Salford tower approval quashed over conflict of interest
Greater Manchester's tallest tower plans in Salford were thrown out after a procedural conflict of interest involving a council committee chair was upheld.
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Harvey Nichols warns of collapse without £60m bailout
Harvey Nichols could collapse within a year unless it secures £60m bailout or sale, with Mike Ashley's Frasers Group poised to acquire stores.
Check £331 School Age Payment Before Term Starts
Scottish families urged to check eligibility for £331.95 Best Start Grant School Age Payment, with applications open for certain children until 2027.
Mortgage rate hikes in July wipe out previous improvements
Average new mortgage rate rose to 5.59% in August, erasing July's fall. Product availability hit 7,357, up for fourth month.
Aldi and Lidl Face Same Land Rules as Big Supermarkets
The UK's competition watchdog proposes extending land agreement rules to Aldi and Lidl, preventing them from blocking rival supermarkets from opening nearby stores.
Trains cancelled after incident near Wavertree - live
Emergency services are dealing with an incident on train lines between Wavertree Technology Park and Huyton, causing cancellations and delays this morning.
Home Bargains £15 Mushroom Basket vs Next £130 Lookalike
Home Bargains sells a £14.99 mushroom basket similar to Next's £130 version, saving shoppers over £100. The whimsical decor adds countryside charm to any room.
Royal Mail 80-day rule for damaged parcels explained
Royal Mail requires claims for damaged or partly missing items within 80 days of posting, or 30 days for Tracked 24/48, or compensation is refused.
£10 Paris Ring Keeps Engagement Rings Safe on Holiday
Shoppers praise Bohomoon's £10 Paris Ring, a cubic zirconia replica that looks real, for keeping engagement rings safe on holiday.
£2bn plan offers £175 energy bill cut for millions
Millions could get £175 off energy bills under a £2bn Resolution Foundation plan, targeting low-income households amid rising gas prices and Iran conflict fears.
Heathrow travel chaos: tunnel closure disrupts trains
Severe disruption on Elizabeth Line and Heathrow Express due to tunnel closure, with reduced services to Heathrow Airport.
DWP completes PIP award changes with three-year review minimum
The DWP has completed changes to existing PIP awards, ensuring all current claimants now have a minimum planned review period of three years.
Overhanging tree branches: your legal rights explained (10.08.2026)
Homeowners in England and Wales can legally cut back overhanging branches to the boundary line, but must not trespass or damage the tree. Costs and disposal are the homeowner's responsibility.
Rail Chaos at Heathrow and Gatwick Airports Today
Holidaymakers face major rail disruption at Heathrow and Gatwick airports today due to a water leak and a trackside fire, with delays expected all day.
Child Refuses Seatbelt, Flight Cancelled, Strands Passengers
A child's refusal to buckle up on Porter Airlines flight PD444 led to its cancellation, stranding passengers until the next day.
Harvey Nichols could collapse 'within 12 months' as Mike Ashley looks to takeover
Harvey Nichols may cease trading within 12 months if it fails to secure a sale or additional funding, directors warn in latest accounts.
Overhanging Tree Branches: Your Legal Rights Explained (10.08.2026)
Property experts explain your legal rights when a neighbour's tree overhangs your garden, including cutting rules, costs, and boundary responsibilities.
HMRC urges 700,000 to claim £473 tax refunds
HMRC has written to 700,000 people urging them to claim tax refunds averaging £473 after they failed to respond to P800 letters.
Octopus Energy Offers Free Electricity During Solar Eclipse
Octopus Energy rewards customers with free electricity for reducing usage during the August 12 solar eclipse, the deepest since 1999.
The Range slashes garden furniture prices by up to 50%
The Range's end-of-season sale offers up to 50% off garden furniture, including rattan sets, dining tables, and more, available online and in stores while stocks last.
Pension savings face 67% wipeout due to HMRC changes
Almost 40,000 people face higher inheritance tax bills as unused pensions could be taxed at up to 67% from April 2027, warns Claritas Tax.
Potting Shed Rebrands to Leaf & Loaf
The Potting Shed at Green Fingers Garden Centre in South Shields will become Leaf & Loaf from September, with a complete transformation and an expanded menu, while keeping its popular Sunday dinners.
Harvey Nichols warns of collapse without rescue deal
Harvey Nichols, in business since 1831, warns it could cease trading within 12 months unless sold or funded. Talks with buyers are advanced.
Best car insurers for haggling cheaper premiums revealed
Which? reveals the car insurance firms where haggling is most successful, with Admiral leading at 72% success rate.
Paul Scholes' daughter Alicia stuns in underboob bikini snaps
Alicia Scholes, daughter of Man Utd legend Paul Scholes, shared revealing underboob bikini photos from a Lagos holiday with Love Island boyfriend Ayomi Odukoya, captivating fans online.
North Lanarkshire residents claim £58m in extra benefits
North Lanarkshire's Tackling Poverty Team helped residents claim almost £58 million in additional benefits, up over 4% from the previous year.
DVLA warns over-70s: renew licence online within a week
The DVLA has issued a one-week warning to drivers over 70, urging them to renew their licence online every three years, with new documents arriving within a week.
Aldi cuts opening hours at 97 UK stores to save money
Aldi has started closing 97 UK stores an hour earlier Monday to Saturday, aiming to save money and keep prices low. Shoppers can give feedback.
£200 inheritance mistake could tear families apart, experts warn
Financial planners warn a £200 inheritance mistake over sentimental items can tear families apart, urging Brits to record intended gifts and reasons to avoid disputes.
B&M's £1 Reed Diffuser: Sweet and Warming Fragrance
B&M sells a £1 Gourmand Mini Reed Diffuser in three scents, promising a 'sweet and warming fragrance' without overwhelming your space.
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