Burnham urged to scrap 'toxic' tax costing 33,000 jobs
UK Hospitality warns the government's overnight visitor levy could cost 33,000 tourism jobs and urges Andy Burnham to scrap the 'toxic' tourist tax plan.
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Reform says Royal Navy migrant boat plan is legal
Reform UK says its Operation Fortress plan for the Royal Navy to intercept and return Channel boats complies with international law; No 10 backs border patrol.
Seven rare Beatrix Potter 50p coins on eBay for £40k
Seven rare Beatrix Potter 50p coins, featuring Peter Rabbit and Mrs Tiggy Winkle, have currently been listed together on eBay for more than £40,000.
Cleaning guru Lucy Kalice says citric acid descales kettles
Cleaning guru Lucy Kalice shares her magic citric acid method for kettle limescale: fill the kettle a quarter full, add half a box, boil, cool.
HMRC reminds taxpayers of Making Tax Digital deadline
The first Making Tax Digital quarterly submission is due Friday, August 7. HMRC emailed self-assessment users on Monday, affecting those over £50,000.
Murder probe after Wigan man dies following disturbance
A murder investigation has been launched after 56-year-old Brian Cunliffe died in hospital following a disturbance in Wigan. Two men are being questioned.
Royal Observatory staff to strike on eclipse day over pay
Royal Observatory Greenwich staff will strike on 11-12 August over pay and conditions, coinciding with the best UK solar eclipse in almost 27 years.
Apple TV+ Free Trial Lets You Stream Ted Lasso Season 4
Apple TV+ offers a 7-day free trial to watch Ted Lasso Season 4, returning August 5, 2026, with a brand new focus on the AFC Richmond Women's team.
Roy Stride quits vegetarianism after sheep attack
Scouting For Girls frontman Roy Stride ditched vegetarianism after being attacked by a sheep near his home studio, and recalled eating cassowary.
Drivers moving home face £1,000 fine over V5C log book error
Drivers moving house must update DVLA licence and V5C log book separately or risk up to £1,000 fine for each, property expert Lisa Mortie warns.
Man jailed for keeping dead mother in freezer
Christopher Phillips, 60, of Porthcawl, has been jailed after keeping his dead mother in a freezer for nearly three years while claiming £78,000 of her benefits.
M&S shoppers rush to buy 'best denim dress' now over £10 off
Marks and Spencer shoppers are snapping up the 'best denim dress' after its price was cut from £38 to £26.60 in the summer sale with over £10 off.
Ruthin glamping pod with Moel Famau views and hot tub
A 'beautiful' glamping pod near Ruthin offers panoramic views of Moel Famau and a private wood-fired hot tub, with stays available this summer and autumn.
B&M £25 Esme Side Table similar to £53 Argos Tatum
B&M's £25 Esme Side Table resembles Argos's £53 Tatum Table, offering two tiers of storage in an ivory finish, available via in-store collection only.
Newcastle's Head of Steam for sale at £450k after 30 years
Newcastle's iconic Head of Steam bar on Neville Street remains for sale at £450,000, six months after being put on the market by owner Camerons.
West Lothian tenant's home 'like new' after £21.7m
A West Lothian tenant says her home feels 'like new' after benefiting from a £21.7m Wheatley Homes investment programme across Edinburgh, West Lothian and Fife.
Dusk brass lamp 'adds a touch of class' for just £32
Dusk's Lucille Ornate Wireless Lamp is now £32, and shoppers say its warm light 'adds a touch of class' while the cordless design works in any room.
Sandie Peggie employment tribunal appeal allowed to proceed
Sandie Peggie has been granted permission to appeal the employment tribunal findings in her case against NHS Fife over a changing-room incident.
Brits rush to withdraw pension cash before 2027 IHT law
One in four savers plan to withdraw tax-free pension cash before unused pots face inheritance tax from April 2027, according to Hargreaves Lansdown research.
Post-WW2 Drama 'A Place to Call Home' Is Irresistible
Australian post-WW2 drama A Place to Call Home, praised as an irresistible soap, is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and perfect for Downton Abbey fans.
Scaffolding over your property: your legal rights
Homeowners should know that a neighbour's scaffolding access depends on property boundaries and legal permissions, and a quick conversation before work starts can prevent disputes.
Half of Brits switch travel plans from Spain to staycations
Half of UK holidaymakers changed travel plans this summer due to costs and global uncertainty, with more choosing staycations in the South West than Spain.
Neighbour extension too close? Your legal rights explained
In the UK, a neighbour can build right up to your boundary, but not over it. Your rights depend on planning rules, party wall laws, and rights to light.
Parents Warned Over Child Savings Tax Blunder
MoneySavingExpert warns parents may face an unexpected tax bill if their child holds both a Junior ISA and a Child Trust Fund; the two cannot be held together.
Five Men Arrested on Suspicion of Rape in Ipswich
Five men aged 27 to 49 have been arrested on suspicion of rape after a woman reported a serious sexual assault in Ipswich, Suffolk Police said.
Fans fear for Cassie on Corrie after Ross locks her in car
Coronation Street fans fear Ross has killed or imprisoned Cassie after he locked her in his car, following the poisoning twist that shattered her family.
Flights delayed and cancelled at Manchester Airport today
Manchester Airport expects its busiest summer on record with more than 5.7 million passengers, while flights face delays on Monday, August 3.
Oldham's Alexandra Park: Lake, Woods, and Cafe
Oldham's 57-acre Alexandra Park, opened in 1861, offers a boathouse cafe, woodland walks, a children's paddling pool, and tennis courts, perfect summer day out.
Burnham jobs vision at risk if reforms deter hiring
The Horticultural Trades Association warns employment reforms could shrink the flexible first jobs that cut youth unemployment, now at 16 per cent.
B&M £15 wall shelf offers eye-catching display space
B&M's Arlo Round Wall Shelf is available for £15, with four staggered tiers in a circular gold frame for displaying ornaments, plants and trinkets.
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