Supergirl earned $38M domestically and $68M worldwide in its opening weekend, falling short of expectations. Toxic fandom and superhero fatigue are cited as factors, with a 56% Rotten Tomatoes critics score and 76% audience score.
HMRC is sending new tax codes to state pensioners to automatically reclaim winter fuel payments of up to £300 if they exceeded the £35,000 income threshold. The recovery will be spread over monthly tax deductions.
Gambian crime lord Lamin Manneh sentenced to additional 6 years 8 months for running £1m fake passport scam bringing hundreds of illegal migrants to UK.
Martin Lewis confirms that from April 2027, savers turning 65 in a tax year can keep the full £20,000 Cash ISA limit, even if their birthday falls late in the year.
John McEnroe earned between £195,000 and £199,999 from the BBC for his Wimbledon commentary in 2023-24, equating to around £14,000 per day. His pay has since dropped below the £178,000 disclosure threshold.
Just 35% of over-55s know unused pension pots may be subject to Inheritance Tax from April 2027, according to a YouGov survey for Mattioli Woods, with many families avoiding the topic.
Harry Wilson's move to Leeds United is in its final hours as his Fulham contract expires on June 30. Leeds also targets Zion Suzuki for a record fee and Amario Cozier-Duberry.
More than 730,000 PAYE refunds worth £624m went unclaimed last year, with the average repayment at £855. HMRC urges workers and pensioners to check tax codes and P800 letters to claim what they are owed before the four-year deadline expires.
Princess of Wales finishes Three Peaks Challenge on Snowdon, raising funds for Royal Marsden Hospital, and shares a powerful message of solidarity for cancer patients.
HMRC warns millions of Self Assessment customers that the second Payment on Account for 2025/26 is due by July 31, urging early payment to avoid stress.
Households with four bedrooms face £329 extra charges from Wednesday as Ofgem's energy price cap rises 13% to £1,862 per year. Fixed deals offer savings.
HMRC reminds Self Assessment customers that the second Payment on Account for 2025/26 is due by July 31. Those with a previous tax bill over £1,000 may need to pay. The HMRC app has processed over 110,000 payments since April.
UK households with British Gas, EON, EDF face £221 annual increase from July 1 as Ofgem raises price cap by 13% to £1,862, driven by Middle East conflict.
Customers of British Gas, EDF, EON, Octopus Energy, and OVO are urged to photograph their meter before July 1 to avoid overcharging as Ofgem's price cap rises 13% from £1,641 to £1,862.
HMRC warns UK households of the July 31 deadline for second payments on account for Self Assessment tax returns, offering payment plans and app support.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Qatar will release $6 billion in frozen assets as US peace talks get back on track, despite recent attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
Manchester City lead Premier League spending with £116m Elliot Anderson bid accepted. Arsenal, Man Utd, Chelsea, Liverpool pursue deals. Latest updates.
McDonald's reduces children's Happy Meal price to £2.99 after temporary VAT cut from 20% to 5% on kids' meals, part of the Great British Summer Savings scheme running until September 1.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will introduce new 'last resort' powers from October 2026 to reclaim debt from bank accounts and, in severe cases, suspend driving licences for Universal Credit, Pension Credit, and ESA claimants.
State Pension payments in July 2026 continue at the 4.8% higher rate under the triple lock. Payment day is determined by the last two digits of your National Insurance number, as explained by the DWP.
Alysha Nij, 28, moved from London to Malaysia, cutting her rent from £1,300 to £190 a month. She now pays 50p for meals and plans to start two businesses.
All PIP and disability benefit assessments will be audio recorded by default from June 29, 2026, under new DWP rules aimed at improving transparency and trust, unless claimants opt out.
Liverpool face PSG competition for Yan Diomande as talks intensify, while contact is made for Eduardo Camavinga. A £60m move is backed. Latest updates.
Eight players left Newcastle United last summer. Alexander Isak's £125m move to Liverpool yielded only 4 goals in 22 games. Callum Wilson scored 7 for relegated West Ham. Others faced mixed fortunes.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's planned UK visit has descended into a crisis of their own making, with a royal residence offer reportedly unaccepted and security concerns threatening the trip.
NHS Lanarkshire spent £42.5m on plans for a new Monklands hospital, only for the SNP Government to reject the business case as unaffordable, sparking criticism over wasted funds.
Pensioners could lose £200 monthly from State Pension under Treasury plans to deduct income tax automatically, affecting millions as the triple lock pushes payments above the Personal Allowance.
UK to scrap £100 contactless card limit from March 2026, allowing banks to set their own maximums for payments.
Bank of England chief economist Huw Pill warns policymakers against complacency on inflation, defending his votes to raise rates to 4% as CPI remains above target amid energy price shocks.
Hundreds of runners in fancy dress completed laps through a Tesco Extra in Bridgend, raising funds for Help for Heroes in a unique six-hour event.