DWP State Pension triple lock update from Labour's Wes Streeting
Labour's Wes Streeting confirmed the government's commitment to the State Pension triple lock, promising annual rises by inflation, earnings growth or 2.5%.
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Chase launches Regular Saver paying 6.5% interest
Chase has launched its first UK Regular Saver, paying 6.5% fixed interest for 12 months. Customers can save up to £300 per month with no withdrawal penalties.
Unitas CEO John Kinney to become chairman
Unitas chief executive John Kinney will step down to become chairman, with chief operating officer David Cooke succeeding him from 1 January 2027.
UK holiday park, homeware brand and haulage firm collapse
Major UK businesses including Medmerry Holiday Park, Designers Guild and JT Leyland have entered administration, citing rising costs and challenging trading conditions.
George Bamford to become joint chairman of JCB
George Bamford will lead JCB as joint chairman alongside his father Lord Anthony Bamford, as the digger manufacturer reports a dip in profits for last year after a drop in machine sales.
UK takeover boom earns City bankers and lawyers over £1bn
Mergers and acquisitions of UK-listed companies surged 175% to £100bn in 2026, generating over £1.2bn in fees for City advisers and sparking anger over high pay.
State pensioners face £30 extra HMRC tax charges from January
HMRC will automatically collect Winter Fuel Payments from high-income pensioners via PAYE, adding £30-£33 in monthly tax deductions from January.
State pensioners under 77 set for £488 annual boost
New state pensioners aged 77 and under are set for an annual boost of around £488 from next April, driven by a 3.9% triple lock increase.
UK households urged to send meter readings before October 1
More than four million UK households on standard tariffs are urged to submit meter readings before October 1 to avoid higher energy bills as the price cap rises by 4%.
Lotto: One wins £5.8m jackpot, three scoop £1m
A ticket-holder has won the £5.8m Lotto jackpot in Saturday's draw, with three others each winning £1m. It is the third jackpot win this month.
State pensioners face pension cuts under Andy Burnham rule
Millions of state pensioners will see monthly pension payments cut as HMRC reclaims Winter Fuel Payment cash from those with income over £35,000.
Pensioners face 40% Inheritance Tax on pensions from 2027
Pensioners could lose up to 40% of their pension to HMRC from 2027, as private pensions are included in Inheritance Tax calculations under changes confirmed by the Government.
Spain vs Argentina World Cup brawl: Bans and fines explained
Spain's World Cup 2026 final win over Argentina ended in a brawl, leading to a 10-match ban for Leandro Paredes and fines for the Argentine FA.
Tech boss who slept in sauna can seek £76m payout
A tech executive who slept in a sauna during a work trip has won the right to seek £76 million in compensation after a disability discrimination case against Gitpod, now owned by OpenAI.
FTSE 100 edges up as oil fall offsets bond yield worries
The FTSE 100 rose 0.1% on Friday as lower oil prices on US-Iran hopes offset higher bond yields. The index ended at 10,695.25, up 0.3% for the week.
New trade union rights from October 30
From October 30, new trade union rights come into force under the Employment Rights Act 2025, affecting millions of workers. The changes strengthen access, protections and union recognition.
State pension age rising in October for these birth years
State pension age rises to 66 years and 3 months for those born June 6 to July 5, 1960, starting September to October 2026.
US citizen injured in botched ICE arrest in Illinois
A US citizen was beaten and injured by ICE agents in a botched arrest in Evanston, Illinois, after they mistook him for a fugitive.
Beckham takes £39m dividend as World Cup deals drive record profits
David Beckham has taken a $51m (£39m) dividend from his business empire after a series of World Cup brand deals helped revenues surge to $110.5m.
200-year-old family firms hold secret to Britain's future
Britain's five million family businesses employ 15 million people and could drive sustainable growth, says author Nigel Cope, highlighting five historic firms.
TalkTalk in final stages of selling divisions amid administration threat
TalkTalk is in advanced discussions to sell its consumer and wholesale divisions, racing to secure its future and avoid potential administration.
Community-owned distillery to appoint administrators amid financial pressure
GlenWyvis Distillery in Dingwall, the world's first community-owned whisky distillery, has filed a Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators due to depleted cash reserves and financial pressures.
RP Bulk Haulage enters liquidation amid freight struggles
RP Bulk Haulage Ltd, a Lancashire-based haulage firm, entered Creditors Voluntary Liquidation in September, adding to a wave of insolvencies in the freight industry.
PIP September and October DWP key dates - full list
The Timms Review into Personal Independence Payment has scheduled 15 discussion events across the UK in September and October, with the final report expected in November.
DWP Winter Fuel Payment opt-out deadline: key dates
The Winter Fuel Payment is worth up to £300, but pensioners with income over £35,000 must opt out by September 20, 2026, or repay it.
60% of Brits lose track of pension pots, research finds
New research reveals only two in five UK adults know where all their private and workplace pensions are held, leaving 60% at risk of missing out on unclaimed retirement savings.
UK booze shortage warning as Diageo faces strike over job cuts
Around 100 workers at Diageo's Cameronbridge Distillery in Scotland are set to strike over job cuts, pay and conditions, with the union warning of supply shortages of popular drinks.
Gangster Specky's Reign of Terror Before Fiery Death
Mob boss Stewart 'Specky' Boyd, a feared Glasgow gangster, died in a 2003 Spanish car crash after building a drug empire with henchmen Piggy and Goofy.
DWP £10 Christmas Bonus: Check eligibility before December
Nearly 24 million UK benefit claimants may receive the DWP's £10 Christmas Bonus. Find out who qualifies and when the payment is made.
New State Pension could rise to £1,004 a month from April
Full New State Pension could reach £251.20 a week from April 2027, as earnings growth of 4.1% looks set to trigger the Triple Lock uprating.
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