Wirral Pub Demolition Plans for Premier Inn Expansion Resurface
New plans to demolish The Glegg Arms in Heswall for a Premier Inn expansion have been submitted to Wirral Council, aiming to add 24 rooms despite previous withdrawal.
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Burnham Signals Welfare Cuts as PIP Review Nears Deadline
Andy Burnham is set to become PM as Sir Keir Starmer quits. He signals welfare cuts, not ruling out reducing PIP spending. The Timms Review reports by July 17, with 4 million PIP claimants. Borrowing hit £23.3bn in May.
Andy Burnham Could Be PM in Less Than a Month
Andy Burnham is all but certain to replace Keir Starmer as Prime Minister after a decisive by-election win, potentially within weeks. Here's what his premiership could entail.
Michelin-Listed London Restaurant to Close End of June
The Water House Project, a Michelin-listed fine dining restaurant in Bethnal Green, will close at the end of June after owners chose not to renew the lease, ending a five-year run that began as a supper club.
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Historic Amble Harbour Inn Bought by Punch Pubs
The Harbour Inn in Amble, a historic pub with over 150 years of service, has been acquired by Punch Pubs & Co. The Hume family will continue to operate the venue, ensuring its renowned reputation and future success.
Lochgreen House Hotel Sold to RAD Group
Lochgreen House Hotel in Troon will be sold to RAD Group as owners Bill and Cath Costley prepare for semi-retirement after nearly four decades in hospitality.
Royal Family robbed of £600k jewels in London theft
Abu Dhabi royals were robbed of £600k worth of jewellery in London. Two Algerian men jailed for stealing suitcases from their car at St Pancras.
1 in 5 Brits Want 'Fat Jab Menus' at Restaurants
One in five Brits want restaurants to offer 'fat jab menus' for weight-loss drug users, with 28% favoring smaller portions and 35% wanting calorie labels, per Lightspeed survey.
Carragher Warns Liverpool Over £450m Diomande Transfer
Jamie Carragher warns Liverpool over Yan Diomande's transfer fee, citing past £400m+ spending spree that hasn't paid off. The Reds target the 19-year-old RB Leipzig star.
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Dizzy Panda Eye Cream Slashed to £1.50 at Home Bargains
Home Bargains cuts Dizzy Panda Peptide Glow Eye Cream from £25 to £1.49, a 94% saving. Other deals include Dizzy Panda lotion and Biovene masks.
Eurostar cancels trains amid UK and France heatwave
Eurostar has cancelled multiple services between London and Paris due to extreme heat, with temperatures expected to reach 38C in London and over 40C in Paris.
Barcelona Triples Cruise Tourist Tax to €30 Per Day
Barcelona hikes cruise passenger tax to €30 per day for short-stay visitors, aiming to eliminate day trips by 2027. General tourist taxes also rise.
Investors Cautious on Starmer Exit, Burnham as PM
Investors showed muted reaction to Keir Starmer's resignation and Andy Burnham's potential premiership, with FTSE and bond yields barely moving despite political upheaval.
B&M £15 Double Camping Chair for Festivals and Beach
B&M's £15 Double Folding Camping Chair with Cupholders is ideal for couples or friends, saving space and weight. Low stock warning issued.
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Lawyer: When it's too hot to work and your rights
There is no legal maximum temperature for UK workplaces, but employers must ensure reasonable comfort. An employment lawyer explains rights during heatwaves, including potential for flexible working or going home.
Home Bargains cuts facial hair remover to £1.99
Home Bargains is selling the Finishing Touch Flawless Brow Hair Remover for £1.99, down from £19.99, a 90% discount. The gadget quickly removes unwanted facial hair and is ideal for travel.
Man Utd, Chelsea in Talks to Sign Camavinga for £52m
Manchester United and Chelsea have approached Real Madrid to sign Eduardo Camavinga, with a £52m asking price set. Jose Mourinho sanctions the sale as the midfielder's influence wanes.
Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz, Jet2 Warn: Six-Hour Summer Queues
Spanish media warn of six-hour airport queues this summer as EU's new Entry/Exit System causes delays. Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air, and Jet2 issue passenger warnings.
Asda shop cut from £28 to £11.26 with crouching trick
A one-second crouching trick from Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert site helped slash an Asda shop from £28 to £11.26 by choosing own-brand items over branded ones.
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Corrections and Clarifications: June 21, 2026
The Guardian issues corrections for errors in recent articles, including a misattributed quote and an incorrect statistic on UK carbon emissions.
UK Considers Higher Tax Levies on Big Tech
The UK government is exploring higher tax levies on big tech companies, potentially replacing the current digital services tax with a more targeted levy.
Hayley Waller Leads Guardian Labs Australia
Hayley Waller has been appointed as the new head of Guardian Labs Australia, the content marketing division of Guardian Australia, effective immediately.
Far-Right Millionaire Wins Colombia Presidential Election
Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right millionaire lawyer, narrowly defeated leftist Iván Cepeda in Colombia's presidential runoff, promising an iron fist against crime. Leftwing opponents allege irregularities.
Auction Clearance Rates Hit Six-Year Low Across Australia
Australia's auction clearance rates have fallen to their lowest level in six years, with preliminary data showing just 58.4% of properties sold at auction last week, according to CoreLogic.
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Gen Z earning more than millennials at same age: thinktank
Gen Z workers at age 24 earn 12% more than millennials did, but a Neet crisis threatens progress, warns Resolution Foundation.
Hopping Travelling Funfair Arrives in Newcastle
The Hopping travelling funfair has set up in Newcastle, featuring rides, games, and food stalls. The event runs through the summer, attracting families and thrill-seekers.
Brexit Drives Up UK Supermarket and Holiday Travel Costs
Brexit has added £210 to the average UK household's annual supermarket bill and increased holiday travel costs by 30%, according to a new report from the London School of Economics.
Monzo refunds UK tourists in Paris taxi scam
Monzo has refunded UK tourists who were overcharged by Paris taxi drivers using a card-skimming scam, with some losing thousands of pounds.
Aramco Petrodollar World Cup Sportswashing Debate
Aramco's vast petrodollar investments in football, including World Cup sponsorship, fuel the sportswashing debate as critics accuse Saudi Arabia of using sports to launder its reputation.
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First-Gen Money Coach on Immigrant Wealth Building
Maria Melchor, a money coach and former paralegal, shares advice for first-generation Americans on overcoming guilt, protecting assets, and navigating personal finance as politics.
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