Soaring Costs Reshape European Summer Holidays
European summer holidays are shifting as travellers seek smaller, affordable destinations like Slovenia, Latvia, and Albania to avoid crowds and high costs.
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Pensioners Lose £4,300 Each Due to Common Mistakes, DWP Figures Show
DWP reports £500m lost to pension credit fraud and errors; campaigners say many cases are accidental breaches of complex rules.
Oil Prices Surge Amid Middle East Conflict, Asian Markets Rebound
Oil prices surge 3% amid Middle East crisis; Asian stock markets rebound after heavy losses; gas prices climb; Qatar suspends LNG exports.
Northampton Edge Bath 41-38 in 12-Try Premiership Epic
Northampton beat Bath 41-38 in a 12-try Premiership thriller, with Fin Smith's last-minute penalty securing the win and a four-point lead at the top.
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Reeves Warns Iran Conflict's Economic Impact Will Linger After Ceasefire
Chancellor Reeves warns Iran conflict's economic impact will persist after ceasefire, urges coordinated response to protect UK households from rising costs.
Remove Moss and Algae from Patio in 1 Hour with 15p Ingredient
A simple 15p white vinegar solution can clean patio moss and algae in one hour, saving money on expensive cleaners and pressure washers.
West Bank Palestinians Struggle as Israel Cuts Work Permits
Palestinians in the West Bank face economic collapse as Israel cuts work permits and tightens restrictions, with the UK urged to take action.
Australian Millionaires Join Call for Higher Taxes on Super Rich
Three Australian millionaires sign open letter calling for higher taxes on the super rich, citing wealth inequality and political influence.
UK Consumer Confidence Plunges to Record Low Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis
UK consumer confidence hits record low in August as inflation soars and recession looms, with retail sales falling and households cutting back on spending.
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Gas Prices Surge and Oil Jumps as Iran Conflict Disrupts Global Energy Supplies
Gas and oil prices surge as QatarEnergy halts LNG production after attacks, and Strait of Hormuz disruption threatens global energy supplies.
Reeves Grilled Over Labour's £20bn Spending Gap
Rachel Reeves to reveal £20bn spending gap, blaming Tories and paving way for autumn tax rises.
Chalmers Defends Economic Summit Amid Scepticism
Treasurer Jim Chalmers defends economic reform summit as a success before it starts, downplays expectations of immediate changes, and dismisses critics as 'grumps and cynics'.
Reeves To Stick With Economic Plan In Spring Statement
Rachel Reeves sticks to economic plan as spring statement faces Middle East turmoil, growth downgraded to 1.1%, unemployment to rise to 5.3%.
90% of Young Australians to Benefit Under Labor Tax Reforms, Treasury Says
Treasury modelling shows 90% of young Australians better off under Labor tax reforms including $1,000 deduction and CGT changes.
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BrewDog to Close 10 UK Bars Amid Hospitality Sector Struggles
BrewDog to close 10 UK bars, including flagship in Aberdeen, citing tough hospitality market and cost pressures. Consultation process for affected staff underway.
March 2026 Money Updates: Spring Statement and £300 Deadline
March 2026 money changes: Spring Statement on March 3, interest rate decision on March 19, inflation data on March 25, and deadlines for Winter Fuel Payment, Household Support Fund, Warm Home Discount, and Cold Weather Payment on March 31.
Surprise jump in UK grocery inflation makes interest rate cut less probable
UK grocery inflation rose to 4.3% in February, reducing chances of an interest rate cut. ECB warns Middle East war could spike inflation and hurt output.
Nurse Skips Meals to Feed Children Amid Cost of Living Crisis
Nurse skips meals to feed her three children amid rising cost of living, relying on donated groceries.
Japanese Stocks Surge as Takaichi Secures Landslide Election Victory
Japan's Nikkei hits record high after PM Takaichi's LDP wins supermajority; stimulus and tax cut plans raise bond market concerns.
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Seven Charts Reveal Australia's Fuel Crisis Preparedness Shortfalls
Seven charts show Australia's fuel crisis preparedness shortfalls amid Middle East oil disruptions.
UK Winner Scoops Record £195m EuroMillions Jackpot
UK ticket-holder wins record £195m EuroMillions jackpot, the largest National Lottery win ever, with luxury spending options detailed.
Fuel Duty Rise Faces Calls for Cancellation Over Iran War Oil Prices
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces calls to cancel planned fuel duty rises amid soaring oil prices from the Iran war, as she outlines targeted support plans.
Capital Gains Tax Discount Faces Union Led Inquiry Demands
Parliamentary inquiry finds Howard-era capital gains tax discount fuels housing inequality; Labor signals possible reform in May budget.
US economic growth slows to 1.4% in fourth quarter amid government shutdown
US GDP grew 1.4% in Q4 2025, missing forecasts, as government shutdown and weak consumer spending weighed on growth.
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Majority of Britons Fear Cost of Living Crisis Yet to Peak, Poll Shows
58% of Britons fear cost-of-living crisis yet to peak; Labour leads on economic trust ahead of Budget.
UK food inflation ‘could hit 9%’, trade body warns as Reeves meets retail chiefs
UK food inflation could hit 9% by end of 2026, warns Food and Drink Federation, as chancellor meets retail chiefs to discuss cost pressures from Iran war.
UN Chief Calls for Radical Economic Shift Beyond GDP to Avert Planetary Crisis
UN chief António Guterres urges global economy to move beyond GDP, warning current systems reward pollution and drive planetary disaster.
Cuba’s President Calls for Urgent Economic Changes Amid US Blockade
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel calls for urgent economic changes, citing China and Vietnam as models, amid a crisis worsened by the US oil blockade.
RBA Rate Hikes Now Certain in 2026, Markets Predict
Financial markets are now certain the RBA will hike rates in 2026, reversing earlier cut expectations, as inflation data disappoints.
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DWP Confirms September 2025 Benefit Payment Dates
DWP confirms September 2025 benefit payment dates; no bank holidays affect schedules. Millions still struggle with cost of living as benefits increase by 1.7%.
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