Premium Bonds odds boost as NS&I ‘pulling out all the stops’
There are expected to be 12 additional £100,000 prizes NS&I has revealed it will make changes to Premium Bonds from September in a boost to players. The savings giant said…
Voices: The key four reasons why Andy Burnham has to rethink the UK’s aid cuts
The Independent’s journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. While raiding the international development budget might seem an easy…
Paul Scholes banned from driving after being convicted twice for speeding in two days
The former Manchester United midfielder was caught exceeding the speed limit on two occasions over the past year Former Manchester United player Paul Scholes has received a six-month driving ban…
Which type of savings account is best for me?
Fixed-term, easy access, ISAs and regular savers – they can all have a place in your plan It’s a great time to earn a good return on savings – but…
Governments’ borrowing costs hit further multi-decade highs as US-Iran peace hopes fade
Government borrowing costs continued to rise to levels not seen in decades on Tuesday, as hopes of an end to the US-Iran war faded. Concerns about the inflation outlook worsened…
British couple on honeymoon killed in helicopter crash on Greek island
A young British couple and their pilot were killed in a helicopter crash on the Greek island of Sifnos on Monday, Greek police have said. They have been named as…
Wetherspoons bans customers playing music from phones in pubs
Wetherspoons has banned its customers from playing music out loud or taking calls on speaker, saying the noise from phones and tablets was an increasing problem driving people “nuts”. The…
‘Picky bits’ on the menu as British shoppers snap up picnic food in heatwave
Shopping baskets took on a decidedly summery complexion during last month’s heatwaves as consumers filled up on a British picnic staple: picky bits, and grocery inflation slowed. Spending rose on…
Mechanical fault suspected in helicopter crash that killed British newlyweds in Greece
Greek police believe a mechanical fault may have caused a helicopter to crash moments before it was due to land on the island of Sifnos, killing a British couple on…
Man charged with sharing asylum seeker addresses
An employee of a company that provides accommodation for asylum seekers has been charged with misconduct in public office over sharing the properties’ addresses. Houses in St John’s Way, Bracken…