18 h. ago Britons should avoid buying new cars for rest of 2025, warns motoring expert

The cost of driving in the UK has been a major concern for Britons in recent years with many considering giving up their cars altogether due to the financial pressure

Events

18 h. ago The Rest of Our Lives by Benjamin Markovits audiobook review – an American road trip with a twist

A law professor leaves his failing marriage and faltering career and hits the open road in this Booker-shortlisted novel of midlife turmoilAt the start of The Rest of Our Lives, we learn that Tom, a 55-year-old law professor from New York, plans to leave his wife just as soon as he has dropped their youngest child off at college. Tom and Amy have been together for 30 years. He believes theirs to be a “C-minus marriage” which was irreparably ruptured when Amy had an affair 12 years previously. And so, after leaving their daughter Miriam at college in Pittsburgh, he keeps on driving, revisiting old friends and places in search of his departed youth.Benjamin Markovits’s 12th novel – which has been shortlisted for this year’s Booker prize – could be seen as a companion piece to Miranda July’s celebrated All Fours in its exploration of the dissatisfaction of middle age. Tom is not a reliable narrator of his life, though he is nonetheless a compelling protagonist even in his flagrant mome...

Transport

19 h. ago DVLA warning as UK motorists could have money taken from accounts

DVLA has put out an alert

Events

26 h. ago Mum on Universal Credit sparks outrage with boasts about getting NAILS done & buying a scooter on NHS Healthy Start card

A MOTHER who receives Universal Credit has sparked outrage after boasting about how she spends her benefits. Rachael, a stay-at-home mum-of-five who is currently unemployed left many stunned when she claimed to use her NHS Healthy Start Card to get her nails done and buy a scooter for her son.   Earlier this month, the mother...

Politics

49 h. ago Barclays suffers £110mn hit from Tricolor collapse as bank’s profits fall

London-listed lender announces £500mn share buyback even as it sets aside further £235mn for UK car finance payouts

Economics

50 h. ago Carrie Johnson channels Kate Middleton in M&S khaki wool coat

When Carrie Johnson took to Instagram to showcase her latest find from M&S, it was hard not to draw comparisons with the Princess of Wales.

Politics

54 h. ago Calculating the Real Living Wage for London and the rest of the UK: 2025

Calculating the Real Living Wage for London and the rest of the UK: 2025  Living Wage Foundation

Politics

2 d. ago Net Zero shambles as Rachel Reeves plans to hammer electric cars for tax

Ahead of her Budget next month, the Chancellor is said to be drawing up several proposals to hike taxes on EVs to ensure all drivers pay their fair share.

Politics

3 d. ago Tom Odell fans can still buy tickets for Cardiff gig this week

Tom Odell tickets have dropped to around £50 each for the upcoming concert

Sport

3 d. ago Vance’s motorcade hit by shrapnel during military exercise despite Newsom warning against ‘reckless’ stunt

Newsom has demanded that the Trump administration apologizes for allowing live ordinance to be detonated over an interstate

Events

6 d. ago Government crackdown on car industry perk could drive up used car prices

Employee Car Ownership Schemes set to be targeted by HMRC, but it could hurt industry, government revenue and car buyers

Politics

6 d. ago Marks and Spencer shoppers race to buy cardigan that 'looks luxury' for just £4

"Classic design lifted by the ribbed trim inside the button strip. Bought in two colours, ideal for autumn office days"

Economics

7 d. ago The men behind Hollywood's Cardiff takeover bid and how unlikely plan was formed

The Welsh Rugby Union have six potential buyers for Cardiff Rugby

Politics

7 d. ago I spent year searching for new car and ended up with used vehicle 'no rivals can match'

After I decided to replace my MINI Clubman Cooper, there was one thing on my mind when it came to replacing it - I wanted to find the best car money could buy after spending a year looking. I think I did

Politics

8 d. ago National Highways issues urgent warning as one in four vehicles 'may be unsafe'

With many drivers leaving thorough checks for MOT's leaving many vehicles unsafe, National Highways are urging drivers the importance of tyre checks during National Tyre Safety Month

Events

8 d. ago Woman buys £5 handbag from car boot sale and was stunned by true worth

Laura Bruton was shocked after discovering the real worth of a Vivienne Westwood handbag she picked up for just £5

Economics

8 d. ago Six parties interested in buying Cardiff Rugby as WRU hold talks with Welsh club rivals

Who will be the new owners of Cardiff Rugby

Politics

9 d. ago Kate Middleton just wore this affordable cardigan – here’s where to buy

The Princess of Wales has stayed true to the trends

Politics

1 week ago Crucial UK motorway is imposing 50mph speed limit this MONTH putting millions of drivers at risk of £1k fine

MILLIONS of drivers are set to be impacted by a new speed limit being imposed on a crucial UK motorway this month. The new 50mph speed limit is putting motorists at risk of a hefty £1,000 fine. Motorists are being warned about the reduced speed limit on the M5 motorway coming into force over the...

Economics

1 week ago Hollywood producers bid to buy Cardiff from WRU and launch blockbuster TV series

A new consortium interested in buying Cardiff Rugby spoke exclusively to WalesOnline

Culture