UK commits more than £85 million funding at COP28 to tackle deforestation and cut methane emissions.

An 18-and-a-half-foot-tall Nordmann Fir from Britain’s champion Christmas tree grower has been lit up by the Prime Minister outside No 10 Downing Street, heralding the start of the festive season.

Research by easyMoney reveals that the cost of living crisis means 28% of people with personal loans are, at the very least, struggling to pay them back and many others have already been referred to debt collection agencies.

Cost-of-living means frugal Brits will create their own decorations (28%), buy second hand (17%) hand make gifts (12%) or offer their time (5%) to maximise festive finances; Younger Brits are proving extra entrepreneurial, boosting their incomes by selling second hand items (33%) and making money from a hobby (16%); As living costs continue to bite, consumers are opting for some Christmas cutbacks such as buying less expensive food and going out less (both 25%)

Come rain or shine, there’s no denying that the nation loves to make quintessentially British statements about the weather. As parts of the UK braces for snow this week, it's not surprising that Brits are guaranteed to voice a few annoyances at the lower temperatures. But when it comes to the most popular British slang phrases to describe the cold, what are they?

The Government’s focus on clearing the asylum application backlog quickly is putting thousands of refugees at risk of homelessness and rough sleeping, warns the Local Government Association today. According to Home Office data, there were around 90,000 decisions on older cases forecasted to be made before the end of December 2023.

On 28 November, the foreign ministers of the G7 issued a statement on the situation in Israel and Gaza.

New research from over-50’s propertycompany, Quickmove Properties, reveals that bungalow construction has dropped to account for just 1.2% of all new-build completions, creating a void in the market that modern luxury bungalow-style park homes are vying to fill.

A sustainability event called Congress of the People Planet Pints (COPPP) is coming to Leeds on Thursday, December 7. An alternative to COP28, it is part of a nationwide party to empower people to take action in their local community, and highlight the great work that is already going on.

Nine out of the ten worst train stations in the UK for cancellations are in the north, with Preston taking the top spot with 14% of all trains being cancelled.

The rugby legend, Kevin Sinfield starts his incredible 7 in 7 in 7 endurance event this year in Yorkshire! He will run 7 ultra marathons (27.2 miles) in 7 days in 7 cities to raise awareness and money in support of people impacted by motor neurone disease, and his first run will be from Leeds to York on 1st December.

Analysis by finance company RIFT, has found that while the majority of us intend to reduce the number of Christmas lights we adorn our homes with this year due to the ongoing cost of living crisis, it may not be the energy zapping endeavour we think it is, with the average cost of decking the halls throughout the entire month of December coming in at just £1.34 for the entire month for the aver…

Low Pay Commission recommendations take the minimum wage to its long term target in April 2024

The latest research by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk, reveals that the most expensive home sold in England & Wales so far this year is a London flat that cost almost £40 million.

The latest research comes from Zero Deposit, the tenancy deposit alternative, has found that while over half of renters would prefer to have the cost of their household bills included within their monthly rent, just 12% of available stock on the market comes with this added convenience across England.

Call comes after crunch rail summit with regional and industry leaders in Manchester yesterday. The TUC and Northern Powerhouse Partnership (NPP) have today (Tuesday) called for a new “cross-party consensus” on investment in essential infrastructure.

Celebrities have often been known to lend their names to causes. Some do it for the joint publicity potential, while for others, it is clear, they do it for more wholehearted reasons.

Third of adults say they will spend less on presents for family and friends this Christmas compared to last year; Novuna Personal Finance reveals Christmas budgets have dropped by over 10%; A third of 16-34-year-olds plan to bag a bargain online on Christmas Day

Dear Sir/Madam, Christmas is a time when families and friends look forward to getting together, but for the 1 in 5 adults with hearing loss, crowded dinner tables full of people laughing and shouting over each other can be a nightmare to follow. Not to mention softly lit rooms and the blaring notes of Rocking around the Christmas tree. This is no Christmas cracker joke.

The latest research by UK probate brokers, has found that 96% of the UK public believe someone who is terminally ill should have the right to opt for assisted dying. Just last week, a private members bill progressed to the House of Keys which would give terminally-ill residents on the Isle of Man the right to die.

National Highways has issued a severe weather warning for gales in the North West of England tomorrow, between 9am and 4pm.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sends his best wishes for Diwali. Happy Diwali to all those celebrating around the world and across the UK, and a very happy Bandi Chhor Divas to our friends in the Sikh community. With the lighting of the Diyas, let this be a moment we can look to the future with hope.

His Majesty The King will lead the nation, alongside the Prime Minister and defence chiefs, in a two-minute silence to remember those who died in conflict

Research by Yopa, the national estate agency, has revealed which street names are proving most popular amongst the nation’s homebuyers, with High Street topping the table along with Station Road and Church Street.