Ministers plan to slash paperwork rules for small UK businesses
Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds plans to simplify corporate reporting and exempt some SMEs from form-filling, saving businesses £450m.
Category : Business
JLR to Offer Redundancies to Thousands After Profits Fall
Jaguar Land Rover will open a voluntary redundancy programme for salaried staff, with up to 4,000 jobs at risk over two years after falling sales, a cyberattack and US tariffs hit revenues.
Business Secretary to meet JLR bosses amid job cut reports
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will meet Jaguar Land Rover leaders after reports the UK's largest car maker plans to cut 4,000 jobs over two years.
Over-65s and pensioners get Cash ISA boost under Burnham
Cash ISA limits will be cut to £12,000 from April 2027, but over-65s and state pensioners will keep the full £20,000 cash allowance under Andy Burnham's government.
Woman, 55, in wheelchair post-surgery can do pushups after walking trend
A 55-year-old woman who used a wheelchair before major back surgery can now do full press-ups after using the Simple app and Tai Chi walking.
DWP PIP: Two conditions likely to be cut in benefits shake-up
Anxiety and depression are the conditions most likely to be removed from Personal Independence Payments, as a government review says the current PIP system is not fit for purpose.
Dusk's £25 weighted blanket praised for 'instant relaxation'
Dusk's Weighted Blanket, reduced to £24.65 with code EXTRA15, earns 4.8-star reviews for helping shoppers relax and sleep on autumn nights.
UK fruit and veg price warning – worst yet to come
UK fruit and vegetable prices have risen after the hottest summer on record, with greengrocers warning of further inflation over the next 12 months.
Oldham substation fire: 147 homes without power
More than 100 homes were left without power after a fire at an electrical substation in Oldham. Locals reported hearing 'loud bangs' and 'explosions' as the fire broke out at the substation on Harewood Drive in Royton.
Lotto Results Live: £6.8m Jackpot and Thunderball Numbers
The National Lottery Lotto draw at 8pm offers a £6.8m jackpot, with Thunderball following at 8:15pm and a £500,000 top prize. Follow live coverage here.
Paddington fire blocks Heathrow train lines
A grass fire near Paddington caused an electricity failure, blocking all train lines to Heathrow and cancelling services until at least 7.15pm.
Lotto results: £6.8m jackpot numbers for Saturday, September 5
Tonight's Lotto jackpot is an estimated £6.8M, which could be won by one lucky player who matches all six numbers drawn in the 8pm draw.
HMP Northumberland bakery expansion boosts prison training
The Oswin Project has expanded its bakery at HMP Northumberland, transforming a disused kitchen to offer 20 more prisoners training in food safety and baking.
Older State Pensioners to Get £1,479 Payments in September
Some older state pensioners will receive two DWP payments in September 2026, totalling up to £1,479.20, if their National Insurance number ends in certain digits.
Iceland Toby Carvery range review: chicken yorkie lacks veg
Iceland's new Toby Carvery range includes loaded yorkies. The chicken version lacked vegetables, while the all-day breakfast yorkie had mushy hash browns. Both took 55 minutes to cook.
Stop flies swarming around your bins with 1 kitchen ingredient
Sprinkle ground cinnamon in your bin and on the lid to repel flies naturally without chemicals, as shared by cleaning expert Anna Louisa on TikTok.
£2m Bramhall home with indoor pool hits market
A £2 million six-bedroom Bramhall home with an indoor pool, gym and games room has come on the market, listed by Gascoigne Halman.
Marriage Allowance tax change saves couples £252
Marriage Allowance lets couples transfer £1,260 of Personal Allowance, cutting tax bills by up to £252. Claims can be backdated to April 6, 2022.
Lloyds reverses cheque deposit ban after MPs campaign
Lloyds Banking Group has reinstated cheque deposits at Post Office branches from September 1, 2026, after a campaign backed by 121 MPs.
Birkdale mum warns of 'devastating' Smedley Hydro closure impact
A mum who works at Smedley Hydro in Birkdale warns its closure would devastate 1,400 workers and the local economy, as the government reviews the site's future.
LEGO Advent Calendar 2026 for £6 at Argos via TopCashback
The LEGO City Advent Calendar 2026 Santa's Workshop is £23 at Argos, but new TopCashback members can get it for as little as £6 after cashback.
Dunelm Shoppers Rush to Buy Ottoman with 30% Off
Dunelm's Holland Tray Table Ottoman has been reduced from £149 to £104.30, a 30% discount. Shoppers praise its quality and storage, with five-star reviews highlighting its value.
State Pensioners With 9 Conditions Could Get £114.60 a Week
State pensioners with one of nine common health conditions could qualify for Attendance Allowance of up to £114.60 a week from the DWP, worth £5,959.20 a year.
Used car buyers urged to pay £100 for pre-purchase inspection
AA Cars urges used car buyers to spend around £100 on an independent mechanic inspection to avoid expensive mistakes, as research shows 33% lack confidence assessing vehicles.
Student Guarantors Warned Over Joint Liability for Unknown Tenants
Parents acting as guarantors for student tenancies could be liable for damage or unpaid rent caused by other tenants they don't know, an expert warns.
Cult Beauty's 'best advent calendar in years' has £1,100 worth of goodies
Cult Beauty's 2026 advent calendars cost £245 but contain over £1,100 worth of products, with 38 items in the Special Edition and 33 in the Signature Edition.
Galaxy S26 FE rivals Google and Apple for 93p per day
Samsung's Galaxy S26 FE launches at £27.86 per month plus £20 upfront, or roughly 93p a day, undercutting rivals from Google and Apple.
Charity shop volunteer shares her rules on haggling
A charity shop volunteer has revealed her views on haggling, saying she is open to it if done with respect and a smile. She also shared tips on when shoppers are more likely to get a discount.
Storm Barn: Luxurious Brecon Beacons Barn Conversion with Views
Storm Barn, a modern barn conversion in Pengenffordd, sleeps four and offers expansive views towards the Black Mountains, plus a rewilded three-acre garden.
Reform UK pledges £15,000 tax-free allowance
Reform UK will raise the tax-free personal allowance to £15,000 if Nigel Farage wins the next general election, Robert Jenrick will pledge in his conference speech today.
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