Around 20% of people aged 18-30 are being underpaid and the figure is higher among young black people, at 25%, according to the study by the Young Women's Trust.more
Thousands more prisoners will be able to make phone calls from their cells as part of government plans to reduce violence and reoffending. In July, the government announced plans to install in-cell phones in 20 prisons in England and Wales to tackle the flow of illegal mobiles and reduce tension on wings.more
Renault managing director Cyril Abiteboul says the cost of winning in Formula 1 needs to come down in future years if his team is to continue to view the sport as a viable project.more
The 5p fee for plastic carrier bags in England will be doubled to 10p, and extended to all shops, under plans set out by the environment secretary.more
President Donald Trump said Tuesday the government won't reopen until funding is secured for his border barrier, and he plans to go to the border in January to visit a new stretch of wall.more
Reports of the death of Irish retail appear to have been somewhat exaggerated, with new data published suggesting that Irish households will spend just under 2,700 euro on average this month, up 3 per cent on last year's festive season.more
OceanGate are offering trips 13,000ft under water in a privately built submersible to see the ill-fated ship for $105,129 (£83,537). That is the equivalent of a first class ticket ($4,350) on Titanic's maiden voyage after inflation.more
Many people around the country who receive financial help such as child benefits, tax credits or job seekers allowance could see their payment dates change this month.more
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, today called on the Government to scrap the 'settled status' application fee for EU citizens living in Britain after Brexit. He also announced that City Hall and the GLA Group will pay the fees for all EU employees if the Government doesn't act.more
Energy regulator Ofgem wants to produce a "smarter, fairer and cleaner" energy system that, added to reforms proposed last month, could cut consumers' bills by £45 a year from 2021.more
Another day, another totally ridiculous rental ad. Taking full advantage of the housing crisis and people's desperation, you can now rent this beautiful mattress for €350 a month.more
Every year, Poles living in the UK send to Poland an average of PLN 3.2 billion. "Because of Brexit, this financial stream may stop flowing," reports Money.pl.more
While it has been confirmed that a visa won't be needed, people will need to apply for and buy another document called a European Travel Information and Authorization System (Etias) from 2021.more
Feisty fintech start-up is living up to its reputation as the Amazon of banking. Revolut has been granted an official European banking licence and has revealed plans to provide full current accounts.more