Arsenal Still Keen on £65m Bruno Guimaraes as Newcastle Brace
Arsenal remain interested in Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, with a £65m fee potentially enough to force a deal. Newcastle are on red alert as Leo Shahar gets a pre-season chance.
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Silver Collection Found in Attic Sells for £60,000
A collection of antique silver items found in an Edinburgh family's attic sold for £59,761 at auction, more than double the pre-sale estimate of £23,000.
Ming Foods Limited: UK Chinese Food Supplier Collapses
Ming Foods Limited, a family-founded Chinese food supplier in the UK since 1984, has entered administration. The Kent-based company faced rising liabilities and management issues.
DWP Confirms Automatic £300 Payments for State Pensioners
The DWP has confirmed automatic Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300 for eligible state pensioners in England and Wales, with payments starting in November 2026.
HMRC Charges Pensioners £33 Monthly Tax from April
From April 2026, HMRC will charge state pensioners earning over £35,000 £33 per month to reclaim winter fuel payments, affecting about two million people.
Piers Morgan's Uncensored Valued at $145 Million, Blow to Meghan
Piers Morgan's Uncensored business has been valued at $145 million by investors, a success reportedly dealing a devastating blow to Meghan Markle after their public feud.
£60 Parking Fine Could Ruin Mortgage Chances
A mortgage broker warns that unpaid minor fines like a £60 parking ticket can escalate into CCJs, damaging credit scores and costing thousands in extra mortgage interest.
Urgent July 31 Tax Warning: Payments on Account Not Optional
The second Payments on Account deadline for the 2025/26 tax year is July 31, 2026. Missing it incurs interest. Expert Thomas Drury warns against last-minute panic.
£60 Parking Fine Could Jeopardise Your Mortgage Approval
A mortgage broker warns that ignoring a £60 parking fine or small debt can lead to a CCJ, causing higher mortgage rates or rejection, potentially costing thousands.
Ignoring a £60 Parking Fine Could Cost You Your Home
Disregarding a £60 parking fine could lead to a CCJ, sabotaging your credit rating and costing thousands in extra mortgage interest, warns mortgage broker Jamie Elvin.
Paxman Joked BBC Had 'Pogonophobia' Over His Beard
Jeremy Paxman accused the BBC of pogonophobia after growing a beard for Newsnight in 2013, sparking a row. Colleagues and viewers weighed in, with some noting a lack of bearded presenters on TV.
Rare 50p Coin Worth 160 Times Face Value: Check Change
A rare Royal Shield 50p coin could be worth 160 times its face value. Check your change for NIFC years including 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018, and 2021, which can sell for £40-£80 each.
Petition Seeks State Pension Rise to £610 Weekly at Age 60
A petition urges the UK Government to raise State Pension to £610 a week for all over 60s, including expats, and lower the eligibility age from 66 to 60.
UK Government Vows to Recover £145m from PPE Medpro
The UK Government says it will not rest until it recovers £145m owed from PPE Medpro, linked to Michelle Mone, after a High Court ruling and no repayment yet.
Caravan Park Fraudster Pleads Guilty to £9,715 Scam
Alyson Perrett, 61, from Caerphilly, admitted nine counts of fraud for taking thousands from families for fake caravan bookings at Trecco Bay, Porthcawl, and will be sentenced later this month.
Daily Horoscope July 4, 2026: Independence Day Sparks Bold Changes
Mars aligns with Uranus on July 4, 2026, urging bold moves and fresh starts. Find your star sign's horoscope for today, with predictions for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.
CBA Boss Defends £270m Fees, Says Repayment Would Be 'Appropriation' of Shareholder Money
CBA's Mat Comyn defends £270m fees to low-income customers, says refunds would be 'appropriation' of shareholder money, contrasting Westpac's full repayment.
Ex-Barclays boss Jes Staley was trustee of Jeffrey Epstein’s estate until 2015, files say
Documents show Jes Staley was trustee of Jeffrey Epstein's estate until 2015, contradicting his court testimony that he declined the role.
Lloyds Customers Claim £2m in Chargebacks This Year
Lloyds customers have claimed £2m in chargebacks this year. The bank warns of scams targeting popular items ahead of Black Friday and offers safety tips.
Revolut Gains Full UK Banking Licence Following Lengthy Wait
Revolut secures full UK banking licence after five-year wait, enabling current accounts and future lending services.
Convictions of Five Former City Traders Referred to Appeal Court
Five ex-City traders have their Libor and Euribor rigging convictions referred to the Court of Appeal after Supreme Court quashed Tom Hayes' conviction.
NAB Considers Stock Market Float for UK Banking Arm
NAB considers floating Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks on stock market as part of UK exit, amid profit fall and conduct provisions.
Nationwide and Virgin Money Mortgage Rate Hikes Add £360 to Annual Costs
Nationwide and Virgin Money raise mortgage rates by £360/year, impacting fixed-rate borrowers amid higher swap rates and base rate at 5.25%.
Liverpool sporting director crisis deepens as Hughes set to leave
Richard Hughes is expected to leave Liverpool for Al Hilal, adding to the club's struggles to find a long-term sporting director since Michael Edwards departed in 2022.
HSBC UK to Cut Mortgage Rates in Major Market Shift
HSBC cuts mortgage rates after BoE base rate reduction, potentially sparking a price war as 1.8 million homeowners refinance.
Sky handler sacked for hanging up on customers after 30 years
Lorraine Hunter, a Sky call handler with 30 years' service, was sacked for deliberately disconnecting high-value customers' calls and blaming technical issues. An employment tribunal upheld her dismissal as fair.
DWP Issues September Deadline for Winter Fuel Payment Opt-Out
The DWP urges pensioners to decide by September whether to opt out of Winter Fuel Payments to avoid tax recovery on incomes over £35,000. Payments range from £100 to £300.
Benefits cheat filmed riding motorbike after claiming disability
Tony Rose, 32, from Erith, fraudulently claimed nearly £9,000 in PIP after telling the DWP he needed help washing, cleaning, cooking, and dressing. He was filmed riding a motorbike and given a suspended sentence.
DWP Issues Deadline for Pensioners to Opt Out of £300 Payment
The DWP warns pensioners that Winter Fuel Payments may be recovered via taxes if income exceeds £35,000. Opt-out deadlines: September 18 by phone, September 20 online.
DWP Sets September Opt-Out for Winter Fuel Payments
Pensioners have until September 18 (phone) or September 20 (online) to opt out of Winter Fuel Payments. Those earning over £35,000 may face tax clawbacks.
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