12 h. ago Overwhelmed Brits put off doing admin tasks for 18 days on average

A poll, carried out by E.ON Next, found six in 10 wish we could nip our procrastination in the bud as putting off tasks adds extra costs and makes life more difficult long term.

Politics

64 h. ago Becky Barnicoat on the sneaky added costs of budget air travel – cartoon

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Economics

6 d. ago Top Tech: Virgin Media offers two months free with £125 discount – but it ends in hours

Virgin customers can get their first two bills for free on select plans or bag a £200 Sonos soundbar at no extra cost, but the deal ends soon.

Economics

7 d. ago Families in West Lothian receive £54.6 million in vital financial support to help with extra costs

The most recently published statistics from Social Security Scotland show that at the end of June 2025, the families of 4,015 children and young people in West Lothian were receiving Child Disability Payment.

Economics

8 d. ago SNP defends 'strong' rights making Glasgow magnet for homeless refugees and costing extra £40m

Glasgow City Council has received homeless applications from hundreds of refugees who sought asylum in English and Northern Irish cities.

Economics

1 week ago 'Call in the Red Cross to fix Glasgow's refugee crisis' say homeless campaigners

The cost of providing temporary accommodation in the last four months in Glasgow has passed the £16 million mark.

Events

1 week ago Pensioners who rent need extra £398,000 saved to cover the cost

Savers who don't own their home own could be hurtling towards a pensions crisis as the bill for renting in retirement reaches £398,000, This is Money can reveal.

Economics

1 week ago HUGO DUNCAN: The inflation genie back out of the bottle, the economy is floundering... and Labour has no plan

We have inflation roaring back as companies push up prices to deal with the extra costs they face as a result of the Chancellor's growth-sapping and job-destroying policies, writes HUGO DUNCAN.

Economics

1 week ago Huge 200ml perfume worth £120 reduced to £30 and it smells 'divine'

The extra large bottle usually costs £120, but perfume fans can now get it for £90 less

Economics

1 week ago Disney+ confirms free streaming date for 'Marvel's best movie in years'

Marvel fans say this comic book blockbuster is their best movie in years and soon you'll be able to stream it at no extra cost

Politics

1 week ago Disney+ sets free streaming date for Marvel’s ‘best movie of 2025’

Marvel fans say this blockbuster was their best movie of 2025 and you’ll soon be able to stream it at no extra cost

Politics

2 w. ago Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac left £10m short by Wrexham record signing's decision 17 years ago

Nathan Broadhead has become Wrexham's most expensive signing, but the decision that saw the Wales international leave the club as a youngster has cost co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac extra

Economics

2 w. ago Trump’s cold brew: New York coffee shops warn of higher prices amid steep tariffs

As US cafes come under pressure, major coffee-producing countries like Brazil, Vietnam and Colombia are also bracing for disruptionThe Trump administration has targeted Brazil with steep US tariffs of 50%. Coffee shops in the heart of New York are bracing for impact.When the Trump administration announced another wave of sweeping tariffs, particularly on Brazil, Stone Street Cafe’s managing partner was first confused. Then came fear. A cafe already runs on slim margins and extra costs passed on from tariffs could risk everything. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Sadiq Khan accused of 'bleeding motorists dry' as cash grab Congestion Charge hike to cost drivers extra £80million a year

From January, drivers looking to drive into the charging area will pay £18 a day, up from £15 - with electric vehicle owners also liable to pay for the first time.

Economics

3 w. ago Going to university costs an extra £56K on top of student loans

The Higher Education Policy Institute (Hepi) found rising costs are increasing the burden on families of sending their child to study away from home.

Economics

3 w. ago A taste of Swedish island life – but on the mainland, near Stockholm

Stockholm’s 30,000-strong archipelago is rightly famous, but the sandy beaches and cabins just down the coast are more accessible and full of local flavourI moved to Stockholm from London for work a decade ago. As a newcomer with a passion for nature, I remember being eager to soak up the region’s archipelago of 30,000 islands and rocky outposts. But I was overwhelmed by complex public ferry timetables to dozens of places ending in the letter “ö” (the Swedish word for island) and uninterested in pricey cruise boats packed with tour groups.Then a former flatmate recommended Nynäshamn, which is on the mainland but embodies much of the nature and spirit of Stockholm’s archipelago. It’s home to a tasteful waterfront of colourfully painted bars and restaurants and a harbour packed with boats every summer, from simple dinghies to luxury yachts. Beyond, you can look across a clean, calm stretch of Baltic Sea, towards the island of Bedarön, flanked by pine trees and a smattering of dark red...

Politics

3 w. ago Families warned it could cost an extra £275 for Christmas dinner as prices soar

Households are being warned that the cost of food could rise by as much as six per cent year-on-year by December

Economics

3 w. ago Football transfer rumours: Baleba to Manchester United? McGinn to Newcastle?

Today’s fluff is a warring banker With Benjamin Sesko very close to joining Manchester United, the recruitment bods need something else to do. They have passed the time by trying to find out just how much it would cost to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton. Ruben Amorim needs an extra central midfielder who can actually run around a bit and the Cameroonian would be ideal but the Seagulls are not keen on selling.Across Manchester, it’s about trying to get rid of a few as Pep Guardiola wants to trim his squad. Jack Grealish does not look like he will get much in the way of minutes at City this season and will seek opportunities elsewhere. Everton have made contact with City as the seek a season-long loan but are a bit worried about how much the winger is actually on because they will not be able to pay the full lot. Continue reading...

Sport

3 w. ago Brit family's dream holiday turns to nightmare as they are told 'he's dying'

After their brother fell desperately ill, a family were told their travel insurance was void and they'd have to front the staggering cost of the treatment and extra accommodation

Events

3 w. ago 'I spent £3.50 on Costa mystery bag and contents were surprising'

Several companies sell mystery bags to customers to prevent food waste and get some extra sales – so would spending £3.50 on one from Costa prove to be a good decision?

Economics