Parc Asterix: France's best-kept secret theme park with 9 epic rides
Parc Asterix, France's second-largest theme park, offers nine rollercoasters, four water rides, and a unique spinning disc, all less than two hours from the UK.
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DWP confirms £48.15 weekly top-up for pensioner carers
Pension Credit claimants who care for another adult can get an extra £48.15 per week from the DWP in 2026-27, paid every four weeks as a £192.60 boost.
B&M's £25 canvas storage unit keeps clutter out of sight
B&M's Spaceways Four-Drawer Canvas Storage Unit is on sale for £25, offering a sturdy and stylish way to organise bedrooms, living rooms, or hallways.
Universal Credit sanctions: 26 reasons payments can be cut
Universal Credit claimants can face payment reductions, known as sanctions, for failing to meet work-related requirements. DWP data lists 26 reasons, including missing interviews and not applying for jobs.
Greater Manchester motorway closures this week: full list
National Highways has confirmed overnight closures on the M6, M60, M62 and other routes in Greater Manchester from Monday to Thursday this week, with sections of the M56, M67 and A34 also affected.
Russell & Bromley to Reopen in Oxford After Administration
Russell & Bromley, rescued by Next after administration, will open a new store at Westgate Oxford on September 3, marking the start of its revival.
AJ Bell urges Healey to reassure high earners on pension tax relief
AJ Bell has urged Chancellor John Healey to reassure high earners ahead of the Budget, as a 60% tax trap and fears over pension tax relief changes could prompt bad decisions.
Virgin secures track access for Eurostar rival trains by 2030
Virgin Trains has secured track access from the ORR to run up to 20 daily return journeys between London and Europe by 2030, challenging Eurostar's monopoly.
Asda recalls Hapello Power Train toy over choking risk
Asda recalls Hapello Power Train due to choking hazard. Customers urged to return product for full refund. Sold August 2024 to February 2026.
Charlotte Tilbury concealer praised by mature skin shoppers
Charlotte Tilbury's Airbrush Flawless Blur Concealer is praised by mature shoppers for not creasing, lasting all day, and providing full coverage with a natural matte finish.
Newcastle must pay £40m for Delap after Chelsea decision
Newcastle United must pay £40m for Liam Delap, £10m more than last summer, after Chelsea decided to sell the striker.
JP Morgan boss warns London jobs at risk from tax hikes
Jamie Dimon has warned Chancellor John Healey that higher taxes on the wealthy and financial sector risk driving jobs out of London, citing New York's experience.
Pixel 11 Pro preorders: save up to £850 with trade-in
Google Pixel 11 Pro preorders are open. Trade in an eligible device by 1 September to save up to £850, including a £400 bonus. Key features include Sign-To-Text and HiLight.
Your legal rights if a neighbour cuts down your tree
If a neighbour cuts down a tree on your property without consent, it may be criminal damage and trespass. You can report it to police and claim compensation.
Joint Chambers Lunch at West Lothian Hotel
Businesses from Edinburgh and the Lothians will gather on August 20 for the Joint Chambers Networking Lunch at Macdonald Houstoun Hotel, featuring guest speaker Mandy Millar.
Over 80s on Basic State Pension could be due extra DWP payment
People on Basic State Pension over 80 could get £110.75 weekly top-up, with over 700,000 eligible for Pension Credit averaging £4,300 a year.
George Clarke starts Sunderland restoration for home and bookshop
TV architect George Clarke has started work on a Georgian restoration in Sunderland, turning 176 High Street West into his home and an independent bookshop with wine bar.
Worst UK cities to be a landlord in 2026 revealed
Cambridge tops the list of worst UK cities for landlords in 2026, with a gross rental yield of just 4.7%, according to new research.
Nationwide launches new savings accounts paying up to 4.7%
Nationwide has launched new fixed-rate savings accounts paying up to 4.70% AER, with the same rates available online and in branch.
Eden co-founder to meet taskforce over Xanadoo plans
Gaynor Coley, co-founder of the Eden Project, will meet the Pontypool Taskforce to discuss funding for the proposed Xanadoo attraction in Wales.
Maresca hints at Grealish role after Man City return
Enzo Maresca says Manchester City players who deserve minutes will get them after Jack Grealish's return from a loan at Everton, with his future still uncertain.
Carers in Scotland could get £98.15 weekly support
New figures show more than 136,000 carers are now on the Carer Support Payment caseload in Scotland, with eligible carers able to receive up to £98.15 per week.
Pothole damage claims surge: Which? issues fresh driver advice
Which? has issued new advice for drivers on claiming for pothole damage, as Tesco Insurance reports a 25% surge in claims between January and May 2026.
1m low-paid workers told not to ignore HMRC letter
Around one million low-paid workers are urged to watch for an HMRC letter this month as they may be owed money from the new Low Earner's Pension Payment, correcting a tax relief difference.
State pensioners warned over £597 HMRC tax rule gap
The full new State Pension is £11,973, leaving just £597 before the frozen £12,570 personal allowance, risking income tax for pensioners with extra income.
Lidl Middle Aisle: Homeware, Cleaning and Plants This Week
Lidl's Middle Aisle launches a Home & Living range for students, plus cleaning tools and plants, from Thursday, August 20, with 20% off via Lidl Plus.
ITV expert's six Poundland buys including £1 Heinz beans
ITV consumer expert Grace Forell reveals six things everyone should buy in Poundland, including a £1 Heinz baked beans tin that's 44% cheaper than elsewhere.
UK households can claim up to £2,672 in August benefits
UK households on four DWP benefits could claim up to £2,672.77 this August through freebies and discounts. Universal Credit, state pension, child benefit and PIP all increased in April.
Sayers Bakery to close 19 sites, 100 jobs at risk
Sayers Bakery is closing 19 underperforming shops at the end of August 2026, putting around 100 jobs at risk out of 800 employees, while safeguarding the remaining 72 stores and 700 jobs.
HMRC Child Benefit alert: Act by August 31 or lose payments
Parents have two weeks left to inform HMRC of their child's post-16 plans or risk losing Child Benefit payments, which end on August 31 unless updated.
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