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HMRC tax-free childcare cliff edge could be hiked to £125,000 or £150,000

A new report has suggested the threshold could be increased to either £125,000 to £150,000, or the removal of the free childcare could be staggered.

Runcorn dad forced to fund £150,000 treatment abroad over 'outdated' NHS policy

Sean Turner is calling for the NHS to change its approach

People with five more conditions can jump GP queue for help - full list

Andy Burnham said people are 'fed up with the scramble for routine appointments'

Years after the Cambridge Analytica scandal, New Mexico takes Facebook to trial

Harvested data of users was sold during 2016 US election and allegedly used in ads designed to reduce Democratic voter turnout Facebook’s trial over a privacy scandal that erupted during the 2016 US election when the po…

Victoria Square isn't the only beautiful Birmingham square hosting a Christmas Market

Oozells Square is known for its cherry blossom but you should make a beeline for it in winter too.

'Luxury' heated throw slashed from £110 to £16 in deal stack 'cuts down heating bills'

"It has cut down my heating cost and is a great size"

Department for Education confirms term-time holiday rules after 492,825 parents fined

Parents speak out to say they are more valuable than time in school.

GB's Salisbury & Ram beat champions to reach semis

Three-time US Open doubles champions Joe Salisbury and Rajeev Ram beat last year's winners Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos to reach the semi-finals.

Charity celebrates 30 years of being "lifeline" for substance users in Sheffield

Ben’s Centre is a charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable people on the streets in Sheffield

State pension triple lock changes demanded after '£1,400' warning

The triple lock was introduced in 2010 and guarantees the State Pension increases each year by whichever is the highest of inflation, average earnings growth or 2.5%

State pension triple lock alert as former pensions MP issues warning

The triple lock was introduced in 2010

‘Life’s not a rehearsal... you only get one go’: Why rugby-player-turned-financial-advisor swapped Australia for Ballymena

In our Meaning of Life series, Liam Wilson talks about his journey from sport to finance, and getting a fresh start for his family in Northern Ireland

Ex-Sinn Féin adviser on sex abuse scandals: ‘I was horrified... staff were distraught and furious with Mary Lou McDonald’

Siobhán Fenton was a senior press adviser with Sinn Féin. In an extract from her new book, she describes how the party was rocked by two sex abuse scandals which left president Mary Lou McDonald facing weeks of criticism

‘As a young person, it’s hard to be taken seriously’: Belfast student with long-Covid on her battle for support

Coventry's Silent Witness flats demolition in pictures as site cleared for retirement housing

The demolition of the iconic tower blocks is taking place this week

Jobs at risk at Coventry casino as future hangs in the balance

Several options are currently being 'explored'

Balaclavas, intimidation, flags and zero fear of police... can you guess who’s been inspiring English right-wing racist thugs?

'Pay cash or drive away': Motoring expert explains why you should never scan a parking QR code again

UK motorists who pay for parking using their mobile devices have been issued a warning as hundreds have been caught out

An accessible guide to Amsterdam, from a wheelchair user who keeps going back

The compact city is made for navigating on wheels, but how does that translate to exploring in a wheelchair? Carrie-Ann Lightly has your guide

Meadowhall celebrates arrival of new Gruffalo book with weekend of free activities

"We know how much families across Sheffield love The Gruffalo”

US citizens will receive $5,000 if Republicans win midterms, Trump claims in lengthy convention speech

President makes offer that would cost US over $1tn and asks voters to ‘pretend that I’m on the ballot’ despite being deeply unpopular among electorate Donald Trump pledged to pay every adult citizen in the US $5,000 if…

Are wealthy buyers stoking St Andrews' housing crisis?

New figures shows nearly one in five properties in St Andrews were registered to an address outside of Scotland when purchased.

Martin Lewis new debt message with Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds and Nationwide

He has described the problem as 'a marriage made in hell'

'It started as a joke, a fantasy' - F1 heads to football-obsessed Madrid

After F1’s explosion in popularity away from its European heartland the sport is coming home. Why Madrid? Because it is beautiful… and has a very big expo centre on the outskirts.