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'Dreaded' HMRC brown letter with £783 charge inside set to drop on doormats this week

The HMRC is issuing 'brown letters' with charges inside this month which could cost you £783 or more.

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Labour panic as Sadiq Khan's mayoral race set to be close
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Old landline switch off confirmed in 84 new UK locations - check your postcode now
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Monty Don praised for 'lovely idea' as he honours dog Nell with garden tribute after death

Local election results in FULL – check how people voted in your area here

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Samsung unveils £300 price drop on Galaxy tablet if you use 'hidden' code

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Meghan Markle 'won't leave many unhappy' as she snubs UK

Prince Harry will be back in the UK next week to celebrate the Invictus Games, but Meghan Markle has decided not to join him.

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How to watch every Star Wars film and series in order on Star Wars Day

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Prince Harry's 'olive branch' to William and King 'most self-serving' ever seen

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Old landline switch off confirmed in 84 new UK locations - check your postcode now

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Meghan Markle 'ducked' Met Gala previous years as she wasn't 'biggest player in room'

‘I’m a packing expert and I’d only use one kind of bag as cabin luggage’

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F1 LIVE: Max Verstappen rips into rivals as Lando Norris leaves team 'green with envy'

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Meghan Markle 'afraid' to join Prince Harry in London for one heartbreaking reason

Life & Style

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The world's 10 largest navies revealed - and it's bad news for Britain

Britain was once master of the seas, but today it doesn't even get near the top ten largest navies on the planet.

'Naive' Prince Harry and Meghan Markle urged to make major change in Nigeria warning

EXCLUSIVE: A former head of royal protection says Prince Harry and Meghan Markle need to keep a low profile in Nigeria, but may struggle to do that.

Motorists risk steep £1,000 fine by playing a seemingly-innocent ‘car game’ during travel

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Princess Kate 'will have to rethink' major part of role as sister Pippa could get key job

Horoscope from May 4 to May 11: Predictions for Taurus, Gemini, Cancer and more

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Finance

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Amazon Prime members can get the best Fallout game for free

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Stanley's new water bottle is a hit with fans - 'this shape is exactly what I need'

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Inside the world's best luxury hotel - water villas, private pools and underwater dining

Mums 'easiest' homemade brownie recipe for 'fudgy and delicious' dessert

Make potato salad that’s 'creamy' yet 'tangy' and ready in 30 minutes

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I’m a baker and I tried Mary Berry’s rocky road recipe - here’s what I thought

Rocky road is a firm favourite in my household because it's easy to make and doesn't require baking. I recently tried Mary Berry's recipe to see how it differs from my own.

I’m a baker and I tried Mary Berry’s rocky road recipe - here’s what I thought

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Incredible optical illusion reveals if you're 'closed off' or a 'social' person

Elvis Presley's Graceland unseen – Behind the mysterious drapes upstairs

Travel

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Madrid Open prize money: How much Iga Swiatek, Andrey Rublev and co can win

'I'm a credit expert - these are the steps you need to take to boost your score'

Cook ‘crispy’ bacon with ‘less fat’ in four minutes using an air fryer - recipe

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Deadpool and Wolverine: Marvel unveil how Hugh Jackman's X-Men hero is alive after Logan

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Experts reveal the simple product that can visibly reduce wrinkles in 90 days

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China's £56m rocket blasts off to explore dark side of the moon as new space race begins

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Coronation Street fans 'expose' Demi's true identity in latest blow for Steve McDonald

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The longest non-stop flight in the world lasts almost 19 hours - and has no economy cabin

Japan's unique 'kei cars' are incredibly tiny, fun to drive and cost as little as £8,000

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'I'm a pharmacist - this red flag sign in your fingers could signal 3 killer conditions'

Health

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‘I lost entire £2k savings to my side hustle in one year - now it’s turning over £200,000'

Jane McDonald credits one major lifestyle change to her 2.5 stone weight loss

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Britain's Got Talent pulled from TV schedules in major ITV shake-up

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Adrian Newey laughs off Lewis Hamilton comments as Red Bull ace addresses Ferrari links

Labour panic as Sadiq Khan's mayoral race set to be close

Old landline switch off confirmed in 84 new UK locations - check your postcode now

Premium Bonds slammed as there's 'no denying' who NS&I prize system favours

Labour panic as Sadiq Khan's mayoral race set to be close

Old landline switch off confirmed in 84 new UK locations - check your postcode now

Premium Bonds slammed as there's 'no denying' who NS&I prize system favours

Prince Harry 'especially concerned' over King's health and has kept in 'regular contact'

The new royal line of succession if late Queen 'changed law' for Anne instead of Charlotte

Prince Harry set for major reunion with King Charles as exact date revealed

Jay Blades broke down in tears and said 'he's going through stuff' days before split news

Spanish destinations with the most English speakers including popular seaside spot

Clarkson's Farm is back for a third series - here's how to watch it for free

World Snooker Championship LIVE: Semi-final score updates as Jones and Bingham in thriller

Naga Munchetty slammed by BBC Breakfast viewers for 'feeble and timid' MP interrogation

