Nationwide FlexStudent Account Relaunches with £220 Offer
Nationwide relaunches FlexStudent account with £100 cash and £120 Just Eat vouchers. Offer available from July 15, 2026, for first-year UK students.
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Summer Savings Scheme: Parents Can Save Hundreds
Parents are urged to use the government's Great British Summer Savings scheme to save money on holidays, with free bus travel, discounted theme park tickets, and cheap cinema and meals.
Xbox Layoffs: 60-Second Call Sacks Hundreds, Employees Reveal Devastation
Xbox laid off hundreds in a 60-second call, gutting id Software and ZeniMax. Employees say future games like Doom and Elder Scrolls are at risk as 1,600 more cuts loom.
Andy Burnham Warned Over Capital Gains Tax Raid by CPS
Centre for Policy Studies warns Andy Burnham against raising Capital Gains Tax, citing Treasury revenue loss of £3.6bn within three years if higher rate increased by 10 percentage points.
HMRC: 10.2M Over-65s to Pay Income Tax in 2026-27
HMRC data shows 10.2 million over-65s expected to pay income tax in 2026-27, nearly a quarter of all taxpayers, as frozen thresholds and an ageing population drive the surge.
£10k Raised for Dads Who Died Saving Kids in North Sea
Over £10,000 raised for families of Wayne Taylor and Ian Pascoe, who died after entering the North Sea to rescue two children at Seaton Carew beach. Floral tributes left at scene.
Frasers Group revenues jump 8.7% to £5.33bn
Frasers Group reported an 8.7% revenue increase to £5.33 billion, driven by international acquisitions, despite tough UK high street conditions affecting Sports Direct.
Woman Jailed After Cocaine Found in Kinder Egg
Nicole Locke, 33, was sentenced to five years and six months in prison after police found cocaine hidden in a Kinder egg during a raid on her Tonypandy home.
New £526 Probate Fee Hits Grieving Brits: Five Money Moves
From Monday, the cost of applying for probate in England and Wales surged 75% to £526, adding financial strain on grieving families. Experts share five tips to simplify estate administration.
Liverpool residents can win £1m on ITV game show
ITV is seeking contestants from Liverpool for its game show Win Win with Postcode Lottery, where one contestant is guaranteed to win £1 million. No quiz knowledge needed.
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.
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.
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.
Chelsea hold talks to sign Manu Kone ahead of Man Utd
Chelsea have held initial talks to sign France World Cup star Manu Kone from Roma for £51m, ahead of Manchester United, according to reports in Italy.
Burnham Backs Triple Lock Pension Pledge Ahead of PM Role
Andy Burnham, set to become UK prime minister on July 20, confirms he will maintain the state pension triple lock, rejecting calls to cut the policy to reduce government spending.
Covid PPE conmen bought Rolexes and Porsches after 'milking' shortages
Two conmen who exploited PPE shortages during the Covid pandemic were convicted of fraud and money laundering, using proceeds to buy luxury cars, watches, and holidays.
Burberry Pay Plan Approved Despite 35% Shareholder Opposition
Burberry shareholders approved a new pay plan for directors at the AGM, with 64.6% in favor, despite 35.4% voting against. The plan could see the CEO earn up to £12.2 million.
Heating Oil Customers to Get Up to £350 Compensation
About 1,700 heating oil customers affected by order cancellations during the Middle East crisis will receive up to £350 compensation, the CMA announced.
US Extradition of Gaza Donor Sparks Fear of Repression
James 'Fergie' Chambers, a US heir who donated $1m to Gaza, is arrested in Spain and faces extradition to the US over alleged Hamas support, sparking fears of political repression.
Thames Water Bonuses Rise to £4.1m Despite Debt Woes
Thames Water increased bonuses to £4.1m for senior managers, despite 'material uncertainty' over its future and a debt pile reaching £19.7bn. The company paid CEO Chris Weston a deferred £99,000 bonus, drawing criticism from Environment Secretary Emma Rey
Kerkez: Iraola can transform Liverpool after unacceptable season
Milos Kerkez says last season was 'unacceptable' and backs Andoni Iraola to transform Liverpool, urging players to embrace his high-energy, direct style.
Saudi Sex Network: Prostitutes Use Tinder Despite Death Penalty
An investigation reveals a secret underground sex network in Saudi Arabia where prostitutes use Tinder to offer services, risking death penalty for adultery. Prices range from £40 for simple sex to £140 for a threesome.
Tesco Shopper Begs for Changing Rooms Return
A Tesco shopper has launched a campaign urging the supermarket to bring back fitting rooms, citing the inconvenience of buying clothes without trying them on. Customers complain of returns hassle.
Record 10m Over-65s Paying Income Tax
A record 10 million over-65s now pay income tax due to frozen personal allowance and triple lock increases, with numbers rising by over 3 million since 2021-22.
Pensioners Can Boost Income to Nearly £18,500 with Two Benefits
Pensioners on low incomes or with health conditions could receive up to £18,506 annually by combining Attendance Allowance or PADP with the State Pension, plus Pension Credit worth £4,300.
State Pension Age Rise to 68 by 2037: Warning for Over-49s
The OBR reports that the state pension age will rise to 68 by 2037, seven years earlier than planned, affecting five million people aged 49-55 who may need to work an extra year.
10 Travel Mistakes Brits Make Abroad: Cultural Blunders
One in six Brits have made cultural blunders abroad, from eating with the left hand in South Asia to blowing noses at dinner in China. A poll of 2,000 adults reveals top faux pas.
Joe Wicks vs BA: England Match Ban Sparks Viral Row
Fitness star Joe Wicks pleaded with British Airways to show the England World Cup semi-final on his flight, but was rejected due to legal reasons. Kirstie Allsopp offered a solution.
Scots May Qualify for Free Bus Travel This Summer
Thousands in Scotland may be eligible for free bus travel through the National Entitlement Card scheme, including older people, disabled individuals, and under-22s. Blue Badge holders also qualify.
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