34 h. ago Business bosses face 60k fines and prison for employing illegal workers in new migration crackdown

Yvette Cooper set to ramp up Labour’s measures to tackle illegal immigration

Events

34 h. ago Major changes to crack down on small boats gangs as Meta, X and TikTok attend UK summit

Alongside the summit, ministers today announced a crackdown on illegal working - with tough ‘right to work’ checks on workers in the gig economy and fines of up to £60,000 or prison time for rogue employers

Politics

38 h. ago Alan Shearer wells up as he pays tribute to his late father at Carabao Cup parade with Newcastle legend choking back tears: 'I wish he would have hung on for one more year'

Shearer's dad, also named Alan, passed away aged 80 in May 2024 following a re-occurrence of cancer . He had been diagnosed in February having already beaten the disease at the age of 65.

Politics

39 h. ago Alan Shearer fights back tears as he pays emotional tribute to his late father in front of thousands of fans at Newcastle's Carabao Cup trophy parade

Alan Shearer was fighting back tears while speaking at Newcastle's Carabao Cup trophy parade, as the former striker paid an emotional tribute to his father in front of thousands of fans.

Sport

69 h. ago Self employed to face higher fines for paying late tax returns

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the new measure during the Spring Statement.

Economics

2 d. ago Major warning to over 11million taxpayers ahead of huge HMRC change next week

The late payment rate currently sits at 7% and has been at this level since February 25, 2025. However, from April 6, it will rise to 8.5%

Events

5 d. ago Liam Payne's girlfriend Kate Cassidy shares unseen photos of the late singer as she celebrates her 26th birthday

Adding that she was 'grateful for another year,' the influencer reflected on the tough chapter of her life.

Culture

5 d. ago What to expect from Rachel Reeves’s (brief) spring statement

Talk of tough choices ahead, an increase in debt financing, and more initiatives to promote growthThe spring statement offers an opportunity for Rachel Reeves to talk about progress since last October’s budget, the government’s growth agenda and how it is attempting to raise living standards. However, the chancellor’s message is likely to be defensive after being blown off course in recent months.Last year she promised “no return to austerity”. But after stalled tax receipts denied her the income she expected, and concerns over the global economy and Donald Trump’s antics raised the UK’s borrowing costs, Reeves is being forced to make cuts to stay within her budget rules. Here is what to expect from Reeves’s speech, which is predicted to be relatively short at just 25 minutes. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Andy Peebles dead: BBC Radio 1 DJ dies aged 76 as tributes pour in

BBC Radio 1 DJ Andy Peebles has died at the age of 76, with his colleagues and friends paying tribute to the late broadcaster on social media.

Events

9 d. ago Comic Relief viewers left 'sobbing' as show pays tribute to late stars Liam Payne, The Vivienne and Caroline Flack amid charity's 40th anniversary

In the emotional memoriam segment they honoured a whole host of stars including Liam Payne , The Vivienne and Caroline Flack alongside clips of their iconic Comic Relief appearances.

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1 week ago There’s still over one million Americans who can claim $1,400 stimulus check – here’s how to know if you qualify

IRS warns that taxpayers who fail to file their returns by April 15 could forfeit the pandemic-era relief payment

Economics

1 week ago There’s still over a million Americans who can claim $1,400 stimulus check – here’s how to know if you qualify

IRS warns that taxpayers who fail to file their returns by April 15 could forfeit the pandemic-era relief payment

Economics

2 w. ago Liam Payne fans unveil commemorative bench for the late singer in Buenos Aires cemetery

Fans of Liam Payne have inaugurated a bench in his honor in Buenos Aires, where the former One Direction singer died after falling from the third floor of the hotel where he was staying.

Politics

2 w. ago Treasury to push ahead with cash ISA reform despite backlash

Some speculate the chancellor could return the tax-free savings limit to 2009 levels

Politics

2 w. ago Hollyoaks pays tribute to late star Diane Langton with moving on

Hollyoaks honoured the late Diane Langton in a heartbreaking montage after airing an episode confirming that her iconic character Nana McQueen still lives on in the show

Politics

2 w. ago The most common excuses for unpaid invoices, according to research

Late payments remain a major challenge for UK businesses - and according to the Federation of Small Businesses, 50,000 small businesses collapse every year due to late payment.

Politics

2 w. ago Houston pays tribute to the late US Rep. Sylvester Turner as he lies in state

Mourners are gathering to honor the late U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner of Texas as he lies in state at Houston's city hall

Politics

2 w. ago Myretown lands first Cheltenham Festival win for Scotland as late Lucinda Russell call pays off big time

A late betting surge hinted at something brewing ahead of the Ultima Handicap Chase and their faith was rewarded

Politics

2 w. ago Threshold for filing ‘side hustle’ tax return to rise to £3,000 in UK

Cash earnings to increase from current level of £1,000 in boost to people who sell goods online

Economics

3 w. ago Coleen Nolan pays tribute to late sister Linda as she celebrates special event with family

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan has remembered her late sister Linda, her strength and the profound impact she had on those around her, celebrating her legacy on International Women's Day

Politics