DWP claimants warned to check bank accounts before holidays
Universal Credit and PIP claimants should check bank accounts before holidays to avoid missed payments and DWP rule breaches, warns Money Wellness.
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Energy customers warned over £150 discount deadline
British Gas, Octopus, EDF and OVO customers must be named on bills by August 23 to get £150 Warm Home Discount.
Ecology Building Society launches 6% regular saver account
Ecology Building Society's new Regular Saver pays 6% AER for 12 months, allowing monthly deposits up to £200, supporting green projects.
Off-duty coastguard saves kayaker near Anglesey
An off-duty coastguard heard cries for help and rescued a kayaker who capsized near Ynys Moelfre, Anglesey. The man was exhausted after 15 minutes in the water but was wearing safety gear.
Met officer sacked for sharing photo of dead body
PC Timothy Robson dismissed without notice after taking a photo of a dead body and showing it to colleagues, breaching professional standards.
Man stunned by £5 fish and chips deal in Liverpool
A man in Liverpool couldn't believe his luck after getting fish, chips, peas, and a drink for just £5 at Heritage Fish and Chips, praising the deal on TikTok.
Jet2 confirms free hand luggage ahead of 2027 EU rules
Jet2 has confirmed passengers will see no changes to their hand luggage allowance, with 10kg free hand luggage remaining, as new EU measures come into force in 2027.
Top Cash ISA: 4.51% Rate Plus £182 Bonus for Savers
A market-leading Cash ISA from Trading 212 offers a 4.51% interest rate plus a £182 bonus for new customers depositing the full £20,000 limit.
Brown's Debt Timebomb Set to Blow in Burnham's Face
Britain's national debt hits £3trillion, with hidden costs pushing it to £12trillion, as new PM Andy Burnham faces a fiscal crisis rooted in Gordon Brown's 1997 pension raid.
Brown's Pension Timebomb Threatens Burnham's Premiership
Britain's national debt hits £3trillion, with hidden costs pushing it to £12trillion, as Gordon Brown's 1997 pension raid leaves the economy vulnerable and Burnham faces a fiscal crisis.
DWP Confirms £300 Winter Fuel Payments for Pensioners
DWP confirms automatic Winter Fuel Payments up to £300 for eligible state pensioners in 2026/27, with payments from November.
Jetstar to charge £13 for carry-on bags in overhead lockers
Jetstar will charge passengers at least £13 to stow carry-on bags in overhead lockers from February 2027, sparking backlash from travellers.
Flash vs Home Bargains Mop Wipes: Cheaper Wins
Home Bargains' £2.99 Power Action wipes outperformed Flash's pricier Speedmop refills in a direct comparison, offering better moisture and scent at a fraction of the cost.
Tonypandy town hall to become flats and café
A historic Tonypandy town hall and nightclub could be converted into 18 flats and commercial spaces, with plans recommended for approval.
100,000 pensioner households in energy debt: analysis
Over 100,000 pensioner households are in energy debt, new analysis reveals, with campaigners warning the true scale is higher and urging government action.
Atlantic Salmon 50p worth 160x face value
The 2023 Atlantic Salmon 50p, with only 200,000 in circulation, is worth up to £80—160 times face value—making it the rarest standard 50p.
Sky Bet Sign Up: 5p Wager Gets £40 Free Bets
New Sky Bet customers can place a 5p bet and receive £40 in free bets. This welcome offer has the lowest qualifying stake among UK bookmakers, with four £10 tokens credited after the first bet settles.
Alton Towers day passes slashed to £34 in summer sale
Alton Towers day passes are now £34.13 instead of £68, with free entry for under-90cm kids, valid until September 1.
B&M's £8 Pumpkin Diffuser Set Adds Cosy Autumn Charm
B&M sells a £8 Pumpkin Diffuser and Candles Set, described as 'charming' and ideal for creating a warm, inviting autumn atmosphere in living rooms.
White Stuff Jeans End Waistband Gap with Adjustable Tabs
White Stuff's new £75 Carmella Wide Leg Jeans feature adjustable waist tabs to eliminate waistband gap, in three leg lengths and sizes 6-24.
Luton Airport expansion clears final hurdle, 11,000 jobs
London Luton Airport's expansion clears legal hurdles, set to create 11,000 jobs and add £1.5bn annually, with capacity rising to 32 million by mid-2040s.
Weymouth drops toilet charges after petition
Weymouth Town Council abandons plans to charge 50p for public toilets after over 2,200 signatures oppose the move, opting for case-by-case decisions.
Abandoned Leeds school set for auction after 8 years
A dilapidated former Leeds primary school, empty for eight years, is set to be sold at auction after the council confirmed plans, with the sale expected to generate capital and end maintenance costs.
Surrey homeowner's £635k fixer-upper gamble pays off
Emma Potter nearly rejected a £635,000 Surrey three-bed needing work, but after viewing, she bought it and spent £60,000 renovating. Now valued at £720,000.
Lottery winner kept M&S shelf-stacking job for 30 years
Elaine Thompson won £2.7m on the lottery in 1995 but continued working night shifts at M&S until retiring, saying the money never changed her.
Tower Cordless Vacuum Drops to £9 with TopCashback Deal
The Tower Cordless Handheld Vacuum is now £24.99 at Argos, but new shoppers can get it for £9.75 with a TopCashback bonus, offering 20 minutes of run time.
Councillors oppose TfL bus changes in Hackney
Hackney councillors join opposition to TfL's proposed bus route changes, including the 149, warning of reduced services and overcrowding.
Rarest 50p coin: Atlantic Salmon worth £80, not Kew Gardens
The 2023 Atlantic Salmon 50p is the rarest in UK circulation, with only 200,000 minted. It can fetch up to £80, far more than its face value.
State pensioners to get £965 payment early on August 28
Millions of DWP benefit claimants, including state pensioners, will be paid early on Friday, August 28, due to the summer bank holiday, with payments arriving automatically.
£4 Guinness in Central London: Bargain with Bubbles
A viral £4 Guinness hatch in Soho offers cheap pints, but an Irish reviewer notes bubbles and lacks creaminess, rating it 3/5.
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