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Why I’m not paying into a pension

Almost half of UK adults do not pay into a private or workplace pension - some of them tell us why.

Why I’m not paying into a pension

Almost half of UK adults do not pay into a private or workplace pension - some of them tell us why.

Pubs and venues to be protected from noise complaints

It will also be easier to open new pubs in disused shops under licensing reforms planned by the government.

Free summer swimming lessons for 6,000 children

Lessons are also being provided to children in secondary schools who receive free school meals.

Salon owner ‘ready’ for key L’Oréal dispute hearing

Rebecca Dowdeswell has been locked in a legal battle with the global cosmetics giant since 2022.

Salon owner ‘ready’ for key L’Oréal dispute hearing

Rebecca Dowdeswell has been locked in a legal battle with the global cosmetics giant since 2022.

World’s thirst for matcha dries up global supplies

Surging demand, smaller tea crops due to heatwaves and US tariffs on Japan are pushing up matcha prices.

World’s thirst for matcha dries up global supplies

Surging demand, smaller tea crops due to heatwaves and US tariffs on Japan are pushing up matcha prices.

World’s thirst for matcha dries up global supplies

Surging demand, smaller tea crops due to heatwaves and US tariffs on Japan are pushing up matcha prices.

Thousands of retained firefighters owed pensions, union says

More than 10,000 former firefighters could be missing out thousands of pounds pension payments, their union says.