Solar panel owners warned over £100 HMRC fine
Over 54,000 UK households risk a £100 fine for missing the 31 Jan tax return deadline on solar income. Check your SEG payments and side hustle earnings now to avoid penalties.
Over 54,000 UK households risk a £100 fine for missing the 31 Jan tax return deadline on solar income. Check your SEG payments and side hustle earnings now to avoid penalties.
Pub giants Mitchells & Butlers and Fuller's report exceptionally strong Christmas trading, shrugging off consumer spending fears. Sales soared over the festive period. Read the full analysis.
Luxury brand Mulberry reports strong 11% festive sales growth, led by Europe. CEO says 'Back to the Mulberry Spirit' strategy shows early signs of success. Read the full analysis.
BP anticipates up to $5bn in impairments and reveals poor Q4 trading, mirroring rival Shell's struggles. Net debt fell, but shares dipped 1%. Read the full analysis.
Hobbycraft reports strong Christmas trading with a 6.3% revenue rise, boosted by the 'Tom Daley effect' and a surge in crochet and knitting. Discover the key trends driving growth.
The Department for Work and Pensions has issued over 1,600 formal warnings to staff for exceeding sickness absence triggers. Get the full details and official figures revealed in Parliament.
We test the Skoda Kodiaq vRS, a seven-seat family SUV with a 262bhp Golf GTI engine. Is it the perfect car for the driving enthusiast parent? Read our full review.
Boots shoppers hail Seven Seas Omega-3 Fish Oil as 'outstanding', reporting lower eye pressure and reduced joint pain. Discover the 'great price' wellness product making waves.
A Department for Work and Pensions manager from Anglesey has been sentenced for running a fraudulent tobacco operation. Discover the full story and the court's ruling.
Oil prices tumble after Trump's actions in Venezuela, with experts predicting lower UK inflation and cheaper energy bills. Shell and BP shares fall sharply.
UK motorists are being overcharged as petrol and diesel prices fail to reflect a sharp fall in wholesale oil costs, experts warn. Discover why competition is weak.
A visit to Birmingham's Minworth sewage plant reveals the shocking items wrongly flushed, causing 30,000 blockages yearly. Discover the 'three P's rule' to help.
Financial experts forecast a certain rise in oil prices and a brittle dollar rally following the military operation that seized Venezuela's president. Discover the market implications.
Beat the winter chill with a 36% saving on this energy-efficient portable heater, praised for quickly warming rooms. Shop the deal now.
HMRC urges Brits starting side hustles in 2026 to check tax rules. Learn about the £1,000 trading allowance and £6,000 capital gains threshold to avoid penalties.
HMRC warns UK crafters and side-hustlers to declare income over £1,000. Learn the rules for the 2024-25 tax year and avoid penalties. Register for self-assessment now.
A Sandwell shop stripped of its licence for selling illegal alcohol, vapes and Viagra has applied for a new permit. The council will decide on 6 January.
UK retail footfall rose 3.9% over Christmas, with Boxing Day up 4.4%—the strongest increase in a decade. Retail parks led with an 8.8% surge. Discover the full analysis of the festive retail boost.
Rochdale Borough celebrates a year of triumphs, from gold medals at North West in Bloom to major regeneration projects and vital community support. Discover the highlights of 2025.
Vicky Pattison used a £7.50 aromatherapy oil inspired by Jo Malone to stay calm during Strictly rehearsals. Discover the celebrity-loved product and its current BOGOF deal.
The Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group, which runs TGI Fridays in the UK, has filed to appoint administrators for the second time in December, casting uncertainty over its 49 sites and 2,000 staff.
Stephen Fry's performance as Lady Bracknell at the Royal Variety Performance left many viewers puzzled. Discover the Oscar Wilde reference they missed.
Jessie J moved the Royal Albert Hall with a deeply personal song dedicated to her late bodyguard, Dave, at the Royal Variety Performance, attended by the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Comedian Jason Manford returns to host the Royal Variety. We explore his career, his first marriage's breakdown after a sexting scandal, and his life with six children in a blended family.
A key HMRC rule means anyone can increase their Personal Allowance by £1,000 through side hustles. Learn how to earn tax-free and use other savings allowances.
Trading 212 cuts interest rates on its Cash ISA and other products following the Bank of England's decision to lower the base rate to 3.75%. Find out what it means for savers.
New CAA data reveals TUI as the worst major airline for punctuality in 2025, with only 57.5% of flights on time. Discover the full rankings and your passenger rights.
A One Stop shop in Wolverhampton has been hit with a £52,000 penalty after illicit cigarettes and vapes were sold and found hidden under a bed. Read the full investigation details.
Shoppers are rushing to Aldi for affordable festive chocolate praised for high cocoa content and no palm oil. Discover the budget-friendly alternatives causing a stir.
The festive period is a crucial economic stress test, with UK retail sales forecast to hit £91bn. Discover how Christmas spending impacts jobs, businesses, and high streets across the nation.