11 h. ago How much will minimum wages go up by in 2025? Increases to take effect in April

Lower paid workers, especially those aged between 18 and 20, are about to get a significant uplift to their pay

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31 h. ago Council tax calculator 2025: How much your bills will rise within days amid huge increases

The majority of households in England will see their council tax soar by up to 5%. from next month Use our handy calculator to see how your bills will be affected

Economics

33 h. ago Death by euthanasia in the Netherlands increased 10% in 2024, figures show

Watchdog urges ‘great caution’ with psychiatric illnesses after deaths in such cases rise to 219 from two in 2010The number of people in the Netherlands who died by euthanasia increased by 10% last year, figures have shown, as the official watchdog warned doctors to exercise “great caution” in cases where person has a psychiatric illness.The Netherlands, which has one of the world’s oldest and broadest euthanasia laws, allows doctors to end a person’s life if they are “suffering unbearably, with no prospect of improvement”. They must be diagnosed with a medical condition, but this can include a mental illness or dementia.In the UK, the charity Mind is available on 0300 123 3393 and Childline on 0800 1111. In the UK and Ireland, you can call Samaritans on freephone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In the US, call or text Mental Health America at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. In Australia, support is available at Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636, Lifeline on 13 11 14...

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64 h. ago New employment laws coming in April 2025 including wage increases and NI hike

Here are the new laws coming into effect in April 2025

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65 h. ago What you can do now to avoid new passport charges, but you'll need to be fast

The the passport application fee are set to rise soon, but you might be able to save on the increased costs if you act fast

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3 d. ago Type 2 diabetes increases risk of liver and pancreatic cancers, study shows

Chance of developing some of the most lethal tumours up to five times higher in women recently diagnosed with conditionPeople who develop type 2 diabetes face an increased risk of some of the most lethal cancers, including liver and pancreatic tumours, with the greatest rises in women, research suggests.The analysis of health records from 95,000 people found that the risk of pancreatic cancer was nearly twice as high, and the chance of developing liver cancer almost five times as high, in women recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago UK passport application fee increase: New price, wait time and everything else you need to know

The cost of a new or replacement passport is set to rise from next month, with some people having to pay as much as £222 for the essential travel document

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5 d. ago Council tax map: Find out the average bill in your area as 90% face maximum increase

Nine out of ten authorities in England will impose a 4.99 per cent increase this year

Economics

5 d. ago Brits left 'raging' after spotting key detail on 2025/6 Council Tax bills

Although the government is increasing the amount of money it gives to councils in 2025-26, millions of households are expected to see a rise in their bill over the same 12-month period

Economics

5 d. ago UK passport application and renewal fees to increase in 2025

If you’re planning a trip this year, you can still avoid paying more for your passport ✈️

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5 d. ago Cost of UK passport to soar to as much as £222 under government price hike plans

From April 10, Britons will pay almost 7% more to process their passports if the plan is signed off by Parliament

Economics

5 d. ago Holiday chaos as Brits 'rush to apply' for UK passport ahead of price hike

Brits heading on holiday this summer have been warned over a 'likely surge' in applications after the cost of a UK passport is slated to increase for the third time in just over two years

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5 d. ago British holidaymakers hit with passport price increases with government set to hike application fees in weeks

In a move that will impact thousands of travellers, the government has confirmed it will hike the cost of renewing passports by 7 percent.

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7 d. ago Russia using criminal networks to drive increase in sabotage acts, says Europol

Proxies deploying tactics including migrant smuggling in destabilisation efforts across EU, enforcement agency findsEurope live – latest updatesRussia and other state actors are driving an increase in politically motivated cyber-attacks and sabotage of infrastructure and public institutions in the EU, the bloc’s police enforcement agency has found.Europol’s 80-page serious and organised crime threat assessment for 2025 also describes in detail how “hybrid threat” actors have established a “shadow alliance” with organised criminal gangs in Europe to try to destabilise the functioning of the EU and its member states. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Manchester United announce season ticket price increase for 2025

United are also introducing game categorisation for match-by-match tickets to allow for different pricing structures for higher-profile fixtures.

Sport

8 d. ago Manchester United Supporters' Trust respond to season ticket price increase

Man United have announced plans to increase the price of season tickets for the 2025/26 season.

Sport

8 d. ago Council Tax Rises in Scotland 2025: Here are all 32 local authorities' tax hikes

Many Scots are facing double-digit council tax rises.

Culture

8 d. ago Few households avoid third year of maximum council tax hikes as plans approved

All 153 upper tier councils have now approved their council tax increases for 2025-26.

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1 week ago UK rocked by two more major earthquakes as pub epicentre of 42nd to strike this year

The earthquakes which hit this week took the count to 42 for 2025, with an increase in seismic activity detected across the United Kingdom by the British Geological Society

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1 week ago The new laws coming in April 2025 including wage increase and car tax changes

People earning the National Living Wage or National Minimum Wage will see their pay increase from April 2025

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