19 h. ago Coronation Street star tragically dies at the age of 72 as devastated family pay tribute to 'special gentleman'

The English actor and horse trainer passed away on April 3 surrounded by his family after suffering a heart attack.

Events

44 h. ago Household bills are rising but there are 8 ways you can save money

So many household bills are rising this month that it's been dubbed 'Awful April' but experts say there are some things you can do to save money and counteract the price rises

Economics

3 d. ago Starmer to hold talks with other global leaders to discuss response to Trump tariffs, says No 10 – UK politics live

UK prime minister to speak to international leaders this weekend to ‘maintain stability and strengthen our partnerships abroad’Trump claims Starmer ‘very happy’ about tariffsDowning Street has refused to confirm President Trump’s claim that Keir Starmer was “very happy” about the treatment the UK is getting under the new US global tariff regime. (See 9.32am.) Asked about the president’s words at the morning lobby briefing, the PM’s spokesperson said that the government had already set out its position yesterday and that it was “disappointed” by the US tariff policy.Livia Tossici-Bolt has been sentenced at Poole magistrates’ court to a conditional discharge for two years for two charges of breaching a “buffer zone” outside an abortion clinic in Bournemouth, PA Media reports. See 11.22am. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Bills we hate paying the most revealed as 'awful April' hits millions of Brits

'Awful April' is here and hitting Brits in their wallets with bills soaring. And now, new data has revealed the bills we hate paying the most, with TV license and council tax topping the list

Economics

3 d. ago David Lammy responds after Donald Trump claims Keir Starmer is 'very happy' with UK tariffs

The Foreign Secretary said the UK is 'very concerned'

Politics

3 d. ago HMRC urges Brits to claim £1,300 household boost 'as soon as they can'

Amid the wrath of 'Awful April', households across the nation are being warned they could be missing out a cash benefit worth more than £1,300 - even if they're high earners

Economics

4 d. ago The households that can claim up to 70% discount on water bills

Water bills in Wales have had a huge hike after the start of 'Awful April', but there may be a way for customers to slash their water bills by hundreds of thousands of pound

Politics

4 d. ago Gethin Jones steps in after seeing 'hard to watch’ moment while shopping and questions cashier

Morning Live presenter, Gethin Jones has shared a candid Instagram post in aid of World Autism Awareness Day. The day is celebrated annually on April, and aims to raise awareness and take measures to support autistic individuals.

Economics

5 d. ago Experts share how you can still beat ‘awful April’ bill spikes

Bills have risen on all fronts this month – but there are things you can do

Science

6 d. ago Keir Starmer claims Brits will be better off despite rising bills in 'awful April'

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed that people will ultimately be better off despite soaring bills, including energy, water and council tax, in what has been dubbed 'awful April'

Politics

6 d. ago Netflix blasted as 'useless' by fans as it removes seven wildly popular shows this month

Netflix is removing a range of fan-favourite 'comfort shows' this month in a move viewers are calling 'sacrilege,' but plenty of long-awaited hits are coming the fill the gaps over April

Culture

6 d. ago ‘Awful April’ bills rise will push people to poverty, homelessness and foodbanks, charities warn

Increasing cost of bills ranging from gas, electricity, water and council tax has left many ‘dangerously exposed’

Events

6 d. ago Strictly star Anton Du Beke's awkward April Fool's gaffe as fan points out problem

Strictly Come Dancing judge, Anton Du Beke, tried to trick his fans on April Fools' Day today, but the joke ended up being on him after a bit of a blunder

Events

6 d. ago Five stress management tips from entrepreneurs as we enter Stress Awareness Month

April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to take charge of your wellbeing.

Events

6 d. ago One surprising bowel cancer symptom can be easily overlooked as common feeling

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.

Science

6 d. ago Price increase: the areas worst affected by national council, car tax, TV licence rises of Awful April 2025

Household bills are soaring this April, with some regions facing eye-watering hikes 💸

Economics

6 d. ago Voices: Energy, water, council tax – how are you coping with rising bills this ‘awful April’? Join The Independent Debate

As ‘awful April’ brings another wave of rising bills, we want to know — are you feeling the pinch, and has Labour’s handling of the cost of living crisis so far changed your view of Sir Keir Starmer’s government?

Economics

6 d. ago Energy bills are rising for millions of households today – how much you'll pay

Many are declaring the new month 'awful April' as the price cap is going up by 6.4% – but your bill is still based on how much gas and electricity you actually use

Economics

6 d. ago These are all the bills which are set to rise in 'awful April'

Households will be hit by a whole series of rises over the coming month

Politics

6 d. ago Awful April bill rises: 'Our benefits already aren't enough for my family to get by'

Michelle Kerr, 41, from Glasgow is dreading how soaring bills and costs from today will impact her family with the mum-of-three claiming she risks going into debt

Politics