.
MPs demand investigation into claims touts pay driving instructors for login details to block-book tests, worsening the 642,000-strong backlog. Read the full story.
Financial expert Vicky Parry reveals the ultimate Secret Santa gift guide for 2025, with brilliant presents under £30 for every personality. Save money and spread joy this festive season.
Panic at Guarulhos Airport as an external luggage conveyor belt fire forces the emergency evacuation of a LATAM Airlines A320. All 169 passengers escaped unharmed. Read the full report.
A viral TikTok video reveals the 'American' method of washing dishes, leaving Brits baffled by the continuous running tap. Discover the cultural clash and environmental debate it has ignited.
Residents of Gastonia, NC, brace for a 30,000-home Avalon community and 220 total developments, transforming the city as Charlotte's growth spills over. Discover the local conflict.
Nationwide Building Society is offering cashback of up to £1,000 for first-time buyers, including a £500 payment and extra for eco-friendly homes. Find out if you're eligible.
A leading US tax consultant warns of a 'nationwide hot mess' in 2025 due to new tax rules, government shutdowns, and natural disasters. Learn how UK businesses with US interests can prepare.
Nationwide Building Society issues urgent warning after customers receive fraudulent letters promoting fake fixed-rate savings deals. Learn how to spot the scam and protect your money.
Martin Lewis gives his verdict on Lifetime ISAs after the Budget consultation. Should you keep paying in? We explain the rules, penalties, and property price cap.
A former Sephora beauty adviser is suing for $235,177, alleging she was fired due to a health condition requiring frequent toilet breaks. The retailer strongly denies the claims.
Marks and Spencer confirms 11 in-store café closures and multiple new Foodhall openings in its modernisation drive. See the full list of changes affecting UK stores.
Shoppers can save 20% on Dunelm's popular 6ft pre-lit Christmas tree, praised for its lifelike look. Grab the festive bargain now and transform your home.
Amazon urges UK customers to destroy counterfeit CeraVe Hydrating Acid Serum sold on its platform, citing a potential safety risk. Full refunds issued as seller faces prosecution.
Netflix's $82.7bn acquisition of Warner Bros assets follows a string of corporate flops. We analyse the deal's promise and the legacy of David Zaslav's troubled tenure. Read the full story.
A once-magnificent street of 11 Grade II listed Victorian houses in St Bees, Cumbria, is to be auctioned. Can a developer finally restore this historic terrace to its former glory?
McDonald's has reversed its eco-friendly coffee lid switch after less than a year due to safety complaints. The plastic lids are back temporarily. Read the full story.
A heating expert reveals a common radiator trap that leaves Brits cold and facing higher energy bills. Learn how to spot misleading heat output claims and choose the right model.
HMRC urges UK Christmas side hustlers to check tax rules or risk fines. Learn about the £1,000 trading allowance and key deadlines for declaring extra income.
McDonald's has scrapped its moulded fibre coffee lids following a wave of customer complaints. The fast-food giant has temporarily reverted to plastic while it searches for a better sustainable alternative. Read the full update here.
A bride suffered catastrophic injuries, including a collapsed lung and fractured pelvis, after falling from a hotel window on her wedding night. Read the full court details.
A major tax loophole will let banks and lenders avoid £2bn in corporation tax on car finance compensation. Ministers are urged to close it. Read the full story.
Discover the UK's top 20 Christmas markets for 2025, from Bath's chalets to Edinburgh's big wheel. Find dates, unique gifts, and festive food for your perfect seasonal trip.
The DWP gains powers to check bank accounts of Universal Credit, ESA, Pension Credit, and PIP claimants from 2026 to tackle fraud. Learn what it means for you.
Shoppers at a UK Lidl were amazed to see a robin helping itself to croissant crumbs. The viral clip sparked joy and spiritual reflections. Read the full story here.
A Vinted seller posted 'no Jews allowed' on product listings. The platform initially refused to act, telling a shocked user to simply block the account. Read the full story.
With festive costs soaring, we investigate if a day-trip to Calais for Christmas shopping is still worth it post-Brexit. Compare prices on wine, food, and gifts.
Travel expert Kate Wickers calls out hoteliers for 'distasteful' signs and security measures that treat all guests like thieves, undermining hospitality. Discover why trust is vanishing.
From pyjamas to strong scents, discover the modern rules for in-flight etiquette and how to stay comfortable without offending fellow passengers. Learn what the experts say.