Community
Households face £770 income hit under Andy Burnham premiership
JRF warns Labour could oversee worst parliament for living standards, with household incomes falling by up to £770 by 2029-30 without bold action.
Business
Sainsbury's SmartLists AI app tool launches Wednesday
Sainsbury's launches SmartLists AI tool in app on Oct 7, letting customers create shopping lists by typing, voice, or photo.
Culture
Sylvia at Birmingham Hippodrome feels like two different musicals
Sylvia the Musical at Birmingham Hippodrome impresses with talent but pacing issues make it feel like two shows, says Olivia Fox.
Politics
HMRC inheritance tax change plan under Tories slammed as 'perverse'
Conservative plans to abolish inheritance tax on family homes from 2029 face criticism from economists and unions, warning of perverse housing incentives and benefits to the wealthiest.
Sport
Health
DWP warned against UC and PIP cuts for under-25s
Disability experts urge DWP not to cut Universal Credit health element and PIP for under-25s, warning it would harm health and increase poverty.
Pensioners face tax bills ahead of Burnham triple lock change
State pensioners face HMRC tax bills as frozen thresholds and triple lock rises push incomes above £12,570, ahead of Andy Burnham's 2030 rule change.
Warm Home Discount set to rise to £250, Healey plans
Chancellor John Healey reportedly plans to raise the Warm Home Discount to £250 at the Budget on October 28, helping six million low-income households with energy bills this winter.
Birmingham care firm in special measures after safety failings
Baobab Care UK, a Birmingham supported living provider, has been placed in special measures after CQC inspectors found basic safety checks weren't happening, placing vulnerable people at risk.
Shropshire toddler diagnosed with leukaemia after GP delay
A Shropshire toddler was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia after her parents were told a GP couldn't see her for two weeks. Tanwen, aged two, is now in the maintenance phase of treatment.
UK Geography Quiz: How Well Do You Know Britain?
Rivers, mountains, capitals and landmarks across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Test your knowledge of UK geography from Land's End to Ben Nevis.