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British standard of living blow: Labour IS to blame says Bank of England

Living standards are expected to stagnate for at least a year under Labour, the Bank of England has warned, as concerns mount over further tax rises and soaring prices.Threadneedle Street pointed the...

France wildfire is 'catastrophe on an unprecedented scale', says PM

France wildfire is 'catastrophe on an unprecedented scale', says PM16 hours agoRachel Hagan & Tom McArthurBBC NewsFrench Prime Minister François Bayrou says a huge, deadly wildfire sweeping...

How Europe is vying for rare earth independence from China

How Europe is vying for rare earth independence from China9 hours agoJonathan JosephsBusiness Reporter, BBC News•jonathanjosephsReporting fromLa Rochelle, western FranceBBCFor almost 80 years rare...

Huge update on council tax 'cut' for state pensioners as Treasury responds to campaign

A major update has been given to campaigners who are battling for a council tax discount for all UK state pensioners. Support has been soaring for a petition on the Parliament website, smashing...

One dead and thousands evacuated as wildfire spreads in France

One dead and thousands evacuated as wildfire spreads in France4 hours agoRachel HaganBBC NewsAn elderly woman has died and another person is missing after a massive wildfire swept through parts of...

Drivers told new 'easy-to-install' tech could slash costs

Young motorists could see their insurance premiums slashed thanks to the latest wave of tech-savvy gadgets, according to recent analysis. Defaqto, a financial ratings firm, has observed a shift in...

Retirees shun seaside favourites for hidden gems as new hotspots emerge for 2025

More retirees are turning their backs on traditional coastal favourites and heading to some surprising new locations, according to a fresh report that could reshape Britain’s retirement map.The...

Oasis’ legal battle with Girls Aloud – and what Noel said to Kimberley Walsh

Just three singles into their stellar pop career, Girls Aloud fell foul of Oasis. Their third single, Life Got Cold, taken from their debut album Sound of the Underground, was described as the...

UK tourists hit with new fees in Tenerife, Lanzarote and Majorca

The rise of €0.68 (£0.59) has been branded "excessive" by Javier Gándara, President of the Association of Airlines (ALA).Officials in Tenerife are now preparing to challenge the policy...

Two die in car during Cyprus wildfire as 44C heat expected

Two die in car during Cyprus wildfire as 44C heat expected18 hours agoAmy WalkerBBC NewsReutersTwo people have died in a car in a wildfire which has torn through southern Cyprus amid soaring...

Panic in Spain as overtourism crisis prices locals out of their homes

Spaniards are increasingly opting for trips abroad as they've been priced out of their homes, while tourists flock to their country. Last year, Spain attracted a staggering 94 million tourists, yet...

Two die in car during Cyprus wildfire as 44C heat expected

Two die in car during Cyprus wildfire as 44C heat expected2 hours agoAmy WalkerBBC NewsReutersTwo people have died in a car in a wildfire which has torn through southern Cyprus amid soaring...

UK could face expensive climate lawsuits for past pollution after landmark UN court ruling

Britain could soon be in the firing line for international climate lawsuits after a major legal opinion from the UN’s top court cleared the way for countries to be held accountable over their...

Rachel Reeves says it is 'right' to consider state pension age change in new update

It comes as Ms Reeves is facing further pressure over the UK’s public finances after official figures showed higher-than-expected government borrowing last month due to soaring debt interest...

Brits 'kicked out of holiday homes by squatters' in Spain

British homeowners in Spain say their holiday villas are coming under a growing threat of squatters amid the country's housing crisis. Soaring rents and a shortage of affordable housing have...