9 h. ago UK cemetery accused of 'fat tax' for charging extra for wider graves after obesity rise

Couriers UK was slapped with a record fine by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) over the botched Royal Mail 'hack' in 2022

Politics

11 h. ago Wolverhampton cemetery’s extra fee for wider graves criticised as ‘fat tax’

Council says measure at Danescourt cemetery in Tettenhall is in response to increase in obesity levels in cityResidents of Wolverhampton have criticised what is being called a “fat tax” on burial plots after a city cemetery imposed a premium on wider graves.Danescourt cemetery in Tettenhall will charge an extra 20% to families whose loved ones need a 6ft-wide plot, as opposed to a standard 5ft grave. Continue reading...

Politics

12 h. ago Millions of UK drivers to face extra £18 charge in 'war on traffic'

The move is likely to irritate some

Economics

29 h. ago Ryanair baggage rule change could see passengers hit with extra £70 charge

Ryanair has updated its cabin baggage rules for summer 2025 and there's one rule that could catch you out if you're unprepared

Economics

33 h. ago Insomnia breakthrough as experts discover key 'driver' of the sleep problem that ruins millions of lives

Scientists have pinpointed why millions of people struggle to get a good night's sleep-and it's not lumpy pillows or a racing mind, the problem lies in their GUT.

Science

37 h. ago Sadiq Khan accused of 'bleeding motorists dry' as cash grab Congestion Charge hike to cost drivers extra £80million a year

From January, drivers looking to drive into the charging area will pay £18 a day, up from £15 - with electric vehicle owners also liable to pay for the first time.

Economics

3 d. ago Drivers warned of £425 extra car tax charge following major change

Rachel Reeves announced changes to the Expensive Car Supplement earlier this year.

Events

4 d. ago REVEALED: Now Angela Rayner wants to tax your garden SHED thanks to her army of council snoopers

Households are being hit with a new range of sneaky charges by councils looking to raise extra cash.

Politics

7 d. ago Millions of drivers denied car finance compensation after Supreme Court ruling

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is still looking at setting up a compensation scheme

Economics

7 d. ago AA issues car insurance warning that could affect millions of UK drivers

The AA urged the Treasury to cut the rate of insurance premium tax on motor policies by a quarter.

Events

9 d. ago How to work out if YOU can claim £950 from the car finance scandal

It's the scandal dubbed 'PPI on Wheels' Last week the Supreme Court dealt a blow to millions of drivers hoping for a payout on their car finance deals.

Economics

1 week ago Millions of drivers are breaking Highway Code every day without even knowing it

There are certain things drivers do every day on the roads that they won't give a second thought to - but they could actually be against the Highway Code

Transport

1 week ago Martin Lewis says millions of drivers 'likely' owed as much as £950

The FCA has said it will consult on an industry-wide compensation scheme that could see millions of drivers receive a payout after it emerged many motor finance firms were not complying with rules

Economics

1 week ago Millions of drivers could be owed up to £950 says Martin Lewis

The FCA said it will consult on an industry-wide compensation scheme for people who took out motor finance and may have been overcharged due to the way commission arrangements were disclosed.

Economics

1 week ago Martin Lewis says millions of drivers 'likely' to be owed up to £950

A compensation scheme is being looked at

Economics

1 week ago What you need to know about the FCA car finance compensation plan that could lead to payouts for millions

Millions of drivers could still receive a pay out for 'mis-sold' car finance deals after the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said it is looking into a compensation scheme.

Economics

3 w. ago Man orders iced coffee in Spain and the bill leaves him gobsmacked

Coffee is the second most popular beverage around the world, and at this time of year many of us enjoy it iced. However, some people have noticed they are being charged extra

Politics