3 h. ago How much the cost of flights has increased by as inflation rises for first time in months

It comes as headline rates of inflation have risen for the first time in five months

Economics

7 h. ago Mortgage experts issue advice to anyone with a mortgage after inflation rises

The Consumer Price Index has risen for the first time in five months

Economics

8 h. ago Where has UK inflation increased and fallen? Flights, food prices and more

The prices of some common household goods saw an acceleration of inflation last month

Economics

12 h. ago Inflation rises to 3.4 per cent: First increase since July 2025 in new blow to Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer

Britain's inflation rate has risen for the first time in nearly half a year as tobacco duty hikes and Christmas getaways pushed up the cost of living, official figures revealed today.

Economics

4 d. ago SNP warned 'time running out' for legal aid as solicitors leave in droves

Critics point that that legal aid fund is set to receive below-inflation increase in 2026/27

Events

8 d. ago New HMRC alert as thousands of workers 'could lose free childcare' in tax threshold change

Rachel Reeves' decision to freeze the income tax threshold until 2031 is set to see the number of Britons earning six-figure salaries rise to over two million for the first time

Economics

9 d. ago Iconic boyband to meet fans at Greater Manchester record store this week

It's time for fans to All Rise

Sport

1 week ago The Guardian view on Europe’s stalling night train revival: don’t let it hit the buffers | Editorial

The most romantic way to traverse the continent is environmentally friendly and popular with the public. But market challenges need addressingWhen the European Union made its 2020 commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by the middle of the century, there was a wave of excitement about what that might mean for the continent’s most romantic form of travel. The golden era of night trains had, it was previously assumed, gone for good amid the rise of low-cost, short-haul flights. But the new environmental imperatives suggested that they could be a glamorous part of a greener future, delivering a climate impact that was 28 times less than flying. The European Commission enthusiastically identified a plethora of potential new routes that it judged could be economically viable.Sadly, due to a series of challenges that Brussels and national governments have done too little to address, the renaissance appears to be stalling. Last month, a two-year-old night service linking Paris w...

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1 week ago Ryanair passenger told she couldn't bring bag and hit with £75 fine in suitcase wheel row

Millions of people take advantage of Ryanair's low-cost flights every year, with many falling foul of the airline's baggage policies

Economics

1 week ago Labour set to hike fuel duty from September as Starmer faces pressure for U

LABOUR’S planned fuel duty rise is to be phased in over six months from September, it has emerged. But Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure to perform a U-turn on the move — so he can honour his pledge to make voters feel better off this year. Fuel duty will rise for the first time...

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2 w. ago From the AI bubble to Fed fears: the global economic outlook for 2026

Analysts and investors voice caution about tech valuations and Trump’s influence on the US central bankInvestors expect global stock markets to keep rising in 2026, despite fears that the AI bubble could burst, and anxiety about chaos engulfing the US central bank.Wall Street strategists broadly expect the S&P 500 share index of US-listed companies to continue to rise over the next 12 months, but said it could be a volatile year if geopolitical tensions increase and inflation fails to fall. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago Why Claudia Winkleman could be at the riskiest point of her career

As the beloved, fringe-fringed presenter kicks off a new series of ‘The Traitors’ and prepares for a new prime-time chat show, Helen Coffey charts her unstoppable rise and the obstacles she must now navigate to secure full national treasure status

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2 w. ago Beautiful European country with 'no tourists' where flights cost as little as £50

Moldova, one of Europe's least visited countries, offers incredible value for British travellers with restaurant meals from £3.50, flights from London starting at £51, and stunning scenery including underground wineries and historic monasteries without the crowds

Economics

2 w. ago You can get to world's hottest city where fish boil in the sea for £78 this month

The city is, by some counts, the hottest in the world. However, in January, the coldest time of the year, the thermometer rarely rises much higher than 20 °C, while staying in the balmy mid-teens

Economics

2 w. ago Hiked Tube train prices and new congestion charges for electric cars come in today as Sadiq Khan's war on motorists continues

The regular daily congestion charge for non-electrified vehicles has also risen for the first time in five years from £15 to £18.

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2 w. ago Electric vehicle drivers now have to pay London Congestion Charge

Regular daily congestion charge for non-electrified vehicles has also risen for the first time since 2020 - from £15 to £18

Politics

2 w. ago Grim Amazon Prime change for 2026 feared as shoppers warned by top experts over price hike affecting millions

EXPERTS predict that Amazon Prime subscription costs could rise this year for the first time since 2022. Prime fees currently come in at £8.99 / $14.99 a month and £95 / $139 for a year. But based on historic price hike patterns 2026 looks possible. Nothing has been confirmed by Amazon yet - and we...

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3 w. ago Horse racing tips: Three outsiders who can bash the bookies at Cheltenham on New Years Day

SUN Racing's Thursday picks are below. Back a horse by clicking their odds. LONGSHOT LOVE OF NEYMORE (3.10 Cheltenham)  She battled to the line when winning at Chepstow last time and a 5lb rise in the weights gives her a solid each-way chance. EACH-WAY THIEF EXCELLO (1.25 Cheltenham)  He has some decent handicap form and...

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3 w. ago Ryanair launches flash sale with £25 flights to 21C Canary Islands this January

Desperate to escape the big chill this January? It doesn't have to cost a fortune. Ryanair is offering a number of cheap flights to the Canary Islands in the next few weeks, where holidaymakers can bask in 21C weather

Economics