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.
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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.
Fans demand return of discontinued Calippo Shots
Fans of Calippo Shots, discontinued in 2020, demand their return, saying the frozen treat would have 'absolutely served' this summer.
Roman's £24 No-Iron Summer Top Is a Bestseller
Roman's Floral Crinkle Blouse, a no-iron top, is the second bestseller. Priced at £32, it's now £24 with code, offering style for late summer.
Shoppers save £110 on Dusk accent chair
Dusk's Maeve Slouched Accent Chair is reduced from £199 to £89, saving shoppers £110. Shoppers praise its comfort, style, and easy assembly.
Demolition of Bolton's Crompton Place shopping centre begins
Demolition of Bolton's Crompton Place has begun, creating one of the UK's largest inner town centre development sites and paving the way for a flagship regeneration project.
Hulme office block to be replaced by 162 new flats
Former accountancy firm HQ in Hulme could be bulldozed for two apartment blocks with 162 new homes, pending public consultation and planning approval.
Vans Closes Trafford Centre Store, New Brands Teased
The Trafford Centre confirms Vans closure, with new brands to be announced soon, including a replacement for the former unit.
Styal: Historic Village with Community Shop and Tapas
Styal, a National Trust-owned village near Manchester, features historic cottages, a community-run shop, a tapas bar, and The Ship pub with a 1900 rule.
M&S Food confirms new store near Wembley Stadium
M&S Food is opening a 14,300 sq ft store in Wembley Park, creating over 60 jobs, with opening expected next summer.
Clarkson to return in Grand Tour reboot cameos
Jeremy Clarkson will make cameo appearances in The Grand Tour reboot with new hosts, while Who Wants to be a Millionaire? repeats pause for football.
Jaded London Ad Banned for Glamorising Smoking
Jaded London's advert featuring a model with a lit cigarette has been banned by the ASA for glamorising smoking, breaching its rules on social responsibility.
FTSE 100 edges higher as Next and miners offset losses
FTSE 100 closed up 0.1% at 10,888.30, with gains in Next and mining stocks offsetting losses from Asia-focused financials.
Liverpool restaurant's emotional 'this isn't goodbye' message
Bella Cucina on Rose Lane, Liverpool, says it will search for a new home nearby after redevelopment plans were approved, promising customers 'this isn't goodbye'.
B&M confirms August store closures for relocation and refurb
B&M will close stores in Carmarthen and Sunderland this August for relocation and refurbishment, with new and improved locations reopening days later.
M60 closed due to police incident near Stretford, delays
M60 clockwise closed between J5 and J6 due to police incident, causing 30-minute delays and 3 miles of congestion near Stretford.
US refunds $100bn of Trump's 'liberation day' tariffs
The Trump administration has refunded about $100bn from tariffs collected before the Supreme Court ruled them illegal, representing 60% of the $165bn total.
5% deposit scheme homes turned into investments
Nearly 1,500 homes bought via Australia's 5% deposit scheme became investments, with high earners using it, sparking Greens criticism.
El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary, beats Stevens
Abdul El-Sayed clinches Democratic nomination for Michigan US Senate seat, defeating Haley Stevens by a narrow margin, setting up a key battleground race against Republican Mike Rogers.
Roblox shares plunge 30% as viral game hits decline
Roblox shares dropped nearly 30% after the company warned of slower revenue growth due to algorithm changes and a lack of viral hits, despite strong Q2 earnings.
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