4 h. ago Full list of workers not entitled to National Minimum Wage as April sees rise

The National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rose from April 1, 2025 - but not all workers are guaranteed to get it

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5 h. ago Wordle today: Answer and hints for popular word game on Friday April 4, 2025

Here are some tips and tricks to help you find the answer to the Wordle edition of Friday April 4, 2025 - the popular word game was played some 4.8 billion times in 2023 alone

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15 h. ago 'Something I'll always cherish' Cardiff record shop closing down after 30 years

After more than three decades the shop is set to close for good this weekend as its owner is set to retire

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18 h. ago Coronation Street star reveals hidden struggle in Debbie Webster dementia storyline

Coronation Street star Sue Devaney has revealed her hidden struggle as she takes on a huge new storyline which will eventually lead to her exit.

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20 h. ago Store closures: major retail shops closing in April 2025 as high street struggles

High street retailers are facing tough times, with big names closing stores this month 🛍️

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23 h. ago ‘We introduced avocado to the high street!’ How Pret conquered London – and began eyeing the rest of the world

The sandwich chain now has 274 branches in the capital. How did it grow so huge – and can anything stop it getting even bigger?At 93-95 Victoria Street, Westminster, a blue plaque marks a piece of London history: the first ever branch of Pret a Manger opened on this spot on 22 July 1986. Nearly 40 years later, it is still going strong.It’s a nice story – but it’s not the whole story. Look closer and the plaque states that the first Pret sandwich shop opened “near here”. In fact, it was down the road, at 75b, now a branch of Toni & Guy. Except  that wasn’t the first shop, either. The original Pret opened two years earlier and five miles to the north, in Hampstead. It went bust after a year and the founder, Jeffrey Hyman, sold the name, branding and logo to Julian Metcalfe and Sinclair Beecham, who reopened in Westminster. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Indie Beer Fest at the London Beer Lab in Brixton, 18th to 20th April 2025

Indie Beer Fest at the London Beer Lab in Brixton, 18th to 20th April 2025  Brixton Buzz

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27 h. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Thursday, April 3, 2025

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Aries to Gemini

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29 h. ago Wordle today: Answer and hints for popular word game on Thursday April 3, 2025

Here are some tips and tricks to help you find the answer to the Wordle edition of Thursday April 3, 2025 - the popular word game was played some 4.8 billion times in 2023 alone

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35 h. ago Independent Cardiff coffee shop makes 'tough' decision to close after a decade

They say they will "finally draw the curtain" with its final day trading this weekend

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36 h. ago HMRC benefit increases happening in April 2025 including child benefit and minimum wage

Different HMRC benefits, along with the National Minimum Wage, are increasing this month - full list of new rates

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38 h. ago The ES Shopping Shortlist: What to shop, see and know in April 2025

The hot-off-the-press launches and shiny shopping newness to know this month

Economics

42 h. ago Retirement experts urge people not to miss out on State Pension boost before tax year ends

The deadline to top-up State Pension payments is April 5, 2025.

Economics

42 h. ago Iconic London bike shop Brixton Cycles closes citing “rising costs and brutal economic climate”

Iconic London bike shop Brixton Cycles closes citing “rising costs and brutal economic climate”  Road.cc

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44 h. ago 13 of the most valuable vinyl records to own in the UK in April 2025

Are you lucky enough to have picked up one of these 13 incredibly valuable vinyl in your collection?

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44 h. ago Look ahead to Euro 2025 and the WSL latest with Women’s Football News

The April 2025 edition of Women's Football News is out now bringing you the latest from the Lionesses and the WSL.

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45 h. ago Travel warning for people applying for ETA to enter UK as 'people being scammed'

All European nationals need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK as of Wednesday, April 2, 2025, however many tourists are falling victims of an online scam when trying to apply

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46 h. ago Boost to Ayr High Street retail as knitwear giant eyes up return

The shop, based at 208-210 High Street, closed in November 2020 when parent company, the EWM Group, entered administration.

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47 h. ago Martin Lewis: state pension advice as Money Saving Expert shows how to beat April National Insurance deadline

The Money Saving Expert urges action - the deadline to add thousands to your pension is almost here ⏳

Economics

50 h. ago Donald Trump 'Liberation Day' live: US tariffs set to hit UK and world in huge blow

Donald Trump has promised to today - Wednesday April 2, 2025 - roll out tariffs on imports from other countries, which the President believes will free the US from a reliance on foreign goods

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