90 m. ago Federal ruling blocks Hawaii's climate change tourist tax on cruise ships

A federal appeals court is blocking Hawaii from enforcing a climate change tourist tax on cruise ship passengers

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1 hour ago State Pension age changes as millions could face delayed retirement

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 from April 2025, completing by 2028, with a further increase to 68 planned between 2044 and 2046

Economics

2 h. ago Finance expert warns 'be prepared' for three financial changes in 2026

Financial education specialist Antonia Medlicott believes 2026 will be as turbulent as 2025 when it comes to money matters

Events

3 h. ago Drone users face fines if they don't follow new 2026 law change

From January 1, many drone pilots will need to take a theory test and register with the Civil Aviation Authority before flying outside

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3 h. ago Restoration team work to save remote ‘Shackleton Villa’ in South Georgia

The historic buildings at a whaling station were built in about 1906 by Norwegian carpenters, but have fallen into disrepair.

Politics

5 h. ago Starmer says he is frustrated at pace of change in New Year message

Prime Minister says ‘for many, life is still harder than it should be’ but aims to overcome ‘decline and division’ in UK

Politics

5 h. ago Hackers replaced Silicon Valley crosswalks messages with Elon Musk’s voice after exposing ‘weak password,’ report says

Investigations revealed that the Caltrans system was hacked because the company did not change the passwords on the crosswalk system, despite being advised to by the manufacturers

Technology

5 h. ago Keir Starmer promises Brits will 'have more money' as criticism mounts

In the next 12 months 'more people will begin to feel positive change', Sir Keir Starmer told the nation in his New Year's address. 'We are getting Britain back on track', he added

Politics

5 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer issues end of year statement as he admits 'things have been tough in Britain for a while'

The Prime Minister says 'positive change' is on the way as he vows to 'defeat decline and division'

Politics

5 h. ago US sanctions four traders it says are shipping Venezuelan oil

Decision marks Washington’s latest move to increase pressure on Maduro regime in Caracas

Politics

6 h. ago Sky Vegas welcome offer: 50 no deposit free spins, plus stake £10 get 200 free spins

Everything you need to know about the latest welcome offer from Sky Vegas, a popular UK casino from a well-known brand

Economics

6 h. ago Teen girls sexually assaulted at popular shopping centre as three men arrested

West Yorkshire Police said officers were called to the Seacroft Green shopping centre in Leeds at about 8.45pm on December 30 following a report of suspicious behaviour involving men nearby

Events

7 h. ago Tesco announces major change coming to checkouts for two weeks

The initiative will be rolled out across 800 large stores

Politics

8 h. ago Birmingham City to plaster Watford’s ground with reminders of St Andrew’s in desperate bid to change horrific away form

BIRMINGHAM CITY are planning on making Vicarage Road a home from home - by putting up reminders of St Andrew’s. Chris Davies’ club want their fortunes on the road to mirror their stunning form on home turf. And so Birmingham have taken photographs and signage with them that they will use to adorn the away...

Politics

8 h. ago High street DIY chain slashes ALL stock in ‘closing down’ sale at busy UK branch shutting in just weeks

A POPULAR British craft store has announced it will be closing one of its branches early next year. On February 14 Hobbycraft in Strood Retail Park in Kent will close its doors for the final time. It is currently running a 20 per cent closing-down sale to get rid of its remaining stock. There are...

Politics

9 h. ago 86 London employees sue city after council passes new budget, pay scale changes

86 London employees sue city after council passes new budget, pay scale changes  Lexington Herald Leader

Economics

9 h. ago Waitrose issues 'do not consume' warning as popular drink found with glass inside

The Food Standards Agency has stated that this product is 'unsafe to drink' and should be returned for a full refund.

Events

10 h. ago Andrew’s been caught out in a lie on a global scale – he’s to blame for the Royals’ worst year EVER, experts say

ANDREW Mountbatten-Windsor is responsible for the Royals' worst year ever according to experts. The Epstein scandal has eclipsed the monarchy's charity work and tarnished the name of the royal family on a global stage, making 2025 "the year they want to forget." Their disastrous year is dominated by Andrew, whose disgrace, while he continues to...

Events

10 h. ago London New Year's Eve fireworks update as Met Police issues statement

The Metropolitan Police has issued a "clarification" after a popular park for viewing London's New Year's Eve fireworks was closed off with hoarding after last year saw around 30,000 attended

Events

10 h. ago ‘We want the mullahs gone’: economic crisis sparks biggest protests in Iran since 2022

Protests against deteriorating living conditions have widened to include criticism of way country is being governedAlborz, a textile merchant in the central Iranian city of Isfahan, decided he could no longer sit on the sidelines. He closed his shop and took to the streets, joining merchants across Iran who shuttered their stores and students who took over their campuses to protest against declining economic conditions.The sudden loss of purchasing power pushed Alborz and tens of thousands of other Iranians into the streets, where protests are now entering their fourth day. Students have paralysed university campuses, traders have shut down their stores and demonstrators have blocked off streets in defiance of police. Protests have spread from the capital, Tehran, to cities across the country. Continue reading...

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