Burnham's VAT cut leaves 200k EV drivers £200 worse off
Around 200,000 UK electric vehicle drivers without home chargers will miss out on VAT cut, paying £216 a year in public charging VAT.
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£1.10 Powder to Deter Cats and Foxes, Say Experts
Experts suggest a £1.10 cayenne pepper sprinkle to deter cats and foxes from pooing in gardens, as breeding season peaks.
Healey's Supermarket Attack Echoes Reeves' Strategy
New Chancellor John Healey faces a dilemma: he can't blame his predecessor Rachel Reeves, so he's targeting supermarkets, echoing her failed price gouging claims.
Months of maintenance works starts at Valleys tip
RCT Council begins months of maintenance at former Cwmaman Tip, funded by Welsh Government, running from August 3 to winter 2026/2027.
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Quarter community group secures £93,406 to buy church
Quarter Community Hub will buy the B-listed Quarter Parish Church after receiving £93,406 from the Scottish Land Fund to convert it into a community hub.
Cardiff's Kingsway to be transformed into pedestrian square
Cardiff Council's plan to transform Kingsway into a tree-lined public square with restricted vehicle access has been submitted, aiming to create a visitor destination.
MPs offered wine at breakfast as report exposes Parliament drinking
A new study reveals MPs and staff are regularly offered alcohol at work, with one in ten harmed by colleagues' drinking, prompting calls for a formal policy.
Wales Live News and Weather Updates for Tuesday August 4
WalesOnline's live blog for Tuesday, August 4 brings all the latest news, weather, and traffic updates from across Wales and beyond.
Painting Tip: Make Homes Feel Expensive and Lifted
Painting ceilings a colour other than white can make rooms feel expensive, lighter, and more cohesive, according to interior designers.
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Funeral law must change after Robert Bush crimes
The law on funerals must change following Robert Bush's crimes, say campaigners, urging reform to protect the deceased and their families.
Trump predicts good ties with Burnham over North Sea
Donald Trump says he and Andy Burnham will have a very good relationship, urging the UK to open North Sea oil and tackle immigration, calling Britain 'bankrupt'.
Historic copperworks lab building nears completion in Swansea
The Laboratory Building at Swansea's Hafod-Morfa Copperworks, where copper ore was likely tested, is set to be completed this year, with potential use as a restaurant for over 100 diners.
Anger as 122.5m mast recommended for approval
Planners recommend approval of a 122.5m weather mast near Bannau Brycheiniog despite 57 objections and wildlife fears.
Trump warns 'bankrupt' Britain in Burnham statement
Donald Trump issued a bombshell statement on Prime Minister Andy Burnham, warning that Britain is 'bankrupt' after being asked about the UK.
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Trump Praises Burnham, Repeats North Sea Drilling Claim
Donald Trump says he is 'very impressed' with Andy Burnham and repeats claim PM indicated he would open up North Sea to drilling.
Williamson Square fountains could be turned on again
Talks are underway to secure funding to refurbish the Williamson Square fountains in Liverpool city centre, which have been off more than on in recent years.
Science funding cuts will harm Britain's global standing
Readers respond to an editorial on the threat to research funding, including plans to close the Jodrell Bank Observatory, warning of damage to UK science and international partnerships.
Free school meals: Universal Credit change from September 2026
From September 2026, all Universal Credit claimants in England will qualify for free school meals, removing the £7,400 income cap, potentially saving families up to £495 per child annually.
DWP: 59 eye and ear conditions qualify for £748 PIP
The DWP has confirmed 59 eye and ear conditions that qualify for PIP, with eligible claimants able to receive up to £748 a month.
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DWP to revoke licences from October with two-month warning
Driving licences will be cancelled from October under new DWP powers targeting benefit fraud and debt, with claimants issued a two-month warning.
LGBT+ charity urges MPs to act quickly on conversion ban
LGBT+ charity Just Like Us urges MPs to act 'quickly and decisively' on draft conversion practices ban after eight years of delays leaving LGBT+ youth exposed.
Neighbours Using Your Wheelie Bin Is Fly-Tipping
Using someone else's wheelie bin without permission is technically fly-tipping, and councils can fine you between £150 and £400 for bin stuffing.
67 More Dog Breeds Could Be Banned in UK Over Health
Experts are pushing for 67 more dog breeds to be banned in the UK over animal welfare concerns, including popular pets like pugs and chihuahuas.
PETA: 67 dog breeds could be banned in UK
PETA claims 67 dog breeds including bulldogs, dachshunds and pugs could be banned in the UK, but MPs dismiss the claim as misinformation.
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Care home crisis: £27.3bn sector sees firms profit
The UK care home market is worth £27.3bn with average nursing fees at £1,572 a week as a damning report warns firms will profit from the crisis.
Burnham's social care vow: 30 years of promises
Burnham promises social care reform, but after 30 years of broken promises you should plan to self-fund your own care. Here are your financial options.
The Guardian corrections and clarifications: Aug 2 2026
The Guardian's corrections and clarifications column for 2 August 2026 details all changed articles, including factual corrections and wording clarifications.
EU accused of double standard over Russian sable fur
EU accused of outrageous double standard for exempting Russian sable fur from sanctions. Campaigners say the loophole lets luxury fur manufacturing continue.
Inheritance tax can fund free social care fairly
Burnham's free social care plan could be fairly funded by an inheritance tax surcharge, with alternatives like pension relief changes and wealth taxes.
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Could Andy Burnham's Cross-Party Plan End the Triple Lock?
State pensioners fear Andy Burnham's cross-party social care plan could lead to the triple lock being scrapped, despite his personal pledge to keep it.
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