Rachel Reeves Tax Freeze Hits 600k More Pensioners
Rachel Reeves' decision to freeze tax bands will drag 600,000 more pensioners into paying income tax, including those with modest savings.
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Fleetwood Radar Station to Become Unique Home After Revamp
Specialist contractors are being brought in to help turn Fleetwood's Grade II listed former radar station into a unique house with sea views, after initial plans were refused due to sewage concerns.
UK Summer Holiday Warning: Keep Receipts for Flight Disruptions
Travel expert Tom Vaughan warns UK households with summer holidays booked to keep receipts for expenses like food and accommodation in case of flight cancellations or delays.
Rachel Reeves confirms £240 per year charge for drivers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms new pay-per-mile tax for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles from 2028, charging 3p per mile for EVs, costing average drivers £240 yearly.
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BP Profits Surge 130% Amid Middle East Conflict
BP's Q1 2026 profits hit $3.2bn (£2.4bn), a 130% rise, as the Iran war boosts oil trading. UK households face 12% bill hikes in July amid energy firms' £23.1bn profits.
Claire's Closes All UK Stores, 1,300 Jobs Lost
Claire's has closed all 154 standalone stores in the UK and Ireland, resulting in 1,300 job losses. A French businessman may save 50 locations.
EcoFlow Reveals OCEAN 2 Plus Home Battery at London Solar Show
EcoFlow launches OCEAN 2 Plus at Solar and Storage Live London 2026, a scalable home battery system with up to 300 kWh storage, 10,000-cycle lifespan, and smart energy management for UK homes.
Exeter Shopify Agency Secures £7.6m Investment
Exeter-based Swanky, a Shopify Plus partner, secures £7.6m investment to fuel growth, hire staff, and pursue acquisitions. New chair and finance chief appointed.
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Luxury King Size Bed Under £480: ShopHomeStyle Opulent Frame
Discover the ShopHomeStyle Opulent king size bed frame in grey fabric for under £480. A luxurious, affordable bed with tufted headboard and metal stud accents.
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Energy Discount Wiped Out by Tax Threshold Freeze
A £117 energy bill discount is rendered meaningless as frozen tax thresholds push households £160-£220 worse off, according to Lib Dem research.
Car Finance Payouts Delayed by Legal Challenge
Millions awaiting £800 car finance scandal payouts face delays as Consumer Voice launches legal challenge to alter compensation calculations, warning of underpayment.
Solihull Mahoney's DIY Closes After 50 Years
Mahoney's DIY in Solihull has closed after almost 50 years. The family-run business thanked staff and customers for their loyalty through good times and bad.
BLOCK Expands to Manchester and Birmingham After £6m Boost
Flexible workspace provider BLOCK has launched new sites in Manchester and Birmingham following a £6m investment, expanding beyond its South West base.
Simba May Day Sale: Up to 30% Off Mattresses and Bedding
Simba's May Day sale offers up to 30% off mattresses, 20% off pillows and duvets, plus discounts on bedding. Free next-day delivery and 200-night trial included.
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Ryanair Creates 100 New Cabin Crew Jobs at Stansted
Ryanair has announced 100 new cabin crew positions at its London Stansted base to support growth to 300 million passengers by 2034, with a recruitment event held on April 27.
Hoover HL2 Vacuum at £129: A Bargain Review
Hoover HL2 vacuum review: £129 sale price makes it one of the best-value corded upright vacuums with 850W suction, lift-away system, and anti-hair wrap.
Claire's Closes Final UK Stores, 1,000 Jobs Lost
Claire's Accessories has shut all its UK stores, resulting in over 1,000 job losses. Administrators Kroll confirmed closures on April 27, 2026.
Claire’s closes all UK and Ireland stores, 1,300 jobs lost
Claire’s has shut all 154 standalone stores in the UK and Ireland, making 1,300 staff redundant. The fashion accessories chain, with locations in Birmingham, Merry Hill and Walsall, blamed weak Christmas trading and online competition.
Argos Washing Line Slashed to 85p with TopCashback Deal
Argos Home 30m washing line reduced from £16 to just 85p for new TopCashback users. Existing users can get it for 87p. Free click and collect available.
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UK distillery Zymurgorium enters administration after decade
Zymurgorium, a major UK distillery known for gin and beers, has collapsed into administration after a decade. Joint administrators appointed on April 13.
Blackpool Street Food Project Creates Jobs as Opening Nears
New jobs are available as Blackpool's Southbeach Streetfood project moves forward. The site will feature 19 shipping containers with diverse food options and seating for 400.
Solar Farm Gets Go-Ahead in Glazebury Amid Green Belt Concerns
Warrington Council approves a 10MW solar farm on green belt land at Duckinfield House Farm, despite 43 objections citing landscape harm and loss of agricultural land.
Birmingham schools in thousands of pounds dinner money debt
A Birmingham headteacher warns schools are carrying thousands of pounds in dinner money debt as families struggle with the cost of living crisis.
Hybrid Car Tax Plan Moves Forward Under Reeves
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces backlash over a new pay-per-mile tax on hybrid vehicles, set for 2028, which critics say amounts to double taxation for drivers.
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2027 ISA Changes: Pensioners Spared, Limit Cut to £12k
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that from 2027, the cash ISA annual limit will be cut to £12,000 for under-65s, while pensioners retain the £20,000 allowance.
Get Paid to Use Electricity with Smart Meters This Weekend
UK households with smart meters can earn up to £10 by using electricity between 8am-4pm on May 2-4. Sign up by April 29 via Uswitch app.
Birmingham Bin Strike Deal: Agency Workers, Discipline, Job Security
A deal to end the Birmingham bin strike includes agency worker permanency, quashed discipline, and job security. Unite warns it will walk away if there are U-turns.
Ryanair: Wizz Air and airBaltic Risk Collapse
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary warns that Wizz Air and airBaltic could run out of cash by winter due to rising jet fuel costs amid the Iran-US conflict.
Octopus Energy bills rise from May 1 with short notice
Certain Octopus Energy customers on Octopus Go tariffs will see higher bills from May 1 after being given only a fortnight's notice, with standing charges rising by 52p monthly.
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Lloyds Bank Launches UK First with Plain Vanilla Listed Bonds
Lloyds Bank announces UK's first Plain Vanilla Listed Bond conversion, transferring £1.4bn to make corporate bonds more accessible to retail investors.
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