Britons' disposable income falls below 2019 levels
Official figures reveal UK disposable income has dropped over £20 a month since 2019. Explore the data on falling living standards and the economic challenges ahead.
Official figures reveal UK disposable income has dropped over £20 a month since 2019. Explore the data on falling living standards and the economic challenges ahead.
Discover the top free vantage points to watch London's spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks display. Find out which parks and hills offer the best views of the Thames celebration, including key travel info.
UK retailers like Sainsbury's and Sports Direct deploy Facewatch tech to combat rising theft and violence, sparking a fierce privacy debate. Explore the clash between security and civil liberties.
Discover why The Churchill Arms in West London is famed as the capital's most festive pub, with 55 trees and 300,000 lights attracting visitors from across the globe. See the story behind the dazzling display.
Official figures show UK retail sales volumes fell 0.1% in November, defying forecasts of Black Friday growth. Shoppers held back amid budget uncertainty and wet weather.
Official figures show the UK economy contracted in October, with public borrowing higher than forecast in November. Get the latest on GDP and the fiscal outlook.
SteamDB data reveals a record 19,468 games launched on Steam in 2025, but over half have 10 or fewer reviews. Discover the stark reality for indie developers in an overcrowded market.
Canada records its largest quarterly population drop in over five decades, a direct result of new caps on international students and non-permanent residents. Explore the data and the political divide driving this historic reversal.
A man branded Britain's worst romance fraudster has been jailed for 17 years for scamming five divorced mothers out of nearly £1 million. Read the shocking details of his gambling-fuelled crimes.
Canada's population fell by 0.2% in Q3 2025, a rare decline driven by a government crackdown on international student numbers. Explore the data and economic impacts.
Paddy Power Betfair to pay £2m after Gambling Commission finds it acted too slowly to protect customers, including one who staked £86,000 in 16 days. Read the full investigation details.
The tragic story of Ollie Long, 36, reveals how illicit offshore bookies target vulnerable gamblers who have self-excluded via GamStop, with the UK's hidden gambling market now worth £583m.
Flutter Entertainment's Paddy Power and Betfair agree to a £2m settlement with the Gambling Commission after systems failed to detect harmful betting patterns. Read the full investigation.
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The Gambling Commission has issued a £2m penalty to Paddy Power Betfair for serious social responsibility failures. Discover the details of the case and the regulator's warning.
UK inflation fell more than expected to 3.2% last month, driven by lower food prices. In separate news, Ineos secures £120m to save Grangemouth ethylene plant. Read the full analysis.
UK inflation fell to 3.2% in November, beating forecasts and increasing pressure on the Bank of England to cut interest rates. Read the full analysis.
The UK has recorded its sunniest year ever in 2025, with over 1,622 hours of sunshine driving record solar power generation. Discover the regional breakdown and the climate mystery.
Delayed US jobs data shows a volatile labour market, with a four-year high unemployment rate of 4.6%. Federal Reserve Chair warns data should be viewed with a 'skeptical eye'. Read the full analysis.
Official data reveals a widening gap: public sector employment and wages surge while private sector faces decline. Explore the political fallout and reform pledges.
Londoners can expect a damp, overcast Christmas Eve with temperatures peaking at 8°C. Get the full hour-by-hour forecast for the capital's festive weather.
Brighton & Hove Albion has barred Guardian journalists from the Amex Stadium following reports on owner Tony Bloom's alleged gambling syndicate. MPs call for an FA investigation.
UK gambling addiction charities warn of service collapse without emergency government funding. Delays in a new mandatory levy system threaten vital support for thousands. Read the full story.
Brighton & Hove Albion owner Tony Bloom is accused of being an anonymous gambler behind $70m in winnings, including bets on his own teams. The FA is under pressure to investigate.
A secretive 'wild west' of high-stakes gambling sees betting accounts traded for huge sums. A court case involving a Nigel Farage associate and Brighton FC owner Tony Bloom reveals the tactics used to outwit bookmakers.
Slough Town player-manager Scott Davies opens up about his past gambling addiction that derailed his pro career and his current mission to educate young players, as he leads the lowest-ranked team left in the FA Cup.
A new analysis exposes critical gaps in UK migration statistics, hindering debate on human rights laws and asylum policy. Discover the key findings and political reactions.
US private sector employment unexpectedly declined by 32,000 jobs in November, according to ADP. The key government jobs report from the BLS is delayed until 16 December.
Exclusive: High Court documents allege George Cottrell, a key Reform UK figure, let a syndicate headed by Brighton FC's Tony Bloom control his betting accounts in a secretive arrangement.