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Contactless card payment rules have changed from today, with the £100 cap on transactions now abolished. Banks and payment providers across the United Kingdom gained the ability to set their own limits, following regulatory changes confirmed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in December.The new rules permit firms with robust fraud controls to move beyond the existing £100 ceiling, though Britain’s leading banks have indicated they will retain the current cap for the time being.NatWest, Santander, Lloyds, Barclays, HSBC, Nationwide, TSB, Starling, Monzo and Revolut have all confirmed they are not immediately raising their limits, with several stating they will…

BBC Radio 1 presenter Dave Jamieson has died at the age of 76 while in Spain.Boom Radio confirmed the broadcaster’s passing, stating: “We are so sad to share the news that our Sunday early presenter Dave Jamieson died in Spain this week.”He was 76. He’s been a valued member of the team from afar for five years.”The veteran radio host had been presenting the station’s Sunday early morning programme, contributing to Boom Radio’s output from his base abroad.Tributes have poured in from across the broadcasting community following his death. Nerja Gold Radio, where Jamieson had worked after relocating to the…

UK car giant Rolls-Royce has announced it will be backing away from electric vehicles despite renewed pressure from Labour.The car brand confirmed that it will continue producing V12 petrol engines well into the 2030s due to growing demand from drivers. The British brand, owned by BMW, had previously pledged to go fully electric by the end of the decade, a commitment it announced in 2021 alongside the launch of its first battery-powered model, the Rolls-Royce Spectre. However, the company has now shifted its stance, pointing to strong customer demand for traditional engines and a changing political landscape both in the…

Meningitis typically occurs as isolated one-off cases, but the outbreak in Kent is being described as “unprecedented” because there have been 20 cases since the weekend.However, this infection requires close and prolonged physical contact, that spreads more slowly than Covid or flu.The ‘s Nick Triggle explains why this outbreak is not the same as Covid.More on this story.

The chasing pack of Bristol, Leicester, Exeter and Saracens will all fancy they can at the very least make the top four, if not push for a home semi-final.The Bears return to league action against the Tigers having won their past five Prem matches, and Pat Lam’s side have been boosted by the return from injury of scrum-half Harry Randall and winger Gabriel Ibitoye.Upcoming fixtures also look kind to Bristol – after their trip to Leicester this weekend they take on strugglers Harlequins, Gloucester and Newcastle in successive games.Bears will hope to maintain the spot in the play-offs they got…

The issue that has created the most noise since Tuchel took charge is about how he has dealt with Jude Bellingham and the battle for the number 10 position.The Real Madrid midfielder was left out of the October camp after injury despite wanting to join up as Tuchel favoured keeping a settled group after excellent performances.Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers impressed in qualifying, starting five of England’s eight group games, and has become the first-choice number 10.”Rather than finding positions for my best players just so that I can have them on the field, I prefer to put everyone in…

UK gas prices have surged by more than 20 per cent this morning as the US-Iran war continues to rage on in the Middle East.Overnight, two waves of strikes from the Islamic Republic resulted in “extensive damage” at Qatar’s main gas hub, which many European countries are reliant on.As of 7:54 am, UK gas prices were sitting at 173p per therm, which is up more than 24 per cent from yesterday. Furthermore, the oil price is trading at around five per cent higher, close to $113 a barrel.Gas prices have surged by more than 20 per cent in response to…

Giovanni Pernice has revealed plans to publish a memoir that will address his controversial exit from Strictly Come Dancing. The 35-year-old Italian dancer announced the book, titled “Gio My Story,” which is scheduled for release on August 27 this year.In a promotional video shared on Instagram, Mr Pernice promised readers previously unknown details about his life and career. “My book is a memoir, it’s a story of my life since when I was a child, to Strictly and beyond, of course,” he said.Giovanni Pernice shared the news on his social media | INSTAGRAM “So we’re going to discuss things that…

From early next week, a change in wind direction will bring lower temperatures.A north-westerly wind will drag in some colder air with temperatures on Monday actually falling below average in Scotland and Northern Ireland.It will also temporarily turn more unsettled with an area of low pressure tracking across Scotland into Tuesday.This will bring some showers which could turn a little wintry over the higher ground of Scotland, northern England and Wales.Feeling chilly early next week too with temperatures ranging from 6C in northern Scotland to 13C in south-east England.Looking further ahead, there are signs that high pressure will return to…