4 d. ago Don’t talk loudly on your phone, eat stinky food or seat hog – new Christmas train rules reveal what Brits hate to hear

WITH millions of Brits set to travel home by train this Christmas, a new survey has uncovered to top DOS and DONT’S when it comes to travelling on the rails. The poll revealed that talking loudly on the phone (59 per cent) was voted as the nation’s biggest bugbear.   Blaring music or videos out loud...

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5 d. ago Account closures and restrictions are angering racing punters but there is an answer

The minimum bet rule model is there in Australia for all to see and the Gambling Commission should act nowRacing enjoyed its biggest win for many years in last month’s budget. The threatened harmonisation of duty rates for betting and gaming was not simply seen off, but routed, with the differential between the two rates significantly increased. As an added bonus, meanwhile, racing was excluded from the small rise in the duty rate for bets on football and other sporting events.Having celebrated the win, though, the next step is to ensure that the benefits are maximised. And since, in relative terms, racing has just become a more attractive product for bookmakers, what better moment could there be to address one of the major obstacles that many punters face when they want to bet on the horses? Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Israeli surveillance targets US and allies at joint base planning Gaza aid and security, say sources

Concerns over recording of meetings at coordination centre excluding Palestinians that was set up to provide support for Trump’s Gaza planIsraeli operatives are conducting widespread surveillance of US forces and allies stationed at a new US base in the country’s south, according to sources briefed on disputes about open and covert recordings of meetings and discussions.The scale of intelligence gathering at the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) prompted the US commander of the base, Lt Gen Patrick Frank, to summon an Israeli counterpart for a meeting to tell him that “recording has to stop here”. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Familes face £30 fee for flying to Spain, Greece and Portugal next year

The rise in Air Passenger Duty (APD) was announced in the budget last week, however the news was buried among other headlines about tax rises. If you're planning on jetting off next year here’s what you need to know about APD and how much the change could cost you.

Economics

1 week ago Revealed: The 'Dirty Dozen' list of fruits and vegetables that are laced with nasty pesticides

Newly-revealed government data singles out the 'Dirty Dozen' - the 12 most polluted fruit and vegetables found in our shopping trolleys.

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1 week ago UK flight tax reaches record high after Rachel Reeves budget

In Rachel Reeves ' budget last week, she announced that Air Passenger Duty would rise with inflation in 2027.

Economics

1 week ago Former BBC newsreader Polly Evans reveals how her 'life unravelled' after losing her voice to mystery illness and being forced to quit TV

The broadcaster, who fronted the regional show for over a decade with co-host Rob Smith, recalled first becoming unwell after picking up a cough on a flight home from Abu Dabi.

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2 w. ago Almost a quarter of youngsters rely on taxis as they cannot drive, poll reveals

Young adults are missing out on the freedom of the open road, with many saying driving lessons are beyond their reach - and half saying they struggle to pay for lessons

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2 w. ago Motherwell comes out on top of new poll revealing 50% of residents will celebrate St Andrew's Day

The research by ScotPulse which was commissioned by Aldi Scotland, found that while most Scots recognise St Andrew’s Day as the country’s national day, many are unsure of the date, and even fewer mark the occasion.

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2 w. ago New poll reveals pizza, baked beans and chips among Christmas dinner servings

Swapping traditions for new rituals, creative mash-ups, and convenient takeaways, new research of UK adults reveals how the nation is ripping up the roast rules, and mixing and matching favourites alongside the usual suspects

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2 w. ago Online shoppers to face higher prices as Chancellor closes customs duty loophole

Retailers like Shein and Temu have benefitted from the 'small parcel' threshold

Economics

2 w. ago Budget 2025: Fuel duty to increase for first time in 16 years under Rachel Reeves plan

Fuel duty is to be increased for the first time in 16 years, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR).

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2 w. ago Petrol and diesel prices hiked in Budget as Chancellor unfreezes fuel duty

Electric car drivers will also not escaope the increases

Events

2 w. ago Reeves plans stamp duty holiday in Budget to boost London listings

Reeves plans stamp duty holiday in Budget to boost London listings  MSN

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2 w. 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

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2 w. ago UK Budget: Chancellor told to protect 'beating heart' of Scotland's high streets as poll reveals closure fears

More than half of Scots are concerned pubs, cafes and restaurants could close following the Chancellor’s controversial decision to hike National Insurance contributions.

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2 w. ago Trump hits lowest approval ever as he loses grip on MAGA issues that built his political brand, new shattering poll reveals

Donald Trump has hit a second term slump with a slew of warning signs flashing red for his administration - even on issues that helped him secure re-election a year ago.

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2 w. ago Nearly 80 percent of US Latinos view Trump’s policies as harmful to their community

The poll revealed 68 percent of Latinos felt their circumstances had declined in the past year

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2 w. ago Spare Brits a ‘hammer blow’ fuel duty hike in Budget, MPs and industry bosses beg Rachel Reeves

RACHEL Reeves is facing a last-ditch plea to spare drivers a fuel duty hike in her tax-raising Budget. The Chancellor is weighing up scrapping the 2022 temporary 5p cut while pressing ahead with a 3p-a-mile charge for EVs. MPs and industry chiefs warn the move would pile costs on families struggling with bills. The AA...

Economics

2 w. ago Autumn Budget 2025: Is Rachel Reeves really going to scrap stamp duty this week?

Property experts agree tax changes are needed to unblock the stagnant housing market, yet London’s high prices and dearth of affordable new homes are also significant barriers to buying

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