How council tax rise will eat into savings from January’s national insurance cut

[ Council tax rises in most parts of England coming this April will eat into large chunks of the reduction in tax handed to workers as part of a cut to national insurance (NI) in January, analysis for i shows. Of the 136 authorities that have declared their proposals for council tax rises in April, … Read more

How did Bob Marley die? Inside the life of reggae star before his tragic death

[ Bob Marley left behind an inescapable mark on music and popular culture before he passed away at the age of 36. By the time of his tragic death in 1981, Marley had become one of the most recognisable figures in pop music, despite only having a relatively short time in the spotlight. Marley helped … Read more

I’m a budget travel expert. Here are my tricks for cheaper holidays in 2024

[ The search for low-cost holidays stepped up a gear in 2023. Going all-inclusive, travelling in the shoulder season and house swapping were among the tactics many Britons used to control their budgets. Related Article This year is set to bring a similar focus on cheaper travel as living costs remain steep. On 1 January, … Read more