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Nearly 16 million people across Britain have experienced “unexpected” financial shocks of more than £5,000 in the past twelve months, according to new research from Howden Life and Health.The findings, drawn from the firm’s Health Gap report based on a survey of 3,000 adults, highlight widespread financial strain facing households across the UK.Some 29 per cent of respondents reported encountering these large, unforeseen expenses during the previous year. The study suggests that many households are being left exposed when sudden costs arise.Furthermore, 71 per cent said they turned to savings or investments to cover at least part of the financial…

Hundreds of trees are set to be planted across Manchester beginning next week as the Council marks National Tree Week. From Chorlton to Moss Side, Brooklands to Miles Platting, shovels will be hitting the ground as the Council works to make our neighbourhoods that bit greener. Secured by granting funding through the Urban Tree Challenge Fund and Northern Forest, this stage of planting is expected to be completed by the spring of 2026. In this latest round of funding £739,000 has been made available for the planting of new trees throughout Manchester. Trees are, and remain, one of…

Sir David Beckham admitted that he was “very emotional” before receiving a knighthood from the King.The footballing icon, 50, was knighted for his “services to sport and charity” in a ceremony at Windsor Castle, three weeks ago.”It’s been a very emotional week. I wasn’t nervous, just emotional, as it means so much to me and my family”, Sir David told People’s magazine.He continued: “It’s such a huge honour to receive, and all-round, it was a very special day for us. It’s a memory I’ll cherish for the rest of my life.”David Beckham admitted he was ‘very emotional’ | PAMr Beckham…

Elon Musk has criticised European officials, accusing them of delaying the approval of tests for Tesla’s self-driving technology.The billionaire has consistently hinted at Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology being introduced across Europe in recent years, as he continues to support the brand’s development of autonomous driving.Writing on social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, Mr Musk responded to a comment asking why there had been so many delays to the introduction of self-driving in Europe.The Tesla CEO said: “Yeah, it’s insane. Europe is strangling itself with regulation.”It comes as the Tesla Europe and Middle East X account outlined that it…

Jessica Ure London InvestigationsLouise Gates, manager at the Phoenix Garden, says she often finds phones thrown over the fenceVolunteers at a community garden in central London have been reuniting phone theft victims with their stolen devices after finding them buried in flower-beds.The Phoenix Garden, off Shaftesbury Avenue in Covent Garden, has seen snatchers stash stolen phones in its grounds due to its proximity to the West End, in an issue first reported by London Centric.Garden volunteers said they collected the phones from bushes and flower-beds and handed them to their owners or the police. As a result, fewer devices have…

Ireland internationals Iain Henderson, Jacob Stockdale and Nick Timoney are all available for Ulster’s return to United Rugby Championship action on Friday against Benetton at Affidea Stadium (19:45 GMT).The trio reported back for club duty at the conclusion of the Autumn Nations Series this week as Richie Murphy’s men seek to get back to winning ways following their 49-31 defeat by the Lions in South Africa in late October.There is further good news on the injury front as Juarno Augustus and Cormac Izuchukwu are back in training with their progress to be monitored this week.Augustus suffered an arm injury in…

London’s local authorities have launched a major safety awareness initiative targeting the growing dangers posed by electric bikes across the UK.The campaign has demanded immediate Government intervention to address illegal modifications and hazardous e-bike batteries.The campaign, unveiled during Road Safety Week, highlighted mounting concerns about unlawfully altered e-bikes and substandard lithium-ion batteries flooding the market through online platforms. Borough councils, responsible for managing 95 per cent of the capital’s road network, have now started pressing ministers to implement secondary legislation addressing the unregulated sale of dangerous conversion kits and non-compliant batteries.The initiative represents a coordinated response to escalating safety incidents…

Labour has been issued a stark warning as they face “mountain to climb” with the NHS, GB News’s political correspondent Katherine Forster has said.Ahead of tomorrow’s Budget, Rachel Reeves has unveiled 250 neighbourhood health centres, pitched as one-stop hubs bringing GPs, dentists and pharmacists under one roof.The Chancellor said: “At the Budget I’ll set out how we’ll deliver on the country’s priorities to cut NHS waiting times, cut debt and cut the cost of living.”We’re driving down waiting lists by bringing healthcare to patients’ doorsteps and turbocharging NHS productivity with cutting-edge technology.”Our record investment, combined with ruthless efficiency and reform,…

Sadiq Khan and Andy Burnham will pay able to charge a “tourist tax” thanks to new powers which will be awarded to them from Chancellor Rachel Reeves.It is understood English cities will gain the power to charge visitors a compulsory nightly fee for accommodation, with the Government set to reveal the measure today before tomorrow’s Budget.Sources close to the matter indicate that London Mayor Sadiq Khan and other regional leaders will receive authority to introduce these mandatory levies on overnight stays.The move represents a significant shift in local taxation powers, arriving as Government ministers prepare for tomorrow’s anticipated fiscal statement.The…

Former BBC Africa editor Martin Plough found himself in a heated row with GB News host Andrew Pierce today over the Donald Trump Panorama scandal.The row came as the duo discussed BBC Chairman Dr Samir Shah’s apology yesterday as he spoke about the corporation’s “mistakes and the impact they have had” while speaking to MPs on the Culture, Media and Sport Committee.Speaking about this on The People’s Channel, Andrew said: “He did say the chairman apologised for the confusion and the chaos, apologising to viewers, licence payers, and also to BBC staff. “But he then went on to say you…