Starmer trims budgets to fund extra £15bn for defence
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The plan outlines how billions will be spent on equipping the UK armed forces in the years ahead.

Why Starmer's defence plan leaves next PM with £4.7bn headache
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Keir Starmer announces extra defence spending - but the subject will still be one of the trickiest issues in his successor's in-tray.

Plea for households to read energy meter as prices rise
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Household energy prices have risen by 13% a year as regulator Ofgem's latest price cap kicks in.

Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

E-scooters being advertised for commuting despite UK road ban
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

A Press Association investigation found major retailers advertising e-scooters for "commuting" and "urban riding".