DWP guaranteed jobs for young people on health benefits from 2027
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.
Category : Business
Unitas CEO John Kinney to become chairman
Unitas chief executive John Kinney will step down to become chairman, with chief operating officer David Cooke succeeding him from 1 January 2027.
STG UK shifts XQS pouches to 10mg, adds nicotine-free variant
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 keeps 605 branches open until 2030
Nationwide has reaffirmed its pledge to keep all 605 branches open until at least 2030, reassuring members of Britain's largest building society.
Lidl £10 Jacket vs £69 Barbours Lookalike
Lidl's £9.99 Esmara padded jacket lands Sunday, October 4, resembling the £69 Esprit Outdoor Woven Jacket from Barbours of Dumfries.
Martin Lewis warns of insurance law loopholes after £589 saving
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.
Scottish Farmhouse on Market for Only £200k
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 autumn bedding range starts from £1.99 with faux fur blankets
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.
Swansea car park to close for two days
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 unveils £50m Minecraft land, coaster and hotel
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 £50 K-Beauty advent calendar is selling fast
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' £7.99 hot water bottle eases aches and pains
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 hits record 199.18p as RAC warns families pay £31 more
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 confirms £60,000 Child Benefit rule for 2026/27 (28.09.2026)
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 delivers 1.5m FastPay wallets to lottery retailers
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.
UK diesel prices hit record high amid supply disruption
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.
Diesel hits record 199.18p a litre with £3 warning
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: Inside Glasgow's 'coolest neighbourhood' with £4.60 mochas
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.
UK diesel price hits record 199.18p per litre
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's £35 Coffee Machine vs John Lewis's £180 Model
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.
Burnham signals tax raid to fund free social care for every Brit
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.
Scottish heating oil scheme extended after 6,700 payments
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 set to receive larger state pensions than men for first time
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.
Newcastle student takeover: Eldon Square event draws huge crowds
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.
Semolina flour trick for crispy roast potatoes
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.
Cutting neighbour's tree branches: the legal rules explained
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.
Can you cut neighbour's overhanging branches? UK law explained
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.
Aldi to invest £900m in 40 new UK stores despite profit dip
Aldi will invest £900m in 40 new stores and warehouse upgrades in 2027, despite operating profits falling 1% to £432.9m in 2025.
Kate Middleton's Affordable Luxury Bag Brand DeMellier: Shop Her Favourite Styles
Kate Middleton owns three DeMellier bags. The London label's quiet luxury styles start at £365. Shop her favourites and new autumn 2026 designs.
Supermarket Milk Taste Test: Tesco Beats Sainsbury's, Lidl
A blind taste test of nine semi-skimmed milks from six supermarkets crowned Tesco the winner, scoring 10/10, while Lidl came last with 3/10.
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