TUC urges Burnham to tax bank profits to ease cost-of-living crisis
TUC chief Paul Nowak urges Andy Burnham to impose a windfall tax on banks' bumper profits, saying it could be a 'game changer' for those struggling with energy bills.
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Harry's Team Blames King's Letter for Uganda's Invictus Exit
Uganda has withdrawn from the Invictus Games, citing King Charles's approval. Prince Harry's team blames a Buckingham Palace letter for the decision.
Dusk shoppers race to buy 'gorgeous' £35 traditional rug
Dusk's Lily Traditional Floral Rug is £35, part of the retailer's 10th birthday sale, with two sizes and a floral design on a neutral backdrop.
Trump's Air Force One delayed as emergency slide deploys
Donald Trump's departure for the Republican Midterm Convention was delayed after the emergency slide on his Qatar-gifted Air Force One deployed on the runway at Joint Base Andrews.
Dusk £41 side table mirrors £219 designer buy
Dusk's 10th birthday sale offers the Florrie High Gloss Side Table at £41.65 with code EXTRA15, down from £49, resembling a £169 designer table from William Wood.
Freddie Flintoff Lists Cheshire Mansion for £6.8m
Freddie Flintoff has listed his Cheshire mansion for sale at just under £6.8m. The 10,000 sq ft property includes six bedrooms, a pool, gym, sauna and home theatre.
RNLI Donations Surge After Migrant Taxi Service Accusation
Donations to the RNLI have spiked after it was accused of being a 'taxi service for migrants' and volunteers were abused in Portsmouth. The charity says it is 'so grateful' for the support.
Roman's 'sparkly' £31 cardigan wins over shoppers
Roman's Fluffy Sparkle Cardigan, reduced to £31.50 with a discount code, has earned a 4.8-star rating from 94 reviews, with shoppers praising its sparkle and versatility.
iPhone 18 Pro unveiled with faster chip, better camera, higher price
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are official with a faster A20 Pro chip, improved camera and battery, but prices rise by £100.
Mayor backs MDCs for five Greater Manchester towns
Mayor Bev Craig backs new mayoral development corporations for Oldham, Bolton, Middleton, Ashton and Stalybridge, aiming to boost regeneration and investment.
Apple's New CEO to Unveil Folding iPhone at Annual Showcase
John Ternus, Apple's new CEO, will lead Wednesday's annual showcase, debuting the company's first foldable iPhone and major upgrades to iPhone and Apple Watch lines.
£520M Bolton health innovation scheme moves forward
Partners sign agreement for £520M Health Innovation Bolton scheme, planning 2,000 homes and 200,000 sqm of employment space on 700 acres near Bolton hospital.
Bower Collective's £19.99 peach cleaning kit delights shoppers
Bower Collective's limited-edition James and the Giant Peach kitchen kit, priced £19.99, has shoppers praising its scent and effectiveness, with one saying they've 'never cleaned so much'.
Northumberland towns named best for a 'quietcation'
Rothbury, Alnwick and Hexham have been ranked the top three destinations for a 'quietcation' in the North East by LNER, based on factors including population density, air quality and dark-sky conditions.
Germany Leads Europe's GDP with $5.45 Trillion
Germany is Europe's wealthiest nation by GDP at $5.45 trillion, surpassing the UK's $4.23 trillion. Its economy exceeds the combined GDP of Portugal and Greece.
Trump gives £33k bonus to 'nappy nurse' aide Natalie Harp
Donald Trump handed a £33,000 ($45,000) Christmas bonus to aide Natalie Harp, dubbed his 'nappy nurse', plus similar gifts to two other White House staffers, per financial disclosures.
Retrospective plan for unauthorised Farnworth bank extension
A retrospective planning application has been submitted for an unauthorised extension and metal shutters at the former NatWest bank in Farnworth, after Bolton council ordered their removal.
Cake Stories cafe to close Hoults Yard branch
Cake Stories coffee shop at Hoults Yard in Newcastle will close on September 18, but the bakery will continue supplying shops across the UK.
Azores Named Europe's Most Beautiful Destination, 4 Hours Away
The Azores, a nine-island archipelago in the Atlantic, has been named one of Europe's most beautiful places to visit, just a four-hour flight from the UK.
Google Pixel Watch 3 price cut by £60 in EE deal
EE has cut the Google Pixel Watch 3 SIM-free price to £329, down from £389, saving shoppers £60 on the smartwatch.
Train Derails After Truck Collision in Poland, Killing One
One person died and 20 were injured after a passenger train collided with a truck and derailed at a level crossing in Sokolniki Suche, Poland, on September 9.
DWP £10 Christmas Bonus: Check eligibility before December
Nearly 24 million UK benefit claimants may receive the DWP's £10 Christmas Bonus. Find out who qualifies and when the payment is made.
Andy Burnham faces end-of-year nightmare as Christmas costs rocket
Food inflation is forecast to hit 6.4% in July, with the Prime Minister warned of a potential voter backlash if Labour is blamed for rising costs.
Brits' biggest daily fears: wrong messages and bank checks
A Santander UK survey reveals 46% of Brits feel dread about daily tasks, with sending a wrong message (44%) and card declines (30%) topping the list.
Great North Run 2026: Sunday road closures in full
A record 63,000 runners will take part in the Great North Run on Sunday, September 13, with 200,000 spectators expected and a full list of road closures confirmed.
Sinkhole opens in front of Nicolas Cage's Malibu mansion
A 30ft sinkhole collapsed the driveway of Nicolas Cage's Malibu home, causing a gas leak and evacuations. At least five homes were declared unsafe.
Wrexham apologise over training pavilion planning breach
Wrexham have apologised after opening a new training pavilion at Colliers Park without planning permission. The club's chief strategy officer said sorry to the planning committee and residents after the development was criticised by councillors.
Junior and Mini Great North Run road closures in full
Full list of Saturday road closures for the Junior and Mini Great North Run 2026, as the historic race weekend returns to Newcastle and Gateshead.
Man wins £859k after finding lottery ticket behind phone
A man in La Reunion won £859,040 on a EuroMillions ticket he found behind his phone while cleaning its case, days before the claim deadline.
McDonald's offering four free coffees in Scotland this month
McDonald's customers in Scotland can claim four free McCafé coffees this month via the app, with the offer running until September 30.
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