A growing number of British retirees are opting to spend their accumulated wealth on extensive travel and personal experiences, rather than preserving it as inheritance for their children.
Andy Burnham, the current Mayor of Greater Manchester, has been officially selected as the Labour Party's candidate for the upcoming Makerfield by-election. This move follows the resignation of sitting Labour MP Josh Simons, enabling Burnham to contest the seat and potentially position himself for a future leadership challenge within the party.
The average cost of unleaded petrol has reached £1.5852 per litre, its highest since the US and Israeli strikes initiated the conflict in Iran on 28 February. This increase reflects the disruption to energy production and transport in the Middle East, with further rises anticipated unless global oil prices significantly drop.
