27 m. ago Fizzy drinks to go up in price as Labour 'milkshake tax' becomes the first money grab of the Budget

In the first salvo of the Budget raid on Britons, Wes Streeting announced that the exemption for pre-packaged milk-based drinks is being scrapped.

Economics

29 m. ago Man arrested by team investigating huge illegal waste tip in Kidlington

The mountain of waste near the River Cherwell has prompted widespread outcry.

Events

56 m. ago England warned ‘wickets fall in clumps’ with pink ball under lights at the Gabba

‘You’ve got to stay in it and make most of middle session’Siddle and Law back tourists’ decision to skip CanberraAs they lick their wounds after a first-Test defeat in which they lost five wickets for 12 runs in their first innings and four for 11 in their second, England have been warned to prepare for conditions where “wickets fall in clumps” when the Ashes resume in Brisbane next week.David Sundarski, curator at the Gabba, is preparing for a second day-night game in quick succession after the Sheffield Shield match between Queensland and Victoria, which ended on Monday with the home side winning by seven wickets inside three days. Continue reading...

Events

81 m. ago Labour ramps up 'sugar tax': Milkshakes, lattes and more soft drinks face price hikes to raise £100m

Wes Streeting announced that the exemption for pre-packaged milk-based drinks is being scrapped.

Economics

2 h. ago South Lanarkshire Council to wipe over £1m in council tax debt

Councillors approved plans to scrap £1.86 million in unrecoverable council tax.

Economics

2 h. ago How to turn £100 into £225 using your work pension: SIMON LAMBERT on how to supercharge your savings

Usually with this kind of quick money-making scheme, I'd tell you to run a mile. But in this case, there's an exception.

Economics

2 h. ago UK sugar tax to be extended to more soft drinks and milkshakes

Move comes after brands change recipes to avoid levy

Politics

2 h. ago Free entry to Scottish 'Outlander' stones scrapped as government approves fee

An admission charge is set to be introduced at one of Scotland's oldest monuments.

Politics

3 h. ago Tradespeople say this is how you should make tea – but it'll horrify traditionalists

A poll of tradespeople revealed the recipe for the perfect builder's brew, including how long the tea bag should be left in and how hot the water should be

Politics

3 h. ago UK can create 5,400 jobs if it stops plastic waste exports, report finds

Campaigners say closure of loophole making it cheaper to export rather than recycle will boost circular economyThe UK could end its reliance on exporting plastic waste by 2030 to support the creation of 5,400 new jobs and take responsibility for the environmental impact of its waste, according to research.The report said up to 15 new recycling facilities could be built by the end of the decade, attracting more than £800m of private investment. The increase in capacity would help generate almost £900m of economic value every year, providing at least £100m in new tax revenues annually. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Milkshake and latte lovers brace for price hikes as Labour extends 'sugar tax' to raise £100m

Wes Streeting is poised to announce that the exemption for pre-packaged milk-based drinks is being scrapped.

Economics

4 h. ago Cinnamon buns will be 'totally delicious' if you add 2 festively spiced extras

This cinnamon bun recipe is perfect for the colder months and has a festive twist with the addition of ginger and cloves - and the icing is a rich spiced brown butter version

Politics

4 h. ago Britain’s tradespeople have revealed the recipe for the perfect builder’s brew

BRITAIN'S tradespeople have revealed the recipe for the perfect builder's brew - and tea traditionalists will be horrified. A poll of 1,000 tradies who drive a van for work found the water should not be boiling but "warm" and "just cool enough to sip comfortably". The tea bag should be brewed for just one minute...

Politics

5 h. ago Roast potatoes will be crispy if you add spoon of baking ingredient

A food expert has shared the simple baking hack that transforms ordinary roast potatoes into perfectly crispy roasties - and it all comes down to what you add to the parboiling water

Events

5 h. ago Fight brings Manchester Christmas markets to standstill as revellers watch on

The scrap between Dougie Joyce and Simon 'Slimey' McGinley was captured on camera at Manchester's annual Christmas Markets in front of stunned members of the public

Sport

6 h. ago ‘You’re not conning anybody’ – Neville fuming over ‘waste of time’ Man Utd star and says he ‘shouldn’t be playing there’

MANCHESTER UNITED legend Gary Neville slammed Luke Shaw after Monday's disappointing loss to 10-man Everton. United were defeated 1-0 by the Toffees at Old Trafford thanks to Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's winner even though David Moyes' men played EIGHTY MINUTES with ten men. Moyes picked up his first ever away win at the Theatre of Dreams despite...

Politics

6 h. ago Gary Neville rips Luke Shaw apart as Manchester United star branded 'a waste of time'

Gary Neville pulled no punches in his brutal assessment of Manchester United following a disappointing defeat to Everton at Old Trafford on Monday night

Politics

7 h. ago Kris Boyd erupts at Rangers for wasting fortunes making same mistake as he begs for transfer rethink

Boyd wants to see a different approach after seeing yet another regime get recruitment badly wrong

Politics

7 h. ago Fight between warring Travellers brings Christmas markets to a standstill

The scrap between Dougie Joyce and Simon 'Simey' McGinley was filmed and shared online

Sport

11 h. ago Russia dashes Trump’s hope of quick peace deal in Ukraine after rejecting European proposal

Kremlin says European counterproposal for Ukraine was not constructive

Politics