Residents in nine North East streets win £1,000 each in Postcode Lottery; Stockton-on-Tees street scoops £30,000. Winners from June 20-26 include North Shields, Houghton-le-Spring, Ferryhill.
King Charles III has voluntarily published the monarchy's first public tax bill, revealing millions paid in income and corporate taxes, in a landmark move for transparency.
Andy Burnham, Labour MP for Makerfield, has pledged to donate 15% of his parliamentary salary to charity, citing a need for politicians to show solidarity with those struggling amid the cost-of-living crisis.
King Charles paid £4.9 million in voluntary tax on his private income in 2024-25, a tiny fraction of his wealth, according to annual royal accounts.
A man claiming to have the world's smallest penis has launched a fundraiser for enlargement surgery. He hopes to raise $70,000 for a procedure to increase his penis size from 1.5 inches to a more average length.
M&S launches Outrageously Chocolately Blond Chocolate Coated Speculoos Creams. Shoppers say they look so 'delicious' they'll avoid the store to resist temptation.
Prince William's £130,106 official visit to Saudi Arabia was the most expensive royal trip since King Charles ascended the throne, as total royal travel costs exceeded £3 million in the past year.
Martin Lewis urges 18-39 year olds to deposit £1 in a Lifetime ISA now to secure future bonuses before the government replaces LISAs with a new First Time Buyer ISA.
New ISA rules from April 2027 impose 22% tax on cash held in stocks and shares ISAs. Expert Kevin Mountford explains savers should not panic but check their ISA type.
Christian Mason-Jones, who was released on life licence after serving 13 years for murdering Shirley Oliver, was caught with 2.6kg of cannabis and ketamine and sentenced to 22 months.
More than 100,000 UK taxpayers have not registered for HMRC's Making Tax Digital, a legal requirement starting April 2026, with critics calling the system confusing and ill-thought-out.
The DWP has confirmed there is no change to state pension tax deductions, despite reports of automatic deductions. A new policy will exempt those with only state pension from income tax.
The DWP has issued a statement denying plans to deduct income tax from state pension payments at source, while confirming a new policy to exempt pensioners whose only income is the state pension from income tax.
FCA reviews claims management firms over misleading ads, unfair fees, and unauthorised sign-ups, amid car finance scandal compensation concerns.
FCA unveils £9bn-£18bn car loan compensation scheme; most payouts under £950, starting 2026.
Lloyds sets aside £450m for potential fines and compensation over FCA car loan investigation, far below analyst estimates of up to £2bn.
The Royal Family's annual accounts reveal £3.3m travel costs, including 177 helicopter journeys costing £733,063, and £130,106 for Prince William's Saudi visit.
Andy Burnham faces pressure from pensioners after adviser Andy Haldane calls triple lock 'fiscally unsustainable,' sparking fears of reform and a political battle.
Stoke City are reportedly preparing a bid for Swansea City midfielder Ethan Galbraith, who has 2 years left on his deal and rejected an initial contract offer.
Poland's government advises citizens in the UK to claim Jobseeker's Allowance before leaving, sparking outrage among British officials who call the system broken.
Julian Alvarez has stated he wants to leave Atletico Madrid this summer to fulfil his dream, with Arsenal and Manchester United among the clubs interested. Teammate Alex Baena said he would chain him down if he could.
King Charles becomes first monarch to publicly release personal tax bill: £12.9 million paid last year. Prince William paid £7.6 million. Buckingham Palace may never be lived in again after £370 million renovations.
HMRC data shows 144,000 Brits expected to pay over £5,000 tax on savings interest, a 173% rise since 2022-23. Experts urge using ISA allowances, pension contributions, and Premium Bonds.
HMRC warns over a million people have not claimed tax refunds. Average refund is £855, with £624m unclaimed. Check eligibility via HMRC app or Gov.uk within four years.
President Donald Trump claimed Iran would never possess a nuclear weapon, warning that if it did, Tehran would use it within one hour. The remarks come as the US and Iran work toward a long-term peace deal after months of conflict.
Apple shares dropped 6.1% overnight, wiping $270bn off market value, after the company raised prices on iPad and Mac models due to soaring memory and storage costs.
HMRC says over 730,000 PAYE refunds worth £624m went unclaimed last year. Taxpayers must check and claim their overpaid tax via the HMRC app or Gov.uk within four years.
HMRC warns millions are missing out on tax refunds, with over 730,000 PAYE refunds unclaimed last year averaging £855. Taxpayers must proactively claim via the HMRC app or Gov.uk.
Reports suggest Rachel Reeves is planning to change the state pension tax system, with deductions taken before pensioners receive payments from the DWP, according to City AM.
Prince William's official visit to Saudi Arabia cost £130,106, the most expensive royal overseas trip in the past year, according to the Sovereign Grant Report. Total travel spending reached £3.3 million.