National
Best and worst places in UK to start a business
The figures follow news uncovered by Ember that the first quarter of 2021 saw nearly 100 new businesses created every hour.
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Marathon-running nurse donates kidney to a stranger
'Becoming a donor is something I've never regretted, in fact I think it gave me more confidence in my own self worth.'
National
More than half of UK properties can access superfast gigabit internet
Streaming services are becoming increasingly necessary
National
DWP: Universal Credit, PIP, and state pension claimants set for Christmas bonus
The Christmas Bonus is a one-off tax-free payment
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'I’ve got something that someone else needs much more than I need it' - the inspirational words of a life-saving donor
'It's gratifying to have done it and I'm so happy I did.'
Book Club
Comedy Women in Print Prize 2021: The shortlist revealed
We're exploring the published and unpublished works of some of the funniest women in literature.
National
UK’s elderly population reaches record high
Covid-19 may have been a factor in causing the growth to slow
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Selfless woman said kidney donation was 'a natural progression' in helping another
'Ever since I became aware that it was possible to be a living donor, it seemed clear to me that it was something I should explore.'
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Former Hertfordshire Mercury editor who never intended to be an altruistic donor shares her emotional story
'But sometimes, things just don’t happen the way you hope. And I have no regrets.'
National
Are you worried about the cost of living? Take our survey
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has told the BBC it could be “a very difficult winter”
National
More than £1 billion-worth of state pensions underpaid
An estimated £339 million will go to pensioners who should have benefited from their spouse’s or civil partner’s national insurance (NI) record
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Caring 77-year-old woman shares her altruistic organ donation story
'I’m sure we would all like to think that someone would help us if kidney failure threatened our life.'