HMRC bank account deduction consultation closes August 28
A consultation on HMRC powers to take tax debts directly from bank accounts closes Friday, August 28, 2026. Up to 4.8 million people and businesses owing £4 billion could be affected.
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NatWest launches top easy-access savings account at 4.55%
NatWest’s First Active offers the highest easy-access savings rate at 4.55%, including a 1.5% 12-month bonus, named best by MoneySavingExpert.com.
Lawyer explains rights if temporary traffic lights stuck on red
A barrister explains motorists' legal position when temporary traffic lights stay stuck on red, including the risks of proceeding and potential defences.
Meta UK Job Cuts? Live Updates and Analysis
Live updates on Meta job cuts in UK, McFadden's employment plans, Burnham's comments, Tata Steel, and Wales unemployment figures.
AI chatbots for money advice have 'no safety net', FCA warns
The FCA warns nearly half of people using AI for financial information mistakenly believe it is regulated, leaving investors unprotected if things go wrong.
Mid Dunbartonshire Named Scotland's Best Retirement Location
Legal and General ranked Mid Dunbartonshire as Scotland's best retirement location, scoring 55 out of 100 across 632 British constituencies for pensioners seeking a happier later life.
DWP to Pay 11 Benefits Early Before August Bank Holiday
The DWP will pay 11 major benefits early on Friday, August 28, ahead of the August bank holiday, including Universal Credit, State Pension and PIP.
UK patient first in world to get AI-assisted brain surgery
A British man became the first patient in the world to undergo AI-assisted brain surgery to remove a pituitary tumour, a procedure that saved his sight.
Manchester Airport: Delayed and cancelled flights today (27.08.2026)
Manchester Airport has reported delays and cancellations on Thursday, August 27. Here is the full list of affected flights, including Ryanair, easyJet, Virgin Atlantic and more.
Care home backs Ayr United in new sponsorship deal
Greenan Manor Care Home has become a new sponsor of Ayr United, chosen by residents and colleagues through its ‘giving back’ initiative to support the local community.
Eurostar rivals: Competitors planning UK to Europe routes
Eurostar's monopoly on Channel Tunnel passenger services is ending. Italy's FS Group leads the race with a 2029 London-Paris launch, facing competition from Virgin, Gemini Trains, and Evolyn.
Amazon Kindle Sale: Colorsoft and Scribe Prices Slashed
Amazon's summer sale cuts the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft to £479.99 and the Colorsoft Signature Edition to £199, with entry-level models from £94.99.
London robotaxi rollout delayed amid lack of regulatory guidance
Plans to launch robotaxis in London by the end of the year have been delayed due to regulatory and technical hurdles, with TfL yet to publish guidance for companies seeking approval.
Home Bargains cuts £10 silver foil face mask set to 98p
Home Bargains has slashed the price of a two-pack Masque Bar Silver Foil Peel Off Mask from £9.98 to 98p, offering a budget-friendly at-home pamper treat.
DWP benefits and financial support for job seekers explained
People looking for work may be entitled to Universal Credit, New Style JSA, Access to Work and other DWP support. Here is what is available.
Simple face wash recalled over contamination risk
Simple Kind to Skin Micellar Cleansing Water has been recalled over a microbiological contamination risk that may cause eye inflammation. Customers are urged to stop using affected batches immediately.
Firm fined £190,000 for nuisance calls to elderly
Elderly Aids Limited has been fined £190,000 by the ICO for making nearly 760,000 nuisance cold calls to elderly people registered with the Telephone Preference Service.
Pension Credit checks could cut £87-a-week payments
Up to 100,000 Pension Credit recipients could be asked for bank statements as the DWP reviews claims, potentially reducing or stopping average £87-a-week payments.
British Gas gives 30 households free plug-in solar units
British Gas launches plug-in solar panels and gives 30 households the chance to win a unit worth around £500, with potential savings of up to £110 a year.
ScotRail route shut for two weeks as £13.5m track works begin
ScotRail services between Glasgow, Kilmarnock, Dumfries, Carlisle and Stranraer face two weeks of disruption as £13.5m track upgrades close the route from August 29.
Plug-in solar panels on sale in UK after legal barriers removed
Plug-in solar panels are now on sale in UK shops and online after rules allowing their sale came into force, with kits producing up to 800W of power.
London jobs crisis: Young people excel but struggle to find work
Young Londoners are leaving education with excellent results but struggling to find work, a new report warns, with the capital's unemployment rate at 6.5%.
Liverpool court building set for apart-hotel transformation
A revised planning application for an apart-hotel scheme has been submitted for the former Magistrates Court on Dale Street, after JSM acquired the Grade II listed building in 2025.
Everton set £80m asking price for Ndiaye as Arsenal and City circle
Everton value Iliman Ndiaye at around £80m amid interest from Arsenal and Manchester City, with the winger's refusal to sign a new contract leaving the club vulnerable.
Syros crowned most charming Greek island with 27C September weather
Syros has been named the best Greek island for cuisine and charm in 2026, offering 25-27C weather in September, beautiful beaches and fewer crowds than Santorini or Mykonos.
UK woman ships 8kg of clothes to Australia for £4 using Vinted hack
Beth Hackman, 25, shipped 8kg of clothes from Windsor to Sydney for £4 using a Vinted hack during the app's free shipping launch in Australia.
Charity shares tips to help pensioners claim benefit worth up to £458 a month
Independent Age advises older Scots applying for Pension Age Disability Payment to give detailed examples of how their condition affects daily life, with payments worth up to £458.40 every four weeks.
Man Utd: Balde stays, Zirkzee 'expects to leave'
Alejandro Balde has told Barcelona he wants to stay, while Joshua Zirkzee expects to leave Manchester United before Transfer Deadline Day.
Aldi caps viral chicken wine at three bottles per shopper
Aldi cuts Le Grand Poulet Rosé Magnum to £9.99 from August 27, with a three-bottle limit per customer while stocks last.
Three glamping pods approved for Ayrshire farmland site
Plans for three holiday glamping pods at Pierhill Farm, Annbank have been approved, with each pod sleeping two guests and operating year-round.
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