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Powys may need to dip into reserves to cover National Insurance cost increase

Powys County Council could be forced to dip into funds its squirrelled away for a rainy day to pay higher staff National Insurance (NI) costs that have come into force

Cllr Elwyn Vaughan - Powys County Council

Dan Bebbington

Money Matters: Take action now to save on energy costs next winter

Your World|May 7

Made of Cotswold stone, the exterior oozes charm

See inside this £2.8 million Cotswold dream home you could win for £10

Affiliates|May 6

From batteries to wet wipes: 17 items the Government wants to put in your family emergency kit

Government warns Brits to be ready for blackouts and chaos – here’s what it’ll actually cost you to prepare

Affiliates|May 6

Portable power stations can help to support your household if the power suddenly cuts

Best portable power stations and generators to prepare for a blackout – from £36.99

Affiliates|May 6

Escape the ‘I’m bored’ moans with a luxury Norfolk lodge break from £199

Escape the half term ‘I’m bored’ moans with a luxury Norfolk lodge break from £199

Affiliates|May 6

Rhayader residents and visitors were unable to get cash out of the town’s ATM’s for days over the recent bank holiday

Rhayader residents and visitors were unable to get cash out of the town’s ATM’s for days over the recent bank holiday

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We visited a boozer near Newport where the landlady uses quality food and drink to make a destination pub for all

The 2019 Mini Cooper S is worth £16,000

Tickets to win this £16,000 Mini are currently free - here's how to claim one

Affiliates|May 2

The no! no! Hair Removal Device is now on sale: Get 61% off the ‘No.1 painless hair removal system’

The no! no! Hair Removal Device is now on sale: Get 61% off the ‘No.1 painless hair removal system’

Affiliates|May 2

The Dolu play kitchen is durable enough to be used in the garden

This £39.99 play kitchen is perfect for keeping kids busy in the garden

Affiliates|May 2

Evaporative coolers are a cheap way of beating the heat

Half price deal brings this air conditioner down to just £99.99

Affiliates|May 2

Before and after images of 47 Skin user Jamie

He tried everything – then a pot of cream from his gran changed everything

Affiliates|May 2

We visit the Ludlow charity providing a helping hand to those in need

A general view of a smart meter app next to a lightbulb against a dark background

Fact check: Some households need new meters before end of June

This four-bed in Shawbirch is yours for less than £400k

Spacious Telford family home with conservatory and double garage for under £400k

Property|Apr 30

Half term holiday ideas: Gulliver's Valley Resort Stay & Theme Park Entry Family from £139

Half term holiday ideas: Gulliver's Valley Resort Stay & Theme Park Entry Family from £139

Affiliates|Apr 30

Cabinet meeting

‘Trade deal needed urgently to save 150,000 livelihoods’ senior minister says

UK News|Just now

A handheld SSE smart meter for household energy usage is held next to an electricity meter displaying a balance

Energy suppliers pay out £7m after overcharging 34,000 customers

UK News|Just now

A British Airways Boeing plane at Heathrow airport

British Airways owner IAG buys 32 new Boeing planes from US amid trade deal

UK News|Just now

Addenbrooke’s University Hospital

Mothers of patients of suspended surgeon seek meeting with Health Secretary

UK News|2 hours ago

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds

Jobs ‘days’ away from being lost without US deal, suggests Reynolds

UK News|2 hours ago

US President Donald Trump meeting Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in the Oval Office at the White House

Key points of the UK-US trade deal explained

UK News|4 hours ago

The Royal Mint VE Day commemorative 50p coin

Coins to mark 80 years since VE Day launched by Royal Mint

Viral news|Apr 30

Stephen Lappin smiling while holding a defibrillator

Runner who had cardiac arrest at race to compete in same event a year later

Viral news|Apr 24

Blues and Villa fans spotted at WWE

Aston Villa and Birmingham City fans spotted at WWE 'every week' - leaving fans flabbergasted

Aston Villa|Mar 26

CCTV shows Shane O'Malley and an accomplice raiding Hansons Auctioneers building in Derbyshire

BBC Bargain Hunt star Charles Hanson's auction house targeted by hammer-wielding ram-raid crook in £21,000 raid

Mackintosh at the Willow

Glasgow tearoom hosting talks on enduring relationship with ‘now-humble’ cuppa

Viral news|Mar 24

Ireland’s ‘best contemporary art’ to be showcased at Dublin fair

Viral news|Mar 23

The new Pope waves at the Vatican

Pope Leo XIV to celebrates first Mass after election as Francis’ successor

World News|Just now

Man stands in the window of a scorched building

Indian and Pakistan troops swap intense artillery fire overnight

World News|1 hour ago

A family waits for transportation as they leave following overnight shelling from Pakistan at Gingal village in Uri district, Indian controlled Kashmir

Pakistan denies Indian accusations of attacks on military bases

World News|2 hours ago

Photo provided by the North Korean government showing what it says a drill of long-range artillery and missile systems at North Korea’s eastern coast

North Korea says Kim Jong Un supervised missile tests

World News|5 hours ago

The clinic where Maradona underwent surgery

Psychiatrist testifies she has no regrets over treatment of Diego Maradona

World News|6 hours ago

A man waving a Peruvian flag

Peruvians elated after cardinal who spent years in country is elected Pope

World News|10 hours ago