7 h. ago Popular coffee chain faces backlash over charging customers a 'sickness tax' as it hikes prices at hospital branches

Research conducted by The Sun found that a small latte or cappuccino costs £3.60 in Newcastle's Northumberland Street but £3.80 at nearby hospital, Medivest's Royal Victoria Infirmary.

Economics

7 h. ago These car owners will pay double on vehicle tax from April as drivers warned to prepare

Some cars will be targeted when the Government hikes up the prices this spring.

Events

35 h. ago WHSmith to close another store next month after four shut for good in February

The closures come as part of a company-wide strategy to shift focus away from high street branches and onto travel hubs. Previously, the retailer said it planned to open 110 new branches in airports, railway stations, and hospitals over the coming years

Politics

35 h. ago BBC TV Licence fee is free for pensioners born in exact years on one condition

Brits born before a certain cut-off could be eligible for a fully subsidised BBC TV Licence fee, if they also meet certain financial criteria, saving them £174.50 ahead of the April price hike

Politics

3 d. ago Martin Lewis points out 'big hole' in plans for new energy tariffs with no standing charges

New 'no or low standing charges' price cap must opt in the vulnerable customers or it won’t work, Lewis says

Politics

3 d. ago London restaurants hit customers with £100 ‘minimum spend’ charge

London restaurants hit customers with £100 ‘minimum spend’ charge  The Telegraph

Economics

4 d. ago Major energy firm offering eight days of free electricity to thousands of households

E.ON Next announced today that it will not charge customers for the electricity they use on all eight English bank holidays over the next year if they sign up for the firm's Pledge tariff this week

Science

4 d. ago Ofgem reveals ‘low or no standing charge’ energy tariff plan to help cut bills

Standing charges are applied daily, regardless of how much energy the customer uses, and many campaigners say they affect vulnerable customers more.

Economics

5 d. ago Popular coffee chain bans university students from studying in one of its shops after complaints their marathon revision sessions take up too much space

Black Sheep Coffee, on Broad Street in Reading, say customers have complained about there being not seats on weekends due to university students taking them up.

Society