36 m. ago Martin Lewis predicts change for anyone saving for first time coming in Budget

The Lifetime ISA is a type of savings account where you can put save up to £4,000 each tax year - in return, the Government then gives you a 25% bonus

Economics

44 m. ago Train ticket prices could go up despite government pledge to freeze regulated fares

Labour has announced that regulated rail fares will be frozen for the first time in 30 years - covering season tickets, peak and off-peak returns between major cities.

Politics

45 m. ago Kings Priory School in Tynemouth shuts suddenly over 'potential critical threat'

An all-through school in North Tyneside has closed after police received reports of 'malicious communications'

Events

45 m. ago 'My son was told he had pulled a muscle, now every day he's in absolute agony'

Sebastian Wohler was playing football with a friend at school when he became injured

Politics

45 m. ago Khamzat Chimaev gives update on UFC return date with fans set to be disappointed

Chimaev is one of MMA’s most-frightening talents but has long struggled for activity

Sport

61 m. ago Zombie fires: how Arctic wildfires that come back to life are ravaging forests

Blazes that smoulder in the permafrost, only to reignite, are extending fire season though winter, leaving vegetation struggling to recoverIn May 2023, a lightning strike hit the forest in Donnie Creek, British Columbia, and the trees started to burn. It was early in the year for a wildfire, but a dry autumn and warm spring had turned the forest into a tinderbox, and the flames spread rapidly. By mid-June, the fire had become one of largest in the province’s history, burning through an area of boreal forest nearly twice the size of central London. That year, more of Canada burned than ever before.The return of cold and snow at the close of the year typically signal the end of the wildfire season. But this time, the fire did not stop. Instead, it smouldered in the soil underground, insulated from the freezing conditions by the snowpack. The next spring, it reemerged as a “zombie fire” that continued to burn until August 2024. By then, more than 600,000 hectares (1.5m acres) had been ...

Events

96 m. ago Massive 'hole' in mountain baffles locals with some saying it's 'Devil's bumhole'

The ominous looking feature in Eryri (Snowdonia) is not quite what it seems – when a photo was shared online, asking for answers, it left people floundering for explanations

Politics

98 m. ago I'm A Celebrity fans spot same issue after major rule change as they cry 'boring'

It's now been a week since the ITV reality show returned to our screens with a new rule in place

Sport

1 hour ago School replaces truancy fines with 'attendance awareness courses' for parents

Netley Primary School in Camden, North London , is asking parents at risk of getting a fixed penalty notice to attend four sessions about the risks of persistent absence.

Events

1 hour ago Strictly hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman hit the £85 tequila as they party in matching t

Strictly Come Dancing returned to Blackpool over the weekend for their annual special at the Tower Ballroom.

Economics

1 hour ago Concern as Tynemouth school closes suddenly after 'potential critical threat'

Kings Priory School in Tynemouth, North Tyneside, has been closed due to a 'potential critical threat' and parents have been warned to await further updates

Events

2 h. ago Second Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special contestant revealed

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will return to the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom for the final time on Christmas Day with a host of famous faces battling it out to be crowned champion

Culture

2 h. ago Veteran retail boss says Budget timing 'could not be worse' for struggling sector

Monsoon Accessorize founder’s criticism came as he revealed as return to profits despite ‘many headwinds’

Economics

2 h. ago Woman ditched 'miserable' UK for Dubai and one food tastes 'really different'

Chloe Bennett said she'd never return

Society

3 h. ago Jurgen Klopp's admission over Liverpool return as favourite to succeed Arne Slot emerges

Arne Slot's position as Liverpool boss is under scrutiny after defeat to Nottingham Forest saw the Reds slip to six defeats in seven Premier League outings

Events

3 h. ago Veteran retail boss says Budget timing 'could not worse' for struggling sector

Monsoon Accessorize founder’s criticism came as he revealed as return to profits despite ‘many headwinds’

Economics

3 h. ago 'Heartwarming' youngster suddenly dies after breaking his arm at school

Matthew Breen was rushed to hospital with his arm broken in two places but was discharged that same day.

Events

3 h. ago Christian Horner handed F1 comeback opportunity as team boss 'set to be sacked'

Christian Horner has been linked with a return to Formula One following his removal from Red Bull in July, with the Brit reportedly a contender to replace Andy Cowell at Aston Martin

Politics

4 h. ago Liverpool injury update: Florian Wirtz, Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong latest news and return dates

Arne Slot has a growing crisis on his hands ahead of Champions League return

Events

4 h. ago Tottenham injury update: Dominic Solanke, Radu Dragusin and Dejan Kulusevski latest news and return dates

Spurs are still missing key names after derby defeat

Events