All news by author: Matt Atherton

Measles symptoms could be easily missed, as they might be confused for the common cold, but there are some "early" signs to look out for - including the characteristic rash - after a UK outbreak

The best places to live in the UK change every year, but generally rely on a tranquil setting, a variety of amenities, and public transport accessibility. Here's the full list of 2024's loveliest villages, towns and cities

Martin Lewis - founder of MoneySaving Expert - has unveiled his expert verdict on Jeremy Hunt's highly-anticipated Autumn Statement, which included a surprisingly big cut to National Insurance tax contributions for workers

Renters will finally be given a little break after the Local Housing Allowance rates were increased by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in his Autumn Statement, meaning an extra £800 a year for those on benefits

Tobacco duty was increased by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt during his Autumn Statement, taking the price of hand-rolled tobacco to greater heights, despite April's cigarette tax hike

Alcohol duty has been frozen by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in today's Autumn Statement, meaning millions of Brits will save extra pennies in the pub on their beer, wine, and spirits

Barclays bank will be closing an extra 16 branches, adding even more misery to high street shoppers, meaning more than a third of its in-person facilities across the UK would be shutting

The third and final cost of living payment will be made in just a few short months, meaning everyone that's eligible will be handed a tasty £299 directly into their bank accounts

National Insurance contributions entirely depend on how much money you earn in work, and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt might be preparing an NI tax cut for workers in today's Autumn Statement

The Loch Ness Monster sightings are still being reported after years of searching, and the mystery continues to leave Brits baffled. Here's all of the Nessie theories reported over the years in full

Bed bug bites are becoming more and more common as infestations continue to spread across the UK and Europe - but you might not even know the most common symptoms to look out for

A self-proclaimed 'time traveller from the year 2671' has warned that several natural disasters could strike in 2024, claiming it'll be one of the worst years in history for catastrophes

Wiping your bum might just seem like common sense when you're an adult, but there's actually a number of health conditions you might be risking if you aren't doing it correctly after using the toilet

Cancer symptoms can often go undetected for a number of years, which is why it's vital to check yourself for the most common signs of the disease - including the unusual symptoms you might be missing

The UK could be basking in a glorious Indian Summer just next week, with up to 24C possible for some parts at the start of October - but there will be a big storm to weather first

A man, who is said to have been involved in organising the bull-running event in Valencia, was gored by a bull and died a short while later in hospital. Another man was struck in the leg but is said to be in a stable condition

The Met Office has warned Brits to prepare for severe wind on Wednesday next week owing to a major low pressure system, with up to 80mph gusts expected in some UK regions

The Met Office has warned that the UK faces a period of unsettled conditions, with the potential for 'National severe Weather Warnings'

Mark Blanco plunged to his death from a balcony outside a party that Pete Doherty attended back in December 2006, and his mum promised her dying son that she'd get justice

EasyJet had been providing flights between the UK and the holiday hotspot for five years - but the airline has now confirmed it won't be offering tickets beyond this summer, in a major blow to holidaymakers and expats

The officers were initially responding to a suspected gas leak, but it was later revealed to be "some kind of noxious substance", sparking a major evacuation of the building

Smoking cigarettes is one of the biggest causes of death in the UK, and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is reportedly plotting a controversial ban on buying cigarettes for the next generation

Long Covid symptoms vary from patient to patient, but there are four particularly common signs to look out for - as well as 12 rarer post-coronavirus infection symptoms

Net zero must not become a cheap tool for promoting culture wars by the Tories, but Rishi Sunak seems intent on letting the world burn - as well as our children's futures, too

The Pirola Covid variant hasn't officially been confirmed as a 'variant of concern' by the UK's health watchdog, but it's caused concern among scientists over its number of mutations