Burnham's Bounce at Risk as Economy Indicators Rise
Andy Burnham's poll bounce coincides with rising unemployment, benefits, debt, and gilt yields, threatening his popularity and the economy.
Category : Business
Tax threshold petition deadline: 4 weeks to back £18,000
A petition urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to raise the personal tax allowance to £18,000 has 63,000 signatures and must reach 100,000 by September 30 for debate consideration.
My 1st Years Back to School Sale: Up to 30% Off Ends Today
My 1st Years is offering up to 30% off Back to School items, including personalised bags, but the sale ends at midnight today.
CrossCountry restores full service after power cut
CrossCountry Trains expects a full service on Monday 24 August after a power cut hit its Birmingham control centre, cancelling several trains on Sunday.
Burnham Urged to Fix Potholes as Drivers 'Sick' of UK Roads
Andy Burnham faces calls to fix potholes urgently as motorists are 'sick of the state of UK roads', with a £18.6bn backlog and 225 daily RAC callouts.
Swan on DLR tracks causes rush-hour delays in east London
The DLR was suspended between Bow Church and Stratford on Monday morning after a swan was found on the tracks at Pudding Mill Lane, causing severe delays.
Greater Manchester motorway closures this week: full list (24.08.2026)
National Highways has confirmed overnight closures on the M6, M60, M62, M56, M61 and A34 from Monday 24 to Thursday 27 August.
Liverpool £111m Barcola bid can clinch transfer as Minteh agrees terms
Liverpool can seal Bradley Barcola's signing with a £111m-£128m bid, while Yankuba Minteh has agreed personal terms after two offers were rejected.
Copenhagen's Next Course: Koan, Radio, PÆRE and Tivoli
Four Copenhagen nights take in Koan's case for a third star, Radio's August vegetables, PÆRE's Blue Cheese Martini and Tivoli's hand-braked rollercoaster, 15 years after Noma.
Shein targets £20bn valuation in Hong Kong float
Shein could be valued at up to £19.8 billion in its Hong Kong debut next week, pricing shares between HK$47.60 and HK$49.50.
M60 traffic halted after serious crash between junctions 16 and 17
All traffic is held on the clockwise M60 between junctions 16 and 17 after a serious crash, with long queues building and heavy traffic shown on camera footage.
Shein targets up to £20bn valuation in Hong Kong float
Shein could be valued at up to 27 billion US dollars (£19.8 billion) in its Hong Kong stock market debut next week, far below its 2022 peak.
Graduate job market collapse: 45% drop in entry-level roles
Entry-level jobs for graduates have collapsed by 45% year-on-year to 8,383 in July, as more than 260,000 prepare to start university, sparking warnings of a generational crisis.
Ofgem price cap set to rise to £1,729 from October, forecast says
Ofgem will announce its latest energy price cap on Wednesday, with Cornwall Insight forecasting a rise to £1,729 for a typical household from October.
Sky launches Your Multiview free upgrade for UK TVs
Sky has released Your Multiview, letting fans watch up to four live Sky Sports events on one screen, rolling out this week on Sky Glass, Sky Stream and Sky Q.
Millions to get State Pension and benefits early for bank holiday
DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland will bring forward payments due on Monday, August 31, to Friday, August 28, ahead of the bank holiday.
North Lanarkshire approves 400 new homes plan
North Lanarkshire councillors approve plans to invest in nearly 400 additional homes for tenants over the next few years, adding 12 initiatives to the strategic housing investment plan.
Commuter belt house price hot and cold spots revealed
Rightmove data shows affordable commuter areas around Glasgow and Manchester lead asking price growth, while pricier London hotspots see declines.
CrossCountry to run full service after power cut cancellations
CrossCountry will run a full service on Monday after a power cut caused major cancellations across its network over the weekend, with a very limited number of trains from around 6pm on Sunday.
Fire TV Stick Prices Rise, Deals Offer Big Savings
Amazon has hiked Fire TV Stick prices, with the 4K Max now £99.99, but limited-time deals cut costs significantly, with the HD model at £23.99.
Sister's £150 Monthly Withdrawals: Fraud or Not?
A woman questions if her sister's £150 monthly withdrawals from their elderly mum's account constitute fraud, and seeks expert advice on the next steps.
£85 Rodial Drops in £60 Beauty Box Worth £250
A beauty bundle worth over £250 is available for £59.99, including the £85 Rodial Collagen Drops. The Timeless Beauty Edit features 10 skincare, make-up and fragrance products.
Charlotte Tilbury eyeshadow stick drops to £14.73 with trick
Charlotte Tilbury's Exagger-Eyes Easy Eyeshadow Stick, normally £27, can be bought for £14.73 by new TopCashback users with a £15 sign-up bonus.
Luxury cruise firm collapses, passengers left out of pocket
Kimberley Pearl Tours entered administration after its director defaulted on a loan. Passengers who paid large deposits say they are no closer to getting their money back.
Torquay named UK's most dog-friendly seaside town
Torquay in Devon tops Fish4Dogs' study as the UK's most dog-friendly seaside town, with 114 dog-friendly facilities, 14 year-round beaches, and 45 green spaces.
Jersey households to receive £516.50 payment - applications open
Eligible Jersey residents can apply for a one-off £516.50 Community Costs Bonus, with applications open from July 14, 2026, until the end of June 2027.
Regatta rain jacket that kept shopper dry now £7.92 with deal
The Regatta Womens Waterproof Pack It Jacket III, £25 at Argos, can drop to £7.92 for new TopCashback members using a £15 sign-up bonus.
Closing date set for Coatbridge industrial unit sale
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has set a closing date of noon on Wednesday, August 26, for the sale of a standalone industrial unit with office accommodation in Coatbridge, with offers over £1,175,000 invited.
Transfer LIVE: Mahmic close to Celtic deal, Rangers eye Kim
Celtic close in on Ermin Mahmic for £8.5m, Rangers target Kim Min-su, Hearts agree JJ Williams deal, and more in our live transfer blog.
Review ordered into pub and hotel business rates valuations
The Treasury has ordered a review into how business rates are calculated for pubs and hotels, with recommendations due by the end of March next year.
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