Hodge Bank analyses data to reveal how the cost of living has impacted spending and saving habits, with some turning to buy now, pay later options. The data reveals nearly half (47%) of Brits are setting aside funds throughout the year for special occasions and holidays. However, a third (33%) of the population prefer to live in the moment, spending their money as soon as they earn it.

Today’s bill is UK Government’s last chance to ban sale of peat before election as promised. Alison Steadman, Iolo Williams & Cel Spellman join The Wildlife Trusts in urging MPs to support new bill

Classical music is here to stay at 35 stations across Northern’s network after trials found it can be used to deter anti-social behaviour.

UKHSA urges overseas travellers, including Hajj pilgrims, to check well in advance to ensure they are up to date and have all necessary vaccinations

Local authorities in the North West have published which roads will benefit from the first tranche of £1.2 billion of reallocated HS2 funding to resurface local roads; Demonstrates continued delivery of Government plan to hold local authorities to account and put resurfacing spending in the hands of local people; Part of the Government’s plan to back drivers and significantly invest in local road improvements across the North West

The latest research by Yopa, the full-service estate agents, has shown that, even with the help of the Bank of Mum and Dad, the average first-time buyer is still required to save as much as £36,000 in order to get their first foot on the property ladder.

LNER has published its timetable for Saturday 6th April. Despite strike action by ASLEF drivers, LNER will run more than 35 services between London, Edinburgh & West Yorkshire. This is equivalent to 25% of their usual timetable.

Thousands of households across the UK are set to be around £3,850 better off as a raft of economic policies come into force.

PM call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel: 2 April 2024

Northern has advised its customers to make alternative arrangements for travel on Saturday 6 April when the latest ASLEF strike takes place. The train operator says it will not be able to operate any services across the entirety of its network on that day.

April Fool’s Day is a yearly tradition that takes place on the 1st of April and consists of telling lies, playing pranks, and engaging in various forms of trickery.

An extensive repair scheme to stabilise a landslip on a stretch of the A59 at Kex Gill, between Skipton and Blubberhouses near Harrogate, has been announced. North Yorkshire Council has appointed contractors to complete a £750,000 repair scheme. There will be extended hours and night working to allow the road to be reopened before the end of June.