LK Bennett files for administration for second time
The upmarket fashion brand LK Bennett has filed a High Court application to appoint administrators, putting 280 jobs at risk. Read the latest on the retailer's financial crisis.
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Company Registrations Fall 30% After New ID Rules
New identity verification rules at Companies House have led to a sharp 30% drop in weekly registrations, aiming to combat fraud but raising concerns about evolving tactics.
Cleared £30k Debt in London Hostel
Zahra Khozema paid off £30,000 debt while living in a Notting Hill hostel for £80 a week. Discover her unique London money-saving story and tips.
UK Pays Off Final WWII Loan Instalment to US
On this day in 2006, Britain made its final payment on the post-war Anglo-American Loan. Discover the story of the 1945 agreement that signalled a shift in global power.
Mitcham workshop gives asylum seekers skills and hope
A community workshop in Mitcham is helping asylum seekers escape hotel isolation by teaching construction skills and offering a path to employment. Discover how this initiative is building futures.
UK Travel Firm Ickenham Travel Group Goes Bust After 55 Years
The Ickenham Travel Group has ceased trading after more than five decades. Find out the latest advice from the CAA for affected holidaymakers and their ATOL protection rights.
UK's Ickenham Travel Group goes bust after 55 years
The Ickenham Travel Group has ceased trading after 55 years. Learn about ATOL protection, refund options, and crucial steps for affected customers.
Father Rejects Santa Myth to Avoid Christmas Debt Trap
A writer explains his deliberate choice to not teach his children about Santa Claus, fearing the 'moral economy' of Christmas that judges parents by spending. With 1 in 3 UK families struggling, he calls for honesty over festive fantasy.
Single mum's Christmas money worry as costs soar
A single mother from Leicester reveals her stress over festive costs. With average UK spending at £1,626, expert advice offers budgeting tips to avoid debt.
Economists call for Sri Lanka debt halt after cyclone
Over 120 leading economists, including Nobel winner Joseph Stiglitz, demand immediate suspension of Sri Lanka's debt repayments following catastrophic Cyclone Ditwah, which killed 600 and destroyed thousands of homes.
Carer's Allowance scandal: DWP faces pressure over debts
Senior DWP officials face mounting criticism for a 'misleading' response to systemic failings that plunged hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers into debt. Read the full report.
Drivers Accuse Security Firm of False Fuel Theft Claims
A Blackburn family was barred from over 1,300 stations for 19 months after being accused of a £20.01 fuel theft they insist they paid for in cash. Read their story and the wider issue with ANPR evidence.
Kylie Minogue secures first UK Christmas number one
Kylie Minogue has topped the UK festive singles chart for the first time with 'XMAS'. The 57-year-old pop icon becomes the first solo female artist in 12 years to achieve the feat. Discover the full chart rundown.
Kylie Minogue secures historic UK Christmas number one
Kylie Minogue tops the UK festive chart with 'XMAS', becoming the first solo female artist in 12 years to achieve the Christmas number one. Discover the full story and chart rundown.
Kylie Minogue secures 2025 UK Christmas number one
Kylie Minogue's festive hit 'Xmas' tops the UK singles chart, making her the first woman with number ones across four decades. Discover the full story behind her historic win.
Kylie Minogue Challenges Wham! For Christmas No.1
Chart boss Martin Talbot reveals Kylie Minogue's new single is giving Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' its toughest festive challenge yet. Who will win the 2025 Christmas number one?
China's rural protests surge as migrant workers return home
A 70% surge in rural protests across China reveals a crisis of returning migrant workers and local government debt, sparking clashes over land and livelihoods. Explore the deepening social fissures.
Ocado Chair Joins Visma Board for Major London IPO
Adam Warby, Chairman of Ocado Group, is set to join the board of Norwegian software giant Visma as it prepares a massive London stock market listing in 2026. Read the full story on this major boost for the City.
Croydon gains £120m in Fair Funding review
Croydon Council is set for a £120m funding boost over three years after a historic government review. The new Fair Funding 2.0 model aims to better reflect local need, but the borough's massive debt remains a challenge. Read the full story.
Council ignored warnings on builder before firm collapsed
Westminster City Council continued to contract a financially unstable builder, Geoffrey Osborne, which later collapsed, leaving homes unfinished and costing taxpayers an extra £27.5m. Discover the full investigation.
Grand Slam Track owes athletes huge sums, future uncertain
World Athletics warns the Michael Johnson-backed Grand Slam Track may not return in 2026 despite bankruptcy filing. Stars like Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone are owed hundreds of thousands. Read the full financial crisis details.
Norway's Equinor hit with £53m penalty for oil spills
Norway's state oil giant Equinor faces a massive £53m fine for extensive pollution and gas leaks at its Mongstad refinery, following years of alleged inadequate maintenance. Read the full investigation details.
Thames Water pauses £2.5m executive bonus payments
Thames Water defers controversial £2.46m retention awards for 21 senior managers. Learn about the political pressure and the firm's ongoing survival battle.
RSC's Ambitious Forsyte Saga Adaptation Premieres
The RSC launches a monumental two-part adaptation of The Forsyte Saga at Stratford's Swan Theatre. Discover our review of this ambitious seven-hour theatrical event.
DWP boss blames carers for £300m allowance scandal
A top DWP civil servant has blamed claimants for the carer's allowance crisis, contradicting an official review that found systemic failures. Over 180,000 carers face life-changing debts.
MP Uses Custard Creams to Explain Why 'Britain is Broke'
A Labour MP's viral TikTok uses biscuits to illustrate the UK's debt crisis and economic stagnation. Discover his novel approach to political storytelling.
Cumberbatch sells stake in SunnyMarch production company
Benedict Cumberbatch has sold a controlling stake in his SunnyMarch production company to Lumina Studios Group. Discover the details of the deal and what it means for the future of the firm behind hits like 'The Courier'. Read the full story.
MP's biscuit video on UK debt goes viral with 3.3m views
Glasgow South MP Gordon McKee uses custard creams to explain UK debt-to-GDP ratio in viral video, leading a new wave of creative political communication on social media.
Obituary: Margaretta D'Arcy, Playwright and Activist
Margaretta D'Arcy, the politically charged playwright and activist, has died aged 91. With husband John Arden, she championed radical theatre and famously picketed the RSC. Read her remarkable story.
CEO offers £3bn firm to flat Earth provers
Columbia Sportswear's CEO, Tim Boyle, has made an extraordinary bet: he'll hand over his £3billion company to anyone who can prove the Earth is flat. A bold marketing stunt challenges conspiracy theorists.
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