Inheritance tax alert: Families ‘seek cover’ from HMRC charge as thousands dragged into paying IHT
Inheritance tax (IHT) receipts have soared to £7billion between April 2024 and January 2025, according to the latest figures released by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) The substantial sum represents…
Norovirus has little-known symptoms and pharmacist says you must act fast
Norovirus cases have surged to their highest levels ever, with many people experiencing the symptoms of diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. As the highly contagious virus spreads and UK cases reach…
Why getting more Canadian products on store shelves isn’t as easy as flipping a switch
The push to buy local is going strong. With the 25-per-cent tariffs on pause until at least March 5, Canadians continue to rethink their purchases, sharing their favourite local brands…
Expert says ‘hidden’ feature in your kitchen is full of germs – and people always forget to clean it
As February continues, the cold and flu season reaches its peak, making it even more important to keep your home clean. Although it’s impossible to eliminate germs and bacteria entirely…
This simple drink swap could help prevent dementia and lower blood pressure
A recent study from Japan has suggested that switching coffee for green tea could help reduce the risk of dementia development in older people. The research looked at older people…
‘Disconcerting’ warning to planes over Chinese live-fire exercises
Airliners were crossing the Tasman Sea crossing between Australia and New Zealand when the Chinese navy warned they were flying over a secret live-fire exercise, Australian defence minister Richard Marles…
BBC removes Gaza documentary from iPlayer to carry out ‘further due diligence’
The BBC has decided to take down a controversial documentary about Gaza from BBC iPlayer while the broadcaster carries out “further due diligence with the production company”.
Assisted dying Bills aim to ‘fix problem’, says ex-MP whose father took own life
Bills at Holyrood and Westminster that would allow terminally ill people to get help to die are trying to “fix a problem we face as society”, a former MP has…
Star of Caledonia sculpture plans for Scotland-England border submitted
Plans have been submitted in a long-running scheme to build a 33-metre high sculpture near Gretna Green which would stand taller than the Angel of the North. The Star of…
NI traffic alerts: Co Derry road closed due to flooding
Here’s the latest traffic and travel news from around Northern Ireland. Read more Two women die following separate NI road crashes Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at Newry Crown Court as hearing…