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'I tax my seven-year-old's pocket money by 20p a week'

Phoebe says the idea is to give her children a sense of ownership and responsibility

Malta warned of corruption crisis after ‘utter disbelief’ over Daphne Caruana Galizia verdict

Labour peer tells Council of Europe inquiry failure to implement legal protections still putting journalists at risk Malta is vulnerable to “repeated instances of high-level corruption” unless it strengthens the rule of…

Ryanair boss accused of ‘trivialising’ rape in bizarre rant about other airlines

Michael O’Leary made the remarks ahead of his airline’s annual general meeting in Dublin

Gianni Infantino suffers fresh blow as France withdraws support for Fifa re-election

France have joined the home nations in withdrawing support for Infantino

Andy Burnham government considering raising water bills for 'some' users

The Environment Agency says talks are under way about increasing prices for industrial users.

Police sent to crash at busy Stoke-on-Trent junction

The cars were recovered

Ex-UVF boss stole perfume and groceries to ‘feed drug addiction’

Ex-UVF boss Darren Moore avoids jail for latest shoplifting convictions

West Belfast man admits hoax bomb call to PSNI and threats to kill in 999 phone rant

Holly Richardson: The rider flying the flag for Yorkshire at Burghley Horse Trials

Richmond rider Holly Richardson waved the flag for Yorkshire at Burghley Horse Trials. Stuart Minting finds out how she got on.

Eastbourne festival set to return next year after inaugural success as fundraising total revealed

An Eastbourne festival that celebrated its inaugural edition in 2026 will take place again next year.

Emergency services descend as Prestwich car wash worker sustains 'life-changing' injuries

Inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive will be attending the site

Ryanair will dispute passenger’s claim he was sucked out of window

CEO Michael O’Leary tells reporters the businessman was sucked ‘towards’ but not out of the opening Ryanair has said it will be “disputing” that any part of a passenger’s body was sucked outside when a window on one of…

Unanimous support for 33 new Loxwood homes

Plans to build 33 homes in Loxwood have been approved by Chichester District Council.

Primark to finally offer home delivery in the UK – but one location will miss out

The fashion retailer's owner has purchased a new warehouse in Sheffield to support the plans

Halifax customers emailed over major 'account change' in October

People will need to take action otherwise they'll lose access to online banking services

Harbour views and rooftop pools: 7 of the best hotels in Sydney, according to our travel experts

Our travel experts have travelled to Sydney to seek out the very best hotels in Australia’s harbour city

Access concerns as 265 homes in Westhampnett approved

‘Huge problems’ have been predicted after plans to build up to 265 homes and an 80-bed care home in Westhampnett were approved by Chichester District Council.

Tourism tax must not be allowed to damage regional economies

Fiscal devolution is important if the Prime Minister is going to put power back into the hands of communities. The plans to allow mayors to introduce a tourist tax is a step in that direction. How the mayors wield these…

Council to celebrate Adur volunteers and community groups

Adur District Council (ADC) is set to celebrate the vital work of volunteers and community groups.

It could have been you! Teesside lottery winner misses out on £1m prize

The deadline for the ticket-holder to claim their £1m EuroMillions prize was midnight on Wednesday, September 9

Conservative couple admit cheating at gambling over election betting

The Conservatives' former director of campaigning and his wife, a Tory parliamentary candidate, have admitted cheating at gambling on the date of the 2024 general election.

Newcastle Reform UK councillor apologises for anti-Muslim social media posts

Deleted X posts in the name of Benwell, Scotswood and Denton Burn councillor Daniel Astley include claims that Muslims "rape white English girls and commit terrorist attacks"

Prince William and Kate's subtle Everton nod at Hill Dickinson Stadium to mark worldwide event

The Royals arrived on Merseyside soil to mark World Suicide Prevention Day