Pensioners with Back Pain Could Claim Up to £458 Monthly
Pensioners with back or joint pain may be eligible for Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment, receiving £76.70 or £114.60 weekly, equating to up to £458.40 every four weeks.
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Citizens Advice 'signposting' households to PIP, review finds
A government review finds nearly a quarter of people seeking help with energy bills or rent from Citizens Advice are directed to PIP, raising concerns about the benefit's rising costs and misuse.
Lucas Moura Almost Joined Man United Before PSG
Lucas Moura revealed he was close to joining Manchester United in 2012 before Leonardo convinced him to sign for PSG. The Brazilian also discussed his difficult decision to turn down United.
Liverpool to Permanently Install Pop-Up Cycle Lanes
Liverpool Council has approved £15m plans to permanently install pop-up cycle lanes on Vauxhall Road and Sefton Park routes, with work starting October 2026 and completion by 2028.
Arsenal Prioritise Alvarez, Gyokeres Swap Plan Emerges
Arsenal have made Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez their top transfer target, with a potential swap deal involving Viktor Gyokeres being explored, as the Gunners look to strengthen after ending a 22-year title drought.
Secret Garden Distillery Enters Liquidation After Decade
Secret Garden Distillery, an award-winning Scottish gin producer, has entered voluntary liquidation after nearly a decade. The family-run business appointed Opus Restructuring LLP as joint administrators, with reasons for the closure yet to be disclosed.
UK's 'Venice of the Cotswolds' locals say tourists keep it alive
Bourton-on-the-Water, dubbed the 'Venice of the Cotswolds', draws thousands of tourists daily. Locals agree the village's businesses and charm depend on visitors.
Arsenal near £34m Tzolis deal after Trossard exit
Arsenal are closing in on a £34m deal for Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis as a replacement for Leandro Trossard, who joined Besiktas for £15.3m.
Halo on PS5 Pre-Order Dilemma: Xbox's Multiplatform Flip-Flop
A PlayStation gamer debates pre-ordering Halo: Combat Evolved on PS5, citing Xbox's inconsistent multiplatform strategy as a major concern. Other readers discuss NES nostalgia, digital vs. physical ownership, and console sales forecasts.
Olive Oil vs Extra Virgin: Key Differences Explained
Extra virgin olive oil is unrefined with acidity ≤0.8%, while regular olive oil is refined and milder. Both can be substituted, but extra virgin is best for raw dishes.
Extra Virgin vs Regular Olive Oil: Differences Explained
Extra virgin olive oil is unprocessed with acidity ≤0.8%, while regular olive oil is refined and milder. Both can be used in cooking, but extra virgin is best for dressings and raw dishes.
Sainsbury's Tu £18 Dress Cashback: Strangers Stop to Compliment
Sainsbury's Tu £18 Khaki Jersey Tie Side Midaxi Dress can be free via TopCashback £21 offer. Shoppers report being stopped by strangers to compliment the dress.
Tesco Express Stores to Close at 7:30pm on World Cup Final Day
Tesco Express stores will close at 7:30pm on July 19 if England reached the World Cup final, but after England's defeat to Argentina, stores will stay open until 10pm or 11pm as usual.
Alicante Airport £984M Upgrade with Brits-Only Terminal
Alicante-Elche airport in Spain announces £984M expansion including a new terminal for non-Schengen travellers to ease EES queues for Brits, who make up one in three passengers.
Iraola Hints Liverpool Need More Signings After Quiet Window
Andoni Iraola has admitted Liverpool need more players after a quiet transfer window, with key departures and injuries leaving the squad thin. The new head coach warns fans not to expect an instant turnaround.
Turntide Starts Building Next-Gen Train Batteries for Hitachi Rail
Turntide Technologies on Team Valley begins production of modular batteries for Hitachi Rail, powering Grand Central trains. The £10m partnership aims to retrofit over 600 engines, reducing fuel costs by 30-50%.
£18.6m Boost for Northumberland Coast Cycle Route
North East mayor to sign off £18.6m investment package for walking and cycling routes, including £13.5m Blyth-Whitley Bay cycle corridor and safety upgrades at 16 schools.
Man Utd target Summerville if Rashford leaves
Manchester United are targeting Crysencio Summerville for £30m as a potential replacement for Marcus Rashford, who may leave after loan spells at Barcelona and Aston Villa.
Summer Holiday Childcare Costs Hit £1,145 Per Child
Families face an average summer holiday club bill of £1,145 per child, up 5% from last year, with costs 2.7 times higher than after-school care, according to Coram Family and Childcare.
UK Asking Rents Hit New Record Highs in Q2 2024
Average asking rents in Britain hit record highs in Q2 2024: £1,397/month outside London, £2,791 in London. Tenant demand drops to 10 inquiries per property, down from 22 in 2022.
Child car seat fails crash test, Which? issues 'don't buy' warning
Which? gave the Kinderkraft Mink Pro 2 car seat a 0% score after its shell flew off the Isofix base in crash tests. Other products named include Red Kite stroller, Braun blood pressure monitor, and Silentnight air purifier.
Jailed: Killer hid girlfriend's body so well it's never been found
Ryan Cooper, 28, was convicted of murdering girlfriend Lacambria Deonshay Toomer and hiding her remains so well they still have not been found. Jurors deliberated only 24 minutes.
Taller Ticket Barriers to Deter Fare Dodgers at UK Stations
A £33.4 million investment will fund taller ticket barriers at railway stations across England to prevent fare dodgers from jumping over them, targeting an estimated £350-400 million annual revenue loss.
UK Fly-Tipping Fines to Rise to £5,000 in Crackdown
Fly-tipping fines will increase to £5,000 – a 400% uplift – and littering fines to £750 under new legislation coming into force this summer, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has announced.
Emma Sleep Cooling Pillow in Big Summer Sale
Shoppers battling night sweats are snapping up the Emma Comfort Cooling Pillow, now £60 in the Big Summer Sale. The pillow features Outlast temperature-regulating technology and adjustable layers.
Tesco Trials 6.5ft AI Robot for Shelf Scanning
Tesco is trialling a 6.5ft AI robot named Tally to autonomously scan shelves, detect missing stock and pricing errors, and free up staff for customer service.
Huyton Banking Hub Rejected Amid Branch Closures
An assessment by Link did not recommend a banking hub for Huyton, despite the closure of its last two banks. Council leader Graham Morgan disputes the decision, citing flawed data.
Netflix Users May Face BBC TV Licence Fee Under Proposal
Netflix and Disney+ subscribers could be required to pay a BBC TV licence fee under government plans to reform the licence fee, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has indicated.
Fake World Cup Kits Flood UK as Border Force Struggles
Border Force seizures of counterfeit football shirts have plummeted from 35,000 in 2022 to just 2,300 in early 2024, despite widespread fake kit sales, due to resource constraints and changing criminal tactics.
Rangers Could Secure Vaclav Cerny Return on Loan: Rae
Alex Rae believes Rangers can reach a compromise with Besiktas to re-sign Vaclav Cerny on loan, despite the winger's £45k-a-week wages and three-year contract.
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