17 h. ago State pensioners told of three changes hitting bank accounts in May 2025

Changes to the Basic State Pension, New State Pension and Pension Credits will come into force from May for many pensioners across the country

Economics

67 h. ago It's ladies night! Boozy Bank Holiday revellers don their finest party outfits and hit the town for the long weekend

From pink cowboy hats and hen do's to Elvis costumes and granny wigs, raucous partygoers were keen to hit it hard on Sunday and enjoy the early May bank holiday in style.

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5 d. ago Best savings accounts for your money in May 2025 before interest rates are cut

The Bank of England will continue bringing rates down this month so make sure you are earning on your money

Economics

7 d. ago Gardeners urged to move their plant pots this week as UK set for 30C sizzle

The hot weather set to hit the UK this Bank Holiday weekend could see temperatures reach 24C, perfect for a beach trip or a barbecue. But gardeners have been warned to move their potted plants

Politics

7 d. ago RAC issues bank holiday traffic warning with one million more drivers to hit the roads

These are the times and locations where the traffic is expected to be at its worst

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1 week ago Girl, 10, suffocated when mudslide swept her off her feet and carried her 20ft down stream on school trip, inquest hears

Leah Harrison, 10, from Darlington, was on an instructor-led walk at an outdoor activity centre when a mudslide came down a bank and hit her, leaving her face-down in thick mud.

Politics

2 w. ago Grandparents told they could boost State Pension by £1,000s with one little

They could boost their State Pension if they helped care for a young family member

Economics

2 w. ago Easter Monday weather to bring 'mixed fortunes' today as parts of UK battered by downpours

Brits will experience different bouts of weather today as some can look forward to sunshine while others will be hit by a deluge of rain and thunder on the Bank Holiday

Politics

2 w. ago Heavy rain threatens Easter bank holiday washout as parts of UK set to be hit by downpours

Forecasts show a rainy Easter bank holiday will continue for many parts of the UK, though some spells of sunshine are expected and a number of areas could stay mostly dry

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2 w. ago 'Harmless' train habit could see passengers hit with £200 fine this bank holiday weekend

Train travellers are being made aware of a mistake that could land them in hot water.

Economics

2 w. ago Easter travel mayhem as bank holiday travellers are hit by hundreds of rail engineering works while 20million motorists hit the road

Britons face long queues during the Easter getaway with nearly 20million drivers set to hit the roads each day over the long weekend amid major rail disruption.

Economics

3 w. ago Brits face soggy Easter as floods and travel chaos hit UK over bank holiday weekend

UK weather has taken a swift turn as the balmy days of last weekend are behind us as torrential rain and flood warnings are put in place by Met Office forecasters

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3 w. ago DWP to trigger bank account checks for savers with more than £6,000

People who claim Universal Credit have been told the Department for Work and Pensions is preparing to trigger bank account checks

Economics

3 w. ago Where should you move your money? Best savings accounts for April 2025

A range of savings accounts could see your savings earning upwards of 4.5 per cent interest for you

Economics

3 w. ago Bereaved families CAN still pursue cases of underpaid state pension, an MP discovers

The DWP told Liberal Democrat Work and Pensions spokesman Steve Darling it could still review state pension awards despite deletion of old records.

Politics

3 w. ago Get ready for Easter getaway: Warning nearly 20 million drivers will hit the roads over bank holiday weekend

The AA warned Easter weekend being three weeks later than in 2024 will see holiday traffic levels spike by 15 per cent as many people hope for warmer weather this year.

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3 w. ago Trump tariffs likely to hit UK growth, warns Bank of England policymaker

Deputy governor for financial stability Sarah Breeden added that it is ‘not clear-cut’ what effect the new trade policy will have on inflation.

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