3 d. ago Millions of workers 'face working until 74' in new state pension warning

Your state pension age is the earliest age you can start claiming your state pension - it is currently set at 66, but a new report is saying this should rise to 74

Events

4 d. ago Starmer boasts of 'real sense of pride' at marking first year in power... as he faces biggest Labour revolt yet, Channel boats hit grim new record, and taxes are set to rise AGAIN

Keir Starmer 'reflected' on the looming anniversary of his July 4 election landslide as he gathered Cabinet.

Economics

5 d. ago Europe heat record: Spain and Portugal boil in highest temperatures as wildfires rage across continent fanned by 'suffocating' heatwave while Brit goes missing on Greek island

A punishing heatwave continued to devastate Europe on Monday, with authorities battling wildfires from France to Turkey, and temperatures set to rise further still.

Events

5 d. ago Urgent warning to Brit holidaymakers as 'suffocating' 46C European heatwave triggers invasion of venomous sea creatures in the Med

A punishing heatwave continued to devastate Europe on Monday, with authorities battling wildfires from France to Turkey, and temperatures set to rise further still.

Events

5 d. ago Octopus Energy issues statement on bills as 'prices set to rise'

The price cap for July to September has been confirmed at £1,720 a month, with Octopus predicting it will rise by £38 from September, before a further increase in January

Economics

7 d. ago Europeans are warned to stay indoors as continent goes on high alert for extreme 47C heat and forest fires and Met Office says hottest day yet is coming for UK

The mercury is set to rise to 36C on Monday in parts of the UK in what could be the hottest June day in record and the highest temperature in nearly three years.

Events

7 d. ago Met Office reveals exactly where in UK faces 34C as sweltering 'heat dome' looms

Parts of the UK are set for several days of blistering heat as temperatures could rise into the mid-30Cs due to a 'heat dome' caused by a high pressure system over the continent

Society

8 d. ago German minimum wage set to rise by about 14% over the next 18 months

Germany’s minimum wage is set to rise by about 14% over the next 18 months under an agreement that appears to defuse a potentially divisive issue for the new government

Politics

8 d. ago HMRC to write to 1 million people who are in for a stealthy tax ambush this year

The number of Brits who will be hit by the higher rate of income tax - which is currently 40% - is set to rise with the number of pensioners above state pension age

Economics

9 d. ago London population on course to hit 10 million over the next decade, in part due to migration

Tower Hamlets set for 20.4% rise in residents, including net increase of more than 87,000 people from abroad, says ONS

Events

9 d. ago Amber heat health alerts issued as temperatures set to soar above 30C

Amber heat health alerts have been issued for large parts of England as temperatures are set to rise to more than 30C.

Society

1 week ago Another heatwave could be on the way as weekend temperatures forecast to hit 30C

More changeable weather is expected this week with some showers, before temperatures are set to rise at the weekend, the Met Office said.

Events

1 week ago DWP state pension set to rise by £634 in 2026 for millions of Brits

The new state pension was introduced in 2016 and applies to all men born after April 5, 1951 and women born after April 5, 1953.

Economics

2 w. ago Council tax bills 'set to rise in Southern England' under Labour plan to send more taxpayers' money to the North

Local Government Minister Jim McMahon this morning unveiled proposals to 'modernise' they system and send more than £2billion 'to the places and communities that need it most'.

Economics

2 w. ago Motorists fume as fees at Dartford Crossing are set to soar by 40%

The announcement that prices at the crossing are set to rise from September 1 was met with criticism from drivers

Politics

2 w. ago Beating City, PSR and the No 10 role: Inside Liverpool’s record transfer for Florian Wirtz

The 22-year-old is set to sign for Liverpool for an initial £100m, which could rise to £116m

Politics

2 w. ago ITV Love Island drama unfolds as boys' secret plan leaves girls outraged

Tensions are set to rise in the Love Island villa tonight.

Events

3 w. ago Inside Liverpool’s record Florian Wirtz deal – and how they can afford it

The 22-year-old is set to sign for Liverpool for an initial £100m, which could rise to £116m

Economics

3 w. ago Council tax bills set to rise at fastest rate for two decades, economist warns

Rachel Reeves said that ministers will not be ‘going above’ the 5% annual increases in council tax.

Events

3 w. ago Met Office issues verdict on heatwave in Greater Manchester as temperatures set to rise to 29C across UK

Will this week reach the heatwave threshold in Greater Manchester?

Society