Freight train derails in Cumbria, major rail disruption

A freight train derailment near Carlisle has caused significant disruption to Avanti West Coast services, with emergency services responding to the incident in Cumbria. Network Rail engineers are working to restore services on this vital transport corrido

Reeves plans 'death tax' hikes and stealth Budget levies

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing a blizzard of tax increases targeting wealthy estates and middle earners, with inheritance tax reforms and capital gains adjustments on the table. Meanwhile, horse racing escapes gambling reforms in what critics call

Ryanair profits soar as flight prices climb

Budget airline Ryanair reports record profits amid industry-wide flight disruptions, with passengers facing higher fares due to ongoing air traffic control challenges across Europe.

Metal detectors at Cambs stations after stabbings

Enhanced security measures including walk-through metal detectors are being implemented at railway stations across Cambridgeshire after multiple knife crime incidents, sparking debate over public safety versus civil liberties.

TV licence fee to rise to £169.50 from April 2025

Millions of UK households face paying more for their TV licence as the government confirms the fee will increase to £169.50 from April 2025. Discover how this affects you and what it means for the BBC's future funding.

Deadly car cleaning mistake risks £2,500 fine

UK motorists are being warned about a potentially fatal car cleaning error that could lead to massive fines and serious accidents. Experts reveal why this everyday habit puts drivers at risk.

FTSE 100 Plummets in Global Market Rout

London's FTSE 100 index suffers significant losses as global markets tumble, with mining and banking stocks leading the downturn amid economic uncertainty.

M1 Chaos: Serious Crash Causes 10-Mile Queues

Major disruption on M1 southbound with severe delays after multi-vehicle collision between J23 and J22. Emergency services on scene as motorists face hours of delays.

UK Economic Storm: Rates, Energy Bills & Market Fears

The UK faces a triple threat of economic challenges as interest rates remain high, energy bills surge, and market volatility continues. Our comprehensive briefing reveals what this means for your wallet and the nation's financial future.

OPEC pauses oil output hikes as prices surge

Global oil markets face turbulence as OPEC+ unexpectedly pauses planned output increases, sending prices soaring while UK manufacturing activity contracts sharply.

Trump pledges to commute FTX founder's sentence

Donald Trump vows to commute sentence of convicted crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried if re-elected, in dramatic intervention that could reshape digital currency landscape.

170-Year-Old Arctic Ale Recipe Resurrected

A legendary Victorian beer last brewed for Arctic expeditions in the 1850s has been meticulously recreated and will soon be available to modern drinkers, bridging a 170-year gap in brewing history.

Kings Cross: Sydney's legendary party strip roars back

After years of decline, Sydney's legendary Kings Cross is experiencing a spectacular renaissance, with exclusive new venues and revitalised nightlife transforming the once-notorious strip into the city's hottest destination once again.

Australian living costs outpace wage growth

New data reveals Australian families are battling rising costs for essentials while wages struggle to keep pace, creating the perfect financial storm for households nationwide.

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