HMRC worker who refused to return to office after Covid lockdown blames his union after being ordered to pay £20k
Martin Bentley, 67, was 'prepared to use whatever means he could' to avoid going back to the office when Covid lockdown rules were relaxed, a tribunal in Liverpool heard.
Why every woman should have a secret savings account their partner doesn't know about
As the cost of living crisis means people are struggling to budget, experts say it's more important than ever for women to have a secret savings account.
The personal tragedy that still shakes Cristiano Ronaldo: How chaotic, 'no dignity' funeral of the alcoholic father he 'didn't really know' led him to skip Diogo Jota's goodbye for yacht holiday
Cristiano Ronaldo has almost completed football, but there is a hole in his heart no trophy will ever fill.
Kate Middleton's disco era! Future Queen looks unrecognisable in yellow shorts and rollerblades at a fundraiser before marrying Prince William
In the early years of Kate Middleton and Prince William's courtship, long-before she was married to the future King of England, Kate was not afraid to let her hair down.
Government claws back just £74m from excessive profits made by firms running asylum accommodation - a tiny fraction of the £2.1bn annual bill to taxpayers
The Home Office has recovered £74m from the companies that have contracted to house roughly 32,000 illegal migrants in more than 200 hotels.
Overwhelmed ADHD services shutting door to new NHS patients as demand soars, with thousands of people waiting years for assessments
A worrying BBC investigation has found specialist adult ADHD services that are struggling to cope with growing demand are closing their doors to new patients.
Gwyneth Paltrow suffers rare beauty FAIL as she snaps filter-free selfie before big event
Gwyneth Paltrow suffered a rare beauty fail this week while on her way to a high-profile event.
Popular Essex Indian restaurant named in British Indian Good Food Guide
An Indian restaurant in Essex has been named among the top spots to eat in the British Indian Good Food Guide 2025.
Popular Essex Indian restaurant named in British Indian Good Food Guide
An Indian restaurant in Essex has been named among the top spots to eat in the British Indian Good Food Guide 2025.
Warning over little-known phone rule at airports that could see your device confiscated
Travellers have been warned over an overlooked mobile phone rule at airports. Your phone could be confiscated if you do not abide by the regulation.
Are your socks making you look old? Gen-Z say low-cut styles mean you're past-it...but how DO you wear knee highs in midlife without looking like a schoolgirl? Read our ultimate style guide
Though it was once an embarrassing fashion faux pas, all the it-girls are now flashing their socks, including London-based Lily Allen, who sported a mesh pair in the shots for her new album.
At 13, the stress of my parents' toxic divorce caused my hair to fall out. It never grew back. This is what all divorcing couples need to know: LAURA MATHIAS
The hairdresser chatted away as she parted my hair down the middle, playing around to see what style would suit me. Suddenly her friendly chatter stopped.
The curse of Gossip Girl: The biggest scandals involving the stars of the hit series including THAT bitter legal battle, rape charges and even a drug arrest
When Gossip Girl launched in 2007, it propelled the likes of Blake Lively, Leighton Meester and Penn Badgley into superstardom and made them instant household names.
Charming castle less than 90 mins from Essex is 'full of autumn magic'
Travel enthusiast Sevi Nabiyeva has shared a video of her visit to Scotney Castle in Kent, which she describes as 'pure autumn magic' and 'feels like you've stepped into a fairytale'
So why isn't M&S unwrapping Aimee Lou Wood as the star of its Christmas TV ad? White Lotus actress is dropped
She's the quintessentially British actress who was catapulted to global fame in The White Lotus. Those credentials led Marks and Spencer bosses to woo Aimee Lou Wood.
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden's stunning sequin dress is 50% off at John Lewis - plus a party-ready mini version
With party season fast approaching, the hunt for the perfect outfit is officially on. And if you're eyeing a statement dress, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden has just delivered major inspiration.
Bradley Wiggins 'checks into rehab in the US' - with controversial former sports star and Olympic champion's friend footing the bill
Wiggins has been open about his struggles with his mental health in recent years, admitting he had become 'a 'functioning addict' and had been doing 's***loads of cocaine post-retirement.
Cheryl steals the spotlight in a chic gown as she dazzles alongside Chloe Kelly, Aimee Lou Wood and Gillian Anderson at the annual Harper's Bazaar Women Of The Year Awards
Cheryl Tweedy stole the spotlight in a chic black gown as she arrived at the annual Harper's Bazaar Women Of The Year Awards on Thursday night.
Police close off Essex railway station after person hit by train
Trains have been suspended on part of the line between Southend and London
Essex restaurant claims prestigious national award for Italian food
An independent restaurant from Essex offering Italian specialities has scooped up a national industry award.