UK's Agave Boom: Best Tequila & Mezcal for 2025
Discover the UK's soaring love for premium Mexican spirits. Our expert taste test of 40 bottles reveals the best tequila and mezcal for sipping, cocktails, and gifts in 2025.
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Unemployment Data to Test Labour Government
New UK unemployment figures and sticky inflation data will shape the Bank of England's crucial interest rate decision this Thursday. Follow the latest economic snapshot.
New £2,000 salary sacrifice cap explained for UK pensions
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget introduces a £2,000 cap on salary sacrifice pension tax relief from 2029. Experts explain who is affected and the steps you should take now to protect your retirement savings.
The Crunch: Victorian Voting, AI Costs, Gen Z Sex Lives
This week's data digest explores Victoria's voting reform, the staggering revenue needed for AI, climate's impact on US insurance, and insights into Gen Z's intimate lives. Sign up for The Crunch.
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.
NDIS plans to be computer-generated in major overhaul
Exclusive: The NDIS is set for a sweeping overhaul, with participants' support plans to be assessed by a computer. Advocates warn of a 'nightmare scenario' and ask: did we learn nothing from Robodebt?
Salary sacrifice pension cap: What you must do now
A new £2,000 limit on salary sacrifice pension tax perks is coming in 2029. Experts explain who is affected and the crucial steps to take now to protect your retirement savings.
NDIS participants lose appeal rights on funding
Australians on the NDIS will have no independent avenue to challenge funding decisions under a new system, a Senate estimates hearing has been told. Learn the implications.
NDIS Automation Puts Vulnerable Lives at Risk
Plans to automate NDIS funding decisions could mirror the robodebt disaster, threatening essential support for people with complex disabilities. Learn why human oversight is vital.
Premium Whisky: The Perfect Gift and Investment Guide
Discover why premium whisky is the standout gift of 2025. From Hackstons' Knightsbridge store to rare cask investments, our guide covers how to give a legacy. Explore now.
Zillow deletes climate risk tool from property listings
Zillow has removed climate risk scores from US property listings after real estate agents complained it hurt sales. Experts warn buyers are now 'flying blind' to growing environmental threats.
Did Starmer mislead the public over the budget?
Analysis reveals the complex truth behind the government's tax rise decision. Was the public given the full picture? Read the detailed breakdown.
Two Premium Bonds savers win £1 million in December draw
NS&I announces two new Premium Bonds millionaires from Cornwall and Norwich. Discover the full list of winners, including those who scooped big prizes with tiny holdings.
Wetherspoons boss pledges maximum 20p breakfast price hike
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has promised a breakfast price rise of no more than 20p next year, despite soaring sector costs. Discover the full impact of the Autumn Budget on UK hospitality.
Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 146 at Wang Fuk Court
Hong Kong's deadliest fire since 1948 claims 146 lives at Wang Fuk Court complex. Authorities launch nationwide safety inspections as community mourns tragedy.
Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 146
Death toll in Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court high-rise fire rises to 146, with 100 people missing. The blaze, Hong Kong's deadliest in 75 years, sparks investigation and public anger.
Candle fires cost UK homes over £25,000 on average
Aviva reports festive candle fires cause over £25,000 in damage on average. Discover essential safety tips to protect your home this Christmas season.
Aldi's £6 wine triumphs over £125 restaurant bottle
Aldi's new premium wine range includes a £6.29 Stellenbosch Chardonnay that outperformed a £125 restaurant wine in blind tasting. Discover the best bottles for Christmas.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil: The Ultimate Festive Gift
Discover why premium extra virgin olive oil has replaced wine as the must-have gift this festive season. Explore top brands and expert tasting tips for the perfect present.
Ashurst lawyer disciplinary hearing over false insurance claim
Senior Ashurst lawyer Jennifer Harwood faces disciplinary tribunal over fraudulent £1,500 bicycle insurance claim. Read the full details of this professional misconduct case.
Michelin restaurant theft: £800 meat stolen in London
A serial thief targeting Michelin-starred restaurants has stolen £800 worth of premium meat from Galvin La Chapelle. Police investigate possible connection to earlier langoustine theft.
Hong Kong fire kills 65, hundreds missing in high-rise blaze
At least 65 people have died and nearly 300 are missing after a devastating fire swept through a Hong Kong residential complex. Police arrest three over suspected manslaughter.
New £2,000 Pension Cap: A 'Tax Penalty' on Savers
Rachel Reeves' Budget introduces a £2,000 salary sacrifice cap for pensions, criticised as a 'tax penalty'. Learn how this change impacts your retirement savings from April 2029.
Insurance CEO Murder Case Examined in New Book
Explore the controversial case of Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering insurance CEO Brian Thompson, and John H Richardson's new book that examines his motives and public reaction.
Richmond residents react to new 'mansion tax'
Homeowners in Richmond voice mixed reactions to Rachel Reeves's council tax surcharge on properties over £2m. Discover how this budget measure impacts London's property market.
Hong Kong fire: 44 dead, 279 missing in high-rise blaze
At least 44 people killed in devastating Hong Kong high-rise fire with 279 still missing. Three arrested for manslaughter as unsafe scaffolding blamed for rapid spread.
City Relief as Spring Budget Avoids Worst Fears
Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget brings relief to financial services with measured reforms. Discover how the City avoided predicted tax raids and what changes lie ahead.
Hong Kong fire: 36 dead, 279 missing in high-rise blaze
At least 36 people killed and 279 reported missing after a devastating fire engulfed a Hong Kong housing complex. The city's deadliest blaze in decades prompts a major rescue operation.
Budget 2025: Tax and NI Changes Explained
Analysis of how Chancellor Rachel Reeves's tax, NI and benefit measures impact single people, couples, families and pensioners across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
36 killed in Hong Kong high-rise fire, hundreds missing
At least 36 people have died and 279 are reported missing after a devastating fire engulfed a high-rise residential complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district. Read the latest updates on this tragedy.
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