DWP Confirms £299 Cost of Living Payment Dates and Eligibility
DWP confirms £299 cost of living payment dates: 6-22 Feb 2024. Automatic for eligible benefit claimants. Final instalment of £900 support.
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Reeves Considers Breaking Manifesto Pledge with Income Tax Rise
Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers breaking Labour's manifesto pledge by raising income tax to fill a £30bn shortfall, sparking debate over fiscal headroom and political consequences.
Banks Spared Tax Rises in Reeves Budget
UK bank shares rise as reports suggest Chancellor Rachel Reeves will spare lenders from new taxes in the Budget, despite ongoing calls for a windfall tax.
Under-65s Urged to Consider Investing Amid ISA Changes
BBC expert Iona Bain advises under-65s to consider investing as ISA cash allowance cuts take effect next April, with tips on readiness and starting small.
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Southall Fire: 150 Firefighters Tackle Warehouse Blaze
150 firefighters battle warehouse blaze in Southall, London; fireworks feared inside; schools and flats evacuated; roof collapsed.
Plaid Cymru's First Spending Plans: NHS, Childcare, Meals
Plaid Cymru government to announce first spending plans, allocating £145m to NHS, £55m to childcare, and £15m to free school meals, amid questions over funding and Labour legacy.
Record-Breaking Skyscraper Planned for London's Square Mile
London sees a skyscraper boom with 230 high-rise projects approved since 2017, including a record-breaking 290-metre tower planned for the Square Mile.
TV Presenter Withdraws Claims Against Dan Walker After Mutual Agreement
Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije withdraws all allegations against Dan Walker after mutual agreement with Channel 5 and ITN.
Rise in Deathbed Weddings Prompts Call to Protect Cohabiting Couples
Rise in deathbed weddings and civil partnerships prompts call for legal protection of cohabiting couples in England and Wales.
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Railway Incident at Stockport Disrupts Services
Emergency services respond to an incident at Stockport, blocking all lines. Train services face cancellations, delays, and diversions. Network Rail and Avanti West Coast advise passengers to check ahead.
DWP Pension Credit: £238 weekly boost for pensioners from April
State pensioners on low incomes can get an extra £238 a week via Pension Credit from April 2026. DWP confirms the increased rate for singles and couples.
Breakdown Cover Scandal: A Costly Consumer Lesson
A journalist reveals he was charged over £500 a year for breakdown cover, three times the new customer rate, highlighting the need for consumers to monitor auto-renewals.
Tunbridge Wells tops list of UK towns worst hit by high street closures
Tunbridge Wells tops list of UK towns worst hit by high street closures, with 9.76 closures per 100,000 residents, study finds.
Step One's Anti-Sweat Boxers: Comfort and Savings with 50% Off
Step One's anti-sweat boxers are up to 50% off in bundle deals, offering comfort and savings on sustainable bamboo viscose underwear.
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Eight Developments Reshaping Stockport Town Centre
Stockport Council plans 8,000 new town centre homes over 14 years as part of £2bn regeneration. Eight key projects, including Stockport 8 and Weir Mill, are set to progress in 2026.
Poon's at Somerset House: A Womb-Like Chinese Haven That Delights the Senses
Review of Poon's at Somerset House: a womb-like Chinese restaurant with delicate, wholesome cooking and a feng shui-approved interior.
Cadbury Easter Egg Shrinkflation Sparks Outrage
Cadbury Easter eggs shrink as cocoa prices soar, sparking consumer outrage over shrinkflation and hidden price hikes.
‘Comfortable’ retirement costing thousands more – exact amount
Pensions UK report shows cost of comfortable retirement rises to £45,400 for singles and £62,700 for couples, with only 9% on track to afford it.
Dusk's Titan Gold Domed Floor Lamp Gets Mystery Discount for Birthday Sale
Dusk's Titan Gold Domed Floor Lamp, praised for its elegant design and warm glow, is on sale for £65 with a mystery discount for the brand's birthday.
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Protesters Block Eviction of Bus Driver and Two Children in Lewisham
Protesters block bailiffs from evicting a bus driver and his two children in Lewisham, citing unsuitable housing offers and disability concerns.
Mamdani Criticises Polymarket's 'Free Grocery Store' Stunt in New York
Zohran Mamdani criticises Polymarket's temporary free grocery store stunt in New York, which mimics his campaign pledge for city-run stores.
Easter Egg Shrinkflation: Why Your Chocolate Treat Costs More for Less
Easter egg shrinkflation hits UK shoppers as cocoa shortages and climate shocks drive up chocolate prices, with smaller treats costing more.
Spring Bank Holiday 2025: Supermarket Opening Times for May 26
Spring bank holiday supermarket opening times for May 26, 2025: Aldi, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Asda, Waitrose, Co-op, Iceland, and Lidl hours.
HMRC Red Flag Warning To Millions Of UK Employees
HMRC warns UK employees to check payslips for red flags of tax avoidance schemes involving umbrella companies.
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Citric Acid Spray Removes Brown Limescale In 15 Minutes
A natural citric acid spray removes stubborn brown limescale from taps in 15 minutes, offering an odour-free alternative to vinegar.
Primark Closes All UK Stores Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Primark closes all 189 UK stores due to coronavirus, with staff paid for 14 days. Other retailers also shut temporarily.
Teacher Clears Debt and Mortgage with Envelope Method
Loraine Bertolini, 62, cleared £3,500 in debt and paid off her mortgage using the envelope method after leaving her marriage with nothing.
British Woman Among Five Tourists Killed in Chile Blizzard
British woman among five tourists killed in blizzard at Chile's Torres del Paine reserve; four rescued alive.
Two Charged Over Safe Hands Funeral Plan Collapse Fraud
Two men charged with conspiracy to defraud over collapse of Safe Hands funeral plan firm, leaving 46,000 customers out of pocket.
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Beat Airport Queues: Expert Tips for Smoother Travel
Travel expert Jane Bolton shares four tips to avoid long airport queues, including arriving early, using fast-track, and checking passport validity.
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