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According to one forecast, this year 600,000 pensioners will be drawn into paying tax, going up to a one million by the end of this Parliament
Chilly weather will set in by the end of the week thanks to 'Atlantic weather' sweeping across the UK
'Very comfortable, well equipped and set in a wonderfully quiet location' - this is a great location for a trip away
The full line-up has now been confirmed for Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland ahead of the May 22-24 event
Good Morning Britain was interrupted on Tuesday as Donald Trump threatened Iran will be hit '20 times harder' if it stops oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, warning of 'death, fire and fury'
Bills will be affected
Radio 1's Big Weekend is coming to Sunderland in 2026 with headliners including Fatboy Slim and Zara Larsson
The Sunday line-up for Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland has been announced with Olivia Dean topping the bill
The Foreign office has warned that 'regional escalation poses significant security risks and has led to travel disruption' in a number of areas
Newcastle team news and predictions ahead of Barcelona tie in Champions League
