Anglian Water CEO Mark Thurston received a £500,000 retention payment and £450,000 under a separate scheme, despite a ban on bonuses for polluting water firms. Environment Secretary vows action to block 'bonuses by any other name.'
Alton Towers offers day passes from £29.75 per person when booked in advance, saving up to £38 compared to on-the-day prices of £68. The deal is perfect for summer holidays, with free entry for children under 90cm.
Get Baked owner Rich Myers publicly criticized ITV after The Voice team asked for free cake, citing the broadcaster's £338m pre-tax profit and declining viewership from 8.6m to 2.8m.
Halton Council has confirmed its members' allowances scheme remains in force with two minor updates from July 8, 2026, following an Independent Remuneration Panel's recommendations.
The 'vinegar' on UK fish and chips is often non-brewed condiment, a synthetic substitute. A 1950 High Court case banned calling it vinegar, as it lacks fermentation.
British drivers heading to Europe this summer are warned that small driving mistakes can result in heavy fines, unexpected charges, or legal trouble due to dramatically different local laws.
A third of Brits say hosting BBQs and gatherings is the biggest summer fridge storage challenge. AO.com research reveals 30.9% struggle, with many cramming shelves or using cool boxes.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is predicted to generate up to £3.85 billion in first-week sales, with $180 million in digital preorders already made across the US and Europe, according to Newzoo analysis.
Manchester City fans can get official 2023/24 training shorts for free at Sports Direct by stacking a £21 TopCashback bonus with a £18 sale price, ending Sunday July 19.
Over 14 million drivers expected on UK roads and long queues at Dover as schools close for summer, with record staycations and software issues causing delays.
Secret Garden Distillery, an award-winning Edinburgh gin producer, has entered creditors' voluntary liquidation and ceased trading after 12 years. The company won UK Gin Producer of the Year in 2025.
Arsenal are preparing a £60m bid for Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa after William Saliba was revealed to have played the World Cup with a fractured back, missing the start of the Premier League season.
The Breville Iced Coffee Maker is now £21.98 on Amazon, down from £46.99, saving 53%. It brews concentrated coffee over ice in under four minutes, includes a 625ml insulated tumbler with straw, and has been praised as a 'game-changer' for home iced coffee
Dunelm's Pure Cotton Plain Dye Duvet Cover, on sale from £6, offers 44 colours and a no-iron material, praised for warm weather comfort.
Martin Lewis warns workers with multiple jobs to track lost pensions, citing cases of forgotten £120,000 pots. Use Pension Tracing Service or Gretel.
Andy Burnham pledges to devolve power, reindustrialise Britain, and unite the country in his first speech as Labour leader, succeeding Sir Keir Starmer.
Tesco's Kids Eat Free scheme expands to all 317 cafés, including weekends, from June 25 to September 1, 2026, with one free kids' meal per adult purchase using a Clubcard. Free fruit for kids also returns.
Dave's Hot Chicken opens in Liverpool ONE on July 17, bringing Nashville-style hot chicken with a Reaper spice level requiring a waiver. The US chain has over 300 locations worldwide.
Four 130-year-old railway bridges on the London Overground Suffragette line in east London will be replaced starting September 1, causing weekend closures and road shutdowns until late summer 2027.
Northumberland's council leader vows to persist in campaigning for A1 dualling after a Labour minister calls the project 'weak value for money' in a Commons debate, following six deaths in accidents.
Manchester United signed Andrey Santos (£50m) and Youri Tielemans (£35m) for the same combined price Tottenham paid for Mateus Fernandes (£85m), showcasing improved recruitment strategy.
Gurkha Village Nepalese Bar and Grill has applied to West Lancashire Borough Council for a new premises licence to sell alcohol at Unit 8 Burscough Wharf, with proposed hours from 4pm to 10pm. Public representations are open until August 7, 2026.
Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson has signed goalkeeper Marius Muller from Wolfsburg as a proactive measure to cover potential bids for Dimitar Mitov.
A Waymo autonomous vehicle being tested in London was struck by a speeding car at 93mph on the A13, injuring four people. The Waymo had a test driver behind the wheel at the time.
Lidl shoppers have until July 28 to enter a giveaway for a free £25 voucher via the Lidl Plus app, aimed at helping families with summer food costs.
Isack Hadjar receives a 30-place grid penalty for the Belgian GP, while Lando Norris and Lance Stroll each get 10-place drops ahead of the race at Spa-Francorchamps.
Marcus Rashford's £40m Manchester United exit clause has expired, making a permanent move more difficult after Barcelona and Aston Villa loans. The 28-year-old remains under contract until 2028.
Get £5 off at Well Pharmacy when you spend £15. Offer valid at 600+ UK branches from July 18 to August 3, 2026. Excludes prescriptions and baby milk.
Andy Burnham, new Labour leader, received applause for referencing Merseyrail in his first speech, backing Steve Rotheram's plan to bring the network under public control by 2028.
A Welsh teenager who stole Sasha-Jay Davies's identity and catfished men for four years, amassing 100,000 followers, must pay £10,000 compensation after a High Court ruling.