Freebies and Pensioner Perks You Can Claim If You Are Over 60
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MP warns high streets could become 'ruins for archaeologists'
Labour MP Sam Rushworth warns Britain's dying high streets could become ruins for archaeologists unless public money is invested, citing boarded-up shops and a £12m renovation gap in his constituency.
Metro suspended in Sunderland and North Tyneside due to issues
Metro services are suspended on Monday in Sunderland and North Tyneside due to a signalling issue and an overhead line fault, causing major delays for commuters.
Mayor urges £2 bus fare for Parliament's lifetime
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness calls on Government to make the £2 bus fare a long-term policy, saying temporary caps prevent mayors from maximising the impact of fare changes.
Empty property next door would put 44% off buying a home
44% of people would not buy a home next to an empty property, a Purplebricks survey found. Government plans aim to cut the empty-home takeover period from two years to six months.
BHF closes 150 shops including three in Merseyside
British Heart Foundation will close around 150 high street stores, including branches in Formby, Huyton and Ormskirk, after a £3.3m loss in its retail operation.
Barclays hikes mortgage rates, pressuring rivals
Barclays is withdrawing its 4.75% two-year and 4.93% five-year fixed mortgages from Tuesday, raising rates to 5.05% and 5.03%, with experts warning other lenders may follow and sub-5% deals could disappear.
Cheapest fuel in Greater Manchester as diesel hits record high
The cheapest petrol in Greater Manchester today is at Costco in Oldham at 163.9p, while diesel is cheapest at Asda in Leigh, as UK diesel prices hit a record 199.18p.
Dunelm's Scandi-style accent chair slashed to half price
Dunelm has halved the price of its Astrid Tonal Boucle Bentwood Accent Chair to £124.50, offering shoppers a Scandi-style seating option for the living room, hallway, or guest room.
Free bus pass rule handed to 14million UK families under Andy Burnham
More than 14.5 million children used the bus for free this summer under the Great British Summer Savings Scheme, the government has confirmed.
Lidl's New £79.99 Air Fryer Rivals Ninja's £200 Model
Lidl launches Silvercrest Double Stack Air Fryer for £79.99 on Sunday, October 4, offering 9.5L capacity with vertical design similar to Ninja's £199.99 model.
Healey vows not to write off a million young people
Chancellor John Healey pledged not to write off a million young people out of work, unveiling £100m to tackle the Neets crisis.
Chancellor unveils multi-billion-pound plan to get Britain building
Chancellor John Healey promises a 'new age of industrialisation' and a £100m apprenticeship fund, but warns the days of 1990s-style spending are over.
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.
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.
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