Trump admin sought phone records of NYT journalists
The Trump administration sought phone records of several New York Times journalists and their relatives in an aggressive bid to unmask confidential sources, according to a motion unsealed Monday.
Category : Banking
UK Borrows Less Than Expected in June, Job Vacancies Fall
UK public sector borrowing fell to £16bn in June, £7.9bn less than last year, while job vacancies dropped to 712,000 amid a fragile economic outlook.
Bolton HMO Scheme Needs £240k Annual Staffing
Bolton council plans to hire five staff for a new HMO licensing scheme, costing £239,000 yearly, funded by landlord fees of £1,211 per HMO.
South East Water warns it needs fresh financing to survive
South East Water warns it needs fresh financing to stay afloat after a £55 million hit from winter outages, with enough cash until July 2027.
DWP Sending £965 Early State Pension Payments Before Bank Holiday
The DWP will issue early State Pension payments of up to £965 before the August bank holiday, affecting Scottish pensioners on July 31 and others on August 28.
Livingston MP Welcomes VAT Removal on Electricity Bills
Livingston MP Gregor Poynton welcomes PM Andy Burnham's first major cost of living announcement: removing 5% VAT on electricity bills from October, saving households around £45 annually.
Brits Divided on Brushing Teeth Before or After Breakfast Poll
A poll of 2,000 Brits reveals 83% follow a morning routine, but the nation is split 45-45 on brushing teeth before or after breakfast, with 10% undecided.
Two-year pension access delay looms for millions from 2028
From April 2028, the Normal Minimum Pension Age rises from 55 to 57, potentially causing a two-year access gap for savers born between April 1971 and April 1973.
HMRC 'Stealth Tax Rise' Hits Millions More UK Families
HMRC's 'stealth tax rise' has pushed millions more UK families into higher tax bands, with inheritance tax receipts reaching a record £2.3bn in June 2026, according to Forvis Mazars.
Burnham's Tax-Free Allowance Plan Sparks Warning
Andy Burnham hints at raising the tax-free Personal Allowance to £13,070, but experts warn it's a bad tax cut costing billions, favoring NI cuts instead.
Pension Credit Claimants Get £150 Off Energy Bills
State pensioners on Pension Credit can automatically get £150 off energy bills via the Warm Home Discount Scheme, which is being extended to 2030/31.
Souttar Interest Heats Up as Rangers Clearout Continues
Sheffield United, Watford, and Cardiff City are keen on John Souttar as Rangers clear out. Celtic near cooperation loan deals with East Kilbride and Dumbarton.
Martin Lewis Flags Issue with Burnham Energy Tax Cut
Martin Lewis warns that Andy Burnham's £850m energy VAT cut will be largely offset by rising price caps, with households saving only about £45 annually.
Burnham Slices Mushrooms Then Chopped Cabinet
New PM Andy Burnham swapped his suit for an apron to slice mushrooms at a homelessness charity hours before launching a brutal cabinet reshuffle, sacking Rachel Reeves and appointing Angela Rayner as Housing Secretary.
Martin Lewis on energy VAT cut: what it means for you
Martin Lewis explains how Andy Burnham's VAT cut on electricity bills from October 1 will save £45 but warns it may be offset by price cap rises.
Heinz Sales Slump £18m as Shoppers Switch to Diet Drugs and Own-Label
Heinz sales fell 4.2% to £913m, with pre-tax profits down £18m to £174m. Cost-of-living pressures and weight-loss drugs are driving shoppers to own-label products and pricier ingredients.
Energy Bill VAT Cut: How Much Will You Really Save?
New PM Andy Burnham cuts VAT on electricity bills from October, saving typical households £45. Here's how it works and who benefits.
Universal Credit Holiday Rules Claimants Must Know
Claimants on Universal Credit planning trips abroad must report travel plans to avoid benefit cuts. Payments may continue for up to one month, with exceptions for medical treatment or emergencies.
Burnham Unveils £850m Energy VAT Cut
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first major policy: an £850m VAT cut on energy bills, saving households £45 from October, funded by scrapping Starmer's digital ID scheme.
Burnham Announces VAT Cut on Energy Bills for UK Households
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced VAT will be removed from domestic electricity bills from October 1, reducing the annual Ofgem price cap by around £45, to help struggling families with the cost of living.
Burnham Cuts VAT on Electricity Bills to Ease Cost of Living
Andy Burnham has abolished VAT on domestic electricity bills from October 1, cutting the annual price cap by £45, funded by cancelling the Digital ID programme.
UK borrowing falls by a third in June, beating forecasts
UK public sector net borrowing fell to £16bn in June, 33.1% less than last year, offering early relief to new Chancellor John Healey on his first day in office.
GMB Halted for Burnham's Electricity VAT Cut Announcement
Good Morning Britain was halted minutes after airing to break the news that new PM Andy Burnham will cut electricity bills by removing VAT, saving households £45 a year starting in October.
Burnham Cuts VAT on Electricity in First Policy as PM
New PM Andy Burnham's first policy: VAT removed from domestic electricity from October 1, funded by cancelling Digital ID programme, to ease cost-of-living pressures.
UK Wage Growth Slows, Real Terms Pay Up 0.4% as Burnham Acts
Average worker pay rose only 0.4% in real terms in three months to May, ONS data shows, as new PM Andy Burnham announces VAT cut on electricity bills to ease cost of living crisis.
Burnham Removes VAT on Electricity Bills in First Major Policy
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces removal of VAT on household electricity bills from October 1, cutting costs by £45 annually. He also holds first Cabinet meeting after major reshuffle.
Burnham Removes VAT on Electricity in Cost-of-Living Boost
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has removed VAT on household electricity bills from October 1, reducing the rate from 5% to 0%, as he chairs his first Cabinet meeting after purging Starmer-era ministers.
Martin Lewis warns 'many forget' pension nomination form
Martin Lewis warns that many people forget their pension expression of wishes, which overrides a will. Newlyweds should update it to avoid their pot going to an ex-partner.
Martin Lewis warns couples over pension rule
Martin Lewis warns couples to update pension 'expression of wishes' forms after marriage, as they override wills. He also stresses Lasting Power of Attorney is 'more important than a will'.
Liverpool Confirm New Goalkeeping Coach; Diomande U-Turn
Liverpool have appointed Alejandro Rosalen as first-team goalkeeping coach, replacing Xavi Valero. Meanwhile, long-term target Yan Diomande may reconsider his move to PSG as RB Leipzig hold firm.
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