Bargain Hunt's Natasha Raskin Sharp flooded with support as she shares baby update

World Snooker Championship LIVE: Semi-final score updates as Jones and Bingham in thriller

Naga Munchetty slammed by BBC Breakfast viewers for 'feeble and timid' MP interrogation

Bargain Hunt's Natasha Raskin Sharp flooded with support as she shares baby update

Sadiq Khan in major trouble as new election stats reveal 'Susan Hall could really win'

Nigel Farage claims Reform can take 'almost the whole Conservative vote' at next election

Labour set to 'fall short of overall majority' as Keir Starmer dealt brutal blow

Inside Rightmove's most viewed home that looks like a £1.4m 'shed' until you look inside

‘The Brits are Tenerife’s best tourists’ - angry local worker hits back at protesters

Huge update in 'dine and dashers' restaurant scam which sparked widespread public fury

Inside Rightmove's most viewed home that looks like a £1.4m 'shed' until you look inside

‘The Brits are Tenerife’s best tourists’ - angry local worker hits back at protesters

Huge update in 'dine and dashers' restaurant scam which sparked widespread public fury

Antiques Roadshow expert unveils collectible ‘naughty’ kitten with 'risque' side

Our Yorkshire Farm’s Reuben Owen leaves UK with girlfriend after Amanda Owen admission

Death in Paradise fans 'can't watch now' as they have same complaint over Ralf replacement

Only those with the sharpest eyesight can solve this tricky brainteaser in 19 seconds

Lookfantastic's luxury beauty box with over £300 worth of skincare costs £85

Win a £200 Wickes voucher to celebrate the launch of Kimberley Walsh's new paint

Biden adviser stumbles on simple money question in latest cringeworthy moment

The Fall Guy post-credit scene includes major cameo and behind the scenes insight

Ben Needham's mum begs for same amount spent on Madeleine McCann for missing son

Biden adviser stumbles on simple money question in latest cringeworthy moment

The Fall Guy post-credit scene includes major cameo and behind the scenes insight

Ben Needham's mum begs for same amount spent on Madeleine McCann for missing son

Barbecued bananas are 'the perfect sweet treat' and ready in less than 15 minutes

Mechanic shares eight used SUVs drivers should consider — including third-row options

Expert's clever olive oil hack to 'protect and rejuvenate' furniture

Inside the incredible new £479m cruise ship that's so big it even has its own library

The beautiful Tenerife seaside town unspoilt by the hordes of British tourists

Vodafone, Three, O2 and EE customers issued £516 warning by Martin Lewis

Discover some unforgettable family days out this half-term

Inside the incredible new £479m cruise ship that's so big it even has its own library

The beautiful Tenerife seaside town unspoilt by the hordes of British tourists

Vodafone, Three, O2 and EE customers issued £516 warning by Martin Lewis

Bargain Hunt Izzie Balmer's life – career change, love life and 'no money'

This Morning's Clodagh McKenna breaks silence after being heckled by 'rude' Jimmy Carr

Liz Hurley, 58, branded 'smoking hot' in bikini as she puts on eye-popping display

Huge boost for UK defence as MoD unveils new £639m plan

Remove yellow pillow stains and odours with expert’s 59p tip - no washing machine needed

Inside Russia's Freedom Legion: 'We'll drive Putin's murderers back into their swamps'

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‘Correct’ way and time to prune lavender for better and ‘fuller growth’, claims expert

Lady Louise has to follow strict royal rule because of younger brother James

Princess Charlotte given very special gift and Prince Louis has the best reaction

‘Correct’ way and time to prune lavender for better and ‘fuller growth’, claims expert

LIV Golf stars dug out over Masters 'etiquette' as European hero calls for 'restriction'

Lewis Hamilton concedes Mercedes defeat after Max Verstappen compounds misery at Miami GP

Luke Littler to ditch darts event to watch Man Utd in FA Cup final instead

Late Queen's 'surprisingly simple' favourite breakfast was served with a twist

‘I’m a money expert - you need take these three financial steps before you die'

Monty Don shares 'best' method to deadhead tulips - and you don't need shears

Late Queen's 'surprisingly simple' favourite breakfast was served with a twist

‘I’m a money expert - you need take these three financial steps before you die'

Monty Don shares 'best' method to deadhead tulips - and you don't need shears

HMRC explains ‘simple’ way to check if you could be owed £2,000 in 'forgotten' cash

PIP claimants warned over key change to benefits - check if you're affected

Trainline passes £5 billion ticket sales amid UK rail travel recovery

Spiced tandoori chicken stays 'juicy' in the oven or on a BBQ and cooks in 20 minutes

UK tourists’ top holiday destinations revealed – but Brits not welcome at all of them

‘I’m a car expert - this is the future of classic petrol cars after EV transition'

'Ukrainian city visited by 2.5million people pre-war feels busier than London'

Amazon Prime members can get the best Fallout game for free

Germany warns Putin of 'consequences' as Russia's latest 'act of war' increases WW3 fears

'Ukrainian city visited by 2.5million people pre-war feels busier than London'