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We're saving £100 a month into pensions for our toddler and baby - here's why
A growing number of parents are opening retirement funds for their children.
October 5, 2026Hedges pays tribute to late trainer Hatton at weigh-in
John Hedges pays tribute Ricky Hatton by wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with images of his late trainer as he weighs in for Saturday's fight with Pat Brown in Manchester.
September 18, 2026In pictures: The dotty world of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama
Kusama was known for creating extraordinary immersive worlds that delighted millions of visitors.
August 27, 2026Watch: Lightning strikes seen across UK
Lightning strikes lit up the sky across the UK during the early hours of Friday as thunderstorms were triggered by the intense heat.
June 26, 2026UK borrowing in May surges by more than expected
Borrowing is the difference between spending and income from taxes.
June 19, 2026UK sees hottest day of year as bank holiday travellers face queues
Temperatures hit 28.4C in parts of England on Friday, while delays have been reported at the Port of Dover and Birmingham Airport ahead of the bank holiday weekend.
May 22, 2026US and French nationals test positive for hantavirus after leaving ship
The American national has arrived in Nebraska, while a French woman is isolating in Paris.
May 11, 2026Nearly 160,000 uninsured cars seized on UK roads
Seizure numbers hit a 17-year high as an estimated 300,000 uninsured vehicles are driven each day.
April 17, 2026