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Martin Lewis gives personal tax allowance £12,570 state pension freeze update

Martin Lewis has spoken out amid concerns that people could face tax hits to their state pension next year. The personal finance expert said a number of people had been in touch worried at the...

Russian minister sacked by Putin found dead

Russian minister sacked by Putin found dead23 hours agoLaura GozziBBC NewsEPARussia's Investigative Committee says former Russian transport minister Roman Starovoit has been found dead, apparently...

Pension triple lock to cost three times initial estimate

UK's pension triple lock to cost three times' higher57 minutes agoKevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesThe cost of the state pension triple lock is forecast to be three times' higher...

Chaos as major UK ferry operator cancels 11,000 sailings

A major UK ferry operator has cancelled nearly 11,000 trips since January 2023, causing "chaos" for island communities in Scotland. CalMac, which operates ferries between the mainland and 22 major...

Families demand answers ahead of Southport inquiry opening

Families demand answers as Southport inquiry opens1 hour agoJonny HumphriesBBC News, LiverpoolFamily handoutsThe families of three murdered schoolgirls have demanded "real change" before the start of...

Russia becomes first state to recognise Afghanistan's Taliban government

Russia becomes first state to recognise Afghanistan's Taliban government3 days agoFlora Drury and Tabby WilsonBBC NewsGetty ImagesRussia has become the first country to formally recognise the Taliban...

Sacked Russian transport minister found dead

Sacked Russian transport minister found dead9 minutes agoLaura GozziBBC NewsEPARussia's Investigative Committee says former Russian transport minister Roman Starovoit has been found dead, apparently...

Greece 'extreme' weather warning as 43C heatwave hits holiday hotspot

A severe weather alert has been issued for a popular holiday spot in Greece. It comes as Europe has been swept by a series of heatwaves with temperatures soaring past 40C in countries including...

Anyone using crypto given HMRC alert of £300 fine new rule coming in as date confirmed

HMRC has issued an urgent warning to anyone using cryptocurrency - and said failing to supply information will lead to fines of £300. From January next year UK crypto holders must provide personal...

Big change to bins in England to be introduced in 2026 - with '4 containers per household'

The date when key shift in recycling practices across England has been confirmed, with the aim of enhancing waste collection and recycling. The strategy includes the introduction of a new weekly,...

China's horrifying rush to buy key resources as Beijing spends £7.7bn in string of deals

China is accelerating a high-stakes global land grab for critical minerals, with a string of overseas mining acquisitions worth £7.7bn ($9.8bn) last year alone — the most aggressive push in more...

Red Sea horror as vessel 'targeted by arms and grenades' in new attack

A shipping vessel has come under fire from multiple small boats off the coast of Yemen on Sunday July 6, according to the UK's Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency.The attack hapened at 51...

Africa's jaw-dropping tourist hotspot that's home to 1,000ft tall red sand dunes

Africa is the world's second largest continent and it's getting increasingly popular with tourists. It's easy to see why. Visitors always rave about the beauty of Mauritius or Zanzibar as well as...

Welfare U-turn makes spending decisions harder, minister tells BBC

Welfare U-turn makes spending decisions harder, minister says17 minutes agoJoshua NevettPolitical reporterBBCSpending decisions have been made "harder" by the government's U-turn on welfare changes,...

Surprising landmark named 'prettiest' in the UK beating Edinburgh, Dover and Bath

As summer is in full swing, many tourists from around the world will visit the country to explore its historic and picturesque sites. Whether you are a city lover or a nature enthusiast, the UK...