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Brighton Palace Pier put up for sale

The historic Brighton Palace Pier is on the market after earnings plummeted. The 127-year-old landmark faces falling visitor numbers and rising costs. Read the full story.

Forecourt snacks cost drivers £260 a year

New data shows UK drivers spend an average of £260 annually on snacks at petrol stations. EV owners who charge at home avoid this hidden cost. Read the full report.

Cost of raising a child in UK soars to £249,000

New research shows the cost of raising a child to 18 has surged to £249,000, with childcare and teen years being the most expensive. Discover the full breakdown and expert analysis.

All-Year Christmas Café in Ironbridge Closes Doors

A festive café and shop in Ironbridge that celebrated Christmas daily has shut after six years. Owner Kim Warren cites rising bills and high street decline but will continue trading online.

Benefits to be £18k higher than wages after budget

Families on full DWP benefits will receive £18,000 more than some working households by 2026/27, analysis shows. The Centre for Social Justice report sparks a major political row over welfare spending.

UK Celebs Spending Christmas 2025 Alone

Olivia Attwood, Pete Wicks and Strictly's Luba Mushtuk explain their reasons for a solo Christmas Day in 2025. Discover why they're choosing solitude this festive season.

Christmas Trading: A £91bn Test for UK Economy

The festive period is a crucial economic stress test, with UK retail sales forecast to hit £91bn. Discover how Christmas spending impacts jobs, businesses, and high streets across the nation.

Walsall high street has over 40 empty shops

Walsall's once-thriving high street now has over 40 vacant units, with locals describing a 'dying ghost town'. Discover the impact on community and business.

Save £392 by Skipping 8 Christmas Traditions

UK households can save nearly £400 this festive season by avoiding eight common Christmas expenses. Experts urge early planning to avoid financial stress. #SaveMoney #Christmas

Government spends over £100m on Covid inquiry response

Official data reveals the UK Government has spent more than £100m supporting its response to the Covid-19 public inquiry, on top of the inquiry's own £192m budget. Discover the breakdown of legal and staffing costs.

Benefits Street divided over new Budget

Residents of Birmingham's James Turner Street, famed for Channel 4's Benefits Street, give mixed reactions to Rachel Reeves' Budget. Some welcome extra cash while others call it 'stupid'. Read their views.

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