Sunderland Show Newcastle How to Handle Bruno Guimaraes
Newcastle United face a transfer test as Bruno Guimaraes seeks Arsenal move; Sunderland's Granit Xhaka saga shows how to resist lowball offers.
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Two Suspected Fraudsters Arrested, Rolex and Knives Seized
Two men, aged 21 and 25, were arrested in coordinated warrants in Huddersfield and Manchester as part of a courier fraud investigation, with a Rolex watch and large knives seized.
Halifax customers urged to do one thing before Lloyds switch
Halifax customers must accept an invitation to move to Lloyds app before the 173-year-old brand is phased out. Account details remain unchanged.
Mum Claims £12m Lottery Ticket Binned by Shopkeeper
Kath Main, 46, faces a 30-day wait to claim a potential £12 million lottery jackpot after a shopkeeper threw her winning ticket in the bin. She has proof of purchase and CCTV footage.
DWP Completes State Pension Underpayment Review
The DWP has effectively completed its five-year State Pension underpayment correction exercise, paying out all arrears and closing the £92.4 million provision, though separate HRP issues remain.
AstraZeneca loses £20bn after heart drug trial failure
AstraZeneca's stock market value slumped by more than £20bn after its heart drug Wainua failed to reduce deaths in a trial, marking a rare setback for the Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical giant.
PIP Review Calls for Cuts to Anxiety, ADHD, Depression Benefits
A government review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) recommends targeting anxiety, low mood, mild depression, and ADHD, as spending soars from £15bn to £41bn. Shadow minister Helen Whately says 'it cannot make sense' for benefits to rise so rapidly.
Petrol Drivers Face 20p Per Mile Charges in July
Petrol drivers are paying up to 20p per mile in July as average fuel costs remain high at 155p per litre, despite a slight fall from previous months.
UK Baby Names 2025: Ellie, Oliver Drop; Muhammad, Olivia Top
ONS data reveals Muhammad and Olivia remain the most popular baby names in the UK for 2025, while Oliver falls to 6th and Ellie drops out of the top 100.
Hidden holiday fees cost UK tourists over £100 per trip
UK tourists overspend holiday budgets by over £100 on average due to hidden fees like currency exchange and data roaming, a poll of 2,000 adults reveals.
HMRC Updates State Pension Tax Guidance
HMRC has published new online guidance explaining how State Pension tax is calculated, as frozen Personal Allowance means more pensioners may face tax bills. Full New State Pension is now £12,548, just £22 below the £12,570 threshold.
Woman, 50, Had IVF Baby as Single Mother: 'Just Do It'
Kelly Clarke, 55, gave birth at 50 via donor egg IVF in Athens. Despite research showing fertility declines sharply at 49, she urges women to 'just do it'.
DWP confirms 436,000 households to get higher UC payments
The DWP has confirmed that 436,780 households on Universal Credit will see their payments increase after the two-child limit was scrapped, benefiting around 1.5 million children.
Andy Burnham Faces Benefits Crisis as Pip Review Finds System Broken
Andy Burnham faces a major challenge as a review finds the disability benefits system 'no longer fit for purpose', with Pip claims doubling to 4 million since 2019.
Labour MPs Table Bill to Force Banks to Lend to SMEs and Poor Areas
Labour backbenchers table bill to force UK banks to expand affordable lending to small businesses and low-income areas, modelled on US Community Reinvestment Act.
Swansea family wins £1m in new Lotto game
A Swansea family syndicate thought they had won just £1 in the new Lotto game but discovered a bonus £1m prize, changing seven lives forever.
Marcella Hailed as Next Luther-Level Masterpiece
ITV's crime drama Marcella, starring Anna Friel, is praised as 'addictive' and 'on the same level as Luther'. Stream free on ITVX or Netflix.
Mum's £12m lottery ticket binned by shopkeeper after mix-up
Kath Main, 46, is waiting to learn if she can claim a £12m Lotto jackpot after her winning ticket was allegedly thrown away by a shopkeeper in Abercynon, South Wales.
Savers Urged to Check Accounts Before Charity Transfer
BBC expert Laura Pomfret warns Britons to check dormant bank accounts, as funds may be transferred to charity after 15 years under the Dormant Asset Act 2022, with £2.1 billion already reunited with owners in 2026.
Mother Claims £12m Lottery Ticket Binned by Shopkeeper
Kath Main, 46, believes she won the £12m Lotto jackpot but says her ticket was thrown away by a shop worker. Allwyn is investigating the claim, with a decision expected within 30 days.
Mum's £12m Lottery Win Nightmare After Ticket Binned
Kath Main, 46, from South Wales, faces an agonising wait after her £12m Lotto winning ticket was allegedly thrown away by a shopkeeper. Allwyn is investigating her claim.
Ofgem Warns Households to Check Rights Over Back Bills
Ofgem has issued fresh guidance reminding millions of households that strict rules protect them from being charged for energy used more than 12 months ago, following concerns over unexpected back bills.
Two Lottery Players Win £1M Each After Rule Change
Two National Lottery players won £1 million each in the July 8 Lotto draw, the first since rule changes introduced a second round with a bonus number.
Newcastle Get Seven-Figure Boost from FIFA World Cup Fund
Newcastle United are set to receive a seven-figure transfer budget boost from FIFA's £263.6 million Club Benefits Programme, thanks to their players' participation in the 2026 World Cup.
Starmer: Support Needed for Energy Bills Amid Iran Clashes
Sir Keir Starmer says the public must be supported with energy bills this winter after the US-Iran ceasefire collapsed, threatening higher prices due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
Lotto Results Tonight: £5M Jackpot Numbers for July 8
Tonight's Lotto draw offers a £5M jackpot. Players are automatically entered into two rounds per ticket. Thunderball draw follows at 8.15pm for up to £500,000.
Trio Jailed for Stealing £1M in Mounjaro Jabs
Three men were jailed for five years and three months for stealing nearly £1 million worth of Mounjaro weight-loss drugs from a St Albans distribution centre in a pre-planned burglary.
England fan gets savings back after World Cup trip with grandad
Jacob Allmendinger, 21, spent £10,000 house deposit savings to take his grandad Geoff, 80, to the World Cup. Online casino Metawin reimbursed him after England's 2-1 win over DR Congo.
DWP Pensions Dashboard on Track for October 2026 Deadline
The DWP confirms the MoneyHelper Pensions Dashboard is on track for October 31, 2026, connecting 85% of schemes and integrating over 70 million private pension records, with public access expected in 2027/28.
Andy Burnham's Tax Hikes: Autumn Budget Warning
Financial experts warn Andy Burnham's potential autumn Budget could bring significant tax hikes on property, income, capital gains, and inheritances, hitting homeowners and investors hard.
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