I was having my morning coffee on Saturday when the cutest photos imaginable showed up on my Instagram feed. This tiny baby, all wrapped up in the softest little knitted jumper, sporting a cloud-print beanie that nearly made me weep with joy. Then it hit me. I was looking at the newest member of the […]
Last week, I was chatting with my accountant about my pension contributions when he dropped a proper bombshell. “You might want to check the latest news about salary sacrifice,” he said, looking rather glum. “The government’s got their eyes on pension perks again.” Turns out he wasn’t being dramatic. HMRC plans for a tax raid […]
In a shocking turn of events that has caused a stir and interest worldwide in rock music, Foo Fighters officially confirmed Ilan Rubin as their new drummer, following Josh Freese. The news is part of the new chapter in the band’s changing lineup following the sad demise of seasoned drummer Taylor Hawkins in 2022 and […]
James Cameron’s Avatar film world is expanding once more with Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third instalment in the game-changing Avatar series. After the emotional depth and sheer visual majesty of The Way of Water, audiences had been eagerly anticipating the follow-up. Now that the pre-release leak of the official trailer has dropped, we finally […]
Lucy Bronze? She basically went full warrior mode at Euro 2025. Played the entire tournament with a fractured tibia—yeah, a fractured tibia. And get this: she didn’t just limp around, she actually thrived. Scored a huge goal in the quarter-final against Sweden, then coolly slotted home the winning penalty in the shootout against Spain. Honestly, […]
Inheritance tax is rarely a cheerful topic. But a recent ruling on the home loan inheritance tax ruling scheme has caught everyone’s attention. It might ease the burden on families who’ve used a specific trust-based loan plan. Here’s what’s going on and why it matters for many households. What Is a Home Loan Scheme? In […]
Megan Kerrigan Byron, Andy Byron’s wife and former Astronomer CEO, has been thrust into global headlines after the viral “kiss cam” moment at a Coldplay concert last week, where she was seen kissing company HR manager Kristin Cabot off her husband. The video, and resulting social media flurry, precipitated a heated public examination of the […]
Commuters were left frustrated at London Waterloo on Monday, 21 July 2025. A major signalling failure left a large number of passengers stuck. This is among the busiest railway stations in the UK. The failure began at about 5:30 am, affecting platforms 1 to 14, and brought train traffic to a standstill at the hub. […]
On Sunday evening, July 20, 2025, Alaska Airlines and its regional affiliate Horizon Air experienced a system-wide IT outage. At approximately 8 p.m. Pacific Time, the airline issued a temporary ground stop a suspension of all departures—for its entire mainline and regional fleet, affecting more than 200 aircraft in total The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed […]
Ever heard of ghost booking? It’s a problem that’s growing in travel, in hotels, in restaurants and even in campgrounds. It’s all because someone books without having a true plan to use. They might book a hotel room, a campsite pitch or a restaurant table but never actually arrive. At first, it seems harmless. But […]
Change is coming to Britain’s immigration system from 22 July 2025. The government says these steps are needed to put more focus on skill and fairness. The updates cover work, study, family pathways—and even Channel crossings. Here’s a clear breakdown of what’s changing and how it might affect you. Stronger Rules for Skilled Worker Visas […]
Prince Harry is at it again, dominating the news—this time for what appears to be a bona fide effort to make things better with his family. After years of very public disagreements and private tension, he’s inviting King Charles and Prince William to the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham. It’s an act that would seem […]