DWP Warns Pensioners: Act by September 2026 or Face Tax
Pensioners born on or before September 22, 1960, must opt out of Winter Fuel Payment by Sept 20, 2026, to avoid tax clawback if income exceeds £35,000.
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Maghull Internet Outage Affects Thousands for Days
Up to 3,000 Openreach users in Maghull lost internet after an Environment Agency contractor damaged cables during culvert repairs; services restored by Sunday.
DWP September Tax Alert for Pensioners Born Before 1960
Pensioners born on or before 22 September 1960 earning over £35,000 face Winter Fuel Payment clawback via HMRC. Opt-out deadlines: call by 18 Sept or online by 20 Sept 2026.
Farmer Swaps Lambing for Cricket and Holiday Lets
Andrew Brown, a 62-year-old farmer from Rutland, switched from sheep and crop farming to indoor cricket training and holiday lets in 2020 after rising costs made farming unprofitable, reflecting a wider trend of farmers diversifying amid inheritance tax r
DWP Warns Pensioners Born Before Sept 22, 1960 of Tax Clawback
The DWP has warned pensioners born on or before September 22, 1960 that those earning above £35,000 will have Winter Fuel Payment reclaimed via tax. Opt-out deadlines: Sept 18 or 20, 2026.
DWP Housing Benefit Rule Change Confirmed for October 2026
The DWP confirmed a housing benefit rule change from October 6, 2026, affecting 300,000 people, removing the cliff edge that penalised work and aligning with Universal Credit.
Newcastle United Transfer News: Bruno Guimaraes, Andrey Santos
Newcastle United have signed Bazoumana Toure for £42m as they prepare for Sandro Tonali's £100m move to Tottenham, while Arsenal target Bruno Guimaraes and Andrey Santos is linked.
Rachel Reeves Urged to Delay £300 Car Tax for EVs
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces calls to postpone the new electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) pay-per-mile tax until 2030, as the Association of Fleet Professionals warns it could slow EV adoption and add £300 to annual bills.
State Pension, PIP and Other Benefits Paid Early Next Month
State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits due on August 31 may be paid early on August 29 due to the bank holiday. HMRC and Social Security Scotland have confirmed early payments; DWP is expected to follow.
Royal Mail Delivery Suspension: Reasons Your Address Could Be Blacklisted
Royal Mail can suspend deliveries to homes or entire streets under Ofcom rules due to safety risks, insecure access, or customer request. Find out what triggers a suspension and how to get your mail.
Abandoned Theme Park to Become £70m Holiday Resort with Lidl
Plans to transform the abandoned Pleasure Island theme park in Cleethorpes into a £70m holiday resort with a Lidl supermarket, hotels, and 272 lodges have been recommended for approval, creating 400 jobs.
Greggs Meal Deal at £5.25 Stuns Student with Free Sausage Roll
A student bought a Greggs meal deal for £5.25, including a baguette, Diet Coke, wedges, and a free vegan sausage roll via a student offer. Reddit users praised the value, with one comparing it favorably to Tesco's £5.50 premium deal.
Glasner Named New Forest Boss After Pereira Sacking
Oliver Glasner has been appointed Nottingham Forest manager after Vitor Pereira was sacked via email at 11:58pm on June 30, two minutes before a costly contract clause expired.
Aldi to Trial Earlier Closing Times for Shoppers
Aldi is trialling earlier store closing times, with some branches shutting at 9pm instead of 10pm. The move aims to boost efficiency and pass savings to customers.
ITV Sells to Sky: Soap Future Confirmed
ITV has sold its media and entertainment business to Sky for up to £1.6 billion, securing the future of Coronation Street and Emmerdale. The deal includes ITVX and free-to-air channels but excludes ITV Studios. Viewers are assured business as usual.
Liz Earle's £30 Cleansing Balm Beats Most Rivals
Liz Earle's new Cleanse and Glow Brightening Cleansing Balm at £30 outperforms many rivals, including Elemis at £52, according to a beauty writer who tested it.
B&M's £10 Kitchen Spice Rack Set with 12 Flavours
B&M is selling a £9.99 Cooking Spice Rack with 12 spices, including basil, chilli flakes, and cinnamon, to enhance meals. Available in-store only.
Sky's £1.6bn ITV Deal: Corrie and Emmerdale Future Confirmed
Sky acquires ITV's media and entertainment business for up to £1.6bn. Coronation Street and Emmerdale will continue as normal, with no immediate changes to programming.
DWP Warns Pensioners to Opt Out of Winter Fuel Payment or Face Tax
State pensioners with income over £35,000 face HMRC clawback of Winter Fuel Payments unless they opt out by September deadlines. DWP warns of extra monthly tax charges.
Royal Mail Changes: Second Class Letters Alternate Days
Royal Mail confirms second class letters will be delivered on alternate days only, with first class unchanged. Leaflets distributed to households. P739 code indicates missed delivery.
Ocado CEO Steiner Stays Until 2027 as Succession Plan Revealed
Ocado co-founder and CEO Tim Steiner will remain in post until December 2027, as the company confirms succession plans after months of speculation. Shares fell 3% on the announcement.
Royal Mail P739 Code: Missed Delivery Instructions
Royal Mail's P739 card signals a missed delivery. With new reforms cutting second-class to alternate days, learn how to handle the code and collect your item.
Bodycare Returns to UK High Street with 17 New Stores
Beauty retailer Bodycare is returning to the UK high street with 17 new stores, opening 15 within a year, after collapsing into administration last September.
Woman Shocked as Ex Asks for £20 Loan a Year After Breakup
Molly Bennett was left gobsmacked when her ex-boyfriend texted her a year after their breakup asking to borrow £20 for food, despite still owing her money from their relationship.
Corrie and Emmerdale Future Confirmed After ITV Sky Deal
ITV sells media and entertainment business to Sky for up to £1.6bn; Coronation Street and Emmerdale will continue as normal, with no immediate changes for viewers.
Ryanair Names 7 Worst Airports for Delays: Tenerife, Majorca
Ryanair has warned that seven airports, including Tenerife South, Alicante, and Palma de Mallorca, are 'not ready' for summer passenger volumes due to EU's EES system causing delays.
Free National Trust Day Pass for Express Premium Subscribers
Express Premium subscribers can claim one of 40,000 free National Trust family day passes, worth up to £50, valid until 28 August 2026 across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Free National Trust Pass for Express Premium Subscribers
Express Premium subscribers can claim a free National Trust family day pass worth up to £50, valid until August 28, 2026. Offer includes entry for up to 2 adults and 3 children.
Free National Trust Pass for Gold Star Subscribers
Gold Star subscribers can claim a free National Trust family day pass worth up to £50, valid until 28 August 2026 at properties across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Free National Trust Day Pass for Gold Star Customers
Gold Star subscribers can claim a free National Trust family day pass worth up to £50. Valid at locations across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland until 28 August 2026.
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