Bridgend County Borough Council's chamber and committee rooms will undergo essential maintenance and technology upgrades, the first since the civic offices opened in 1986. Work starts soon, expected to finish by October.
Aston Villa have been fined £570,000 by the Premier League after admitting to delaying kick-offs on 10 occasions last season, with sanctions escalating from an initial £5,000 fine.
OJG Joinery & Construction Limited, a Leeds-based construction firm with a 4.7-star rating, entered Creditors' Voluntary Liquidation on June 25, 2026, according to an official notice.
Andy Burnham has been urged to ban private companies from profiting from social care, with a new report from the Co-operative Party advocating for co-operative models to fix the broken system.
A Pembrokeshire pub has applied for retrospective permission for a beer garden that has operated without consent since 2007, after a refurbishment triggered an enforcement investigation.
UK households face a £221 energy bill increase from July 1 due to Ofgem's price cap rise. Experts urge switching to fixed tariffs to save an average of £316, with a one-week deadline.
Motorhome and campervan owners face a confusing patchwork of local council parking restrictions as the staycation boom puts pressure on tourist hotspots, warns insurance specialist Mark Sheppard.
Turtle Bay, with 50 UK branches, confirms three closures including Walthamstow (closing today) as part of a Company Voluntary Agreement to manage debts while trading continues.
Nearly 1,500 Northumberland residents were overcharged council tax due to a calculation error in a new support scheme, sparking fears of pushing vulnerable people into poverty.
ScottishPower and architect George Clarke share five energy-saving tips to help UK households cut bills, as 67% of Brits find greener living out of reach.
New UK supermarket rules in June 2026 mandate transparent pricing, expanded unit pricing to combat shrinkflation, and deforestation-free supply chains for palm oil, soy, cocoa, and rubber.
The Hean Castle Inn in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, closes after four years due to soaring energy costs, rent, and supplier prices, making the business financially unviable.
The Hair Movement Ltd, a Cardiff-based family haircare business founded by three generations of hairdressers, has entered creditors' voluntary liquidation. A virtual creditors' meeting was held on June 25, 2026, with insolvency practitioner Alan Simon of
Spain blocks Polymarket and Kalshi amid investigation into unlicensed gambling, joining other European nations in restricting prediction markets.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed a 10p per mile increase in tax-free mileage rates, raising them from 45p to 55p for the first 10,000 miles, backdated to April 2026, saving drivers up to £120 annually.
Shoppers must return recalled items from Amazon, Morrisons, and TikTok due to safety risks including choking, allergens, and drowning hazards.
Liverpool's pursuit of RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande and Alisson Becker's contract situation are clarified, with Diomande delaying talks and Alisson reportedly agreeing terms with Juventus.
Scottish households face a 13% energy price cap rise from July 1, pushing typical bills to £1,862 a year. Consumer expert Craig Tobin shares 10 tips to cut costs, from ditching the tumble dryer to draught-proofing.
A revamped arcade in Whitley Bay, a new children's home in North Shields, and HMO conversions are among the latest planning applications in North Tyneside.
Donald Trump warned he will impose a 100% tariff on all goods from any country that enacts a digital services tax on US tech giants, escalating trade tensions with Europe.
Paddy Power offers enhanced odds of 50/1 for a goal in England vs Panama at the 2026 World Cup. New customers can claim this boost with a £1 bet using promo code YFBDHT.
Stateside Sports, a major Australian jersey and sneaker retailer, enters voluntary administration with 31 stores under review.
UK car insurance premiums stable at £560, but average repair cost rises to £3,699, driven by parts prices and vehicle complexity.
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board voted to freeze rents for rent-stabilized apartments for two years, marking the first time landlords have been blocked from raising rents since 2015.
King Charles has become the first modern monarch to disclose his private income tax, paying £24.6m over two years, marking a new era of royal financial transparency.
Donald Trump has threatened a 100% tariff on any country that imposes a digital services tax on American tech companies, escalating trade tensions ahead of a July 4 deadline.
US President Donald Trump threatens a 100% tariff on any country imposing a digital services tax on American companies, escalating trade tensions with European nations.
Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on goods from any country that levies a digital services tax on US tech giants, escalating trade tensions with allies.
Chelmsford City Racecourse remains closed after the BHA Licensing Committee dismissed an appeal by Golden Mile Racing Limited against the refusal of an operating licence, leaving the track's future uncertain.
California's proposed billionaire tax, a 5% levy on residents worth over $1bn, will appear on the November ballot after securing double the needed signatures, sparking a fierce campaign with tech billionaires and Governor Newsom opposing.