Community
Desperate plea to find home for bonded pair of cats in West Midlands
A bonded pair of cats have been in foster care for a year in the West Midlands. A rescue charity is making a desperate plea for someone to adopt them together.
Business
Rachel Reeves Urged to Drop £240 Pay-Per-Mile Car Tax Plan for EV Drivers
Rachel Reeves faces pressure to abandon a pay-per-mile car tax that would charge EV drivers £240 annually for 8,000 miles, with experts warning it could delay EV uptake.
Culture
Boux Avenue Nightwear: Ideal for Cooler Summer Nights with 20% Off
Discover Boux Avenue's nightwear collection perfect for cooler summer evenings, now with a 20% discount. Stylish and comfortable options await.
Politics
Free TV Licences for State Pensioners: DCMS Responds Before July Deadline
The DCMS has responded to a petition for free TV licences for all state pensioners, with a July 21 deadline looming. The petition has 26,000 signatures, needing 100,000.
Sport
Health
Waitrose Recalls Bakery Treat Over Allergen Risk
Waitrose has issued an urgent recall for a popular bakery item due to undeclared milk, posing a serious allergy risk. Customers urged to return product.
Birmingham Chippy Bedders Faces Closure After 80 Years
Bedders, a historic fish and chip shop in Small Heath, Birmingham, may close after 80 years due to soaring costs. Owner Ian Simmonds calls for VAT relief.
Car Button That Can Stop Hayfever and £2,500 Fine
A little-known car button can help hayfever sufferers avoid a £2,500 fine. The recirculation feature prevents pollen entering the car, reducing sneezing and driving risks.
HMRC Warns Pensioners Over Tax Misconception
HMRC clarifies that the state pension is taxable, correcting a common misconception among pensioners who believe it is tax-free due to no direct deductions.
DWP Pension Age Rise Sparks Early Withdrawals
A DWP state pension age increase to 67 by 2028 is causing older people to access private pensions early, warns BBC expert. The change may leave retirees short.
