Flight rules for easyJet, Ryanair, TUI and British Airways after ‘seat squatting’ trend
Budget travellers know the frustration of arriving at the airport, only to discover they’re not seated with their companions – a typical travel headache. The travel industry is abuzz with…
‘Hardest Geezer’ to take on 3,000km run spanning the length of New Zealand
“Hardest Geezer” Russ Cook, who ran the length of Africa, will return with a long-distance running challenge spanning New Zealand. The charity fundraiser, from West Sussex, will run 3,000km (1,864…
Energy price cap set to increase again in April, warns Martin Lewis
Brits are facing a fresh hit to their wallets as Martin Lewis, the MoneySavingExpert founder, has raised the alarm on social media about another increase in the energy price cap…
Child killer Lucy Letby’s case to be reviewed by commission
The case of convicted child serial killer Lucy Letby is to be reviewed by a commission that investigates potential miscarriages of justice. The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) received an…
Tax-free ISAs: Reeves warned ‘reform is needed’ as LISA savers hit with £11k penalties when taking out their own money
Savers could be facing penalties of up to £11,000 on their Lifetime ISAs, prompting urgent calls for reform of the savings scheme. Around 74,000 savers were hit with LISA penalties…
Moped deliberately set on fire in Bedminster
A moped was deliberately set on fire in south Bristol. Emergency services were called to Oakhill Drive, Bedminster on Monday, February 3 after reports of a vehicle fire in the…
Financial watchdog in ‘denial’ of problems claim MPs in fresh criticism
A cross-party group of MPs has redoubled its attacks on the Financial Conduct Authority, saying the watchdog has been “disappointing, defensive and dismissive” in its response to criticism.
‘I thought my symptoms were stress, doctors said I had a week to live’
A mum who was given a week to live after doctors found a tumour on her brain says surgery saved her life. Harriet Annabelle Ward struggled with moment of dizziness…
Swinney: Hydrogen-powered home is ‘exciting’ development in climate change fight
John Swinney says the opening of the first hydrogen-powered homes at a demonstration facility in Fife is an “exciting project” which can help tackle climate change.
‘I did Dry January this year – one thing blew me away after 31 days of no alcohol’
Dry January is an ideal opportunity for a little health reset, and this year, I decided to take it after a particularly boozy Christmas period. First, it was my birthday,…