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The Met Office has issued thunderstorm warnings for much of the UK from midday until Monday evening. According to the forecaster, thunderstorms and heavy rain could cause flooding and transport...

Traffic bottlenecks caused by bank holiday getaways will herald the beginning of a rough ten days for British drivers and rail passengers, as a wet early May is interspersed with...

The British citizens who are qualified for tax relief under HMRC's new travel rules have been identified. Andy Wood, a tax expert, outlines the difficulties of tax relief for travel expenses...

With the festive season approaching, many of us are looking forward to travel and making memories in new destinations. However, due to recent events, the UK Foreign Office has issued...

The UK is struggling with the aftermath of Storm Kathleen, which caused havoc to transport and electricity services across the country. Storm Kathleen slammed into the UK, causing gusts of...

As the Easter holiday gets underway, millions of people in the UK are expected to hit the road on Good Friday due to heavy winds from Storm Nelson. Storm Nelson...

Border Force workers at Heathrow Airport are on the brink of striking, posing a significant threat to Easter travel plans. The potential strike stems from their resistance to proposed changes...

Rail passengers in England and Wales have been faced with major disruption to their travel plans. In fact, rail fares were increased by almost 5% on 2 January. Reports indicate...

International Airlines Group, the parent company of British Airlines, announced historic annual profits, capitalizing on the renewed demand for travel, particularly from leisure passengers opting for premium economy and business...

Embarking on a new era in travel protocols, the United Kingdom has initiated its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme, signifying a pivotal shift in entry requirements for visitors to the...

Brace yourselves, as the UK is about to be hit by heavy rain and potential flooding over the next few days. Weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office...

The most recent statistics provided by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reveal that a staggering number of individuals, exceeding 6.7 million, are currently benefiting from financial assistance through...

With a 4.9 percent rise from the year prior, the UK's green taxes revenue in 2023 was £52.5 billion, nearly returning to the pre-pandemic state. The rate of corporation tax...

Tourist tax is becoming increasingly popular within the travel business, as more popular holiday destinations either start to apply the tax or discuss the possibility of introducing it. With the...

Rail passengers across the UK face a new wave of train disruptions as train drivers commence a new cycle of train strikes on Monday, despite several attempts by the industry...

Wealthy pension savers are being cautioned that a new “catch in the small print” of lifetime allowance legislation might put them at danger of paying excessively tax on pension withdrawals....

New regulations on diesel could improve vehicle performance and deliver substantial savings for drivers. A report published today suggests that customers of Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury's will soon benefit...

Amid the cost of living crisis, a substantial number of people in the UK may be eligible for a range of financial support schemes and discounts facilitated by the Department...

Changpeng Zhao, CZ, the billionaire founder of the colossal cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has been sentenced to four months in prison. The verdict comes after Mr Zhao pleaded guilty to money...

Retail data recently showed that non-food prices in UK stores fell annually for the first time since 2021, bringing overall shop inflation below 1%, easing the burden of rising living...

The British population is currently grappling with a plethora of tax obligations, to an extent that event HMRC finds it hard to keep up. With allowances frozen or slashed, taxpayers...

Amidst the introduction of a new UK driving reform, recent analysis highlights a concerning trend: the average cost of car insurance in the UK has surged by one-third within a...

The UK's famous seaside region of Cornwall is sparking talk of a possible 'tourist tax'. Backed by significant figures, the idea could open up new opportunities for travel in the...

NatWest Bank is moving swiftly to increase the monthly fees associated with several of its packaged bank accounts. Customers will potentially have to pay an extra £60 a year. New...

By 2030, the UK government will require 10% of all aviation fuel used by aircraft departing from the country to be made up of ‘sustainable aviation fuels’ (SAF), the government...

Welsh Transport Minister Ken Skates has announced that the Welsh Government could reconsider its decision to reduce the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph. It is expected that the change...

Approximately two million people in the United Kingdom suffer from impaired vision or a degenerative eye condition. More than 59,267 working-age persons under 65 receive additional financial assistance through Personal...

Heathrow Airport, one of the world's busiest air hubs, is set for major disruption as almost 800 workers plan to strike between 7 and 13 May. The strike is in...

Hundreds of motorists have revealed that they were aware that significant changes had been made to car tax fees, which will affect practically all petrol and diesel owners. Car Tax...

UK train operators are headed for turmoil as a long-running pay dispute has turned into a series of strikes. This latest development, announced by the ASLEF union, sees train drivers...

According to the most recent Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) estimates, 3.5 million persons in the UK were claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) as of the end of January...

Compensation provided for UK rail passengers for train delays has hit new highs, with yearly payouts exceeding £100 million and the number of claims for cancelled or delayed trains continuing...

The British train network faces serious disruption as a result of industrial action by the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF). The union has been at loggerheads with...

Weather warnings are being issued for the severe weather ahead as Storm Kathleen begins to approach the UK and Ireland. The storm is expected to bring gusty winds, heavy rain...

The Easter long weekend is usually a time to relax and feast. However, this year the UK is expecting unstable weather, with strong winds, heavy rain and sub-zero temperatures in...

The Bank of England will soon cut interest rates to 3% in a move to support mortgage borrowers as inflation declines sharply, according to senior economists from KPMG. The Bank...

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has recorded its busiest February in 2024, with over 5.8 million passengers, an increase of 11% on the previous year's figure of 5.2 million. This shows that...

As school holidays approach, HMRC is urging working parents to check if they qualify for Tax-free childcare benefits. Families Urged to Sign Up for Tax-Free Childcare Before Easter Break With...

Manchester airport flights are set to experience a price rise, following the Chancellor's budget announcement of a surge in air traveller duty to assist fund larger reductions to National Insurance....

The weekend begins with a series of weather conditions sweeping across the UK, including rain, sleet and snow. This atmospheric phenomenon is the result of a persistent low pressure system...

Commuters in England and Wales brace themselves for a notable change in their daily expenses, with rail fares set to increase by 4.9% starting this Sunday. This rise in train...

This February's record rainfall has led to severe flooding across the UK, with flood warnings in place in many regions. Entire towns have been submerged, homes evacuated, and roads rendered...

Another blast of icy air is sweeping into the UK, bringing freezing weather and snow with it. The Met Office has reported that a “blocked” weather pattern over Iceland and...

Heavy rain is expected today according to local weather forecasts, and flood warnings have been issued for several southern UK regions. This large area of low pressure has settled over...

As February approaches its end, commuters face disruptions in rail services due to planned train strikes and an overtime ban by Aslef on Northern Rail and LNER services. Navigating the...

Heathrow Airport, a busy hub for travellers from all over the world, could soon be in for a major change as Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund, Mubadala, considers an investment...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has unveiled ambitious plans to optimize £1.4 trillion in pension schemes, aiming to enhance benefits for savers and contribute to the broader economic...

You might want to keep your winter coats and scarves out for a while yet, because the UK is about to be hit by some serious cold weather. We're talking...

The heavy overnight rain has caused widespread flooding, school closures and transport disruption across the UK. Some parts of the country received more than a month's rain in 24 hours....

Last week, the UK Home Office made headlines by announcing an 18-month extension to expiring Ukrainian visas, a decision which comes roughly a year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. UK...