49 h. ago Thousands won't have to pay council tax as 16 councils work to exempt people

A charity is urging more councils to agree not to charge one group of people council tax

Economics

63 h. ago Labour civil war as new deputy leader warns manifesto vow not to hike income tax MUST be kept

Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer have been dropping heavy hints that the pledge not to increase income tax, national insurance or VAT might be jettisoned at the Budget .

Events

69 h. ago 'I got epic revenge on couple who stole my sunbed on holiday

A man has slammed an 'entitled' couple for stealing his sun loungers at a holiday resort in the Caribbean, but while some people agree with his stance, others say he is part of the problem

Politics

4 d. ago Scammers named and shamed in fake call crackdown to eliminate 'spoofing'

BT, EE and Virgin are just some of the companies who have agreed to will make it harder to trick people through scam calls - as we'll know when they are calling from abroad

Politics

8 d. ago UK's 'most beautiful wedding venues' to give 'perfect' backdrop for your big day

Everyone who gets married knows that finding the perfect venue is a key part of your big day. One 2026 bride has now shared her list of 'most beautiful' UK wedding venues – and people definitely agreed

Politics

2 w. ago Friedrich Merz accused of using ‘dangerous’ rhetoric on immigration

German chancellor rebuffs critics and insists anyone with daughters would agree ‘we have to change something’Critics have accused Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, of adopting “dangerous” rhetoric on immigration, after he championed “very large scale” expulsions of people from cities – and claimed that anyone with daughters would agree with him.Merz, who took office in May with a pledge to beat back the rise of the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party, on Monday chastised a reporter who asked if he wished to revise his hardline remarks on migration from last week in light of widespread criticism, or apologise for them. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Man visits 'worst theme park in Europe' but one ride stands out

Thrill-seeker Orson Bourne visited a theme park in Italy, but later outlined several complaints and branded it the 'worst' he'd visited - but people don't agree with his assessment

Politics

3 w. ago Trump ‘OK’ with DC statue honoring Civil War leader who fought for slavery: ‘Lot of people in this room’ agree

Trump’s administration has pushed for restoring multiple memorials to the pro-slavery leader

Politics

3 w. ago Mum's outrage at M&S Christmas food as she's left 'jaw dropped' by one thing

A mum has been left outraged after looking through the 2025 Marks and Spencer Christmas food range for the first time and seeing the prices of some of the items - and people can't help but agree

Politics

4 w. ago Most beautifully scenic Wales road trip with stops that have 'something for everyone'

A couple of holidaymakers have shared what they believe is the best road trip that explores everything there is to see in Northern Wales - and people were quick to agree with them

Politics

4 w. ago Man will plead guilty to threatening Pride event after Charlie Kirk’s death

Joshua Wayne Cole to admit in court to making online posts about shooting people at an LGBTQ+ parade in TexasA Texas man has agreed to plead guilty to going on social media and threatening to shoot people at an LGBTQ+ parade as vengeance for the murder of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk.Joshua Wayne Cole signed federal court filings indicating that he planned to plead guilty to a charge of interstate threatening communications at a hearing tentatively set for 16 October, about a month after he was arrested in connection with online posts threatening to open fire on a Pride parade in Abilene, Texas. Continue reading...

Events

last month US man linked to Wieambilla shooters strikes plea deal with prosecutors

Donald Day Jr will have charges relating to allegedly threatening FBI agents and other officials dropped under dealFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA US man linked to those behind the deadly Wieambilla attack that left six people dead – including two Queensland police officers – has agreed to a watered-down plea deal.Arizona-based Donald Day Jr will face court on 21 October after striking the plea deal with US prosecutors. Continue reading...

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