BBC licence fee could be replaced by £11 broadband levy
The BBC TV Licence fee could be replaced by a £11 monthly charge added to household broadband bills, according to a think tank suggestion.
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HMRC alert to Brits earning between £60,000 and £80,000
HMRC has launched a digital service for parents earning £60,000-£80,000 to pay the High Income Child Benefit Charge through their salary, avoiding tax returns.
Retirees give £4,500 a year to family despite money worries
UK retirees give £4,522 a year to family and education costs, up 81% year-on-year, despite six in 10 worrying about their own finances.
Rolls-Royce to invest £300m in UK factories
Rolls-Royce announces £300m investment across UK sites, including £90m in Bristol and £140m in Derby, to boost manufacturing and engineering capacity.
UK diesel prices hit record high as average passes 199p
The average price of a litre of diesel in the UK has reached a new record high of 199.18p, surpassing the previous peak set in June 2022, according to RAC figures.
Slimming World unveils first-ever Mince Pie Crumble dessert
Slimming World's first-ever festive dessert, the Mince Pie Crumble, joins its Iceland ready meal range, launching 6th October alongside new curries, lasagne and burgers.
Demolition begins on Merthyr Tydfil Hoover factory site
Demolition has started on the former Hoover factory in Merthyr Tydfil, once employing 5,000, to make way for a new neighbourhood with up to 441 homes, a Metro station and community hub.
Sports Direct Warrington store to close after 11 years
Sports Direct in Birchwood Shopping Centre, Warrington, is closing after 11 years, with a closing down sale offering 20% off all stock.
Workers urged to claim up to £85 before October 1 - check if your job qualifies
Frontline workers in 30+ professions can claim up to £85 in gift cards via Blue Light Card energy switching deals before the October price cap rise.
Swearing in public: when it becomes a criminal offence
Swearing in public is not automatically illegal in the UK, but context matters. Under the Public Order Act 1986, threatening or abusive words causing harassment, alarm or distress can be a crime.
Everton and Liverpool set for £53m payday after Man City verdict
Everton and Liverpool could receive a combined £53m if Manchester City are found guilty of 114 of 115 charges, according to data analysts OLBG.
PIP claimants least likely to trust DWP in new benefits survey
New DWP research involving almost 10,000 benefit customers found 76 per cent of PIP respondents said they trusted the department.
Healey warns no 90s money, growth is only answer
John Healey warns Labour lacks 1990s funds, says growth is the only answer, as Rolls-Royce invests £300m in Scottish aerospace.
Blue Light Card £85 energy switch bonus for 32 jobs
Workers in 32 professions can unlock up to £85 via Blue Light Card energy switching incentives before Ofgem's 4% price cap rise takes effect on October 1.
Healey unveils £100m apprenticeships fund in conference speech
Chancellor John Healey has announced a £100 million fund for local mayors to boost apprenticeships and a £300 million Rolls-Royce investment as part of plans to reindustrialise Britain.
Revival plans for Fulham's The Redback pub after squatters
Plans have been submitted to revive The Redback pub in Fulham, two years after squatters were removed, with proposals for extra floors and function rooms.
Workers in 30 jobs can get £85 boost as energy bills rise
Frontline workers in over 30 professions can unlock up to £85 in energy switching incentives via Blue Light Card ahead of the October price cap rise.
Tesco Baked Beans Beat Heinz in Supermarket Taste Test
Tesco's 43p baked beans beat Heinz in a blind taste test of five supermarket brands, offering richer flavour at a fraction of the price.
M&S £28 ankle grazer trousers praised in five autumn colours
M&S shoppers praise the £28 Jersey Twill Straight Leg Ankle Grazer Trousers, available in five autumn colours and designed to offer style and comfort.
Sky refunds customers after failing to notify of price hikes
Sky is refunding customers after an error meant it failed to notify them in advance of price increases that took effect from April 1, 2026, crediting accounts with the extra amount charged.
Best Supermarket Red Wines: Malbec to Rioja Picks
From Waitrose to Sainsbury's, discover the best supermarket red wines that won't break the bank, tried and tested by Nicky Rampley-Clarke for 2026.
DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment 2026 payment dates
The DWP has confirmed Winter Fuel Payments of £100-£300 will be made in November and December, with letters sent from October.
Brits urged to check as HMRC dishes out £2,240 payments
Brits born between 2002 and 2011 may be owed over £2,000 from forgotten Child Trust Funds, with 760,000 accounts unclaimed, averaging £2,240 each, says FCA.
Solina Pasta opens in Cardiff with queues for free pasta
Solina Pasta has opened on Cardiff's Westgate Street, drawing hundreds of diners on opening day with 3,000 free plates of pasta. A review of the menu, prices, and standout dishes.
Win £375 Ladram Bay Holiday Park Coastline Voucher
Two readers can win a £375 holiday voucher for Ladram Bay Holiday Park on Devon's Jurassic Coast. Enter before 1 November.
Win £375 Ladram Bay Holiday Voucher for Devon Coast Stay
Two readers can win a £375 holiday voucher for Ladram Bay Holiday Park on Devon's Jurassic Coast. Enter by 1 November.
Woman Finds £25 Wedding Dress in Charity Shop, Floored by Original Cost
A woman found wedding dresses for £25 in a charity shop and was amazed to see original prices of £1,300 and £2,115, saying she'd wear one on her big day.
Passport Office: Two deliveries for one application is normal
HM Passport Office reassures applicants that receiving supporting documents separately from a new passport is normal, with passports arriving within three weeks.
Win £375 Ladram Bay Holiday Park Voucher Competition
Two readers can win a £375 holiday voucher with Ladram Bay Holiday Park on Devon's Jurassic Coast. Enter before 1 November.
Your First Home scheme with 2.5% deposit announced
Your First Home scheme will let first-time buyers put down a 2.5% deposit, with the Government providing a 20% equity loan. Registration opens at the end of the year.
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