Community
Condolences pour in for family of girl, 11, found dead in Midlands park
An 11-year-old girl was found dead in a park near Elmley Castle Cricket Club in Worcestershire after being reported missing. Her death is being treated as unexplained.
Business
HMRC told to hand over details on 1,772 people in tax crackdown
Foreign tax authorities made 1,772 requests for UK taxpayer information in 2025, a seven-year high, as HMRC assists offshore enforcement efforts.
Culture
Classy wireless lamp with 'cosy feels' for autumn is £35 at Dusk
Dusk's Lucille Ornate LED Rechargeable Wireless Lamp, priced £35, earns praise for its classy look and cosy feel, with a 4.7-star rating.
Politics
DWP ends Universal Credit and Housing Benefit cliff edge from Monday
New DWP rules from Monday end the cliff edge loss of income for supported housing and temporary accommodation residents, benefiting over 325,000 people.
Sport
Health
DWP confirms October date for Winter Fuel Payment claims
DWP confirms state pensioners born on or before June 27, 1960, can claim Winter Fuel Payments from October 19, 2026, worth £100-£300, with deadline March 31, 2027.
DWP Basic Pensioners: Extra £230.54 Weekly Possible
Basic State Pensioners may receive up to £230.54 weekly via Additional Pension schemes like SERPS. Eligibility depends on birth date, NI years, earnings, and contracting out.
Sutton Coldfield 'superhero' Sam, 6, defies rare heart condition
Six-year-old Sam Cross from Sutton Coldfield, born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, has defied odds and is inspiring Acorns Children's Hospice's Be a Kid Week.
DWP confirms £965 October payout for new state pension
The DWP is paying £965 this month to full new state pension claimants born after 1951, working out at £241 a week. Here's who qualifies.
Momcozy Smart Sound Machine: £32 gadget helps baby sleep through
The Momcozy Smart Baby Sound Machine, usually £42.99, is now £32.25 with code AFLB25. Parents say it helped their baby sleep through after months of nightly wake-ups.
British History Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
From the Battle of Hastings to Henry VIII and the Gunpowder Plot, journey through British history. Challenge yourself with these questions on kings, queens and great events.