State Pension Age Rise: Delays for Those Born After July 6, 1960
State Pension age rise to 67 delays payments for people born after July 6, 1960. Those with birthdays between July 6 and August 5, 1960 face a four-month wait.
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Labour Admits £15bn Defence Funding Source Unknown
Labour cannot say where £15bn for defence will come from as Defence Investment Plan unravels, leaving armed forces shortchanged and future PM Burnham facing a funding black hole.
DWP confirms £86 weekly extra for severely disabled pensioners in July
State pensioners with a severe disability can get an extra £86.05 per week from the DWP in July, totalling £4,474.60 a year on top of Pension Credit. The 3.8% uplift applies to eligible claimants.
Drug dealer told 'be quiet' by girlfriend after gun found in slow cooker
Daniel Estridge, 43, was jailed for five years and 10 months after police found a converted Walther pistol in a slow cooker, along with cannabis, cocaine, and £25,360 cash in his Liverpool flat.
DWP Warns Universal Credit and PIP Claimants About Holiday Rules
Claimants must notify the DWP before traveling abroad for over a month or risk losing benefits and committing fraud. Exceptions exist for medical treatment.
Older Women May Get State Pension Back Payments from DWP
Historical HRP errors account for most State Pension underpayments. The DWP reports £6 in every £10 underpaid due to NI contribution errors, affecting mainly women who claimed Child Benefit before May 2000.
UK Govt Slashes Summer Ticket VAT to 5% for Families
Chancellor Rachel Reeves cuts VAT on family attractions from 20% to 5% until September, reducing prices at theme parks, zoos, cinemas and restaurants.
Exact PIP Points Needed for £778 Monthly Payment Guide
Claimants need 8-11 points for standard rate or 12+ for enhanced rate on each PIP component. Daily living pays up to £114.60/week, mobility up to £80.00/week. Over 4 million claim in England and Wales.
Tribunal Pauses Car Finance Compensation Payouts
The UK's Upper Tribunal has paused the FCA's £9.1 billion car finance compensation scheme, delaying payouts for millions of motorists mis-sold loans, following legal challenges from four companies.
Eastern Airlines Goes Into Administration After Rescue Fails
Eastern Airlines has entered administration after a rescue deal collapsed. The UK regional airline lost its KLM contract in October 2025, leading to mass redundancies and asset sales.
Ryanair Refuses Refund for Kids After Dad Dies Before Trip
Ryanair has refused to refund two children for flights to Italy after their father died five weeks before the trip, citing a bereavement policy that only allows refunds for deaths within 10 days of travel.
Sainsbury's Bank Closes, New Brand Launches
Sainsbury's has completed its banking overhaul, closing Sainsbury's Bank and launching Sainsbury's Money, a financial services brand offering products through specialist partners.
Cancelled TV Licence, Received Letter Two Days Later
A woman cancelled her TV licence ahead of moving and received a letter within two days warning her home was no longer covered, sparking questions about the speed of the process.
Liverpool Face New Transfer Reality as £85m Deal Confirmed
Tottenham's £85m signing of Mateus Fernandes and other big-money moves signal a new transfer market reality, challenging Liverpool's bargain-hunting approach under FSG.
Man Utd Reassess Midfield Plans After Fernandes Miss
Manchester United are reassessing midfield targets after losing Mateus Fernandes to Tottenham. Alex Scott, Tyler Adams, and Aurelien Tchouameni are considered, but Adam Wharton is not a priority.
Credit card mistake costing Brits thousands
More than 65% of Brits own a credit card, but a simple payment mistake could cost thousands in unnecessary interest, warns finance expert Antonia Medlicott.
UK Mortgage Demand to Fall Over Summer: Bank Survey
Mortgage demand for home purchases and remortgaging is expected to decrease in the coming months, according to the Bank of England's Credit Conditions Survey, despite increases in the second quarter.
State Pension Age Rise: Delays for Post-July 1960 Births
The State Pension age increase from 66 to 67 delays payments for those born after July 6, 1960. New pensioners face extra waits of up to 11 months before claiming.
Evil trafficker 'owns' UK city after being allowed to live in luxury
Convicted people trafficker Twana Jamal, who earned £100k a week smuggling migrants, was found living in Leicestershire, boasting 'this city is ours' and claiming police won't stop him.
Tartan Army fan Blair McNally named HelloFresh Mexican Ambassador
Blair McNally, the Scotland fan who went viral for his love of Mexican food during the World Cup, has been named HelloFresh's first Official Mexican Menu Ambassador with an exclusive recipe.
Lottery Winner Peter Lavery: £10m Win Led to Dark Side
Bus driver Peter Lavery won £10.2m on the National Lottery in 1996 but faced a dark side upon return from holiday, including 15,000 begging letters and a media storm.
Restaurateur's Brother Hit with £490,000 Bill After Court Loss
Amir Moaven must pay £490,000 in costs after High Court rules he and others created sham documents to deprive his sister-in-law of inheritance from late brother's £5m estate.
Marcus Rashford backed by Man Utd teammate after loan
Marcus Rashford returns to Manchester United after a successful Barcelona loan. Harry Maguire publicly supports his reintegration, countering Paul Scholes' criticism. Rashford's future remains uncertain after Barcelona signed Anthony Gordon.
Millions of Brits Losing £560 Annually to 'Zombie' Savings Accounts
31 million Brits lose £560 yearly in zombie savings accounts with low interest. Expert tips to switch and boost returns.
8.7M Britons Overtaxed on State Pensions: Reclaim Guide
Nearly 8.7 million state pensioners have been overtaxed by £43.5 million due to HMRC errors. Learn how to reclaim overpaid tax and avoid the emergency tax trap on private pensions.
Jane O'Gorman Advises on Difficult Relationships and Family Issues
Daily Star's agony aunt Jane O'Gorman offers blunt advice on a controlling boyfriend's mother, a disruptive brother's partner, a husband's financial demands, and a mismatched couple.
Elliott Sets Liverpool Future Deadline Amid Iraola Reassessment
Harvey Elliott has set a deadline to decide his Liverpool future, giving new manager Andoni Iraola time to prove his role at Anfield. The 23-year-old seeks clarity before potential transfer.
Liverpool Pre-Season: Jacquet, Quansah, and Wage Bill Update
Liverpool begin pre-season under Andoni Iraola with new £60m signing Jeremy Jacquet eager to learn from Virgil van Dijk, John Barnes backs Jarell Quansah return, and departures ease wage bill by up to £36m.
O'Neill Won't Accept Celtic Transfer Mistakes Again, Says Lambert
Paul Lambert insists Martin O'Neill won't accept a repeat of last season's transfer failings at Celtic, as pressure mounts on the Hoops hierarchy to deliver signings.
Itch Offers Free Flea Treatment for Cats and Dogs This Summer
Itch is providing pet owners with a free first month of vet-approved flea treatment to combat summer infestations, with just the postage cost of £2.99 to pay.
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