Drivers Born Before 1976 Can Cut Insurance by Ticking Box
Almost half of UK drivers aged 51+ never check if lifestyle changes reduce insurance costs. Compare the Market says updating details like lower mileage or retirement can lower premiums.
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e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches Driving Lesson Giveaway
e.l.f. Cosmetics launches a driving lesson giveaway offering learner drivers up to £300 off lessons, celebrating National Driving Week.
Nationwide £100 Bonus for FlexStudent Account
Nationwide's FlexStudent account returns with £100 cash, £120 Just Eat vouchers, and overdrafts up to £3k. Open from 15 July 2026.
DWP voluntary scheme aids 100,000 claimants near work
The DWP confirms 100,000 benefits claimants are now closer to work through a voluntary programme, with Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden praising the initiative.
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Birmingham grad with £70k debt still unemployed after year
Grace Astley, 22, from Maypole, graduated in criminology from BCU but remains jobless with £70k debt, highlighting youth unemployment crisis.
Lawyer on day off after England vs Argentina World Cup semi
A lawyer clarifies whether England fans can take time off work after the World Cup semi-final against Argentina, warning that unless the boss is informed beforehand, there is no obligation to allow early leave.
Walsall's bleak economic outlook: high youth unemployment
In Walsall, 7.6% of 18-24 year-olds claim benefits vs 4.4% nationally. 22.8% of adults are economically inactive, and 11.2% have no qualifications, painting a bleak economic picture.
Lloyds Warns 55% Unprepared for HMRC Digital Tax Deadline
Lloyds Bank warns that 55% of small businesses are unprepared for HMRC's Making Tax Digital deadline on August 7, potentially affecting 475,000 sole traders and landlords.
Andy Burnham's £200 Cost-of-Living Payments: How to Claim
Households can apply for £200 cost-of-living payments from the new Crisis and Resilience Fund when Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister. No benefit claims needed.
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Sisters Behind Grip Set Go Campaign Offer Free Driving Lessons
ELF's free driving lesson giveaway spotlights the makeup duo sisters behind the Grip Set Go campaign, aiming to help young people pass their tests.
EDF and EON Trial Low Standing Charge to Save £315
EDF and EON have launched experimental low Standing Charge tariffs, potentially saving customers up to £315 annually on energy bills, with different pricing structures for low and high users.
Sir Keir Starmer Confirms £1,000 Family Boost from September
Outgoing PM Sir Keir Starmer confirms £1,000 savings for families from September via free breakfast clubs, uniform caps, and free school meals expansion.
Birmingham Tops West Midlands Economic Inactivity
New ONS data reveals all top 10 West Midlands areas with highest economic inactivity are in Birmingham, with Wednesbury at 49.7%.
AA Warns Drivers of £1,000 Repair Costs, Urges Inspections
AA Cars survey of 12,201 UK drivers reveals 24% paid over £500 for hidden faults, with 9% exceeding £1,000. Managing Director James Hosking urges independent inspections before purchase.
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Boss gives company day off if England win
A Midlands boss has been hailed the 'best ever' after promising all 42 employees an extra day off if England beat Norway in the World Cup quarter-final tonight.
USW staff threaten strike over 200 job cuts and burnout
Staff at the University of South Wales are threatening strike action after 200 redundancies were announced. Unison says remaining workers are burned out, with some working 50-hour weeks, and cannot provide proper service to students.
HMRC confirms £930 extra for families with multiple children
HMRC has confirmed that families with multiple children can receive an additional £930.80 per year for each child after the first, with weekly rates increasing from April.
Brits Trapped in Contracts Overpay by £576 a Year
New research reveals Brits in contracts believe they overpay by £576 annually, with mobile and broadband deals among the worst offenders for locking customers into unfair terms.
Brain Condition Man Credits Motability Charity for Job
Ben Shepherd, 20, with a lifelong brain condition, secured a full-time data assistant role at his former college thanks to a £1,750 Motability Foundation grant for adapted driving lessons.
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Less Than 1 in 10 Managers Think Youth Work-Ready
Only 9% of managers believe young people are prepared for the workplace, according to a new survey. The findings highlight a skills gap and call for better education-business collaboration.
Burnham tax plan may cost two million jobs, OBR warns
Andy Burnham's hinted income tax hikes could cause two million job losses by 2075, warns OBR, as two-thirds of workers become higher-rate taxpayers.
Tourists Overspend on Holiday Budget by Over £100
A new study reveals tourists overspend by £108 on average, with food, drink, and activities driving costs beyond budget.
St John Ambulance Trials Paid First Aiders for Events
St John Ambulance launches a pilot in London using paid casual staff with advanced first aid qualifications to support volunteers at public events, aiming to reach 70,000 patients annually by 2028.
Starmer Confirms £900 Pay Rise for Over-21s
Sir Keir Starmer confirms a £900 annual pay rise for workers over 21, but CBI and BCC warn it may fuel inflation and job losses.
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40,000 More Kids Born in 2014-2015 Face DWP Benefits
Almost 40,000 children born in 2014-2015 are expected to end up on DWP benefits, warns the Centre for Social Justice, equating to four per Year 6 class.
DWP Crackdown on Benefit Cheats Hiding Savings
Benefit fraudsters are costing UK taxpayers £25 million a week by hiding savings and assets. DWP promises stronger crackdown, including bank checks, to recover money.
Retirement Dreams vs Extreme Saving: A Column on Life
As retirement looms, columnist Susan Lee reflects on friends' dreams of travel and hobbies, but questions the joyless extremes of early retirement saving.
Mother Spent £1,000 Monthly on Clothes Instead of Nappies
Rhapsody Gonzalez, 38, used Klarna to fund a shopping addiction, blowing up to £1,000 a month on clothes instead of nappies for her son, amassing £18,000 in debt. She is now selling her wardrobe to repay it.
Brady credits Guerrero for Blues injury reduction
Tom Brady has credited Alex Guerrero for keeping Birmingham City's treatment room quieter, with the club having the lowest injury rates in the Championship over the last two seasons.
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£1,000 Bonus for Households: Labour Confirms Plan
Labour confirms a £1,000 bonus for first-time buyers via the Lifetime ISA. Savers can get a 25% government bonus on up to £4,000 yearly, urged by AJ Bell's Sarah Coles.
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