9 h. ago World's longest tunnel costing over £23 billion will slash six

It will consist of two parallel tunnels for high-speed trains spanning 76 miles

Economics

11 h. ago 20 Greatest British engineering marvels: From the London Underground to Concorde

A survey of 2,000 adults shows Britain's favourite engineering achievements, from the London Underground and Channel Tunnel to the World Wide Web and Concorde

Politics

56 h. ago World's longest underwater road tunnel being built 400m below sea level

The Rogfast tunnel will also become the deepest four-lane road tunnel and the world's deepest underwater junction when the £472million project opens in 2033

Politics

3 d. ago Travelodge’s best price finder tool could slash the cost of Christmas hotel stays

A new Travelodge tool lets travellers compare prices by date and location, revealing how a simple switch can cut hotel costs by over £60

Economics

5 d. ago Thousands with ‘dodgy fire sticks’ in Scotland have Christmas TV viewing axed as sellers rush to shut them down

THOUSANDS of Scots using dodgy firesticks have had their Christmas telly viewing ruined after a crackdown by authorities. Crimebusters swooped on homes across the UK last month in a bid to stop punters using adapted Amazon devices. It is believed that more than half a million Scots now have the firesticks which slash the cost...

Events

9 d. ago Small businesses need lower taxes and energy costs, UK survey finds

New research shows 77% of adults believe small businesses deserve greater backing from government, with calls to cut business rates and slash energy costs

Economics

1 week ago Slash your heating bills with boiler change that won't affect how warm you feel

You may also want to make a change to your radiators

Events

2 w. ago Energy suppliers slash fixed tariffs on hopes of peace in Ukraine: Should you switch YOUR deal?

Several energy suppliers have cut their fixed tariffs over the last week, with the wholesale cost of energy falling - meaning customers could save money.

Economics

2 w. ago The 7 online Christmas shopping mistakes costing you £100s per item & secret codes, stores and schemes that slash prices

IT'S shopping season as Brits splurge on goodies for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas and more – but don't fall into the trap of losing money through simple mistakes. Whether it's missing out on cash-saving schemes, discount codes, price-slashed secret stores, or even accidentally falling for fake discounts, there are loads of ways you may...

Economics

3 w. ago Service station owner to slash fuel prices to 'lowest in the UK' to help ease cost

Hassan Mohammed expects long queues at his service stations in Walkden and Horwich

Economics

3 w. ago Rachel Reeves says budget will cut living costs after shock OBR leak

Chancellor unveils action on energy bills, rail fares and two-child benefit cap as she reveals £26bn tax risesHow does freezing tax thresholds affect your tax bill?Budget 2025: key points at a glanceRachel Reeves has declared her budget will slash living costs for millions including ending the two-child benefit limit and cutting energy bills, but taxes are set to soar by £26bn to plug a gaping shortfall in the public finances.Major measures in the budget leaked early in a shock accidental release by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), triggering an instant bond market reaction an hour before the chancellor was on her feet in the House of Commons. After months of speculation, Reeves said her measures would put the public finances on a sustainable path while building “a fairer, a stronger, a more secure Britain” by tackling inflation and investing in large infrastructure projects. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Brits slash TV subs and clothing spends to stash cash amid cost

Eight in ten have tightened their purse strings in the past 12 months with many worried about having to make more cutbacks following this week's budget.

Economics

3 w. ago Plumber's simple central heating change could cut £112 off bills — not turning thermostat down

Adjusting your boiler's flow temperature setting could slash heating costs without making your home colder - here's how it works

Economics

3 w. ago Slash £112 off central heating bill with one simple change to boiler — not turning the temperature down

It’s a big difference.

Economics