Matilda Davies

Nearly 400,000 people earn more than £200,000 a year or have more than £3million in the UK. We find out who they are

A decade ago, many promises were made about leaving the EU. Here we assess the effects on the economy, immigration, travel, food prices and politics

Some areas pay way more than others, while lower-income households are hit the hardest. We look at why — and consider the possible alternatives

Hiring a contractor is not unlike hiring an employee. You'll be trusting this person with your financial investment and a great deal of your time, and (unlike most employees), you'll be trusting this person with your home as well. General contractors should be experienced, insured, and able to provide references. They should also be respectful of your space and time—they will, after all, be in your home for an extended period of time.

We look at which subjects lead to the lowest salaries, ten years after graduation. It may change your mind about university

Economics students earned an average of £71,400 ten years after graduation — but which subjects offer high salaries as well as a tech-proof career?

Mothers-to-be fear delivering their babies on the roadside as NHS staffing shortages and closures leave swathes of England without nearby maternity care

The number of classroom bans issued each year has more than doubled. Experts fear social media has made it easier for predators to abuse their power over pupils

Unauthorised holidays are being blamed for the vast majority of the almost 500,000 penalty notices issued in 2024-25

Dumping waste at industrial scale has become big business in the past 15 years