SNP top tax rate backfired, cut revenues, analysis finds
Scotland's 48p top tax rate backfired, cutting revenues by up to £30m in a stark warning for Healey and Burnham as they look for more money.
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Birmingham council spends £30k on Pakistan festival
Birmingham City Council has allocated £30,000 to the Spirit of Pakistan festival while residents endure bin strikes that have lasted 18 months.
Tycoon who funded divorce fraud blew £78,000 in Harrods, court hears
Elie Taktouk, jailed for fraud after wife left him for Cesc Fabregas, spent £78,000 in Harrods and faces losing millions in a confiscation hearing.
Sinclair takes 8% stake in EW Scripps as takeover speculation grows
Sinclair acquires 8.2% stake in rival EW Scripps as it weighs takeover; Scripps shares jump 40%.
Sainsbury's Nectar points now earned on Uber Eats orders
Sainsbury's shoppers can now earn one Nectar point for every £1 spent when ordering groceries through Uber Eats at more than 1,300 UK stores.
Aldi to Open Eight New London Stores in £40m Expansion
Aldi's £40m expansion brings eight new London stores in 2026, creating 200 jobs. Locations include Marble Arch, Hoxton, Watford, and more.
Paedophile who murdered toddler could have been arrested
A paedophile could have been arrested 18 months before he murdered and sexually assaulted his girlfriend's two-year-old daughter, police admit.
Reeves Raises Taxes to Record High in £26bn Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves raises taxes by £26bn, targeting the wealthy, scrapping the two-child benefit cap, and freezing tax thresholds in a budget that pushes the tax take to a record high.
Christmas gift theft: Britons warned to check home insurance cover
Britons are urged to check home insurance policies for Christmas gift cover, as experts warn of theft risks and high-value item limits.
Uplift cafe must leave Stretford church basement by Aug 22
Stretford's Uplift café, a 'lifeline' to customers, must move from its church basement home by August 22 as owners seek a new town-centre base.
Isle of Wight helicopter crash victims identified
Three victims of the Isle of Wight helicopter crash are named as Justyna Czoska, Wojtek Kowalkowski and Simon Hewitt. A fourth man remains in hospital.
Number of Americans moving halves since 2021, study finds
Bank of America study shows US relocation rates dropped by over half since 2021, with movers favouring nearby cities within their region.
State pensioners can get £21,330 tax-free with HMRC rules
State pensioners can raise their tax-free Personal Allowance to £21,330 by combining Marriage Allowance and Rent-a-Room, two legal HMRC rules, if eligible.
Nvidia earnings surge 65% as chipmaker defies AI bubble concerns
Nvidia beat quarterly forecasts with strong datacenter growth, defying AI bubble fears despite investor caution and a scaled-back OpenAI deal.
Justin Fletcher: Mr Tumbles, MBE, and CBeebies Exit
Justin Fletcher, the Mr Tumbles star, received an MBE, built a £1.5m fortune, and left Something Special after a romance with co-star Samantha Dorrance.
Ukraine’s power grid hit by massive Russian air attack
Power restored to 270,000 in Kyiv after Russian drones and missiles hit Ukraine's energy grid, with outages in nine regions and casualties in Zaporizhzhia.
UK workers told to check tax code or risk £689
HMRC is sending tax repayment letters, but employees must check their payslip tax code; average overpayment is £689, errors are legally the worker's responsibility.
KFC founder Colonel Sanders' bow tie, belongings for auction
Colonel Sanders' iconic personal bow tie, pressure cooker and former KFC headquarters are up for auction, with bow tie bids already topping $2,000.
Island-hopping in Sweden: Gothenburg's archipelago of tiny isles
Discover the Gothenburg archipelago: a maze of tiny isles with kayaking, bioluminescence, coastal trails, and a rich musical history.
HMRC collects £800,000 in ISA fines as savers fall foul of complex rules
HMRC collected £800k in ISA fines last year, totalling £3m over three years, as savers make costly errors. Critics warn new allowance cuts add complexity.
Aldi Recalls Ice Cream Over Undeclared Wheat Allergen
Aldi recalls Gianni’s Cheeky Monkey Ice Cream over undeclared wheat, posing a serious risk to those with coeliac disease or gluten intolerance. Full refund offered.
Andy Burnham calls for written constitution in UK shift
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Britain may need a written constitution, arguing devolution plans point towards a new constitutional settlement for the UK.
Violent clashes as Rio police evict thousands from abandoned buildings
Police in Rio de Janeiro clash with squatters during a large-scale eviction operation, leaving several people injured.
DWP Warns: Check Energy Bill Name for £150 Discount
UK households on benefits must check their name on energy bills by 23 August or risk missing the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, the DWP warns.
British backpacker tells of going blind after drinking tainted shots in Laos
British backpacker Calum Macdonald describes going blind after drinking methanol-contaminated shots in Laos, as families demand stronger warnings.
Iceland pays shoppers £1 to report shoplifters
Iceland offers £1 reward on loyalty cards for customers who report shoplifters, as theft costs hit £20m and offences reach record levels.
British holidaymakers shift bookings west as Middle East conflict disrupts travel
UK holidaymakers are switching from eastern Mediterranean trips to western Europe and the Caribbean as the Middle East conflict disrupts travel, with carriers and agents counting the cost.
Gulf states accelerate plans to bypass Strait of Hormuz
Gulf states are building new ports and pipelines to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict with Iran.
Burnham touts boost to officers tackling small boat gangs
PM Andy Burnham visited Dover as NCA officers tackling smuggling gangs more than doubled since the start of 2025, from 376 to almost 800.
Bumper £1,930.40 August state pension payouts for under-77s
Some state pensioners under 77 can receive two DWP payments totalling up to £1,930.40 in August 2026, depending on their National Insurance number.
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