Guinness price rise: Pint to cost 4p more from April
Drinks giant Diageo confirms wholesale price hikes for Guinness and Smirnoff from 1 April 2026, adding pressure to UK pubs already facing a business rates crisis.
Drinks giant Diageo confirms wholesale price hikes for Guinness and Smirnoff from 1 April 2026, adding pressure to UK pubs already facing a business rates crisis.
Diageo's exclusive Casks of Distinction programme offers 12 unique casks annually for true connoisseurs to own and bottle. Discover the 2025 stars, including Mortlach 1984 and Glenlossie 1994.
Millions in the UK will see payments rise from April 2026. Universal Credit, State Pension, PIP, and Carer's Allowance are all increasing. See the new exact amounts here.
Southwark Council announces a 4.8% rent rise for social tenants from April 2026, citing government policy and financial pressures. Learn how this affects service charges and supported housing.
A new website identifies London pubs facing crippling business rate hikes of over 600%. Discover if your local is at risk and why the hospitality sector is under siege.
Diageo, owner of Guinness and Johnnie Walker, is reportedly reviewing a sale of its Chinese operations. The move is part of new CEO Dave Lewis's strategy to streamline the global spirits giant.
From self-driving taxis to new Tube trains and Oxford Street pedestrianisation, discover every major change coming to London's transport network in 2026. Get the full guide.
A new website, ismypubfucked.com, uses official data to reveal the UK pubs facing the biggest business rate increases, with some seeing bills soar by nearly 2000%. Discover which locals need your support most.
Hillingdon Council plans a 4.99% council tax rise and 10% fee hike for a second year, as it warns of potential bankruptcy without a government bailout. See the new charges.
Watford passengers pay double the fare of similar-distance commuters. TfL confirms no rezoning plans, despite a 5.8% fare hike in March. Campaigners demand fairer pricing.
Mayor Sadiq Khan announces significant rises for Tube, bus, and congestion charges, diverging from the national rail fare freeze. Discover why Londoners are paying more.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford pledges to remove Crown Royal whisky from provincial shelves after Diageo shifts production to the US. Read the full story on the escalating trade row.
The FTSE 100 closed above 10,000 for the first time, driven by soaring defence stocks and gold prices after US action in Venezuela. Follow live market updates.
Major 2026 changes for London: Tube fares up to 7.1%, new Piccadilly line trains, five Superloop routes, and a new £18 congestion charge. Full details here.
New budget tax changes cost landlords like Neil France an extra £2,500 yearly. With 200,000 rental properties gone, discover the impact on renters and first-time buyers in the UK housing crisis.
How will Rachel Reeves' Mansion Tax and rising council tax affect London homeowners in 2026? Expert analysis on the market's resilience and the challenges ahead.
London's FTSE 100 index edges towards the historic 10,000 point mark on the last day of 2025, capping a year of 41 record closes. Discover the stocks driving the rally and those holding it back.
From tube fare hikes and self-driving taxis to Oxford Street pedestrianisation, discover all the major changes coming to London's transport network in 2026. Stay informed.
Precious metals surge to new peaks as 2025 rally continues. Oil prices rise on Middle East tensions. Get the latest on global markets and the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting.
Wandsworth Council pledges to keep UK's lowest council tax, rejecting new government powers to raise it above 5% without a referendum. Leader Simon Hogg explains the decision.
Gold, silver, and platinum prices surge to unprecedented levels in a pre-Christmas 'Santa Rally', while BP announces a major stake sale in Castrol India. Get the latest market insights.
Global Scotch sales fall for a third year, with US tariffs costing £4m a week. Diageo scales back distillery operations as industry adapts to a supply glut. Read the full analysis.
Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster, Wandsworth, City of London and Hammersmith and Fulham can raise rates above 5% in 2026/27. Find out why and what it means for residents.
New data reveals Croydon rents climbed 5% in the past year, outpacing London's average. Explore the rental market imbalance and see how your area compares with our interactive map.
Stansted Airport has secured permission to increase its annual passenger cap to 51 million, aiming to become the UK's second-largest hub without building a new runway. Discover the details of the £1.1bn plan.
Gatwick Airport's drop-off fee is soaring to £10, but a free alternative exists. Discover the simple hack using long-stay car parks and shuttle buses to save money.
A new study reveals a dramatic 46% increase in heart attacks and a 218% rise in blood abnormalities after the Palisades and Eaton fires, matching the worst Covid years. Discover the alarming health impacts.
Drivers face new Vehicle Excise Duty hikes from April 2026. See the full list of petrol and diesel car tax bands and find out exactly how much more you'll pay.
Katie Price reveals she sends yearly invitations to ex Dwight Yorke to see their son, Harvey, but claims the footballer always declines. The 23-year-old lives with complex health needs.
Halifax reports UK house prices were flat in November, while BDO data shows weak in-store sales growth. Affordability for first-time buyers hits strongest level since 2015. Read the full analysis.