UK households warned of £260 energy bill rise under Labour
Household energy bills could rise by £264 by 2030, reaching £1,145, as net zero costs mount, according to Boston Consulting Group analysis.
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Liverpool close to Barcola deal as Ramsay exits for St Mirren
Liverpool are edging towards an agreement with PSG for Bradley Barcola, with a final proposal expected before the September 1 deadline. Calvin Ramsay has joined St Mirren.
TV Licence rules: who can get free or discounted licence
TV Licensing confirms who qualifies for a free or reduced-fee TV Licence, including over-75s on Pension Credit and blind viewers, and who must pay the full £180.
TV Licence Discount: 50% Off for Some, But Not All
Some UK households can get a free TV Licence or 50% off if they meet strict rules. Students and single people are not eligible.
Fortnum & Mason 2026 Beauty Advent Calendar: £275 with £1,225 value
Fortnum & Mason's 2026 beauty advent calendar costs £275 but holds over £1,225 of premium products, including a £120 cream for under £12. Shoppers save more than £950.
Man United transfer latest: Rashford twist, Balde price
Chelsea could move for Marcus Rashford, while Alejandro Balde may cost United £38.5m. Find out the latest transfer news from Old Trafford.
Premium Bonds holders warned over inflation risk
NS&I is changing Premium Bonds rules soon. An expert warns inflation can erode the real value of holdings, especially during long periods without wins.
Arsenal dream end to transfer window as Julian Alvarez signs and Arteta gets £85m boost
Arsenal can complete a 10/10 summer with Julian Alvarez signing, funded by an £85m boost from player sales, including Gabriel Martinelli's £50m move to Al-Hilal.
Man Utd to target left-back after Baleba signing
Manchester United will pursue a left-back after completing Carlos Baleba's signing from Brighton, with Lewis Hall and Alejandro Balde among targets before the September 1 deadline.
Tottenham's dream end to transfer window as Gakpo signs and five more deals
With over £300m already spent, Spurs could still land Omar Marmoush and Cody Gakpo, plus four more deals, to cap a dream window.
Arsenal's Dream Window: Alvarez Breakthrough and £50m Sale
Arsenal could end the transfer window with a blockbuster move for Julian Alvarez, funded by a £50m Martinelli sale to Al-Hilal, with exits also expected for Nwaneri, Jesus, Vieira and Nelson.
Wavertree's decades-old businesses remain beating heart
Wavertree's Picton Road has seen closures, but long-standing businesses like D&M Leigh Dry Cleaners and Wow Designer Florist remain the area's beating heart.
Liverpool close to Barcola deal as PSG star 'excited' over Anfield move
Liverpool are reportedly closing in on an agreement with PSG for winger Bradley Barcola, with a final offer expected before the September 1 transfer deadline.
Train Strike Over August Bank Holiday to Disrupt London Services
Train strikes over safety concerns will disrupt London services on August 30-31, with reduced timetables and advice to travel only if essential.
Pension expert urges savers to check state pension age as DWP rules change
Aegon's Kate Smith says checking your state pension age is essential as the DWP raises the qualifying age from 66 to 67 by March 2028, with payments not automatic.
Pensioners with back pain could get £458 a month
Nearly 79,000 people over 66 claim Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment for back pain, with weekly rates of £76.70 or £114.60.
Man Utd: Chelsea weighing Rashford move as Balde price emerges
Chelsea are considering a late move for Marcus Rashford, while Man Utd learn Alejandro Balde's £38.5m price tag after losing at Hull.
Heated airer that dries clothes for 8p an hour called 'godsend'
Lakeland cuts up to £30 off heated airers, which cost around 8p to run compared with 65p for a tumble dryer, as shoppers praise them as a 'godsend in wet weather'.
Mary Berry's cheat chicken lasagne in under 30 minutes
Mary Berry's quick chicken lasagne uses a creamy sauce shortcut and pre-soaked sheets, ready in under 30 minutes of prep.
Blue Lagoon in Pembrokeshire is the best Welsh beach
The Blue Lagoon, a flooded slate quarry in Abereiddi, Pembrokeshire, is the best coastal spot in Wales, according to a travel editor who has visited every year since childhood.
TransUnion to overhaul UK credit scores with new range
TransUnion will roll out a new credit scoring system from next month, expanding the range to 999 and using broader data to reflect consumer financial behaviour with greater depth and precision.
Energy bills to hit three-year high as 37% struggle to pay
More than one in three UK households will struggle to afford energy as Ofgem is expected to raise its price cap by 4% from October 1, taking typical bills to £1,941 a year.
Bolt launches ride-hailing taxi service in Liverpool
Bolt, which operates e-scooters and e-bikes in Liverpool, is expanding into ride-hailing with its Flex programme, allowing riders and drivers to negotiate fares from today.
Cost of living tops reasons UK drinkers cut back
34% of UK drinkers now moderate alcohol to save money. Rising prices prompted 16% to consider cutting back, more than health scares or hangovers, Drinkaware research shows.
TransUnion credit score revamp could see your rating change
TransUnion is overhauling its credit score system, moving from a 0-710 range to 0-999, which could cause some consumers' ratings to drop.
Liz Earle night cream £19.60 as women praise smoother skin
Liz Earle's Revitalise & Glow Radiance Reveal Night Cream is reduced to £19.60 from £28, with shoppers reporting smoother, brighter skin by morning.
Person in hospital after A470 Crimea Pass crash
One person was taken to hospital after a multi-vehicle crash closed the A470 Crimea Pass in North Wales on Tuesday. The road reopened by 3pm.
Stansted Airport: 'Do not travel' warning as incident hits rail
Passengers heading to Stansted Airport face 'major disruption' after an incident on a National Rail line, with emergency services at the scene.
Stansted Airport trains halted after person hit by train
All lines closed between Cheshunt and Hertford East/Stansted Airport after a person was hit by a train, causing cancellations and delays up to an hour.
EuroMillions and Thunderball winning numbers for £50m jackpot
The EuroMillions jackpot was £50 million on Tuesday August 25. Winning numbers: 8, 16, 30, 47, 48; Lucky Stars 4 and 9. Thunderball: 6, 8, 9, 27, 31, Thunderball 13.
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