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A new online tool designed to show the true cost of holiday borrowing has been launched by Money Wellness as Black Friday shopping gets underway.The organisation’s interactive Christmas Debt Calculator demonstrates how long it could take consumers to clear festive spending and reveals the total interest charges attached to using credit.The free calculator provides instant results once users enter their holiday spending amounts and credit card repayment details. The tool displays the expected repayment timeline, total interest owed, potential savings from higher payments and a visual comparison of spending against interest costs.Its arrival comes as households prepare for seasonal shopping…

Lucy CampbellThe removal of the two-child benefit policy would see households receive £3,500 per year for each additional childEnding a two-child cap benefit would be “life-changing”, according to a County Londonderry mum looking ahead to Wednesday’s Budget announcement.Mother-of-four Lucy Campbell from Coleraine said it would mean her family “wouldn’t struggle anymore.”The Chancellor Rachel Reeves previously suggested she favours removing limits on benefits linked to family size.With rising costs in recent years, Ms Campbell told News NI she thinks about household finances constantly.”I would go to bed and my head would still be constantly working, like what needs paid? Do I…

A problem with luggage in Germany meant the plane carrying the Leverkusen team had to return to the departure gate on Monday afternoon, delaying their arrival in Manchester.A day later, City’s glut of alterations on matchday left one senior member of Bayer Leverkusen’s staff – in his own words – “shocked”, telling BBC Sport they had made due preparations for the contest but were not expecting that particular line-up.Another staff member pointed to key players such as defender Edmond Tapsoba, former Real Madrid man Lucas Vazquez and Argentine duo Exequiel Palacios and Equi Fernandez being unavailable as a sign that…

Bridgerton star Genevieve Chenneour has opened up to GB News’ Bev Turner about her second mugging ordeal in London.Speaking on The Late Show Live, Ms Chenneour revealed how she was attacked on the way to an audition in the capital when she was thrown against a wall by a thug.”I didn’t have any jewellery on show, nothing,” she said. “I was walking and there was a wall to one side and then two people to my other side.”She continued: “As I was passing them, I was in it between these two… I couldn’t move either way. “There was a man…

Sir Keir Starmer has issued a grovelling apology to a headteacher after performing a banned TikTok dance alongside schoolchildren during a school visit. The Prime Minister made the blunder while visiting Welland Academy in Peterborough with the Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson.The pair were touring the school on Monday to promote the expansion of the Government’s free school meals programme.While joining a class for a reading session with pupils, a little girl sat next to Sir Keir told him they were reading page 6-7. Eager to jump on a viral trend, the Prime Minister excitedly declared “six-seven” as both then performed…

Savers face potential tax bills reaching £2,300 over the next five years under plans for Wednesday’s Budget that would reduce the cash ISA annual limit from £20,000 to £12,000. The Chancellor intends this reduction to drive greater stock market participation.However, wealth management firm Quilter’s analysis indicates the policy could misfire, with cautious savers likely to place excess funds into standard savings accounts rather than equities. This shift would trigger additional income tax liabilities running into hundreds of pounds annually.The proposed changes affect Britain’s most popular savings vehicle, with official data showing cash ISAs comprise two-thirds of all ISA subscriptions.Quilter’s detailed…

Claire Starr, South EastandAlex Bish,South East Investigations Wendy and Ken are speaking out to warn other victims about police impersonation scamsA Kent couple have described their “terrifying” experience being conned out of nearly £30,000 by scammers who impersonated police.Wendy and Ken, who live near Canterbury, say the scam started with a phone call from a so-called detective constable, claiming someone had been arrested for trying to use their bank card in London. Wendy, 81, said she then received another call supposedly from a detective sergeant, claiming police were investigating fraudulent activity within their local bank.She was then encouraged to withdraw…

It was billed as the battle of the two teenage wonderkids – and for once it was Lamine Yamal who found himself overshadowed, cast aside from the spotlight.This was Estevao Willian’s night.With Chelsea already 1-0 up and Barcelona down to 10 men, the 18-year-old produced a truly memorable moment to light up an already raucous Stamford Bridge.Collecting a pass from Reece James, Estevao cut inside, turned Alejandro Balde inside out and then sent a rasping drive into the roof of the net past goalkeeper Joan Garcia.As former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin put it: “Start believing the hype.””The goal’s the bit…

Robert Jenrick has accused David Lammy of “ripping up this ancient part of our constitution” after unveiling plans to scrap jury trials.Speaking to GB News, the Shadow Justice Secretary hit out at Mr Lammy for his attempt to fix an “abject failure in the administration of the courts”.The dramatic overhaul of the criminal justice system has been revealed through a confidential memorandum from the Justice Secretary in documents marked “sensitive and official”, which outline the most significant changes to trial procedures in decades.Under the proposed reforms, all remaining criminal offences would be determined by judges sitting without juries, fundamentally altering…

Britons are being urged to secure one of the plethora of “top deals” available on their savings by switching to accounts offering the most competitive rates, with leading providers currently paying up to 7.5 per cent AER.Experts have compiled the latest best‑buy tables for the week beginning November 24, 2025, highlighting standout deals across regular savings, fixed‑rate bonds, cash ISAs and easy‑access accounts.Among the providers topping the charts this week are Principality Building Society, offering 7.5 per cent AER on its regular saver, and Zopa, with 7.1 per cent AER. Other strong contenders include Investec Bank at 4.5 per cent…