7 h. ago New UK Government update on calls to increase Personal Allowance to £20,000

More than 252,500 people signed an online petition calling for an increase to the £12,570 Personal Allowance.

Politics

33 h. ago Kick It Out urges support for trans players after exclusion from women’s game

The governing bodies updated their policies in light of a ruling from the UK Supreme Court last month.

Sport

34 h. ago Government issues major bird flu update following outbreaks across the UK

DEFRA has issued a major update on Avian Influenza Prevention Zones across the UK

Politics

66 h. ago AP PHOTOS: UN agencies warn that Israel's plans for aid distribution will endanger lives in Gaza

International aid agencies warn that plans presented by Israel to control aid distribution in Gaza will only increase suffering and death in the devastated Palestinian territory. They called on Friday for an end to Israel’s total blockade of Gaza that has blocked all food and other supplies from reaching its 2.3 million people for nearly 10 weeks.

Events

3 d. ago Update on calls to raise personal tax allowance to £20,000 'in 2 days' with Commons clash

A 'fiscal drag' showdown will take place between MPs because support for changes to income tax thresholds has gained massive backing

Economics

4 d. ago Girls as young as nine left with 'severe eczema and acne' after using skincare products containing 'harsh chemicals' only suitable for adults

Dermatologists say they are increasingly concerned by the rise in so-called 'tweens' being gifted expensive creams and serums by their parents who have no knowledge of the dangerous ingredients.

Politics

6 d. ago Income tax update due next week after calls to increase Personal Allowance to £20,000

A petition calling on the UK Government to increase the Personal Allowance to £20,000 has attracted more than 248,000 signatures across the UK and is set to be debated in Parliament on Monday, May 12

Economics

7 d. ago Declan Rice responds after calls for Martin Odegaard to lose Arsenal captaincy

Martin Odegaard has come under increasing criticism for his performances this season, with some even calling for Mikel Arteta to strip the Norwegian of the Arsenal captaincy

Politics

8 d. ago Tax check: shock bills hit UK savers as HMRC targets interest on Personal Savings Allowance for new tax year

Even modest savings could push you over your limit — and HMRC is already sending out the bill 📈

Events

8 d. ago New income tax update on calls to increase Personal Allowance to £20,000 due next week

More than 248,400 people have signed an online petition calling for an increase to the £12,570 Personal Allowance.

Economics

8 d. ago Millions warned State Pension faces 2027 income tax bill as more retirees slip into personal allowance

The government has confirmed that an estimated 8.51 million people of State Pension age paid income tax in the 2024/25 financial year

Economics

8 d. ago Backlash over Starmer's former transport secretary calling for Labour to increase taxes and spending to fight off Reform

Louise Haigh said her Labour should ditch its 'self-imposed tax rules' preventing the Government raising income tax, VAT or National Insurance.

Economics

9 d. ago Over 8.5 million people of State Pension age will pay tax on retirement income this year

The Personal Allowance will be frozen at £12,570 until the 2027/28 financial year.

Economics

2 w. ago Government warns Brits to be ready for blackouts and chaos – here’s what it’ll actually cost you to prepare

The UK government has updated its advice on emergency kit prep – so we priced up every item using Amazon, from torches to tinned food.

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2 w. ago The £41 gadget everyone in Spain wishes they’d had during the mystery blackout

After Spain’s mystery power cut left millions without any way to get updates, UK households are snapping up wind-up emergency radios as government advice warns us to prepare for 72 hours off-grid.

Economics

2 w. ago New calls to increase Basic State Pension payments to £230 each week

The full Basic State Pension is now worth £176.45 each week.

Economics

2 w. ago Government bank holiday update with eight more before end of 2025

The government has confirmed when and where the rest of this year's bank holidays will take place, but there are no plans to introduce any extra bank holidays in 2025

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Disrespectful’ booing of welcome to country at Melbourne Anzac Day dawn service condemned

Small group booed and yelled at Bunurong elder Uncle Mark Brown’s welcome and Victorian governor’s acknowledgement of countryElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastVictorian police have interviewed a man for offensive behaviour after attenders at Melbourne’s main Anzac Day dawn service booed and heckled during a welcome to country.A small group of people booed and yelled throughout the welcome delivered by Bunurong elder Uncle Mark Brown at the 5:30 am service at the city’s Shrine of Remembrance.Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Drug firm bosses call for price increases in Europe amid tariff uncertainty

The boss of AstraZeneca said Europe should increase spending on health treatment in line with recent commitments on defence.

Economics

3 w. ago NHS gives deadline ending this week ahead of May Day bank holiday amid 'serious consequences' warning

Each bank holiday, the NHS 111 phone service sees huge increases in calls from people who need urgent help because they haven't met the deadline, said the health service

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