8 h. ago 'I took a UK lake holiday so luxurious a sudden change of plans didn't ruin the fun'

A busy mum, Sally McLean, recounts her luxury staycation with gal pals for a much-needed Scottish break, including a Champagne cruise, hotel spa and the all-you-can-eat-buffet.

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9 h. ago UK state pension age to increase to 67 in 2026: who is affected?

Another increase in the UK state pension age is planned between 2044 and 2046. Will these changes impact you, and how can you check your state pension age?

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11 h. ago People on Universal Credit could be in line for government bonuses worth up to £25 a month

As part of the government’s mission to grow the economy and improve lives in every corner of Britain, and deliver its Plan for Change, Help to Save is now open to anyone working and receiving Universal Credit.

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23 h. ago Pope Francis requested drastically different funeral to his predecessors

The 266th bishop of Rome’s funeral is likely to look very different to those of his predecessors as the Argentinian pontiff requested specific changes to plans before his death

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31 h. ago From peppercorns to plastic forks: US businesses that rely on Chinese products reel from Trump tariffs

Price hikes worry restaurants and online markets as uncertainty stymies their ability to plan for the futureChang Chang, a Sichuan restaurant in Washington DC, was already noticing that some of its business had dropped off after tens of thousands of federal workers living in the area lost their jobs. But the recent tariff rate hikes mark an even greater blow for the restaurant.Sichuan peppercorns, which create the signature numbing spice of the regional Chinese cuisine, along with other ingredients, face an at least 145% tariff after last week’s tit-for-tat trade battle between China and the United States. The steep rate is an existential threat for restaurants across the country that rely on specialty ingredients imported from China to craft the authentic flavors of their dishes, said operators who were blindsided. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago Tottenham XI vs Nottingham Forest: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

Ange Postecoglou is planning Spurs changes after vital victory in the Europa League

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53 h. ago EastEnders's Natalie Cassidy vents as she's forced to change Easter Sunday plans as 'card declined'

EastEnders legend Natalie Cassidy has been left enraged over the fact her food shop got cancelled after her bank card got declined - completely ruining her plans for an Easter Sunday lunch

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3 d. ago Tottenham XI vs Nottingham Forest: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League

Ange Postecoglou planning Spurs changes for Premier League return after vital victory in Frankfurt

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3 d. ago When do the BGT live shows start? How ITV release is different in 2025

Britain’s Got Talent has a change planned for its live shows in 2025 👀

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4 d. ago FDA is quietly drawing up plans to end routine food safety inspections, report claims

The FDA denied that it was planning to make the changes

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4 d. ago Arsenal: Mikel Arteta expects transfer window 'surprises' from Andrea Berta as plans change

The new sporting director is set to bring some new ideas to the table

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4 d. ago Victor Lindelof's reason for leaving Man Utd early against Lyon explained by Amorim

Victor Lindelof was forced to leave Old Trafford early on Thursday night due to a personal issue, which saw Ruben Amorim forced to change his plans against Lyon

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5 d. ago Kate and William 'make major change to Easter plans' in break from royal tradition

William told the King he will miss the annual gathering this year. Charles will be joined by several senior royals , including the Queen.

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6 d. ago Elon Musk's X to 'remove direct messages' as new XChat could be close to launch

Elon Musk's 'X' continues to make big changes to features, this time with the planned removal of Direct Messages (DMs) — here's all we know about the latest Twitter changes

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6 d. ago JENNI MURRAY: My dad suffered for more than 40 years with an undiagnosed condition. Then he met a man on a plane who recognised the problem and changed his life

I thought of Dad when I read that Health Secretary Wes Streeting has ordered an inquiry into what he has described as an unforgivable child hearing scandal.

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6 d. ago Dutton admits he made mistake on Indonesia in ABC leaders’ debate as Albanese evasive on electricity prices

Opposition leader also says ‘I’ll let scientists pass that judgment’ when asked if climate change impacts getting worse in second showdownPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastPeter Dutton has admitted he made a mistake by wrongly claiming the Indonesian president had announced a proposal for Russia to base military aircraft in Indonesia, and declined to state whether the impacts of climate change were getting worse.The opposition leader has also confirmed his plan to reduce the size of the federal public service by 41,000 positions by 2030 would not pay for the entirety of the Coalition’s policy platform, suggesting further cuts to government spending may be necessary.Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...

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6 d. ago New calls to ‘stop PIP cuts’ and protect vulnerable people on disability benefits

Planned changes to health and disability benefits are set to start next year.

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6 d. ago Warning to asthma sufferers: Using inhalers at certain times of day could increase risk of attack

Patients could see their lives transformed with a new treatment plan that changes when they take their medication, experts have revealed.

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6 d. ago David Coulthard says cheating death in crash on Rangers chairman's plane changed his F1 career for ever

In 2000 the then McLaren driver made a miracle escape after a private jet he was travelling in crashed, killing the captain and co-pilot

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7 d. ago Reynolds says job changes may be needed to ensure Scunthorpe steel plant future

The Business Secretary said new technology and facilities may be part of a long-term viable future.

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