Good News 
New workplace savings scheme launches to help 400,000 employees build emergency funds
The National Coalition for Workplace Savings has launched a programme across sectors including retail, transport, and the public sector to …
Martin Lewis confirms law change to protect people from aggressive council tax debt collection
New legislation arriving next April will introduce a 63-day breathing space before councils can escalate debt collection to bailiffs. This …
LNER introduces 'Ask for Angela' safety scheme across its trains and stations
LNER has become the first UK train operator to adopt the 'Ask for Angela' initiative, allowing passengers to discreetly signal for help if …
Lidl increases entry-level pay to £13.45 across all UK stores
Lidl has raised its entry-level hourly wage to £13.45, with rates increasing further based on length of service. This change, which represe…
Study suggests ibuprofen may be more effective than paracetamol for period pain
A study of 211 million supermarket transactions found that many shoppers choose paracetamol for period pain, despite experts suggesting ibu…
Japanese firms to invest £18bn in UK infrastructure and offshore wind
Japanese companies have committed £18bn to support UK infrastructure and offshore wind projects. This investment aims to bolster domestic e…
Royal Marines board Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel
Royal Marine Commandos and National Crime Agency officers have intercepted and boarded the Russian tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel. T…
British armed forces intercept Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel
Royal Marine commandos and National Crime Agency officers boarded the sanctioned vessel Smyrtos during a six-hour operation in the Channel.…
Scotland secure first World Cup win in 36 years with victory over Haiti
Scotland have claimed their first World Cup win in over three decades after a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Haiti in Boston. The match ma…
Royal Marines and National Crime Agency board Russian oil tanker in the English Channel
Royal Marine commandos and National Crime Agency officers have intercepted a sanctioned Russian oil tanker in the English Channel. The vess…
Government pledges £132.5m for school clubs as social media restrictions for under-16s loom
The government has announced a £132.5m funding package to expand extracurricular activities, ranging from music and sport to engineering. B…
Resident doctors in England call off planned strikes following new government offer
The British Medical Association has suspended upcoming industrial action after receiving a new proposal from the government regarding pay a…