Drivers over 70 face the same VED rates as everyone else, with newer vehicle tax rising from £195 to £200 from April 1, 2026. Exemptions exist for mobility allowance recipients and historic vehicles.
The Scottish Emergency Heating Oil Scheme has been extended into winter, allowing eligible households to apply for £300 payments while prices remain volatile.
Krispy Kreme has launched a limited-edition The Traitors doughnut with surprise green or orange fillings, priced at £2.99, available from September 28.
Young people on health benefits will be offered guaranteed jobs under an expanded DWP scheme from April 2027, with wages fully funded for up to 25 hours a week for six months.
Unitas chief executive John Kinney will step down to become chairman, with chief operating officer David Cooke succeeding him from 1 January 2027.
Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK is transitioning all XQS 8mg SKUs to 10mg and adding a nicotine-free Virgin Peppermint variant, responding to consumer demand for higher strengths.
Nationwide has reaffirmed its pledge to keep all 605 branches open until at least 2030, reassuring members of Britain's largest building society.
Lidl's £9.99 Esmara padded jacket lands Sunday, October 4, resembling the £69 Esprit Outdoor Woven Jacket from Barbours of Dumfries.
Martin Lewis has warned about "loopholes in the law" for car and home insurance, after a woman saved £589 by following his advice to get quotes 23 days before renewal.
Myreside Farmhouse, a three-bedroom home near Banchory, is on the market for offers over £200,000. The property needs modernisation but offers panoramic views and a spacious garden.
Aldi's new autumn Specialbuys bedroom range launches October 1, with items from £1.99 including faux fur blankets, glow-in-the-dark kids' bedding and pillows.
Oxford Street car park in Swansea city centre will close on Monday and Tuesday for ground works linked to EV charging point installation, with alternative parking at Quadrant MSCP or Paxton Street.
Chessington World of Adventures has announced a £50m expansion featuring the world's first Minecraft land, a rollercoaster called Escape the Nether, and a 69-room themed hotel, set to open in 2027.
Lookfantastic's K-Beauty advent calendar costs £50 but is worth over £140, with 12 skincare products including eight full-sized items from viral brands like Laneige and Medicube.
Home Bargains has launched the Home Collections Long Hot Water Bottle for £7.99, offering 'body-warming comfort' to ease neck, shoulder and back pain as the weather cools.
UK diesel prices hit a record 199.18p per litre on Monday, surpassing the June 2022 high, with filling a family car now costing nearly £110, the RAC said.
HMRC has confirmed the £60,000 Child Benefit threshold for 2026/27, meaning households with earnings above this must repay some or all of their Child Benefit via the High Income Child Benefit Charge.
Allwyn is hand-delivering over 1.5 million limited edition National Lottery FastPay wallets to retail partners to drive draw game sales and repeat purchases.
The average price of a litre of diesel in the UK has reached a record high of 199.18p, surpassing the previous peak set in 2022, according to RAC figures.
The UK average diesel price has hit a record 199.18p a litre, with warnings it could reach £3 if the US imposes an export ban.
Govanhill in Glasgow's south side is among the world's five coolest neighbourhoods. From Turkish börek to the Rose Reilly pub, here's why it's worth more than a coffee stop.
The average price of a litre of diesel in the UK has hit an all-time high of 199.18p, passing the previous record set in 2022, according to RAC figures.
Aldi releases its Ambiano Capsule Coffee Machine for £34.99 on October 1, offering a budget alternative to the £179 Nespresso Vertuo Up at John Lewis, with key differences in capsule compatibility and brewing technology.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges free social care at point of use, funded by taxpayers, with proposals to be put to voters at next general election.
The Scottish Emergency Heating Oil Scheme has been extended beyond its initial six months, with more than 6,700 payments already made to help households with heating oil and LPG costs.
Women are expected to receive larger state pensions on average than men for the first time from next year, as the new state pension system closes the gap.
Huge crowds are expected in Newcastle city centre on Monday, September 28, as Eldon Square hosts its annual student takeover event with discounts and giveaways.
Adding semolina flour to roast potatoes helps them caramelise and turn deeply golden. The coarse durum wheat coating clings to rough edges, boosts crispiness and improves oil adhesion.
In England and Wales, you may trim branches crossing your boundary, but only up to the line, without stepping onto your neighbour's land or damaging the tree.
In England and Wales, you may trim branches crossing your boundary line, but only up to it. You must not damage the tree, step onto your neighbour's land, or dispose of cuttings illegally.