Community
Labour Proposes Mandatory Eye Tests for Drivers Over 70 to Boost Road Safety
The Labour government plans to introduce compulsory eye tests for motorists aged 70 and over to cut road deaths. Industry experts and charities weigh in on the potential impact.
Business
Labour's Cash ISA Cut to £12,000 Risks Backfiring, Experts Warn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's plan to slash the Cash ISA allowance from £20,000 to £12,000 faces criticism. Industry warns of complexity and deterring savers. Read the full analysis.
Culture
LANDOT 2-in-1 Hair Styler Creates 'Incredible' Waves in Minutes for £39.99
The 'incredible' LANDOT 2-in-1 Hair Straighteners and Curler is creating waves with shoppers, promising salon-style results in minutes. See why fans are ditching their tongs.
Politics
West Midlands Authority Boosts CEO Pay to £250k in Bid to Attract Top Boss
The West Midlands Combined Authority has approved a major salary increase for its chief executive role, raising the potential pay to £250,000 to attract a permanent leader. The search continues after Laura Shoaf's departure last year.
Sport
Health
New 'Three Strikes' Rule for All GP Surgeries in England
A new 'three strikes' rule, Jess's Rule, is being rolled out across all GP surgeries in England from this week to ensure persistent symptoms are never ignored.
Disability benefit rates confirmed for April increase
Millions on PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance will see weekly payments rise from April 6, 2026. Get the new rates and what it means for you.
Birmingham shop fined £24k over pests in crisps
A Handsworth supermarket must pay nearly £24,000 after environmental health officers discovered a live mouse and cockroaches in the crisps section. Read the full court report.
Chocolate recall over undeclared nuts allergy risk
A popular chocolate product has been urgently pulled from UK supermarket shelves due to an undeclared nut allergy risk. Find out the batch codes and what to do if you've bought it.
18 UK areas face 12-hour power cut risk from winds
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds, risking 12-hour power cuts and travel disruption across 18 UK regions on Tuesday. See the full list of affected areas.