Drivers between 45 and 60 hit with £28million car tax hike
Motorists between the ages of 45 and 60 are among one of the most affected by April’s car tax changes, according to experts. Analysis from Go.Compare car insurance stressed Gen X road users will feel the sting of new Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rises which came into effect on April 1, 2025. New data from […]
‘Fruit of the devil’: Hainan’s betel nut sellers suffer from stuttering economy | China
Many cities across southern China are known for the art of relaxing. Chengdu in Sichuan province is the tea house capital. Guangzhou is the birthplace of dim sum, a time to share steamed dumplings and chew the fat with friends. And in Haikou, the capital of Hainan province, people have been chewing the betel nut […]
New map reveals areas most hit by anti-social behaviour | UK | News
A revealing new map shows the exact areas that are worst hit by anti-social behaviour, including verbal abuse, fighting and harassment. The data shows police received 2,517 reports of ASB in Newcastle City Centre, more than anywhere else in the country. That was followed by Strand, St James & Mayfair in Westminster – which includes […]
The surprising crisis in British television – podcast | Television industry
“I had a career for 17 years and what am I doing now? What’s happened to my life? I had something that I was so proud of and the thing that I love doesn’t love me.” Stef Loughrey is a producer who has worked on some of the UK’s biggest television programmes. But in 2023 […]
Trump calls his tariffs economic ‘medicine’ after trillions wiped out from U.S. stock market
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said foreign governments would have to pay “a lot of money” to lift sweeping tariffs that he characterized as “medicine,” as financial markets indicated another week of steep losses could be in store. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump indicated he was not concerned about market losses […]
Nikkei plunges as Asian markets brace for further tariff fallout; Trump says ‘sometimes you have to take medicine’ – business live | Business
Nikkei plunge nears 9% as Japanese bank stocks plummet Japan’s Nikkei share average tumbled nearly 9% early on Monday, while an index of Japanese bank stocks plunged as much as 17%, as concerns over a tariff-induced global recession continue to rip through markets. The Nikkei dropped as much as 8.8% to hit 30,792.74 for the […]
Major UK city on alert as ‘aggressive’ XL bully on the loose | UK | News
An “aggressive” XL Bully dog remains on the loose after evading armed police on Thursday in Sheffield, South Yorkshire Police has warned. Officers were sent to investigate reports of gunfire in the Hillfoots area of the city on Thursday just after 10pm, when they encountered the dog, which was reportedly displaying hostile behaviour. Forensic testing […]
We have more data on ourselves than ever before. But can we really track our way into happiness? | Samantha Floreani
Inspired by a curiosity to factcheck my own feelings, I’ve been tracking my mood: Far too often a bad day can feel like a permanent state rather than a passing experience. As it turns out, observing the little coloured emojis on my mood chart, one bad day does not, in fact, mean I am doomed […]
Win for protesters as Malaga cancels plans for 1,300 tourist homes | World | News
The housing crisis in Spain hit fever pitch this weekend, as thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in 40 cities across the country in coordinated protests. They aimed to shed light on the problem of affordable housing in the southern European country. Around 30,000 people demonstrated in Malaga, the capital of the Costa del […]
How to remove limescale from showerheads fast and naturally without vinegar
Limescale can be a real hassle in the bathroom, clinging stubbornly to surfaces and often taking up residence in your shower head. Not only is it unsightly, but it also reduces water flow by blocking exit holes. While many rely on white vinegar for natural descaling, cleaning enthusiast Lianne Wood hit a snag with her […]