Millions of pensioners in the UK will be looking forward to a pleasant surprise. State pension is likely to increase more than what the forecasts predicted, bringing some extra cash into their pockets from April next year. According to new figures from the Office for National Statistics, the rise is expected to be bigger than …

BT, one of the largest telecom giants in the UK, brought in some good news. They were able to collect £105 million by selling old copper cables from an older network. This is a big event as there has never been a sale like this before. Let's have a closer look at what it means …

This may come to you as a surprise, but yes; it is unbelievable-one-third of food that is wasted worldwide. Imagine the amount of food that is wasted. Food waste costs nearly £22 billion in the UK every year, and it also damages the Earth, emitting more gases from greenhouse emissions. To tackle this problem, over …

Port Talbot: Port Talbot, Wales, has long been known for its steelworks. Of late, however, the town is in for a big change. Tata Steelworks' last blast furnace will soon close down. In other words, Port Talbot will be letting go of producing new steel. This sounds like a big deal for the town and …

In recent news, the Labour government is considering drastic changes to a proposed packaging tax submitted by the former Conservative government. What was devised as a means of collecting money from manufacturers of bottles and packaging - which would have been used for recycling and waste management - is going to be reduced because the …

Bristol is a very lively city, full of interesting and exciting things going on. It has been like a hive recently with games, new transport systems, and even a wee smidgen of Halloween flung in for good measure! So let's take a closer look at what's been happening in Bristol and why this is such …

For the first time in history, the United Kingdom has shut its last coal-fired power plant. The glory of such an end marks the beginning of an era that dates back to the Industrial Revolution. This change would throw light on how much Britain has journeyed with cleaner energy. What does it actually mean for …

A thrilling heist was reported at Tibenham Airfield in Diss, Norfolk. Five supercars worth about £450,000 had been stolen. And so, you wake up one fine morning to the news that five super-fast cars have disappeared overnight! Welcome to this saga not merely of lost vehicles, but of speed, excitement, and a wee bit of …

As the world around us changes, so do the costs of our everyday needs. One of the most important things in our lives is energy. We use it to heat our homes, power our devices, and keep our lights on. But did you know that starting October 1, 2024, the amount you pay for this …

That said, if you have ever considered freelancing and working for yourself get ready for a bumpy ride. Freelancing means that you can choose what you want to do, when you want to do it, and where you want to do it. However, to play safe, you need a plan. In this article, we break …

On a sunny Sunday afternoon, chaos hit the M5 motorway close to Gloucester when a trailer overturned with fridges and kitchen worktops spilling all over the motorway - which made it a big mess on the road for drivers. At around 3:15 PM, this unusual event made the busy road look like it resembled a …

There is exciting news brewing in the world of business and finance, as Liverpool-based Applied Nutrition prepares for a £500 million public listing that will let ordinary people invest in it. But what does that mean? Relax-it's all set to be interpreted for you!. Applied Nutrition is soon to make a splash announcement that they …

As the clock ticks and life moves on, many older people are facing unexpected challenges when it comes to retirement. Imagine working hard all your life, dreaming of a relaxing retirement, only to find out that you have to go back to work! This is the situation for about 750,000 people aged 50 and above …