Pension tax charges surge 22% as savers hit annual allowance
The number of people breaching the pension annual allowance surged 22% in 2024/25, with 30,440 reporting excess contributions, potentially facing unexpected tax charges.
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Skechers Trainers Slashed to £30 in MandM Direct Sale
Skechers Dynamight trainers reduced from £48.99 to £29.99 at MandM Direct, saving shoppers £19 on select colorways.
Powerball Aug 6: £411m Jackpot Draw Tonight
The Powerball draw for August 6 offers a £411m jackpot, with entries closing at 11.55pm on Wednesday. Draw at 4am Thursday.
Lottery Winner Finds €1M Ticket in Rubbish Dump
A lottery player in Italy discarded a €1 million winning ticket, then recovered it after waste workers searched a rubbish heap for two days.
Liz Earle Summer Sale: Skincare From £5, Save Up to £52
Liz Earle's summer sale offers over 100 reduced products, with prices starting at £5 and savings up to £52, including iconic cleansers and giftable hand creams.
United flight returns to Edinburgh due to broken toilet
United Airlines flight UA979 from Edinburgh to Washington Dulles returned to Scotland due to an inoperable lavatory, landing safely after an hour-long diversion.
Luxury Hotel Towel Set Half Price at £39 Until Sunday
Bedding Envy's Orien Cotton Towel Set, used in five-star hotels, is now £39 (50% off) until Sunday. Includes two hand and two bath towels.
Robotaxis to hit London streets after Uber, Wayve get licences
Uber and Wayve have been granted minicab licences by TfL, paving the way for robotaxi rides in London later this summer, with a soft launch first.
Vans closes at Trafford Centre as new brands teased
Vans has closed its Trafford Centre store, with new brands set to arrive, including a replacement for the Vans unit.
Meghan Markle's Birthday Video Shows Her Acting Skills
Meghan Markle's 45th birthday video, released on the same day as Princess Eugenie's baby news, shows her pretending all is well despite reported struggles, proving her acting prowess.
Sainsbury's Nectar Prices: Save up to 50% on groceries
Sainsbury's Nectar members can save up to 50% on thousands of items from Aug 5-25, including Pizza Express, Higgidy, and Tropicana.
Judge casts doubt on WHSmith replacement TG Jones
A judge has expressed uncertainty about the future of TG Jones, the company replacing WHSmith in a major retail deal.
Soriot Must Explain AstraZeneca's Non-Deal
AstraZeneca's Pascal Soriot faces pressure to clarify why a rumored deal collapsed, raising questions about strategy and communication.
NYC Auctions Obsolete MetroCard Machines
New York City's transit agency is auctioning off thousands of obsolete MetroCard vending machines as the system transitions to OMNY fare payment.
Train Hits Trailer in Poland, Driver Intoxicated
A passenger train crashed through a farm trailer carrying hay bales in Poland after the tractor driver stopped on tracks. The driver was intoxicated, endangering about 500 people.
Iran, Oman agree Hormuz route coordinates
Iran and Oman have agreed on maritime coordinates for a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to ease tensions.
Hilton-Trusted £31 Bedding Set Wows Shoppers
Bedding Envy's 300 Thread Count Celeste Duvet Cover, trusted by Hilton and Four Seasons, is now £31.33 in a 50% off sale, with shoppers praising its 5-star hotel feel.
Peper Harow sock sale: up to 50% off comfortable styles
Peper Harow, a British sock brand, offers up to 50% off socks praised as 'very comfortable' for older feet, with styles from £7.
Four benefits qualify for £150 Warm Home Discount
Around six million UK households are eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter. The DWP confirms four benefits qualify, and urges checking your name is on the bill by August 23.
National Lottery results for Wednesday, August 5
Get the winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday, August 5. Tonight's Lotto jackpot is £6.8m and Thunderball is £500,000.
Dunelm Clearance: Dining Tables Up to 75% Off
Dunelm's summer sale offers up to 75% off dining tables, with savings up to £260. Top picks include the Olsson extending table at £162.25, Ezra set at £174.50, and Arlette round table at £87.25.
Artful Dodger season 3 confirmed: Fans in tears over final season
Disney Plus confirms The Artful Dodger season 3, a final chapter. Fans react with tears and excitement as filming nears in Sydney.
AI-Recommended 32p-a-Day Teeth Whitener Praised by Shoppers
MySweetSmile's dentist-approved whitening powder, now £20.99, costs just 32p a day and lifts stains from coffee, tea, wine, and smoking, with users seeing results from the first use.
DWP to seize cash from bank accounts from October
From October, the DWP can take money directly from bank accounts of benefit debtors under a new law, aiming to save £14.6bn over five years.
Roman's £27 Floral Top Raved Over as 'Ageless and Flattering'
Roman's Floral Print Pocket Swing Stretch Top, reduced to £27 with a first-order code, earns praise for being 'ageless, flattering and wash like a dream'.
No UK Epstein Inquiry, PM to Meet Victims
Downing Street has ruled out a public inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein's UK actions, but Prime Minister Andy Burnham is committed to meeting victims, the government confirmed.
Scottish aid worker's death devastates Athens community
Locals in Athens' Kypseli district say the killing of Scottish aid worker Elisabeth-Jane Ross has had a devastating impact. The 38-year-old's body was found in a suitcase in a derelict building.
Port of Tyne crane crash operator recovers at home
A man seriously injured when a crane collapsed at the Port of Tyne last month is recovering at home, the Port has confirmed. The incident occurred after a collision between two ships.
Tired Aer Lingus pilot triggered steep-bank alert over Dublin
A tired Aer Lingus pilot triggered a mid-air alert over Dublin after disconnecting autopilot, causing a 44-degree bank during approach.
DVLA lists 23 offences that add penalty points to licences
The DVLA has outlined 23 motoring offences that can add penalty points to UK driving licences, with points ranging from 1 to 11 and bans for accumulating 12 or more.
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