Uber fares to rise 20% from January 2026
A VAT rule change means Uber and private hire trips in England will cost 15-20% more from 2 Jan 2026. Find out why and who it hits hardest.
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Next's £35 'Goldilocks' jeans hailed as 'just right'
Shoppers are raving about Next's new high-rise wide-leg jeans, calling them 'flattering' and 'comfortable'. Priced at £35, they're a festive season hit. Discover why fans are buying them in every colour.
UK Minimum Wage Rise: Extra £975 for Full-Time Workers
Millions of UK workers will see their pay rise from April 2026 as the National Living Wage increases. Full-time staff over 21 could gain around £975 annually. Discover the new rates and the debate.
M&S £40 Animal Print Jeans Praised as 'Classy' & 'Easy to Wear'
Shoppers are rushing to buy Marks & Spencer's 'gorgeous' Mid Rise Animal Barrel Jeans, priced at £40. The 'classy' leopard print denim is available in sizes 6-24 and multiple lengths. Discover the details and customer reviews.
National Living Wage to rise to £12.71 in 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a major pay rise for millions of UK workers, with the National Living Wage increasing to £12.71 per hour from April 2026. Find out how much extra you'll get.
Driverless Taxis on London Streets by 2026
London will trial autonomous taxis from Uber, Lyft and Waymo from 2026 under new UK law. Discover the tech, safety concerns and industry reaction.
Gold price hits record high: What's driving the surge?
Gold prices soar to record highs amid rate cut hopes and geopolitical tensions. Discover why investors are flocking to precious metals and what it means for your portfolio.
Lidl's 5p Christmas veg sparks shopper debate
Lidl slashes festive veg to just 5p, sparking a price war with rivals. Shoppers question the true cost, as the supermarket insists farmers are protected. Read the full story.
NHS staff: 24 hours left for £30 Uber Christmas offer
NHS workers must link their Uber account to an NHS email by 11.59pm on Dec 21 to claim £30 in festive discounts for rides and food on Christmas Day.
Lidl Christmas dinner for eight under £11 in price war
Lidl slashes turkey prices, offering a full festive meal for eight people for just £10.30. See the full list of deals as supermarkets battle for the cheapest Christmas.
Uber offers NHS staff Christmas discounts on rides and food
Uber is thanking NHS and HSC staff with discounted rides and Uber Eats vouchers this Christmas. Find out how frontline healthcare workers can claim the festive offer.
Pub pint prices to rise for 5 Heineken brands from February
Heineken announces price hikes for five popular beers and ciders in UK pubs from February 2026, while cutting Foster's strength to lower its price. Find out which pints are affected.
£1,000 grant for Chippenham youth rugby from Persimmon
Chippenham RFC's Under-11s receive a £1,000 grant from Persimmon Homes Wessex for new match-day kits. Discover how this local developer supports community youth sports.
Taxi VAT change to impact millions of UK journeys
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces VAT changes for private hire vehicles from January 2026, levelling the playing field but potentially raising fares. Find out how this affects you.
Katie Price's vaping addiction sparks family health fears
Katie Price's family are 'very worried' as the star admits vaping addiction, sharing a chilling lung X-ray. Concerns are heightened by her mother Amy's terminal lung condition. Read more.
State pension age rising to 67 from 2026
Major changes to the UK state pension age will start in 2026, affecting millions. Find out if you'll have to work longer and how to plan your finances.
House Prices Fail to Rise in November, Halifax Says
UK house prices saw zero growth in November, with annual growth slowing to 0.7%. The average property now costs £299,892. Experts see a window for first-time buyers.
Energy bills to rise £100 for grid upgrades
UK households face a £100 rise in energy bills to fund a £28bn national grid infrastructure upgrade. Ofgem says the investment is essential for security and the green transition. Read the full details.
UK fuel prices rise at fastest rate in 20 months
Petrol and diesel prices at UK pumps have jumped sharply in November, hitting drivers ahead of Christmas. The RAC warns of costly festive travel. Find out how to save.
Katie Price issues stark vaping warning to public
Katie Price shares a terrifying X-ray of diseased lungs on Instagram, urging the public to understand the dangers of vaping. The star vows to quit, citing her mother's lung disease battle.
Uber prices to rise 20% after Autumn Budget change
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget excludes private hire from a VAT scheme, adding 20% to fares from January 2026. Experts warn of a 'taxi tax' hitting young and rural users hardest.
UK House Prices See £772 Boost in November
Nationwide's latest index shows UK house prices rose by £772 in November to £272,998. Experts discuss market resilience and the outlook for 2026. Read the full analysis.
Pub chain warns of menu price rises due to £130m costs
Mitchells & Butlers, owner of Harvester and Toby Carvery, faces £130m extra costs, forcing menu price hikes. CEO Phil Urban cites soaring beef prices and wage bills.
Starmer defends Autumn Budget tax rises
PM Sir Keir Starmer defends the £26bn tax hike in Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget, stating it's needed to improve public services and tackle child poverty. Read his full speech.
Asda Breaks Pricing Law, Apologises to Shoppers
Asda has apologised after failing to display mandatory unit prices on items like Weetabix and dishwasher tablets, breaking UK consumer law. Discover which products were affected.
Budget 2025: Alcohol Duty to Rise from February 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms alcohol duty will increase in line with inflation from February 2026, adding pence to your favourite drinks. See the full price list here.
Tesco Mobile freezes prices for 5.4m customers
Tesco Mobile pledges to freeze basic monthly prices for its 5.4 million customers, offering bill certainty amid widespread mid-contract hikes from rivals like O2.
Harvey Price loses 5 stone without weight loss jabs
Katie Price reveals son Harvey's remarkable 5 stone weight loss achieved without injections. Discover his journey and potential future treatment plans.
Meet Nell Fisher: Stranger Things 5's New Holly Wheeler
Discover everything about Nell Fisher, the 14-year-old British actress playing Holly Wheeler in Stranger Things 5. Learn about her age, background, and previous roles including Evil Dead Rise.
Taxi Tax: 20% VAT to Push Fares Up by 15%
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget introduces a 20% VAT on private hire vehicles, dubbed the 'taxi tax'. Firms warn it will increase fares by 15%, impacting Uber and Bolt users. Read the full story.
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