5 h. ago Reeves braced for OBR forecasts to blow £20bn hole in tax and spending plans

Downgrades by Treasury watchdog could force chancellor to raise taxes or cut spending at budget to meet fiscal rulesRachel Reeves is braced for revised forecasts by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) to blow a £20bn hole in her tax and spending plans before the autumn budget.Even without changing the totals the chancellor set out in her spending review on Wednesday, a weaker forecast from the the Treasury’s independent watchdog could force her to find significantly more money at the budget to meet her “non-negotiable” fiscal rules. Continue reading...

Economics

24 h. ago Warning to car owners without driveway as change set to impact two million

The UK government has announced plans that focus on people who don't have access at home

Events

34 h. ago 'I'm a used car salesman but I'd never dream of buying these 3 brands'

While he acknowledges there are good examples of every car brand, the experienced motor trader warns against 'falling for a badge or bargain' because you could 'end up with a money pit'

Economics

37 h. ago UK yellow and amber weather warning as Brits braced for 'flash flooding and power cuts'

While Brits have been basking in the summer sun in the past few days, many are set to see a major change in weather - with some homes being told to prepare for "power cuts"

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37 h. ago What does Sir David's knighthood mean for the Beckhams? From Victoria's new title to privileges

EXCLUSIVE: David Beckham has become a Sir, as it has been announced in the King's Birthday Honours List that he is set to receive a knighthood, which marks a string of changes for his family

Politics

2 d. ago PIP update for people due DWP assessment before reforms start next year

Proposed changes to PIP are set to come into effect for new and existing claimants from November 2026.

Politics

2 d. ago UK abortion laws set for huge overhaul as MPs vote on decriminalisation

According to proposed changes to UK abortion laws, MPs are set to vote on decriminalising terminations after 24 weeks or without approval from doctors in England and Wales

Politics

4 d. ago The One Show host set for major TV job change after BBC snub

The presenter is reportedly in talks to take on a big new role with a rival broadcaster

Culture

4 d. ago NHS makes major change to cervical cancer screenings for younger women

The change, set to take effect next month in England, follows recommendations from the UK National Screening Committee

Politics

4 d. ago Spain tourist hotspot faces summer of 'changeover day' travel chaos as hotel staff set to strike

Hotel staff across Tenerife and the western Canary Islands will walk out every Friday in July and August amid growing tensions between unions and hoteliers

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4 d. ago Women will no longer be prosecuted for aborting own child at any stage of pregnancy under changes to the law set to be passed next week

Under the proposals abortion would effectively be decriminalised and women would no longer face prosecution if they ended their own pregnancy after 24 weeks.

Society

4 d. ago When summer transfer window reopens as first deadline for Club World Cup passes

The 2025 summer transfer window has shut for six days because of the Club World Cup and Premier League rules, with deadline day also set for a minor change on September 1

Events

4 d. ago DWP 'considering' how new PIP changes will affect pensioners

New PIP changes are set to come into force next November

Politics

5 d. ago Italy blasted for 'ridiculous' new cabin rule on planes as passengers ask 'how is this okay?'

Italy has made a major rule change that's set to make air travel much more pet-friendly.

Politics

5 d. ago England starting lineup tonight as major changes made after Andorra debacle

England eked out a win against minnows Andorra on Saturday, with Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel set to ring the changes in the wake of that farcical performance

Politics

5 d. ago Millions of UK motorists urged to fill their tanks by Wednesday or lose thousands

Motoring specialists at car retailer 1dot have warned that petrol and diesel can evaporate from fuel tanks in extreme circumstances, and Brits could lose thousands

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5 d. ago Thomas Tuchel drops England team hint with contrasting plans for two hopefuls

England boss Thomas Tuchel is set to make changes to the side that only beat Andorra 1-0 at the weekend for the meeting with Senegal at the City Ground, and goalkeeper Dean Henderson may be handed an opportunity

Politics

5 d. ago ITV set to shake up Love Island as producer reveals one big change they're making

Producers of the hit ITV reality TV show have revealed one big change they're making for this season, as 12 single hopefuls enter the Majorcan villa in the search for love

Politics

5 d. ago New State Pension age changes set to delay retirement payments for millions of people

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028 with a further rise planned to 68.

Economics

7 d. ago Tragic true story of 'the other Harry Potter' whose life changed forever after a catastrophic injury on set

The now 44-year-old, from Romford, was rehearsing a fight scene for The Deathly Hallows: Part 1 film in 2009 when he fell and plummeted to the ground.

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