Personal finance expert Martin Lewis is advising British households to stockpile postage stamps before Royal Mail raises first-class prices to £1.80 on April 7—a 137% increase since 2020. The recommendation comes amid mounting criticism of the postal service's failure to meet delivery targets.
Nationwide Building Society's 'Better Off' calculator has helped 11,000 UK households uncover an average of £560 monthly in unclaimed benefits since June 2025. The tool addresses £24 billion in annual unclaimed UK benefits through both online and telephone access.
Canada has pledged 23.6 million barrels to the IEA's historic 400 million barrel emergency release, but pipeline capacity constraints mean the world's fourth-largest oil producer faces major obstacles in delivering additional supplies to strained global markets.
King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark have arrived in Australia for their first state visit as monarchs, marking the first Danish royal visit in 40 years. The six-day tour focuses on renewable energy partnerships and includes a delegation of 55 Danish companies.
Gymshark's Vital Scoop Neck Top can be purchased for under £6 through a combination of spring sale pricing and TopCashback's new member bonus. The popular fitness top, praised for its flattering fit and performance features, is available in multiple sizes and colors.
Insurance experts warn that five common DIY projects—including plumbing work, gutter maintenance, and decking installation—could invalidate home insurance coverage, potentially costing homeowners up to £15,000 in uncovered repairs.
Santander will close 40 UK branches in April and May 2026, putting 291 jobs at risk as the Spanish banking giant continues reducing its physical footprint in response to digital banking adoption. The closures affect communities from northern England to Wales and Northern Ireland.
Revolution Wind has begun powering the New England grid while Vineyard Wind 1 completes construction, with both offshore wind projects surviving Trump administration attempts to halt their development through federal court victories.
A blind taste test comparing supermarket own-brand strawberry jams to market leader Hartley's found M&S's offering topped the rankings at 80p less than the branded competitor, challenging assumptions about the relationship between price and quality in pantry staples.
The Trump administration has ordered the restart of offshore oil drilling in California, invoking the Defense Production Act as oil prices hit $103 per barrel. The move intensifies a legal battle with California officials who have opposed the operations since the Santa Ynez unit was idled after a 2015 spill.
Bet365 has upgraded its North Carolina bonus offer to 'Bet $10, Get $365 in Bonus Bets' ahead of the ACC Tournament semifinals featuring Duke, Virginia, Miami, and Clemson. The guaranteed promotion pays out regardless of wager outcome and extends through the NCAA Tournament.
Formula 1 is set to cancel the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict, reducing the 2026 calendar to 22 races and creating a five-week schedule gap. The decision comes as both host nations have been struck by Iranian retaliatory attacks.
