9 h. ago April Cruel Day: Millions of Londoners hit with big bills rises as tax changes 'to cost families £3,500'

Across London, average increases in council tax, water and energy will cost households around £400 a year

Economics

11 h. ago Revealed: The world's best nudist beaches where sunbathers are free to get an all

It might not be everyone's cup of tea but naturism is popular in many countries around the globe. Find the locations of some of the world's best nudist beaches in this travel map...

Politics

59 h. ago 'I visited the Greater Manchester charity shop where people queue to get in'

The site is home to a cafe where a cup of tea and toasted teacake cost me just £1.60

Politics

62 h. ago Scots council chiefs sent death threats over huge pay rises on day bills set to soar

“We didn’t vote on rises, yet are the ones spat at in the street, sent nasty emails and told we should be dead."

Events

3 d. ago Ninja's £51 'rapid boil' kettle that 'keeps water hot for 30 minutes' is cheapest away from Amazon

"I bought mine last week, I didn't think I could get a better kettle but this is absolutely sensational. I'm the sort of person who does five jobs at once. The water stays at boiling point for 30 minutes after. Worth every penny and so light."

Economics

3 d. ago Gardeners urged to put used tea bags onto weeds to kill them immediately

Fancy a cup of tea? Be sure to keep your used tea bags aside, as they're essential for garden maintenance and can even fend off pests who feast on your plants

Events

4 d. ago UK weather: Mini heatwave maps show date temperatures will peak in every county

Temperatures are set to soar across the UK in the coming days as advanced weather modelling maps suggest a mini-heatwave is on the cards, impacting every inch of the country

Society

4 d. ago Greater Manchester set to be hotter than Barcelona as temperatures soar to 20C

It's time to dig out your sunglasses and sun cream

Politics

5 d. ago Another major supermarket releases own version of Dubai chocolate

Lidl UK is releasing its own  version of the Dubai-style chocolate that has been sending foodies into a spin. It will hit the shelves on Saturday, March 29 and cost only £3.99.

Economics

6 d. ago Argos £9 kettle that boils in 43 seconds and 'keeps water hot' is £23 in Amazon spring sale

By stacking two deals, shoppers can bag a rapid boil Russell Hobbs kettle for less than £9 at Argos - making it considerably cheaper than Amazon's Spring Deal Days offering

Economics

7 d. ago Amazon kettle that boils in 43 seconds reduced to under £23 in spring sale and looks 'stylish'

"It's not only sleek and stylish, but it also performs incredibly well. One of the standout features is the fast boil capability - it heats water up in no time"

Economics

7 d. ago Blackpool Pleasure Beach closes five rides after cost of living hits profits

Eddie Stobart Convoy and Red Arrows Skyforce are among the attractions to close in 2025

Economics

7 d. ago Ninja's 'rapid boil' kettle that's a 'game changer' for anyone who drinks tea and coffee reduced to under £70 in Amazon spring sale

The rapid boil Ninja kettle boils 1 cup in under 50 seconds. It has a function which maintains your selected water temperature for up to 30 minutes, meaning you won't have to reboil

Economics

7 d. ago My favourite Alexa smart kettle that keeps water hot for hours reduced from £80 to £59

Boil water with your voice using this Swan smart kettle.

Economics

8 d. ago Amazon slashes price of Bosch kettle that 'boils quickly' in spring deal

The Bosch Styline Variable Temperature 1.5L Cordless Kettle is packed with modern features that are all designed to ensure the perfect cuppa

Economics

8 d. ago SNP set for benefits spending collision with Labour to rescue poverty targets

Holyrood ministers have been urged to increase spending on benefits, despite the bill set to soar to almost £8bn by 2030.

Events

8 d. ago Cost of pint of beer in UK set to soar above £5 average in bitter blow for drinkers

Brits are set to pay more for a round as the cost of a pint is due to rise by 21p, making the average pint now £5.01 amid a whole host of cost increases linked to October's budget

Economics

1 week ago Brits to be hit with £138 washing machine charge from April 1 after new energy cap hike

The cost of running a washing machine is about to go up, but there are ways you can cut the costs now before the new Ofgem energy price cap kicks in

Economics

1 week ago Cup of tea hits £98.55 as the cost of boiling the kettle set to soar from April 1

The cost of a cuppa is probably not something you really think about but the kettle is actually one of the most power-hungry appliances in your kitchen

Economics

1 week ago Wetherspoons: Price hikes could be on cards as Martin warns of £60m staffing cost hit

“The combination of much higher VAT rates for pubs than supermarkets, combined with increased labour costs will weigh heavily on the pub industry” – Sir Tim Martin

Events