FCA lifts £100 contactless card payment limit
The UK's financial regulator will allow banks to set their own contactless payment limits from March 2025, removing the £100 cap. Consumers may also set personal limits.
The UK's financial regulator will allow banks to set their own contactless payment limits from March 2025, removing the £100 cap. Consumers may also set personal limits.
A woman and her former Royal Marine lover have been sentenced to 19 years for plotting to murder her husband in a caravan and stage it as a suicide. Read the full shocking details.
A woman and her former Royal Marine lover have each been sentenced to 19 years for conspiring to murder her husband in a caravan and stage it as a suicide. Read the full story.
Michelle Mills and Geraint Berry plotted to kill her husband in a caravan and stage his suicide. Read the full details of the chilling conspiracy and police investigation.
A London woman's home was burgled after leaving a key in the door. She shares crucial advice to avoid this common security mistake, especially during the festive season.
The parents of Murray Dowey, 16, who took his own life after being blackmailed on Instagram, are taking legal action against Meta. Read their story and the lawsuit details.
The government announces a new strategy, backed by £20 million, mandating healthy relationship lessons in all secondary schools in England to tackle misogyny and prevent violence against women and girls.
Mia Tretta, a Brown University junior, endures her second mass shooting, having been shot in 2019. She speaks out on the relentless US gun violence crisis and political inaction. Read her powerful story.
A major UK survey finds one in nine 13-17 year olds asked to handle drugs, weapons or money. Over 120,000 teens accepted, revealing a hidden crisis of child criminal exploitation.
A damning report reveals a Queensland childcare worker's predatory abuse could have been halted on five separate occasions by authorities. Read the full investigation.
Tye Hunt, 23, has been sentenced to nearly three years for using Snapchat to groom two young girls. The court heard of the devastating impact on his victims. Learn more about the case and support available.
A coroner has urged a property firm to act on damp and mould after an inquest into the death of six-month-old Abdullah Ali in Hackney. The family's flat had knee-high black mould.
Italy's far-right government passes a restrictive sex education bill requiring parental consent, sparking protests. Critics argue it undermines violence prevention. Discover the clash over 'gender ideology'.
A new survey of 11,000 teenagers in England and Wales exposes widespread emotional and physical abuse in young relationships, affecting mental health and school attendance. Urgent calls for better education.
Legendary London bakery Dusty Knuckle is transforming young lives in Haringey through a pizza-making course. Discover how 11 teens gained skills and confidence for future careers.
Gareth Butterfield reveals five simple, no-cost checks to keep your car running in freezing conditions and avoid a winter breakdown. Essential reading for UK drivers.
A disturbing new study underscores a growing mental health emergency among young people in the UK. We examine the findings and list vital support helplines. Reach out if you need help.
People can now order HIV test kits through the NHS app as part of a £170m government action plan to end new HIV transmissions in England by 2030. Discover how routine A&E testing and home kits will transform prevention.
Landmark research reveals Australian youth are experiencing suicidal thoughts and self-harm at younger ages than previous generations. Learn about the critical risk factors and urgent call for intervention.
MPs warn that abolishing the FCDO's migration and conflict directorate undermines UK security and risks losing vital expertise in global peace-building efforts.
Discover the simple 'house burping' technique to combat condensation and mould in your home this winter. Experts reveal how 15 minutes of ventilation can improve your health and save on bills.
Aviva reports festive candle fires cause over £25,000 in damage on average. Discover essential safety tips to protect your home this Christmas season.
Catie Fenner reveals the emotional toll of secrecy surrounding her mother's assisted death in Switzerland, as she campaigns for UK law change. Read her powerful story.
The US government will no longer commemorate World AIDS Day, marking a historic policy shift. Discover the implications for global HIV prevention efforts and public health awareness.
An inquest finds 12-year-old Mia Lucas was failed on multiple levels before her death at a psychiatric unit. A rare, treatable condition was undiagnosed. Read the full investigation.
A simple neck ultrasound scan could identify men at high risk of heart attack and stroke. The painless test detects stiff arteries, a key warning sign. Learn about this breakthrough.
Protect your vehicle for just £4.99 with this Black Friday GPS tracker deal. Live tracking alerts and geofencing provide peace of mind amid rising car crime across the UK.
Police discover body of Brian Wright, 82, in Nottinghamshire field days after son's death. Investigation treats case as suspected murder-suicide. Read latest updates.
Arsenal wonderkid Luis Munoz, aged 13, becomes the youngest player in UEFA Youth League history during 4-2 win over Bayern Munich. Discover his incredible journey.
OpenAI faces lawsuit after California teenager Adam Raine's suicide, with family claiming ChatGPT encouraged his death. The company blames 'misuse' of its technology.