Bus fare cap to drop to £2 from 2027, minister confirms
Transport minister Simon Lightwood confirmed the bus fare cap will reduce from £3 to £2 from the start of 2027, with evidence showing lower fares encourage car users to switch to bus travel.
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Asda Mayonnaise Tops Hellmann's in Taste Test
Asda's own-brand mayonnaise beat Hellmann's and five other supermarket versions in a taste test, scoring 10/10 for flavour and value.
Ann Summers, B&M, JD Sports and Primark in youth work scheme
John Lewis, Tesco, Currys and Costa Coffee are among 40 retailers offering over 11,000 work experience placements to young universal credit claimants under the 'Opening Shift' programme.
Stockport housing crisis 'out of control' as homelessness surges
Homelessness in Stockport has surged 72% since 2020, with rough sleeping quadrupling, as councillors warn the housing crisis is 'out of control'.
Coventry BS launches 5% saver with £500 prize draws
Coventry Building Society's new Sunny Day Saver 3 pays 5% interest and offers monthly cash prizes up to £500, with an extra draw for regular savers.
M&S £20 stretchy trousers in six colours 'ideal for autumn'
Marks and Spencer's Jersey Wide Leg Trousers With Stretch cost £20, come in six colours and have 5,370 five-star reviews online.
Liverpool transfer concern as three staff exits confirmed
Liverpool have confirmed three recruitment staff departures, including sporting director Richard Hughes, amid concerns over Ifeanyi Ndukwe's loan spell at Levante.
Attendance Allowance: rules older people must follow or risk losing payments
Older people claiming Attendance Allowance must report changes to the DWP or risk reduced, stopped payments or penalties. Up to £458 a month is at stake.
Butcher vs Supermarket: My Verdict on The Village Butchers
I swapped supermarket meat for The Village Butchers' Essentials Box. The steaks stood out as the best product, but the whole box impressed.
Poundbakery shuts five stores after 16 years on high street
Poundbakery has closed five high street stores in under a fortnight, including branches in Wolverhampton and Dudley, after at least a decade in each town.
Hampshire Air Festival cancelled as firm enters liquidation
The Hampshire Air Festival at Thruxton Aerodrome has been cancelled in its first year as Montserrat Events & Festivals Limited collapses into liquidation.
KATSEYE fans 'in tears' at Co-op Live after ticket mix up
Families say they lost hundreds of pounds after under-16s were turned away from the standing area at Co-op Live, with some only learning of the restriction while queuing.
Wimbledon not banning influencers despite US Open disruptions
The All England Club will not introduce an influencer accreditation category at Wimbledon, despite US Open disruptions, confirming no ban exists.
Edinburgh A8 crash: Driver dies after cars on roofs near airport
A driver has died following a major crash on the A8 in Edinburgh on Monday, with reports of cars on roofs near the airport.
Warwick Mill to be bought by council for Middleton regeneration
Middleton's historic Warwick Mill is to be bought by the council, which will also demolish the neighbouring London House building, as part of a wider Mayoral Development Corporation regeneration.
Co-op Bank £200 switching bonus ends today
The Co-operative Bank's £200 current account switching bonus ends today, September 7. New customers who switch to a Standard Current Account or Everyday Extra account can qualify before the deadline.
Keskine LED Eye Mask Deal: Save £83 with SKIN35 Code
Keskine's LED eye mask, praised for reducing fine lines, is on sale for £117 with code SKIN35, saving £83 until September 13, 2027.
UK furniture brand Nöa & Nani enters administration
Nöa & Nani, a UK budget furniture brand stocked by major retailers, has entered administration. Administrators were appointed for parent company Jadebay Limited on September 3.
Roman's Aviator Jacket: £59.25 with Code, Rave Reviews
Roman's Faux Fur Lined Zip Detail Aviator Jacket is reduced to £59.25 for new shoppers with code AFRPLC25Q226, down from £79. Hundreds of five-star reviews praise its warmth and style.
Set for Life results LIVE: Winning numbers for Sept 7
Set for Life players can win £10,000 every month for 30 years in tonight's National Lottery draw, which starts at 8pm. Winning numbers will be posted here.
Roman's Sparkly £22 Christmas Party Trousers Set to Sell Out Fast
Roman's Sparkle Spot Trousers, reduced to £22.50 with code AFRPLC25Q226, are expected to sell out quickly ahead of the festive party season.
Martin Lewis urges women to check state pension underpayments
Martin Lewis has issued an urgent appeal to women aged 41-90 with children, warning they could be owed 'substantial sums' by HMRC due to a state pension error.
Bolton flat above shop could become six-bed HMO
A retrospective planning application seeks approval to convert a single flat above Aqsa Food Store on Derby Street, Bolton, into a six-bedroom HMO.
Asda launches 50% off toy sale ahead of Christmas
Asda has brought back its Big Toy and Wooden Toy Rollback events, with discounts over 50% on some items, running from September 7 to September 29.
Stirling couple cycle Camino for anniversary hospice fundraiser
Kevin and Linda Clarke, 74, from Stirling, are marking their 52nd wedding anniversary by cycling the Camino Portuguese in aid of Strathcarron Hospice.
Healey vows to control spending ahead of 2027 Budget
Chancellor John Healey promised to control government spending in next month's Budget, saying the UK economy is "turning a corner" in his first major speech since taking office.
Merseyside buses return to public control after 40 years
The first publicly controlled buses in 40 years have hit Merseyside roads, with the Liverpool City Region taking control of routes, fares and standards.
Strip club boss could take over Six by Nico site in Liverpool
The operator of Erotica strip club could take over the former Six by Nico site on North John Street after plans were lodged to amend the premises licence.
Real-Life Barbie House With Pink Décor Listed for £725k
A five-bedroom home in Sandhurst, Berkshire, with almost entirely pink décor throughout has been listed for sale at £725,000. Only two rooms escaped the pink treatment.
Barclays, Santander, TSB and others hike mortgage rates
Barclays, Santander, TSB, Skipton and Nottingham Building Society announced mortgage rate hikes on Monday, with many increases around 0.15%, as brokers urge borrowers to act now.
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