Reeves Cuts VAT on Summer Attractions to 5% in Cost of Living Boost
Rachel Reeves cuts VAT to 5% on summer attractions, free bus rides, and higher mileage rate, funded by oil tax changes and tariff suspensions.
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Cornwall cliff tragedy: Tourist dies in 50-metre fall after wet weather makes paths slippery
A 52-year-old tourist from Basingstoke died after falling 50 metres from a cliff in Cornwall. Coastguard warns of slippery paths after heavy rain.
EastEnders star Annette Badland reveals death threats alert
EastEnders star Annette Badland says BBC security placed her under 'house arrest' for six weeks after death threats were made against her while playing villain Babe Smith.
Coventry Airport Closes After 90 Years for Green Energy Plant
Coventry Airport closes after 90 years to make way for a battery gigafactory, with Take That among the final passengers.
Study Reveals One in Three Brits Cuts Back on Hygiene to Save Money
New research shows 30% of Britons have reduced personal hygiene spending due to cost-of-living crisis, leading to anxiety and health impacts.
Maya Bay Closure Extended Indefinitely Due to Environmental Damage
Thailand extends closure of Maya Bay indefinitely due to severe environmental damage from tourism, with over 80% of coral destroyed.
Energy Customers Overpaying By Hundreds Lewis Warns
Martin Lewis urges energy customers to check bills and reclaim hundreds in overpaid direct debit credit.
Royal Mail Still Missing Delivery Targets After Křetínský Takeover
Royal Mail misses first and second class delivery targets in first quarterly update since Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský's £3.6bn takeover.
New EU Border System May Cause Travel Chaos for Two Years, Official Warns
EU border system EES may cause travel delays for up to two years, warns Frontex official, raising fears of summer chaos for UK travellers.
Boots £10 Tuesday Deal: Nip+Fab Retinol Trio Set Praised by Shoppers
Boots' £10 Tuesday deal offers Nip+Fab retinol trio set, normally £29, praised for noticeably better skin after one use.
DWP £10k trigger alert: pension participation masks adequacy gap
New DWP figures show 90% of eligible employees save into workplace pensions, but experts warn the £10,000 frozen trigger and shift from defined benefit schemes leave many underprepared for retirement.
Martin Lewis explains £100 Section 75 rule for credit cards
Section 75 protects credit card purchases between £100 and £30,000, even if only part-paid on the card, making providers jointly liable with retailers.
Charlotte Tilbury Spray Under £6 in Sale
Shoppers can get the Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray travel size for under £6 via TopCashback's £15 sign-up bonus and cashback offer.
New Lidl £7 dress resembles Next's £156 version Sunday
Lidl's Esmara Ladies' Green Linen-Blend Dress for £6.99 looks similar to Next's BOSS Green Erlays Midi Dress at £159, saving shoppers £152. Arrives August 9.
Driver hid in off-duty cop's cupboard after police chase
Stephen McConnachie abandoned his car after a high-speed chase, hid in a home, and attacked the off-duty officer who found him in a cupboard. He was remanded in custody.
YSL Black Opium Perfume Now £68 at Boots, Half Price
Boots has cut the price of YSL Black Opium Eau de Parfum 90ml from £137 to £68.50 in a limited-time offer, saving shoppers £68.50.
JLR cuts 300 UK jobs due to tariffs and cyber attack
Jaguar Land Rover is cutting up to 300 UK jobs in a restructure after a cyber attack and US tariffs caused profits to slump by over 99%.
Vinted Buyer Furious Over £300 Coach Bag In Plastic Bag
A Vinted shopper was furious when her £300 Coach bag arrived in a plastic carrier bag tied at the top, with no tape. Despite the bag being unharmed, she considered a 4-star rating.
Etherow Country Park: Lake, Waterfall and Secret Bar
Etherow Country Park in Stockport offers a lake, waterfall, weir, trails, cafes, and a hidden bar at Whitebottom Farm, making it a perfect day out.
Verstappen Regrets Red Bull Staff Exodus
Max Verstappen has admitted he wishes many of his former Red Bull colleagues had stayed, amid a staff exodus that includes designer Adrian Newey and former team boss Christian Horner.
Shoplifter banned from Prescot retail park after assault on guard
Angela Douras, 52, banned from Cables Retail Park after stealing dog shampoo from Pets at Home and later spitting at and punching a security guard in Tesco.
Cumbernauld labelled worst town in Scotland by traveller
A man who visited 312 UK towns named Cumbernauld 'a dystopian nightmare' and the worst in Scotland, criticising its 'dull, dated, dingy' centre.
Lauren Laverne issues 'tricky' update after diagnosis
BBC presenter Lauren Laverne, 48, says gardening has been 'massive therapy' after her incurable smouldering myeloma diagnosis and the loss of both parents in eight years.
Habitat Onda Ottoman 20% Off at Argos
Argos's Habitat Onda Large Fabric Ottoman is now 20% off at £124, down from £155, with code FURN20 until August 11th.
Teen sexually assaulted in Crowland park attack
A teenage boy was allegedly seriously sexually assaulted by a masked man in Snowden Pavilion Park, Crowland. Police are hunting the suspect.
JLR cuts up to 300 UK jobs in transformation programme
Jaguar Land Rover is to axe up to 300 roles in the UK as part of a redeployment and displacement programme, the car giant has announced.
Welsh woman turned away from shops, sacked due to wheelchair
A Welsh woman with cerebral palsy lost her job and was turned away from shops because she uses a wheelchair. She wrote her life story to challenge attitudes, and a care organisation donated £325 for an audiobook.
Teen sexually assaulted at Lincolnshire park by masked man
A teenage boy was allegedly sexually assaulted by a masked man at Snowden Pavilion Park in Crowland, Lincolnshire, police say.
Mum's £50-a-week summer holiday survival tips for kids
Kelly Miles, 33, budgets £300 for summer activities, using free local options and savvy prep to avoid debt and keep kids entertained.
Secluded Retreat with Breathtaking North East Views
Discover a hidden gem in the North East: a secluded retreat offering breathtaking panoramic views and a tranquil escape.
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