Beckham's £19m World Cup earnings top Shakira and Bieber
David Beckham earned an estimated £19m from the World Cup, surpassing Shakira (£15m) and Justin Bieber (£12m), according to market analysts.
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Burnham's EV VAT cut may only last six months
Andy Burnham announced a VAT cut on domestic electricity from October 1, but BBC's Paul Lewis says the £45 saving is exaggerated and the cut only lasts six months.
Martin Lewis: Wallet check could save hundreds
Martin Lewis says a five-minute wallet check could save people 'hundreds of pounds' with 17 simple checks, including bank switching, driving licence expiry, and cashback cards.
UK inflation falls to 15-month low in June
UK CPI inflation fell to 2.6% in June, the lowest since March 2025, driven by drops in food and motor fuel prices, providing early relief for the new government.
Andy Burnham announces £2 bus fare cap across England
Andy Burnham has announced a £2 cap on single bus fares across England from January, funded by £454M from climate finance and other budgets.
Bezos approached as FSG confirm Liverpool investment talks
Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group confirm a consortium led by Amit Bhatia is in talks for a minority investment, with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos reportedly approached.
Only 14% of UK homes consistently increased in value annually
Only one in seven UK homes has consistently increased in value annually from June 2022 onwards, with Northern Ireland and northern England outperforming, according to Zoopla.
Waitrose recalls brioche rolls over plastic and metal
Waitrose has recalled Waitrose & Partners 8 Chocolate Chip Brioche Rolls due to possible hard plastic and metal pieces, urging customers not to eat them and to return for a refund.
UK inflation drops to 2.6% in June, lowest in 15 months
UK inflation fell to 2.6% in June, the lowest since March 2025, providing an early boost to PM Andy Burnham's cost-of-living agenda, with VAT on electricity cut and bus fare cap announced.
Bruno Fernandes 'open' to Man United transfer
Bruno Fernandes is reportedly ready to join Galatasaray this summer, with Manchester United facing a decision on his future as he enters the final year of his contract.
Santander customers to get £150 cashback for life insurance
Santander eligible customers will receive £150 cashback when arranging life insurance with the bank, with some getting £100 instead.
GB News halted for Burnham's £2 bus fare cap news
GB News broke news of PM Andy Burnham's plan to cap most single bus fares in England at £2 from January 1, 2027, but critics call it 'problematic'.
Woman turned away from burger restaurant for lacking ID
A 22-year-old woman was refused entry to Gourmet Burger Kitchen in the Trafford Centre because she lacked physical ID, despite being over 18. The restaurant defends its policy, citing licensing conditions.
Arsenal Secure £70m Emirates Deal, Miss Out on Rogers
Arsenal land £70m Emirates extension but miss out on Morgan Rogers to Chelsea, while Bruno Guimaraes talks remain unconfirmed.
Welsh clifftop cottage next to Blue Lagoon diving spot for sale
A Grade II listed cottage on the clifftop above Abereiddy beach in Pembrokeshire is for sale with a unique neighbour: the Blue Lagoon, a former slate quarry turned cliff diving venue.
UK National Lottery Powerball Launches with £1.5bn Jackpot
The world's biggest lottery game, National Lottery Powerball, has launched in the UK with tickets at £4 and a potential jackpot of nearly £1.5bn.
London experts warn Burnham against £812 property tax hike
Centre for London warns Andy Burnham that his backed flat-rate property tax would hit London homeowners with an extra £812 per year on a £600,000 home.
B&M fined £2m over mouse infestations at three stores
B&M Retail Ltd has been fined £2 million after inspectors found mouse infestations, droppings, and gnawed food at three UK stores following public complaints.
Andy Burnham rules out raising tax-free allowance
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out increasing the £12,570 tax-free personal allowance, rowing back on previous hints, according to the BBC.
UK inflation falls to 2.6% in June, lowest in 15 months
UK inflation eased to 2.6% in June, down from 2.8% in May, its lowest since March 2025, driven by falling food and fuel prices.
Waitrose recalls brioche rolls over plastic and metal fears
Waitrose is urgently recalling a batch of its chocolate chip brioche rolls due to possible contamination with pieces of hard plastic and metal. Customers are told not to eat the product.
London's new spa boat: hot tub, sauna, massage on canal
London's first full spa boat, Maria Alexander, offers a hot tub, sauna and treatment room on Regent's Canal, with packages from £175 for two people.
B&M fined £2m over mouse infestations in three stores
B&M Retail Ltd has been fined £2 million after mouse infestations, droppings, and gnawed food were found at three Birmingham stores following public complaints.
Ryanair passenger breaks silence after being sucked through window
Ljubisa Karović, 61, was nearly sucked out of a Ryanair plane mid-flight after an explosion blew out a window. He shares his terrifying account.
FitFlop Sandals So Comfortable Shoppers Buy Second Pair
FitFlop's NEO-D-HYKER water-resistant sandals, priced from £90, earn rave reviews for comfort and durability, with many customers buying multiple pairs.
Andy Burnham confirms £2 bus fare cap from Jan 2027
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces a £2 cap on single bus tickets from January 1, 2027, aiming to help millions with the cost of living.
Weekend Hopper: unlimited bus and tram travel for £1.75
The Mayor of London's Weekend Hopper scheme launches July 25, allowing unlimited bus and tram journeys on weekends for a single £1.75 fare, saving families up to £14 per weekend.
UK inflation falls to 15-month low of 2.6% in June
UK inflation fell to 2.6% in June, its lowest since March 2025, down from 2.8% in May, as food and fuel prices dropped, providing relief to PM Andy Burnham.
UK inflation drops to 2.6% in June, lowest since March 2025
UK inflation fell to 2.6% in June, its lowest level in 15 months, down from 2.8% in May, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Liverpool Target Torres and Scott as Iraola Eyes Bargains
Liverpool are linked with Ferran Torres after his World Cup final winner, while Alex Scott rejected a new Bournemouth contract, giving Andoni Iraola an edge in the transfer race.
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