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A petition calling for all over-60s to be given free bus travel in England has passed the 100,000 signature mark and a Parliamentary debate is scheduled for January 5, 2025
Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group, which operates TGI Fridays' UK restaurants, has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators for the second time in two weeks
The Government has confirmed legislation requiring all vehicles sold in Great Britain to carry both GB and EU type approval markings to protect automotive jobs
The money saving expert appeared on This Morning to share essential smartphone security steps everyone should take to reduce the risk of being defrauded if their phone is stolen
The DWP has confirmed that vehicles substantially adapted for wheelchair users will be exempt from upcoming tax changes, while the average Motability customer faces an additional £400 bill from July 2026 after Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced VAT on Advance Payments and Insurance Premium Tax on Scheme leases
The former Newcastle United boss has cast his verdict on the current crop of Magpies players
Rose Shannon, founder of Train with Rose (TWR), started out as a mobile trainer visiting new mums at home.
Shoppers can snap up the 'gorgeous' gold-plated birthstone necklace for less thanks to a TopCashback deal
Newcastle East End FC offered children the chance to meet Santa and pick their own present
From balance transfers to budgeting tips, there are options you may want to consider to tackle credit cards, overdrafts and all types of debt this year.
