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.
The BBC forecasts London's first snowfall of 2026 on January 2, with sleet and 2C temperatures. The Met Office warns of potential wintry disruptions. Get the full weather outlook.
The Met Office predicts a sunny start to 2026 in London on January 1st, with bright spells giving way to afternoon clouds and evening drizzle. Get the full forecast.
The UK's £100 contactless payment limit will be removed next year, allowing banks to set their own maximums. Find out what this means for your spending and security.
The UK's financial watchdog will let banks set their own contactless payment limits from March 2025, scrapping the £100 cap. Find out how this could boost high street spending.
London's New Year's Eve fireworks face a drizzly forecast. Discover if the iconic display will be cancelled and see the full weather outlook for the capital's celebrations.
Australians face a scorching Christmas with extreme heatwave conditions forecast. The Bureau of Meteorology warns of temperatures exceeding 45°C in some regions. Stay informed and prepare for severe weather.
President Trump announces a symbolic $1,776 payment for 1.45 million military personnel, funded by tariffs. The 'Warrior Dividend' faces questions over a Supreme Court ruling and eligibility. Read the full analysis.
The Met Office predicts a damp New Year's Eve in London, with light rain from 7pm continuing into New Year's Day. Plan your celebrations accordingly.
Londoners awoke to a rare pink fog on December 17, a stunning spectacle caused by light scattering. The Met Office warns of dense fog disrupting travel. See photos and the science behind it.
The Met Office and BBC Weather forecasts for London's Christmas and New Year 2025 predict a damp, mild period with no chance of a white Christmas. Plan your festive travel accordingly.
A guide to the Winter Fuel Payment, £10 Christmas Bonus, and Carer's Allowance Supplement hitting UK bank accounts this December. Check your eligibility now.
A 10-hour yellow fog warning has been issued for parts of London, affecting travel from midnight to 10am on Wednesday. Check if your area is impacted.
London's Christmas Day weather forecast predicts thick clouds and a high of 8°C, with no snow expected. Get the detailed hour-by-hour breakdown for December 25th.
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.
The Met Office warns of four days of severe weather with over half a month's rain possible in one day. Yellow warnings for rain and wind risk travel chaos and flooding.
The Met Office warns of disruptive weather with 36 flood warnings across the UK. Heavy rain and strong winds forecast from Sunday, with further disruption likely next week.
The Met Office forecasts one dry afternoon in London before a week of persistent rain moves in. Temperatures will stay mild, reaching up to 14°C. Get the full daily breakdown.
The DWP's annual £10 Christmas Bonus is set to arrive for eligible claimants. Find out the payment dates, qualifying benefits, and if you are eligible for the extra support.
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.
The Met Office's long-range forecast for London suggests a wet start to December with no snow predicted for Christmas. Mid-month may bring milder conditions. Get the full outlook.
AccuWeather's long-range forecast hints at rare snowfall in London on Christmas Day and New Year's Day 2026. Could this be the first white Christmas since 2010?
Two women who failed to pay a £38 taxi fare were identified after one shared a police appeal featuring their own faces. Read the full story of their court appearance.
London faces a soaking start to December with heavy rain forecast. The Met Office warns of 'significant' rain hazards and potential flooding in South Wales. Get the full weekly weather outlook.
Pensioners earning over £35,000 may need to repay Winter Fuel Payments. Learn about eligibility changes, repayment rules, and how to avoid penalties.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for London with heavy rain and strong winds expected today. Find out when the downpours will finally ease.
A yellow weather warning for heavy rain and gusty winds has been issued for parts of the UK this weekend, bringing potential travel disruption and flooding. Check the latest forecast.
Extreme weather causes chaos: 75,000 homes in Rzeszów, Poland, lost power due to heavy snow, while Sri Lanka faces deadly floods and mudslides. Read the full analysis.
The Met Office and BBC predict London will be drenched by heavy rain for 11 days from December 1. Discover the full forecast and how the wet weather will impact the festive period.
Discover the scientific reasons why London's damp, humid winter can feel colder than Canada's freezing temperatures, from heat conductivity to the urban canyon effect.