Andrew Tate and brother face new trafficking charges in Romania
Andrew and Tristan Tate are accused by Romanian prosecutors of sexually exploiting a 17-year-old girl, earning approximately £1.1 million from webcam sex work between 2014 and 2021.
Category : Banking
Pensioners with Hearing Loss Could Get £458 Monthly
Nearly 1 million Scots have hearing loss, but few claim disability benefits. Over 9,520 pensioners get up to £458.40 every four weeks via Attendance Allowance or PADP.
DWP Confirms £300 Winter Fuel Payment for Older Pensioners
The DWP has confirmed £300 heating bill help for older state pensioners born before September 28, 1946, via the Winter Fuel Payment for winter 2026/27.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland Customers Hit by Major Outage
Thousands of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland customers faced banking app outages on Wednesday, unable to access accounts or make payments.
Three Arrested in Elderly Scam Spree Across Northern Ireland
Three arrested in Northern Ireland for targeting elderly in scams involving phone calls and theft of cash and bank details.
Martin Lewis: £1 over limit costs couples £13,830 tax allowance
Martin Lewis warns that earning just £1 over the high-rate tax threshold disqualifies couples from claiming the Marriage Allowance, worth up to £13,830 in combined allowances, and 2.1 million are missing out.
Clare Balding's Father Ian Left £6m Estate to Wife
BBC star Clare Balding's father, racehorse trainer Ian Balding, left a seven-figure sum of £6 million in his will, with the bulk going to his wife Emma and Clare not named.
DWP: PIP claims now take 20 weeks on average
The DWP has confirmed the average processing time for new PIP claims is now 20 weeks. A successful claim is worth between £30.30 and £194.60 a week, paid every four weeks.
New BBC Chief Matt Brittin to Address Edinburgh TV Festival
BBC director-general Matt Brittin will speak at the Edinburgh TV Festival on August 27, reflecting on his first months in the role and addressing the future of the corporation amid charter renewal.
Nico Raskin Transfer Value Soars After World Cup Display
Nico Raskin's World Cup heroics for Belgium have Rangers fans eyeing a massive transfer fee, contrasting with Celtic's Arne Engels valuation, while Trump's FIFA intervention sparks outrage.
Routines Help Brits Save £320 Annually on Finances
Nine in 10 Brits say financial routines are essential for budget management, with consistent habits saving £320 on average annually, according to a poll of 2,000 adults.
OBR Warns State Pension Triple Lock Fuels Unsustainable Debt
The OBR warns the state pension triple lock is driving UK debt to unsustainable levels, projecting spending to rise 9% of GDP by 2075-76 unless reforms are made.
Pension Age Disability Payment: First Payouts This Month
Pensioners in Scotland can receive Pension Age Disability Payment within 10 working days; median processing time is 7 days. Over 185,000 have received payments totaling £580 million since launch.
Mother Gets £350 After 3 Days Without Heating in Winter
Eva from London received £350 goodwill payment and £240 reimbursement after being left without heating for three days in December 2025, resolved by Energy Ombudsman's millionth case.
HMRC Reminder: August 7 Deadline for Making Tax Digital
HMRC warns sole traders and landlords with turnover over £50,000 to sign up for Making Tax Digital and submit first quarterly update by August 7, 2026.
HMRC to Send Millions Tax Refund Letters This Summer
HMRC will issue P800 letters to millions of PAYE taxpayers this summer, detailing overpaid or underpaid tax for 2025/26. Refunds can be claimed online or by cheque.
DWP Universal Credit: 18 Savings Accounts Targeted in Fraud Sweep
The DWP is expanding powers to combat Universal Credit fraud, requiring banks to flag accounts exceeding the £16,000 savings limit across 18 categories of capital.
DWP Universal Credit Checks: 18 Savings Categories Under Scrutiny
The DWP gains enhanced powers under Labour to combat fraud. Banks must report accounts exceeding £16,000. 18 capital categories, including crypto and ISAs, are monitored.
Arsenal Swoop for Ex-Man Utd Star Wan-Bissaka
Arsenal target former Manchester United full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka as a potential replacement for Ben White, while £65m talks for Bruno Guimaraes continue.
Labour Urges Probe Into Farage Finances
Labour calls on Electoral Commission to investigate Nigel Farage over undeclared support from convicted fraudster George Cottrell, including funding for security and staffing.
DWP Reviews Carer's Allowance: Earnings Cliff Edge May Be Replaced
The DWP has launched a six-week review of Carer's Allowance, potentially replacing the earnings cliff edge with a taper and modernising rules for unpaid carers.
Ederson to Man Utd: £35m Deal Intact, Medical Pending
Manchester United's £35m deal for Atalanta's Ederson is still alive despite rumors of collapse. The Brazilian's medical was delayed by World Cup duty, but Brazil's exit clears the way for completion.
Petition Seeks £610 Weekly State Pension for Over-60s (07.07.2026)
A petition urges the UK government to raise the State Pension to £610 weekly for everyone over 60, linking it to the National Living Wage. It has over 4,000 signatures so far.
Co-op Bank Offers Up to £300 Free Cash for Switching Accounts
The Co-operative Bank launches its best-ever switching offer worth up to £300, including a £200 cash incentive and £100 loyalty bonus, as high street banks compete for current account customers.
HMRC: 750,000 Young People Owed £2,200 from Child Trust Funds
Hundreds of thousands of young people born between 2002 and 2011 may be owed an average of £2,200 from unclaimed Child Trust Fund accounts, HMRC has revealed.
Aldi Supermarket Sweep Comes to England and Wales
Shoppers can win a five-minute trolley dash at Aldi, with all proceeds donated to Teenage Cancer Trust. Ten winners will be selected across England and Wales.
Bank of America Settles Epstein Survivors' Lawsuit Over Financial Ties
Bank of America settles lawsuit with Jeffrey Epstein survivors over alleged facilitation of sexual abuse; settlement requires court approval.
State Pension Age Has No Official Cap, Expert Warns
The state pension age is rising from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028. An expert warns there is no official cap, and further increases are possible due to an ageing population and rising welfare costs.
HMRC August 2026 Deadline Warning for UK Workers
HMRC warns self-employed and landlords of August 7, 2026 deadline for first quarterly digital tax update under Making Tax Digital, with only 250,000 registered so far.
State Pension Age Rise: £12,550 Shortfall Warning
The state pension qualifying age is rising from 66 to 67 between April 2026 and 2028. Those affected could lose £12,550 a year in income, with experts warning further increases may be needed.
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