7 h. ago Parts of UK could be hotter than Athens on Thursday amid week of sunny weather

Temperatures will rise gradually this week and could peak at 21C on Thursday in the south of England, the Met Office said.

Politics

7 h. ago Millions of UK workers due pay rise worth £1,400 as minimum wage rises this week

The minimum wage is the lowest hourly rate an employer has to legally pay you, depending on your age, for both full-time and part-time workers - and it is rising by 6.7% from this April

Economics

9 h. ago Millions of people in work to receive £26 pay rise in wages from this week

Full-time workers can expect to make £26 more a week, and £117 more a month.

Economics

51 h. ago BBC TV licence ways to save £174 before price rise next week

The TV licence fee will increase in cost from April 1 and even users of Netflix and Amazon Prime could have to fork out

Economics

61 h. ago Brits could save £174 on their BBC TV licence before price rises next week

The price of a TV licence is going up from £169.50 to £174.50 from April 1 and it is important to know the rules to avoid a fine

Economics

67 h. ago Martin Lewis shares ‘easy win’ to beat energy price cap rise

Martin Lewis has shared an “easy win” to beat next week’s energy price cap rise.

Politics

2 d. ago UK weather: Britain to bask in spring sunshine next week as temperatures to top 20C

Temperatures are expected to steadily rise throughout the week

Politics

5 d. ago Three million workers to get pay rise from next week thanks to major change

The national living and minimum wage will rise next week meaning some people will see a £2,500 annual pay jump

Economics

6 d. ago Peers to get equivalent of £81,000 salary for just 150 days' work as tax

The standard per diem for members of the House of Lords is due to rise from £361 to £371 next week, in line with the 2.8 per cent increase in MPs' salaries.

Economics

7 d. ago Scots warned over TV licence fee hike with just days left to claim reduction

It comes as the annual cost of a standard colour TV licence will rise from £169.50 to £174.50 from next week.

Events

2 w. ago JD Wetherspoon expected to reveal soaring sales this week, ahead of tax rises coming in April

The budget booze chain, which has nearly 800 pubs across the UK, is set to report the increase in their half-year results on March 21.

Economics

2 w. ago Cheltenham Festival: How police are winning the battle against drunken disorder on race week

As more than 200,000 people descend on the Regency town of Cheltenham for race week, Alex Ross joins police officers dealing with a rise in drunken incidents in the town centre

Events

2 w. ago Inside the battle against drunken disorder during Cheltenham Festival – and how police are winning

As more than 200,000 people descend on the Regency town of Cheltenham for race week, Alex Ross joins police officers dealing with a rise in drunken incidents in the town centre

Events

2 w. ago BBC TV licence price 2025: when do the prices go up and how much more will it cost you?

TV licence fee will go up in a matter of weeks - here’s when 📺

Economics

3 w. ago Rare blood moon will be visible for millions of Britons this WEEK

Millions of Britons will see an ominous event light up the night sky this week as a rare blood moon rises over the UK.

Events

3 w. ago Discounted dehumidifier helps save on energy bills as Ofgem announce new price cap

Energy bills are set to rise again as Ofgem announced a new price cap last week - but one helpful way to cut down on spending is with a dehumidifier and this one's on sale

Economics

4 w. ago Poll bounce for Keir Starmer after 'best week' with Trump visit love

Keir Starmer has seen his net approval score rise by 11 points over the past week, although it still remains deep in negative territory at minus 28.

Politics

4 w. ago First Minister John Swinney praises Perth and Kinross Council's budget

Councillors this week approved a 9.5 per cent rise in council tax

Politics