London Congestion Charge rises to £18, EV discount cut
London's Congestion Charge will increase from £15 to £18 on January 2nd, with electric vehicles losing their full exemption. Annual rises will follow Tube fare increases.
London's Congestion Charge will increase from £15 to £18 on January 2nd, with electric vehicles losing their full exemption. Annual rises will follow Tube fare increases.
Labour's 4.1% state pension hike faces a fiscal threat from rising unemployment and a shrinking tax base. Experts warn the policy could backfire. Read the full analysis.
The Strictly Come Dancing results have leaked early again, revealing a semi-final elimination that has left fans reeling. Discover the full reaction and leaderboard details here.
Strictly Come Dancing fans fear Karen Carney could be eliminated after landing bottom of the leaderboard with 36 points. Viewers urge public to vote for the former footballer.
Strictly Come Dancing viewers are worried about a 'voting hack' as the final five compete in Musicals Week. Fans claim multiple accounts are being used, potentially changing the elimination outcome.
Millions of UK pensioners will see their state pension rise by £575 next year due to the triple lock. Find out how this above-inflation increase affects you and the debate it sparks.
Attendees at Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2025 on 6 December are advised that filming and photography will take place for promotional use by Global and event sponsors. Learn how to opt out.
The jungle crown is within reach as six celebrities remain in I'm A Celebrity. A double elimination is set for tonight, December 5th, ahead of Sunday's final. Discover the favourites to win.
Butlin's holiday resorts bounce back from a £74.2m loss to a £28.3m pre-tax profit in 2024. CEO Jon Hendry Pickup outlines investment plans ahead of the brand's 90th anniversary.
Employment tribunal dismisses engineer's claims over transgender toilet policy. Maria Kelly plans to appeal, arguing the ruling misunderstands the law. Full story here.
PM Keir Starmer warns China poses 'real national security threats' but rejects binary foreign policy, balancing security with 'huge' economic opportunities. Read his full strategy.
McDonald's enforces a strict no-tipping policy across its UK restaurants. Discover the reason behind the rule and the charitable alternative for grateful customers.
A Strictly Come Dancing elimination result has leaked online ahead of the Sunday results show, leaving fans divided and 'devastated'. Discover the full reaction.
EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal is the favourite to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing this weekend after bookmakers dramatically cut her odds. Find out who is predicted to win.
Former England footballer Alex Scott is the first star eliminated from I'm A Celebrity 2025 after 14 days in camp. Discover her jungle revelations and who she backs to win.
From a controversial 24/7 casino approval to a rejected 'battery farm' HMO and a UK-first robotic pharmacy. Get the full update on Sandwell Council's major decisions this week.
Vogue Williams is the 2/1 favourite to be the first star eliminated from I'm A Celebrity 2025. Get the latest betting odds and see who is tipped to win.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves refuses to apologise for breaking Labour's tax pledge as Budget pushes tax take to record high. Read the full analysis of political reactions.
PM Keir Starmer claims Conservatives plan to means test the state pension. Amid triple lock debates, Labour commits to the policy. Read the latest Westminster clash.
Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi and Lidl face millions in new business rates after Treasury reversal. Find out how this will impact shoppers.
MP Marie Goldman advocates for a legal ban on smartphones in schools after hearing from teachers and parents about the damaging impact on children's mental health and learning.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves dismisses calls for bank tax hikes as lenders pledge support for Budget measures. Exclusive details on the Treasury's strategy to secure City backing.
Electric vehicle owners face charging costs up to 18p per mile as Rachel Reeves introduces new 3p road tax. Discover how this impacts UK drivers and the future of EV taxation.
Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert investigation forces 28 major retailers, including The Range and Home Bargains, to correct illegal online returns policies. Discover your consumer rights.
Nando's reports £38.2m profit after years of losses but cautions Rachel Reeves' tax increases will challenge future performance. Read the full analysis.
A new independent Policy Centre aims to give 325,000 manufacturing and engineering SMEs a unified voice in government policy, driving growth and future-proofing British industry.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will confirm a £575 state pension rise for 2026/27 under the triple lock. Discover how this increase affects pensioners and the looming tax threshold issue.
Ru Paul's Drag Race star La Voix has withdrawn from Strictly Come Dancing on medical advice. Tess Daly announced no one will be eliminated this weekend. Read the full update.
New government plans will block migrants from claiming DWP benefits until they gain citizenship. Critics warn of 'expensive bureaucracy' and decades of uncertainty.
Lancashire County Councillor Tom Pickup suspended from Reform UK after alleged WhatsApp messages discussing 'hardline' immigration stance and mass deportations surfaced.