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Glacier collapse buries most of Swiss village

Glacier collapse buries most of Swiss village22 minutes agoImogen FoulkesBBC News in BernThe Swiss village of Blatten has been partially destroyed after a huge chunk of glacier crashed down into the...

Chaos in Ireland as tourists spark massive row over common issue at Giant's Causeway

A popular tourist ritual at Giant’s Causeway is causing huge damage to the World Heritage Site. Coins wedged into the cracks of the basalt rock columns by tourists will cost the National Trust more...

Rachel Reeves lied about last year's Budget tax hikes – she’s lying about this year's too

For once, she was right. But what happened in practice? We got the taxes, but not the growth.That sums up our hapless Chancellor. What should happen, doesn’t. What shouldn’t happen, does. And...

I visited 'Europe's Caribbean' and found crystal-clear blue water just 1.5 hours from UK

I found crystal blue waters and fairy tale village just one hour from UK (Image: Holly Morgan)I took a 1.5-hour flight from London and landed in a part of the world that feels so magical it is like...

Rachel Reeves is now Chancellor in name only - and more tax hikes are coming

Reeves may hold the title of Chancellor, but the PM has shown where she stands. She's less important to him than a by-election.Starmer publicly humiliated her and destroyed her credibility, by...

Primark makes big change at all 187 stores at the till and says 'it's live now'

Primark has rolled out its click and collect service to all 187 stores across Great Britain, completing its expansion strategy that started with a test in 25 locations.The high street fashion giant...

Household energy bills to fall by £129 as Ofgem unveils price cap change

Energy regulator Ofgem is about to announce a welcome decrease in household energy bills of approximately 7 per cent starting in July. Experts at Cornwall Insight are forecasting a drop in the...

Rachel Reeves meltdown as UK borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 financial crisis

Just about everything is going wrong for our beleaguered Chancellor.She’s been humiliated by the Prime Minister, who publicly reversed her decision to axe the winter fuel payment for 10 million...

Huge tax warning as Keir Starmer refuses to rule out brutal hikes

Keir Starmer has refused rule out further tax rises this year when challenged by Tory leader Kemi Badenoch. The fiery exchange came after it was revealed that Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner...

Guinness prices set to rise due to £111m tariff blow despite UK-US trade deal

British drinks powerhouse Diageo has revealed it is bracing for a £111million hit from US tariffs, despite the UK government having secured a trade deal with former US President Donald Trump.The...

Keir Starmer's quiet culture war: How PM is destroying conservative Britain

In the years leading up to the 2024 general election, political discourse in the UK was obsessed with the so-called culture war. From statues to slogans, from pronouns to patriotism, politicians,...

The beautiful seaside village that's one of Spain's best hidden gems

This pretty village lacks crowds of tourists, offering an idyllic break in Spain. Cudillero in Asturias, Spain, is known as one of the most beautiful regions in the country. The quiet...

Jet2 boss issues Spain holiday price warning as tourism protests threaten higher taxes

Jet2's chief has sounded the alarm over potential hikes in tourist taxes due to persistent protests. Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2, voiced concerns that tourist taxes might increase as a result of...

Rachel Reeves dealt massive blow as 'jobs tax' sparks unemployment chaos

Rachel Reeves has been dealt a massive blow as figures show unemployment increased to 4.5% in the three months to March. The Office for National Statistics said on Tuesday (May 13) that the...

UK State Pension age hike to 67 starting in 2026: Check if you're affected

The UK's State Pension age is currently scheduled to rise from 66 to 67 starting in 2026, with the increase expected to be fully implemented for both men and women by 2028. Certain individuals, born...