The Royal Mint has launched a commermorative coin in honour of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. The new coin marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The VE Day 50p coin is designed...
Cash? I couldn't see the point. I had a few tenners in my wallet, and a bulky zipper section crammed with pound coins and shrapnel.I tried to get rid of it in cafes, corner shops and the like, and...
Warning shops could be forced to accept cash in future7 hours agoKevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentBBCShops and services may have to be forced to accept cash in the future to help protect...
Five things you need to make it through a power cut3 hours agoAndré Rhoden-PaulBBC NewsEPAThe power is out and nothing is working. How am I supposed to get through the day? That was the question...
Britain must not “sleepwalk” into a cashless society in which the poorest citizens are plunged deeper into poverty, Rachel Reeves has been warned. Campaigners say the elderly, domestic abuse...
Five things you need in case of a power outage19 minutes agoAndré Rhoden-PaulBBC NewsEPAThe power is out and nothing is working. How am I supposed to get through the day? That was the question faced...
The UK has one of the best, if not the best, pub cultures in the world. Few things beat sitting in a sunny beer garden on a lovely summer's day. However, when it comes to the world's oldest pub, it's...
'I was careful and followed instructions closely, but still lost my crypto'2 hours agoGeorge SandemanBBC NewsTzoni RaykovTrading cryptocurrency was just a bit of fun for Tzoni Raykov, but losing...
King and Queen attend Easter Sunday church serviceJust nowSofia Ferreira SantosBBC NewsKing Charles III and Queen Camilla are attending a church service at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle as...
The King and Queen are set to be joined by several members of the Royal Family at St George’s Chapel, Windsor today for the annual Easter Sunday Matins service. While key family members such as The...
King Charles thanked a wellwisher who told him he looked in good health (Image: Getty)King Charles has thanked a well-wisher who told him he looked in good health, joking: "You are very kind, it's...
Anti-monarchy group Republic have accused the police of "obstructing" a protest after a last-minute decision to block access to Durham Cathedral ahead of King Charles and Queen Camilla's arrival to...
King praises humanitarian workers in Easter message33 minutes agoSean CoughlanRoyal correspondentEPAKing Charles has issued an Easter message trying to build bridges between different faiths and...
Minister's X account hacked to promote crypto scam8 minutes agoBecky MortonPolitical reporterEPAGovernment minister Lucy Powell's X account has been hacked to promote a scam "House of Commons"...
A mail enthusiast has spent more than 30 years amassing the largest private collection of post boxes in mainland UK.Steve Knight, 63, began his collection 35 years ago after noticing how the iconic...
The Easter weekend may not be the relaxing break holidaymakers are planning it to be while planning their break on the Canary Islands, as a huge coordinated protest is set to take place on the...
A significant archaeological find has been made in the ancient Egyptian city of Taposiris Magna, which could finally see the discovery of Cleopatra VII’s long-lost tomb. A tunnel, partially...
Katya Adler: EU talks tough on Trump tariffs in hope of U-turn3 days agoKatya AdlerEurope EditorGetty ImagesFundamentally wrong, was how Germany's outgoing chancellor, Olaf Scholz, described the new...
Since its discovery in the late 16th century, excavations of Pompeii's ruins have continued to shed light on the city's incredible life before it was buried by volcanic ash in 79 AD. A new discovery...
Millions of Brits head to Spain on holiday every year, but new currency changes could make it harder for them to use up spare Euros leftover from previous trips this summer. Tourists heading to Spain...