5 h. ago Channel migrant crossings in April more than DOUBLE same month last year, as 2025 small boat tally passes 11,000

Home Office figures published today showed there were 4,432 arrivals in April compared with 2,132 the same month last year, a 108 per cent increase.

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7 h. ago In the US, not even $11,000 a month can buy you dignity at the end of your life

After watching my father’s struggle in a system that values profit over compassion, I wonder: how much longer will we accept a future where most of us lose our sense of human worth in old age?The last time I visited my father, I walked into his $11,000-a-month room in a posh assisted living residence and found him curled up on the floor. My sister Amy and I knelt down, touched him, and asked if he was okay.“I don’t know,” mumbled Dad, 96, a retired physician and lifelong outdoorsman. “I fell about 20 minutes ago and no one has come.” Continue reading...

Economics

7 d. ago Tesco announces major change to 2,000 stores starting this month

A famous toy chain is gearing up to take to the shelves in more than 2,000 Tesco Express stores across the UK.

Politics

8 d. ago Thousands more driving tests to be available from next month

To slash waiting times, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said that the DVSA will release at least 10,000 extra tests each month

Politics

8 d. ago The Entertainer: exciting toy expansion as UK toys chain rolls out in over 2,000 UK Tesco shops this month

A big-name toy retailer is making playtime even more convenient 🎁

Politics

8 d. ago Tesco confirms huge change affecting 2,000 supermarket stores from this month

The Entertainer will launch in 2010 in Tesco Express stores across the UK, and will be offering customers the chance to pick up products ranging from the latest crazes to its seasonal toy lines.

Economics

1 week ago Winner of National Lottery's huge £10,000 a month prize has just HOURS left to claim it

The victorious ticket in the National Lottery 's Set For Life draw was purchased in the Sevenoaks area, Kent, on October 24, 2024, with the prize needing to be claimed by tomorrow.

Economics

1 week ago Major UK train station, used by 10,000 people a day, to close for a MONTH for £70 million makeover

One of the UK's mail train stations, used by around 10,000 people every day, is set to close for a month as part of a £70 million makeover.

Economics

1 week ago Travel chaos as major rail station used daily by 10,000 people closing for A MONTH

Huddersfield Station is to close for 30 days, which could cause problems for up to 300,000 travellers. The station, linked to major cities, will undergo a £70 million revamp

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1 week ago New State Pension rates due this month will not be paid to 450,000 older people

Nearly half a million people will not get new State Pension payments of up to £230.25 per week during the 2025/26 financial year.

Politics

2 w. ago LA county facing financial turmoil after wildfires and $4bn abuse settlement

County to cut budget by almost $90m as it tackles nearly $2bn in fire-related costs and cuts to federal fundingLos Angeles county is experiencing unprecedented financial challenges amid growing costs from the historic wildfires that ravaged the region earlier this year and a $4bn sex abuse case settlement, the county CEO said this week.The region faces roughly $2bn in expenses related to January’s fires, which killed 30 people and destroyed nearly 17,000 structures. Earlier this month the county announced it had a $4bn agreement to settle thousands of claims of sexual abuse in juvenile facilities dating back 1959 – the largest such settlement in US history. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Winner of National Lottery's huge £10,000 a month prize has less than a week left to claim it

A National Lottery player in Kent won the top prize of £10,000 a month for the next thirty years - but has less than a week to claim it.

Economics

2 w. ago Moroccan wife, 25, of British businessman, 47, who mysteriously died on holiday 'cleared out' their shared home within weeks of his death

Majda Mjaoual,25, from Morocco and the wife of a Allen McKenna, 47, who mysteriously died on holiday 'cleared out' their £2,000-a-month rented within weeks of his death, neighbours claim. 

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3 w. ago Nigel Farage gets his 10th job as he becomes Sky News Australia commentator

In addition to role as MP, Reform UK leader has gigs including Telegraph column and advertising gold bullionNigel Farage has got a 10th job, making £25,000 as a commentator for the Rupert Murdoch-backed Sky News Australia, with the MP telling the channel that Britain is “going downhill”.The Reform UK leader has a portfolio of gigs on top of his role as an MP, including a £280,000 job advertising gold bullion, a £4,000-a-month column for the Daily Telegraph and presenting for GB News, which has paid him more than £330,000 since July. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Prop used in famous Titanic scene worth £65,000 going under the hammer this month

The instrument featured in the iconic 1997 blockbuster

Economics

3 w. ago Drug left mum, 27, needing bladder replacement after £1,000 a month habit

Amber Currah, 27, has been left incontinent following her ketamine use

Economics

3 w. ago DWP benefit worth £333 a month available to extra 60,000 people from this week

The rate of Carer’s Allowance is rising from £81.90 to £83.30 a week and the earning limits, which sets how much someone claiming Carer's Allowance can earn in income, is increasing from £151 a week to £196 a week

Economics