70 m. ago Rachel Reeves makes 'fair' promise ahead of Budget despite tax rise fears

She has promised to push ahead and drive growth rather than lose control of public spending

Economics

88 m. ago Fury as boy, 13, 'excluded' from turning on Stevange's Christmas lights

Stevenage Borough Council has apologised to Logan's family after the teenager was "pushed to the back of the stage" during the Christmas lights switch on in the town

Politics

2 h. ago Budget 2025 live: Rachel Reeves faces day of reckoning as she unveils billions in tax rises

Chancellor to unveil series of tax hikes to fill black hole in public finances in highly anticipated Budget on Wednesday

Economics

2 h. ago Drinking this number of cups of coffee a day appears to slow biological aging

Moderate coffee intake could boost health by preserving the length of telomeres which sit on the end of chromosomes, changes to which are part of the ageing process

Politics

2 h. ago Aldi launches lickable wrapping paper with a Christmas dinner favourite

The budget supermarket has announced the 'world's first' lickable wrapping paper.

Politics

3 h. ago Inspired Scott McTominay spares Man Utd pal's blushes for Napoli exactly week on from Scotland

Talisman rises to the occasion in Champions League

Politics

3 h. ago Reeves braced for major Budget clash with businesses over minimum wage and tax rises

The chancellor is set to use her Budget to pin Labour’s hopes on tackling the cost of living while balancing the books by targeting the wealthy

Economics

3 h. ago Man Utd handed exciting transfer boost with new addition arriving BEFORE window

Manchester United have further bolstered their transfer personnel with Kyle Macaulay, formerly of Chelsea and Brighton, joining the club after presiding over the signings of stars like Moises Caicedo

Politics

4 h. ago I'm A Celebrity's Angry Ginge admits 'it gets on top of you' as tensions rise

I'm A celebrity star Angry Ginge opened up about his feelings to Ruby Wax OBE just hours after the content creator became emotional due to not seeing his family

Events

4 h. ago Christmas concert will raise funds for Linlithgow Day Care Centre

Linlithgow RFC Male Voice Choir will be performing alongside the Linlithgow Primary School choir, a group from the Linlithgow Ladies Choir, and singers from Linlithgow Amateur Musical Productions (LAMP).

Politics

4 h. ago National Insurance rise adds £8m to West Lothian Council wage bill

At a meeting of the full council, SNP opposition group leader Councillor Janet Campbell branded the increase a “jobs tax” and raised a motion demanding the council write to Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, asking for its revoke.

Economics

5 h. ago Comedian looking to pull out ‘old moves’ on Strictly Christmas special

Actor and podcaster Babatunde Aleshe has appeared on TV shows including Taskmaster and Celebrity Gogglebox.

Politics

5 h. ago Your new fake Christmas tree is going to cost more this year

The CEO of a holiday decor company said he’s been forced to raise the price of artificial trees by as much as 20 percent.

Politics

6 h. ago Hamilton gets free 5G+ boost as footfall rises ahead of Christmas

The upgrade sits within EE’s December rollout, which includes a free 5G+ upgrade for over 500,000 customers.

Politics

6 h. ago Babatunde Aléshé is the fifth celebrity announced for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special

Babatunde Aléshé is the fifth celebrity to be announced for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special.

Politics

6 h. ago Christmas driving warning as police chiefs call for stricter drink

The proposal would reduce the legal limit from 80 milligrams to 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood, bringing England, Wales and Northern Ireland into line with Scotland

Events

6 h. ago Dad 'instantly devastated' after checking his shop's CCTV cameras

Ranjan Ramsey has been left questioning Christmas

Politics

6 h. ago My boyfriend’s family are fuming that I bill for Christmas dinner but I’m doing THEM a favour, yes I charge my kids too

A MOTHER has claimed that she is planning on charging her family for Christmas dinner. Not only will she bill adult family members £20 per person, but she’s even making kids pay too - and they’ll have to fork out £10 each. Posting on social media, the content creator, who shares clips under the username...

Politics

6 h. ago Calls to use schoolboys' viral Last Christmas doorbell video as festive ad

The video of the boys’ breaking into song has had more than 1.4 million views

Culture

6 h. ago Busy Scots town holding free Christmas event for families with Santa’s grotto and street party

AS CHRISTMAS approaches, many of us will be looking for cheap and cheerful ways to get into the festive spirit with our families. And a local Scots town has just announced it will be holding a full day of winter celebrations for all ages this month - and it's completely free. The day will start...

Society