14 h. ago British households to pay an extra £556MILLION in water bills as regulator approves bid by five firms to hike charges

Five companies - Anglian Water, Northumbrian Water, South East Water, Southern Water, and Wessex Water - argued Ofwat's original decision left them unable to meet regulatory requirements.

Economics

3 d. ago UK plane passenger told to pay £1,100 charge to bring extra suitcase on flight

The charge for his additional luggage was almost four times the cost of the flight

Economics

3 d. ago Mary Berry opens up on Bake Off issue and says 'I didn't want a drama'

Dame Mary Berry has been a TV regular for more than five decades, but it was her time on the Great British Bake Off that made her a household name across the UK

Events

3 d. ago Will I need to pay extra to enter the EU? The major changes UK tourists face from October 12

New border rules are being rolled out from the end of this week

Politics

3 d. ago Campaigners urge MPs not to cave in to 'Beijing bullies' as China turns off water taps for British diplomats in bid to force UK government to approve London 'mega

The ploy is said to be the latest tactic by President Xi Jinping to ensure he gets approval for his plans to build a complex at Royal Mint Court in the City.

Politics

7 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway Council collects nearly 1,000 of garden waste in 2025

The local authority's kerbside collection service, where householders pay £40 for an extra bin, is in its second year.

Politics

8 d. ago Military funeral held for first female officer in Army’s most senior regiment

Captain Elizabeth Godwin, 28, the first female officer of the Life Guards – which is part of the Household Cavalry, died in Surrey on September 5.

Events

8 d. ago British Gas giving out £2,000 energy help to UK households from today

From October 1, the fund will re-open and British Gas is urging struggling Brits to apply

Society

8 d. ago AO boss says Rachel Reeves' NI tax hike and new workers' rights bill make it tougher for UK firms to compete with China

John Roberts said last Autumn's budget had left his electrical company facing an extra £8m charge a year meaning it was 'unable to carry the costs' of competitors.

Economics

9 d. ago The airline with the worst leg room named — and it's not Ryanair

Leg room can be an important factor for many passengers. Here are the airlines that offer the most room without having to pay extra

Politics

2 w. ago Hike income tax by 2p, extend hated 'stealth raid' by two more years and hammer chocolate: Rachel Reeves' favourite think

The Resolution Foundation set out a painful series of increases in a new report likely to be studied closely by the Chancellor - despite recent warnings that firms can't take any more.

Events

2 w. ago Steam, stodge – and so much suet: I made 10 endangered British puddings. Are any actually worth saving?

With many classic puddings on the verge of dying out, I set out to discover which should be back on the menu. It was a journey through some of the heaviest desserts in historyBritain’s puddings are under threat. According to research from English Heritage, only 2% of British households eat a daily homemade dessert, while a third never bake, boil or steam one at all.“Sweet puddings are closely intertwined with British history and it would be a huge shame for them to die out,” said the charity’s senior curator of history, Dr Andrew Hann. But he went on to suggest that, at the current rate of decline, the British pudding will be extinct in 50 years. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago WWE's Wrestlepalooza debuts on ESPN Unlimited, but which fans will need to pay extra?

WWE's partnership with ESPN begins Saturday with Wrestlepalooza in Indianapolis

Sport

2 w. ago Ryanair rule means parents will have to pay extra when travelling with children

Ryanair is known for its no-frills service and extra charges for things like selecting seats and bringing luggage - and there's one rule that means parents will have to pay extra

Society

3 w. ago Drivers hit by 24% annual hike in parking tickets from private firms

Some 4.3 million parking tickets were handed out by private businesses between April and June.

Economics

3 w. ago Lauren always refused to pay £10 for 'extra scans' offered by her optician. But when she finally did, they spotted the sinister cause of her mystery headaches...

Chances are when you've gone for a High Street eye test and the optician offers you an extra scan for an additional £10 to £50 (depending on the outlet), your instinct may be to save your money.

Economics

3 w. ago Ikea customers face new charge in all stores but there's a way to dodge it

The Swedish furniture giant will charge £2 for click and collect orders, but some customers may not have to pay the extra fee

Economics

3 w. ago How a small monthly boost now could add £52,000 to your pension pot

Many are likely to be maxing out free extra contributions from employers which offer to pay in a higher percentage of your salary if you do as a perk of the job.

Economics

last month Hike taxes on gambling firms to fund fight against child poverty, voters say

The poll shared with the Mirror shows 64% of people support the idea of hiking taxes on gambling firms - a policy recently championed by the former Labour PM Gordon Brown

Economics