Energy bill cut delay creates costly 'winter gap'
A promised £150 energy bill saving won't arrive until April 2026, leaving households exposed to high winter prices. Experts warn of a 'winter gap' and suggest ways to protect yourself now.
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Reeves Condemns Farage Over Two-Child Benefit Cap Comments
Chancellor Rachel Reeves denounces Nigel Farage's proposal to limit benefit cap removal to British-born families, calling it divisive. New law aims to lift 550,000 children from poverty.
FTSE 100 Breaks 10,000 on Geopolitical Tensions
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.
White Lotus Fans Spot Major Season 4 Filming Clue
Eagle-eyed fans think they've pinpointed the luxury French hotel for The White Lotus season 4. Discover the compelling evidence and expert scepticism. Read the full story.
Winter energy bill warning: £150 cut delay could cost you
The promised £150 energy bill cut arrives too late for winter's peak prices. We explain why fixing your tariff now could offer faster relief and immediate savings.
2026 UK Finance Dates: Energy, Wages & Interest Rates
Your 2026 financial calendar: The energy price cap rises 0.2% in January, while the National Living Wage jumps 4.1% in April. Key dates for mortgages, bills, and Bank of England decisions revealed.
Keir Starmer's 2026 plan to cut cost of living
PM Keir Starmer pledges 2026 will see bills fall and lives improve, targeting energy costs and the two-child benefit cap in a bid to win back voters and MPs.
Energy price cap to fall 8% in April, saving £138
Great Britain's energy price cap is predicted to drop to £1,620 in April, saving typical households £138 annually. The cut follows budget changes shifting costs to general taxation. Read the full analysis.
Annual energy bill to fall by £138 from April
Typical annual energy bills are forecast to fall by 8% to £1,620 in April after government budget changes shift policy costs to general taxation. Read the full analysis.
Mushroom Murder Netflix Doc Soars in UK Top 10
The chilling true-crime documentary 'Death Cap: The Mushroom Murders' has shot into Netflix's UK top 10. The series investigates Erin Patterson, convicted of killing three with poisonous mushrooms.
Silver Hits Record High Above $80 Before Retreating
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.
Precious Metals Soar to Record Highs in Christmas Rally
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.
NWSL's $1m cap rule to keep stars from Europe moves
The NWSL has unveiled a new 'High Impact Player Rule' allowing clubs to breach the salary cap by $1m to retain stars like Trinity Rodman, amid pushback from the players' union.
Five London Boroughs to Hike Council Tax Above Cap
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.
Clarke to Check Barnes' Scotland Commitment Before March
Scotland manager Steve Clarke will gauge Harvey Barnes' desire to switch allegiance from England before March friendlies. Clarke also hints at staying on after the World Cup. Read the latest.
London bus punctuality: 79% ran on time last year
New data reveals 79% of London's local buses ran on time in the year to March. Explore the figures, the impact of the £3 fare cap, and calls for better funding and infrastructure.
Death Cap Mushroom Poisoning Outbreak in California
California health officials issue urgent warning to foragers after a death and severe liver damage linked to toxic death cap mushrooms. Learn the symptoms and risks.
Labour abolishes two-child limit on benefits
The new Labour government has abolished the controversial two-child benefit limit. While a vital step, experts urge further action to meet child poverty targets. Read the analysis.
Katie Price: Dwight Yorke 'not interested' in seeing son Harvey
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.
Labour's Plan to Lift 550,000 Children from Poverty
The Labour government unveils its child poverty strategy, targeting 550,000 children by 2030 with expanded childcare, free school meals, and support for vulnerable families. Read the full details.
Unlimited unfair dismissal payouts considered by Labour
Labour ministers propose scrapping the £118k cap on unfair dismissal awards to appease unions after dropping 'day one' rights. Business groups warn of a surge in costly tribunal claims.
New child poverty plan aims to lift 550,000 children out of poverty
The government's new child poverty strategy pledges to lift half a million children out of poverty by 2030, with the scrapping of the two-child benefit cap as its centrepiece. Critics argue the plan lacks long-term ambition.
Government's child poverty strategy targets 550,000 children
The government's new child poverty strategy pledges to lift half a million children from poverty by scrapping the two-child benefit cap. Critics argue the plan lacks long-term ambition. Read the full analysis.
Katie Price calls Miranda Sawyer a 'liar' in podcast feud
Katie Price has vehemently denied claims made by journalist Miranda Sawyer that she bullied her during an interview, labelling the broadcaster a 'liar' on her own podcast. Get the full story on this celebrity clash.
Budget 2025: DWP benefits and state pension increases confirmed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget pledges £15bn for welfare, with Universal Credit rising 6.2% and the two-child cap scrapped. See how much more you'll get from April 2026.
Energy bills to rise £108 by 2031 for grid upgrades
Ofgem announces a £28bn energy infrastructure investment, adding £108 to average household bills by 2031. Get the full breakdown of costs and government support.
Labour's Pension Tax & Investment Mandate Sparks Outcry
Labour faces backlash over a £5bn tax raid on salary sacrifice pensions and new powers to mandate fund investments, with critics warning of a 'war on savers'. Read the full analysis.
Why UK Stocks Are Primed for a 2026 Comeback
The UK stock market, long overlooked, is poised for outperformance in 2026. Discover the drivers, from FTSE 100 gains to small-cap 'gems' and new budget incentives.
Rachel Reeves faces resignation calls after budget pledge broken
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under intense pressure to resign after breaking a key manifesto pledge on taxes to fund welfare changes. Analysis of the political fallout and public reaction.
Budget Winners & Losers: Readers Debate Key Policies
Readers react to Rachel Reeves' Budget, debating the new EV tax, farmer protests, and the two-child benefit cap lift. Join the discussion on the key policies shaping the UK.
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