5 d. ago DVLA's new car tax plan confirmed after 2,500 Brits lose vital document

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has come up with a new and effective solution to combat the ongoing issue of Brits struggling to pay their car tax

Economics

6 d. ago Mike Johnson calls budget vote despite Republican anger over Medicaid cuts and deficit

Johnson advances plan to extend Trump tax cuts on the back of spending cuts while Republicans on both ends of the spectrum threaten rebellion

Politics

1 week ago 'Five day' passport warning to those applying for vital document as changes imminent

Those heading off on holiday have been told to get their application in by next week

Events

1 week ago Huge number of Brits to lose access to free dental work or prescriptions within days

Universal Credit changes mean over two million people have already stopped seeing a dentist because they lost access to free care or confusing new process meant they assumed they had to start paying NHS charges

Politics

1 week ago DVLA's new car tax changes are now in force and they could cost you more

The changes affect new standard rates, fresh taxes for electric vehicles (EVs) and increased levies on other vehicles. Here's what you need to know

Economics

2 w. ago Bosses of polluting water firms will lose bonuses if they fail to clean up Britain's rivers, watchdog warns

From next month regulator Ofwat plans to use new powers to stop executives of water companies being rewarded despite poor performance on cleaning up pollution.

Events

2 w. ago Texas measles outbreak spikes as experts warn US should take steps now to prevent an epidemic

There are now nearly 500 confirmed cases of highly contagious measles reported across the country

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2 w. ago Nearly 500 confirmed cases of measles across 19 US states, says CDC

Government reports largest outbreak is in Texas, and 70 people across US needing hospitalizationThe federal government reported on Friday that there have been 483 confirmed cases of measles across 20 US jurisdictions so far this year, with the largest outbreak in Texas, and 70 people across the nation needing to be hospitalized.That compares with 285 cases of measles in the US for the whole of 2024. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported on its website that 97% of the confirmed cases this year so far involved people who were unvaccinated or whose vaccine status was unknown – and 75% of the cases this year have affected people under the age of 19. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Rachel Reeves warned of tax rises ahead despite £14bn plan to fix public finances

Chancellor makes cuts to welfare spending as economic forecasts slashed

Economics

3 w. ago Urgent warning over surge in killer Victorian disease that makes patients cough up blood

Officials warn that unless recent increases are reversed Britain could lose it's low status for the contagious infection which kills one in six people it infects globally.

Events

3 w. ago WHSmith to close 10 more high street stores as sale looms closer – see full list

WHSmith has put all 500 high street stores up for sale, but has confirmed that 10 more will close before that happens having already announced the closure of 10 others earlier this year

Politics

3 w. ago One million Brits set to lose PIP payments as full extent of DWP welfare cuts revealed

The changes to the eligibility criteria for Personal Independence Payments (PIP) was one of the most significant moves announced by Liz Kendall in the Commons on Tuesday (March 18)

Economics

4 w. ago DWP 'to rethink' controversial PIP freeze as millions of Brits set to lose out

The DWP's controversial plans to stop Personal Independence Payment (PIP) increases could be ditched, according to reports. PIP is a benefit that helps with the extra costs of a long-term health condition or disability for those aged 16 to State Pension age

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