New online route for State Pension age Attendance Allowance claims
Nearly 1.7 million pensioners now receive Attendance Allowance, with new online claims available on GOV.UK, while Scottish claimants must apply for PADP instead.
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Lidl £20 Ottoman Looks Like £50 Dunelm and £90 Tesco Versions
Lidl's LIVARNO Storage Ottoman costs £19.99, while similar items at Dunelm and Tesco retail for £50 and £90 respectively.
Sam Claflin leads Taylor Sheridan thriller F.A.S.T.
Sam Claflin, who played Oswald Mosley in Peaky Blinders, will star in Taylor Sheridan's action thriller F.A.S.T., now set for release on May 14, 2027.
Search after man 'falls overboard' from cruise ship near UK
A large-scale search and rescue operation is underway after a man reportedly went overboard from the Ambassador Ambition cruise ship, which has docked in a UK city.
Reform UK advisor: pension triple lock unsustainable
Reform UK's new economic adviser, Mitchell Palmer, has questioned the state pension triple lock, calling it unsustainable and potentially unfair to younger generations.
HMRC warns parents of £1,406 Child Benefit loss after GCSEs
HMRC warns parents whose children got GCSE results to update Child Benefit claims by 31 August or risk losing up to £1,406 a year.
North Tyneside taxi drivers seek 8% fare rise
North Tyneside taxi drivers call for 8% fare hike, citing fuel, vehicle and parts costs, but councillors urge balance amid cost of living.
Clarks £55 trainers now £5.33 after cashback in three colours
Clarks Nova lace trainers have been slashed from £55 to £20 in the sale, with new TopCashback members paying just £5.33 after cashback.
M62 Delays After Car Fire Shuts Two Lanes
Two lanes are closed on the M62 eastbound near junction 22 after a car fire, causing long delays and congestion. Emergency services are at the scene.
Newcastle hidden gem Assemble up for sale for £65,000
Assemble, the acclaimed hidden gem bar and restaurant in Newcastle's Old Eldon Square, is on the market for £65,000, four days a week.
Nationwide launches free credit score tool in app and online
Nationwide has launched a new free credit score service via its app and online banking, designed to help customers make better financial decisions and build financial confidence.
Argos cuts 9L dual air fryer to £60 in summer sale
Argos has reduced the Cookworks 9L Dual Air Fryer to £60, down from £100, saving shoppers £40 on a kitchen gadget praised for small spaces.
Tynemouth family home on Dene Road for sale at £700,000
A four-bedroom family home on Dene Road in Tynemouth is on the market for £700,000, marketed by Jan Forster.
HMRC clarifies P800 tax refund letters and timelines
HMRC confirms P800 letters explain how to claim overpaid PAYE tax; online refunds arrive within five working days, cheques take up to six weeks.
Young drivers can save £100s on insurance with five changes
MoneySavingExpert says under-25s can cut insurance costs by hundreds with five changes, including adding a responsible named driver and timing renewal around 25 days before expiry.
DVLA expands online medical service for drivers with conditions
The DVLA has upgraded its online medical service, allowing drivers to check guidance on around 1,600 medical conditions and process applications up to 10 days faster than by post.
Dusk Shoppers Save £258 on 'Beautiful' Wood Sideboard
Dusk's Blair Sideboard is reduced from £369 to £111, saving shoppers £258. The walnut wood veneer piece arrives fully assembled.
Meghan Markle's Strathberry Bag Could Make a Comeback in Britain
Meghan Markle's favourite Strathberry East/West Mini bag may return as she moves back to Britain. The croc-embossed green version costs £455, with cheaper alternatives available.
DWP confirms four groups not eligible for Winter Fuel Payment
The DWP has confirmed four groups who will not qualify for the Winter Fuel Payment in winter 2026/27, despite reaching the qualifying age.
DWP to Send £10 Christmas Bonus to State Pensioners in 2026
The DWP will pay a one-off £10 tax-free Christmas Bonus to eligible State Pensioners this winter under Andy Burnham's government. Payments are automatic in December.
Sussexes' £45m fortune questioned as UK return looms
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, worth an estimated £45 million, face questions over funding their lifestyle as they prepare to return to the UK with their children.
Vueling cancels Cardiff winter flights to Spain after 13 years
Vueling will withdraw all flights from Cardiff Airport to Alicante and Malaga from October, ending services after almost 13 years at Wales' only international airport.
HMRC income boost for people working beyond State Pension age
People working past State Pension age can stop paying National Insurance and boost wages. Here's how to claim the income boost and what to do.
PS5 households face £47 yearly energy charges under price cap
UK households with a PS5 could spend £46.94 a year on energy under the current Ofgem price cap, according to Utilita's Power Price List.
HP 14-inch student laptop cut by £100 to £199 at Currys
Currys has cut the HP 14-ep2500sa laptop from £299 to £199, a £100 saving ahead of the university term. The 14-inch model with an Intel N150 processor suits note-taking, essays and streaming.
Royal Mail misses targets but shows progress in overhaul
Royal Mail missed Ofcom delivery targets again in Q1 but improved from last year, delivering 85% of first-class mail on time as it rolls out reforms.
Pureseoul opens first Scottish store in Edinburgh (21.08.2026)
Pureseoul, the UK's largest Korean beauty brand, has opened its first Scottish store in Edinburgh's St. James Quarter, its 17th UK location, with over 1,000 products and in-store services.
Asda brings back Puffin bars 30 years after court case
Asda has relaunched its own-brand Puffin biscuit bars, first sold 30 years ago, for £1 per pack of eight—despite a 1997 trademark court case with McVitie's over its Penguin bars.
Newcastle's Raj Tandoori 'still open' and on sale for £300k
Raj Tandoori in Newcastle assures customers it is still open after going on the market, with the price now at £299,950.
How disabled people in North East can get free Metro travel before April
Disabled people in the North East can access free Metro travel before April 2027 changes via Nexus schemes, including all-day travel with a Metro Gold card.
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