UK Broadband Users May Get Compensation During Hot Weather
Hot weather can cause internet slowdowns, but compensation depends on outage duration. Ofcom's automatic scheme pays for prolonged faults, not temporary heat-related issues.
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Wimbledon Prize Money: Men's and Women's Finals Compared
Wimbledon 2026 offers equal prize money of £3.6m to men's and women's champions, a 20% rise from 2025. The total prize fund is a record £64.2m, following decades of disparity resolved in 2007.
Johan Manzambi Injury Blow Ahead of Newcastle Transfer
Newcastle United target Johan Manzambi has been ruled out of Switzerland's World Cup quarter-final against Argentina due to a knee injury, delaying his £49m move from SC Freiburg.
Martin Lewis: Switch Bank Accounts for Up to £600 in Bonuses
Martin Lewis urges UK account holders to switch banks for bonuses up to £600, highlighting packaged accounts with free insurance perks.
Martin Lewis: Nationwide Flex Plus Best for Older Couples
Martin Lewis highlights the Nationwide Flex Plus packaged bank account as especially beneficial for older couples, offering £175 switch bonus and unlimited-age travel insurance.
State Pension Age Rise: Two Key Issues Identified
The state pension age is rising from 66 to 67 between April 2026 and 2028, with plans to increase to 68 by 2046. A pensions expert highlights two key issues: an aging population and plateauing life expectancy.
Waitrose Renames 'Feminine Care' to Be More Inclusive
Waitrose rebrands 'feminine care' section after complaint that not all people who have periods are women. Critics call it 'disgraceful'.
TV Licence Rules for Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube
Not all streaming subscriptions require a TV Licence. Check if you need to pay £180 for live TV on Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube, and more.
Brain Cancer Patient's Mum Sobs in 8-Hour Refund Fight
Sarah-Jane Doherty, 24, with a golf ball-sized brain tumour, watched her mum cry during an eight-hour phone battle with loveholidays for a £1,100 refund after being misdiagnosed for a year.
Wimbledon 2026 Women's Final: Winner Gets £3.6m
The Wimbledon 2026 women's singles champion will take home £3.6m from a record £64.2m prize pool, with runner-up receiving £1.8m, as Muchova faces Noskova in an all-Czech final.
Andy Burnham Tax Plan Could Leave 2 Million Jobless
Andy Burnham's income tax proposals could lead to 2 million job losses by 2075, the Office for Budget Responsibility warns, as threshold freezes push more workers into higher-rate bands.
£100 Savings Rule for Your Child Parents Don't Know
The £100 rule means interest over £100 from parental gifts is taxed at the parent's rate. Grandparents' gifts are exempt, and Junior ISAs avoid the rule entirely.
Mary Berry's Sausage Traybake: Quick, One-Pan, Family Favorite
Mary Berry's one-pan sausage traybake is a quick and easy family favourite, ready in under an hour with minimal prep and washing up. The recipe has over 150 five-star ratings on BBC Food.
South Shields in Top 10 for Best Seaside Night Out
South Shields ranks fourth in a study of best seaside destinations for nightlife, based on pubs, bars, clubs, and restaurants within five miles. Locals share mixed views on the town's evening scene.
MPs Urge Universal Credit Rise for 66-Year-Olds as Pension Age Rises
A cross-party committee calls for Universal Credit increase for 66-year-olds to prevent poverty as State Pension age rises to 67, citing potential 24% poverty rate hike.
MPs Back Universal Credit Boost for 66-Year-Olds Amid Pension Age Rise
A committee of MPs has urged the government to increase universal credit for 66-year-olds to prevent hardship as the state pension age rises from 66 to 67, citing evidence that the change could harm those unable to work longer.
NS&I Urges 2.8 Million Premium Bonds Holders to Check
NS&I reveals £122 million in unclaimed Premium Bond prizes, urging 2.8 million holders to check. Leeds alone has 17,917 unclaimed prizes worth £756,600.
Hull drug dealer jailed after cash bed photo
Thomas Crombie, 23, was jailed for 27 months after his girlfriend Marley Hadfield photographed him in bed covered in banknotes. Hadfield received a suspended sentence for their roles in a Hull Class A drug supply operation.
Selfie Costs Drug Trafficker £4m in Confiscation Order
Michael Riccio, jailed for 35 years for drug and firearms trafficking, was ordered to pay nearly £4m after a selfie he took when losing a tooth led to his identification on EncroChat.
Benefits cheat stole Grenfell Tower victim ID, jailed 42 months
Adam Mejri, 47, was jailed for 42 months for stealing a Grenfell Tower victim's identity to claim over £160,000 in benefits and council support, including funds for fire victims.
Police Probe £500k Reform Donations from Fraudster's Mother
Police investigate £500,000 in donations to Reform UK from Fiona Cottrell, mother of convicted fraudster George Cottrell, over potential concealment of impermissible donor.
4 Best Korean Skincare Products Available in the US
Discover the top Korean skincare products easily available in the US, from Biodance collagen masks to Medicube toner pads, with expert reviews.
HMRC Confirms £108.20 Child Benefit Payment Changes Monday
HMRC confirms Child Benefit payments may be delayed for Northern Ireland claimants due to July 13 bank holiday, with £108.20 four-weekly payments affected.
Crosby Couple Charged with Cannabis Smuggling from Thailand
A young couple from Crosby, Merseyside, have been charged with smuggling 45kg of cannabis worth £450,000 from Thailand after their luggage was seized at Heathrow Airport.
Michael Edwards Quits Liverpool FSG Role, Anfield Uncertainty Grows
Michael Edwards has resigned as CEO of Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group, with a year left on his contract. The departure adds to uncertainty as sporting director Richard Hughes's future is also in doubt.
HMRC Confirms Tax Charges for Pensioners Over 75 (10.07.2026)
HMRC confirms that tax relief on pension contributions stops at age 75, impacting contributions and death benefits. Planning for this milestone is crucial.
Shower Switch Saves £26: Summer Energy Hacks to Cut Bills
Households could save over £72 on energy bills by making simple summer changes, including cold showers and line-drying, according to Uswitch.
UK Loses £600m Annually Over US Tax Exemption
A US tax exemption from the global minimum tax costs the UK £600m yearly. HMRC confirms reduced revenue as 150 countries adopt the 15% rate.
Man caught with £54k cannabis after reporting assault
William Dunne, 40, admitted being concerned in the supply of cannabis worth over £54,000 after police investigating an assault found the drugs in a holdall at his Wishaw home.
Pension Credit: Up to 3 Months Backdated Payments Available
New Pension Credit claimants can receive up to three months of backdated payments, potentially worth hundreds of pounds, if they apply now. Nearly 760,000 pensioners are missing out.
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