6 h. ago Should shops be forced to take cash? Take our poll and have your say

As more and more shops go card-only, MPs are warning the government to step in and protect those who rely on cash. A recent report highlights the need for urgent action before a cashless society becomes the norm. What do you think?

Economics

11 h. ago Shops could be forced to accept cash as warning issued to businesses

Report says half of people have recently been somewhere that didn't accept cash but warns the trend is damaging those who still rely on using notes and coins

Events

32 h. ago Brits brave the Benidorm blackout: Tourists celebrate as lights come back on after huge Spanish power outage left strip looking like a 'ghost town'

The popular holiday destination famous for its heaving night life was forced to close all of its shops and most of its bars as all businesses and residents were left without power.

Politics

5 d. ago Mum 'glad she vetted' B&M colouring book before giving it to toddler

A mum who paid 25p for a B&M colouring book from a charity shop was forced to rip out some of its pages owing to the bizarre creatures and scenarios it featured inside

Politics

2 w. ago Locals have say on King Charles' Poundbury 'ghost town' estate with strict rules

When creating Poundbury, the King sought to challenge 20th-century planning trends and policies, which had led to isolated housing estates and shopping centres away from places of work and leisure - forcing people to make more car journeys

Politics

2 w. ago Hundreds of barbershops targeted by police in crackdown on money laundering and modern slavery

Ten shops were shut down, and further closures are expected after police forces across the country visited 265 cash-focused businesses

Events

3 w. ago Iconic clothing shop in Merthyr town centre forced to close because of the costs it faced

Paula Owen said it had been a pleasure and the customers had been amazing

Economics

3 w. ago BBC The Repair Shop expert details moment show was forced to 'stop filming'

The Repair Shop's Suzie Fletcher has opened up on the moments when filming on the beloved BBC One show had to be suspended as the team were overcome with emotion.

Culture

3 w. ago 'Shortage' of popular item at Tesco leaves shelves bare and shoppers furious

The issue is impacting shoppers with many of them noticing the bare shelves which has forced Tesco to apologise for the inconvenience caused.

Politics