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.
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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.
Royal Mail four-word rule for returning someone else's post
Royal Mail advises writing 'No longer lives here' on envelopes addressed to previous residents before returning them via a postbox.
Save £70 on ghd Straightener Travel Bundle in Amazon Deal
Amazon slashes £70 off ghd Gold Hair Straightener & Styler gift set, including paddle brush and heat-resistant bag, now £139.99.
Heathrow rail tunnel closed over safety fears
A railway tunnel near Heathrow Airport has closed for safety reasons due to a water leak, causing all-day disruption on the Elizabeth line and Heathrow Express.
750,000 households face £170 monthly mortgage rise
Nearly 750,000 UK households face an average £170-a-month mortgage increase as cheap fixed-rate deals expire, with rates climbing amid market volatility.
Healey's Bank Tax Grab: A Recipe for Disaster?
Chancellor John Healey considers a bank tax surcharge to fund spending pledges, but critics warn it could backfire, hurting the economy and taxpayers.
DWP confirms automatic £100 boost for some pensioners
State pensioners born before September 28, 1946, will automatically receive a £300 Winter Fuel Payment, a £100 increase, as DWP confirms rates for this winter.
Vimto owner Nichols buys VitHit for £64m
Nichols, owner of Vimto, has acquired VitHit, the healthy drinks brand founded by Gary Lavin, for £64m. Lavin steps down, and Nichols plans to boost growth.
Octopus Energy offers free electricity and £12k for eclipse
Octopus Energy is giving away free electricity and £12,000 cash to celebrate the UK's fullest solar eclipse in 54 years on August 12.
HMRC error may leave 800,000 with State Pension gaps
Around 800,000 self-employed people could have gaps in their National Insurance record due to an HMRC administrative error, potentially affecting State Pension entitlements.
HMRC clarifies tax rules for couples' savings accounts
HMRC explains who pays tax on interest when couples move money between personal savings accounts, and outlines tax-free allowances and ISA limits.
Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Greater Manchester Today (10.08.2026)
Costco Stretford offers cheapest petrol at 150.9p/litre, saving up to £15 per tank. Diesel cheapest at Costco Chadderton at 170.9p.
WASPI urges PM Burnham to honour compensation pledge
WASPI has written to PM Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey, urging talks on State Pension compensation for 3.5 million 1950s-born women.
Burnham pledges consumer action to ease cost of living
Prime Minister Andy Burnham vows to 'pull every single lever' to reduce living costs, announcing plans to tackle subscription traps and deceptive discounts.
Over-65s paying tax on savings quadruples to 2.1m
More than two million over-65s are forecast to pay tax on savings income in 2026/27, four times the number in 2022/23, according to Paragon Bank analysis of HMRC data.
Meghan Markle mocked for 'tacky' gown at charity event
Meghan Markle faced criticism for her 'tacky' black gown at the David Foster Foundation event, with some comparing it to a toga.
Andy Burnham 'to be given huge invite' to Oasis' Don't Look Back In Anger premiere
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is said to be on the list to be invited to the upcoming London premiere of Oasis' movie, Don't Look Back In Anger, next month
GM motorway closures: full list for Aug 10-13
National Highways has confirmed overnight closures on M6, M60, M62, M56, M61, and A34 from Monday to Thursday this week. Here's the full list.
Plus500 revenues hit three-year high on prediction markets
Plus500's move into prediction markets helped drive first-half revenues to a three-year high of $462.9m, up 12% year-on-year.
Drivers Urged to Move Cars Off Driveways Before Heatwave
With temperatures set to hit 36C in parts of the UK this week, experts warn parked cars can become dangerously hot, urging drivers to seek shade.
HMRC refunds £50m to overtaxed pension savers
HMRC repaid £50.3m to over 12,500 pension savers overtaxed on withdrawals between April and June 2026, averaging £4,000 each.
Over-70s face mandatory eye tests under new road safety plan
Millions of UK drivers are overdue eye tests, risking £1,000 fines; over-70s may face mandatory tests under new plan.
Greater Manchester roadworks: full list of affected routes
Drivers across Greater Manchester can expect delays as roadworks continue on key routes. Full details of closures and temporary traffic lights, from Bury to Wigan.
State Pension and benefits paid early for some this month
State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits due on August 31 will be paid early on August 28 due to the bank holiday, with DWP expected to follow.
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