16 h. ago Aldi’s Supermarket Sweep challenge giving customers chance to raise funds for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland

Challenge offers shoppers chance to take part in five-minute trolley dash, allowing them to gather as many Aldi favourites as they can within the timeframe.

Economics

17 h. ago Brits urged to stockpile AA batteries in their homes right now

The government runs a website called Prepare.gov.uk which aims to ensure as many households as possible are ready for emergencies such as freak weather, power cuts, major accidents or 'infrastructure failure' as well as attacks

Politics

2 d. ago Concern raised for RAAC affected homeowners who don't qualify for grant funding

Councillor Karen Morgan raised the issue at a recent meeting of Rhondda Cynon Taf full council

Politics

3 d. ago Reeves expected to freeze income tax thresholds to raise funds after welfare U

Government’s concessions over welfare cuts leave chancellor with a growing hole in her budgetRachel Reeves is expected to extend a freeze on income tax thresholds to raise fresh funds after the government’s U-turn on welfare cuts left her with a growing budget hole.The chancellor was already facing pressure to backtrack on pledges not to increase taxes further as she attempted to fix public services and grow the economy while meeting her fiscal rules. Continue reading...

Economics

3 d. ago Bob Geldof tells why Live Aid's rock 'n' roll romance wouldn't work 40 years on

The Boomtown Rats singer who fund-raised millions to help the Ethiopian famine says that rock 'n' roll has lost its romance

Politics

3 d. ago Reeves 'set to raise taxes' to fund Starmer benefits surrender: PM says he is 'pleased' after Labour revolt forces guarantee that NO

Keir Starmer claimed he had 'listened' in making major concessions to rebels threatening to kill flagship legislation on health and disability benefits.

Economics

3 d. ago Reeves expected to freeze income tax thresholds to raise fresh funds

Government’s U-turn on welfare cuts leaves chancellor with a growing hole in her budgetBusiness live – latest updatesRachel Reeves is expected to extend a freeze on income tax thresholds to raise fresh funds after the government’s U-turn on welfare cuts left her with a growing budget hole.The chancellor was already facing pressure to backtrack on pledges not to increase taxes further as she attempted to fix public services and grow the economy while meeting her fiscal rules. Continue reading...

Economics

3 d. ago Reeves 'set to raise taxes' to fund Starmer benefits surrender that will not strip ANYONE of their handouts and blows another hole in UK finances

Keir Starmer has handed major concessions to rebels in a desperate bid to salvage flagship legislation on health and disability benefits.

Economics

4 d. ago Parents do overtime and sell on eBay as school trips now cost £400

Some children are having to give up their pocket money or raise their own funds to pay for trips

Economics

4 d. ago Coronation Street issue Gary Windass update and it's bad news

Coronation Street's Gary Windass is set to be left fighting for his life in a coma after a sinister twist as his secret attacker goes to extreme lengths

Politics

4 d. ago Coronation Street Gary Windass faces death as secret attacker covers up grim crime

Coronation Street's Gary Windass has been missing for a while, and now spoilers have confirmed he's secretly been attacked and is fighting for his life in a coma

Events

4 d. ago Coronation Street character Gary Windass to be seen in coma fighting for life

Upcoming episodes will delve into the events that led to his admission to hospital.

Politics

4 d. ago Schoolgirl, 9, crushed to death in freak accident as brother begs for her to come back

The parents of Rose Hendricks have paid tribute to the daughter "who made the day better" as the tragic circumstances surrounding her death have been revealed

Events

4 d. ago Plan to build Christ statue ‘bigger than Rio’s’ prompts outcry in Spanish town

The organisation plans to raise funds to build the tallest Christ statue in the world

Politics

4 d. ago Warning to holidaymakers over 'real risk' of Legionnaires' disease as Brit fights for life in Greece

Health experts have urged Brits to "exercise caution" when travelling abroad for summer holidays following Legionella outbreaks

Events

5 d. ago Gardener, 65, miraculously survives freak chainsaw accident that saw him suffer catastrophic blood loss after he cuts his neck open

Christopher York, 65, said he was saved by a number of lucky coincidences after suffering 'catastrophic blood loss' while working in his garden in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.

Events

6 d. ago Colorado honeymooner, 29, dies in horrific freak accident while paddling on Florida beach

Jake Rosencranz, 29, was standing in ankle-deep water at New Smyrna, Florida, when he was tragically struck by lightning. He was on his honeymoon with his new bride, Leah.

Events

6 d. ago Boy, two, 'in a coma' after passenger throws him to the floor in airport lounge while child's pregnant mother collected his pushchair

The boy is now fighting for his life in a coma with serious skull fractures and spinal injuries. The child had arrived in Russia after he and his mother fled the bombing in Iran , say reports.

Society

7 d. ago British dad breaks spine and hip after horror fall from Ayia Napa hotel balcony

Sam Hudson, who is a father to a two-year-old boy, is said to be "lucky to be alive" following the horror fall at the Anmaria Beach Hotel, where he was staying in Ayia Napa

Events

7 d. ago Yoga and other activities running as Livingston shopping destination celebrates World Wellbeing Week

The Centre will be raising funds for charity partner Breast Friends and Family

Economics