Argentina criticized for trophy snub after World Cup final loss
Aston Villa's Emi Martinez and Argentina faced backlash after players turned their backs as Spain lifted the World Cup trophy, with pundits calling it 'no class' and 'a total disgrace'.
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Somerset Council Appoints New Finance Chief After Order
Somerset Council appoints Lizzie Watkin as finance chief after a government best value notice and critical CIPFA report, aiming to address hundreds of millions in debt.
Woman finds out boyfriend is sex offender at border
A woman only learned her new boyfriend was a registered sex offender when they were turned away at Turkish border control. Daniel Greaves, 34, breached court orders and was jailed for 10 months.
Andy Burnham £130 Boost for UK Households
New PM Andy Burnham plans to cut energy bills by £130/year by reforming gas charges and removing levies, making electricity cheaper and easing cost-of-living crisis.
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Essex Council Issues Statutory Notices for Multiple Areas
Essex County Council has issued statutory notices including a minerals consultation in Little Waltham, temporary speed limits, parking changes, and road closures across Chelmsford, Brentwood, and Basildon, with deadlines for public input.
NeeDoh Squishy Toys Cause Airport Security Delays
A Birmingham Airport passenger warns parents that NeeDoh squishy toys can trigger additional security screening, causing delays and growing queues as staff investigate the liquid-filled toys.
Burnham Extends £150 Warm Home Discount to 6M Households
Andy Burnham expands the £150 Warm Home Discount to 6 million households, doubling eligibility to support low-income families and pensioners with winter energy bills.
Octopus Energy Octoplus Scratchcard Rewards for 2.8M
Octopus Energy replaces first-come-first-served rewards with a scratchcard system, giving 2.8 million Octoplus members a fairer chance to win freebies like coffee, holidays, and UberOne memberships.
223,000 households face energy rationing after blackout
Over 223,000 UK households with heat pumps could face remote rationing of heating under Labour's net zero plan, raising blackout fears and criticism from opponents.
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Burnham Backs £2,654 Bills on £553,000 Homes
Incoming PM Andy Burnham supports replacing stamp duty and council tax with a 0.48% property tax, meaning £2,654 annual bills for homes worth £553,000.
Burnham Mulls Nationalising National Lottery
Andy Burnham, the new Makerfield MP and likely future PM, is considering nationalising the National Lottery, with Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy pushing for the change amid public consultation.
Burnham Hints at Raising Tax-Free Allowance as PM
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has suggested increasing the £12,570 HMRC personal tax-free allowance, citing it as the top concern he heard from voters during the election campaign.
Burnham Backs 65p Minimum Alcohol Price for Pubs
Andy Burnham supports a 65p minimum unit price for alcohol in all pubs ahead of becoming PM, sparking debate over public health vs hospitality.
Burnham to Address Nation Monday as New PM
Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister after Sir Keir Starmer resigns following local election losses. He will address the nation Monday with a cost of living focus, scrapping Digital ID.
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DWP Confirms £150 Warm Home Discount Until 2031
The DWP has confirmed a one-off £150 Warm Home Discount for Universal Credit, ESA, JSA, and Pension Credit claimants every winter until 2030/2031, part of the Labour government's £15 billion Warm Homes Plan.
Supermarkets to Use Facial Recognition Against Shoplifting
UK supermarkets will deploy facial recognition cameras to target prolific shoplifters. Watch lists of 'worst of the worst' offenders will be created using Auror's technology, shared with police.
DWP Blocks State Pension for Ages 49-55: £16,500 at Risk
State pension payments of up to £16,500 a year could be blocked for people aged 49-55 as the DWP plans to raise the retirement age to 68 by 2037, seven years earlier than planned.
BBC Licence Holders Cancel After Ad, Eligible for £180 Refund
BBC TV licence holders are cancelling after a new advert, with some eligible for up to £180 refunds. The ad, fronted by Romesh Ranganathan, sparked backlash on social media.
970-Home Village Expansion Approved Despite Engagement Concerns
Solihull Council unanimously approved plans for 970 homes in Balsall Common, with 50% affordable housing, despite criticism over lack of community engagement.
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Grandad fraudster used dead man's bank card after overdose
Garfield Wilson, 56, took drugs with Martin Kutsanzira, then used his sister's bank card for a £220 spending spree after the victim's fatal overdose.
Man Tasered Twice After Knife Charge at Police in Wolverhampton
Shamal Baiz, 34, was Tasered twice after running at police with a kitchen knife in Allen Road, Wolverhampton. He pleaded guilty to assault and knife possession.
Police officer abused systems for family info
PC Rogers accessed West Midlands Police systems 16 times over three years to get information for himself and relatives, a misconduct panel found. He would have been dismissed if he had not resigned.
Santander Ends Annual Paper Statements in August
Santander will stop sending annual fee statements from August, pushing customers to track costs online via mobile banking, impacting Birmingham branches.
Burnham Confirms Triple Lock, Pension Up £2,100
Incoming PM Andy Burnham commits to the triple lock, boosting state pensions by up to £2,100 over this Parliament, with a major Pension Credit campaign.
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Pensioners on Two DWP Benefits to Get £150 Warm Home Discount
State pensioners born before 1960 on Pension Credit Guarantee or Savings Credit will receive a one-off £150 Warm Home Discount after a rule change, expanded to six million people.
HMRC Deducting £300 Winter Fuel Payments from Pensioners
HMRC is deducting £300 from state pensioners' bank accounts as Rachel Reeves exits as Chancellor, having reinstated Winter Fuel Payments with new means-testing rules for those earning £35,000 or more.
Reeves Raises Mileage Rates, Bike Rate Unchanged
Rachel Reeves increased tax-free mileage rates by 10p for cars, but bicycle rate stays at 20p. She is set to be replaced by Birmingham MP Shabana Mahmood.
Burnham Rejects WASPI Compensation Ahead of PM Role
Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out DWP compensation payments of up to £2,950 for WASPI women, accepting the final decision not to award financial recompense.
Burnham Hints at £12,570 Tax-Free Allowance Change
Andy Burnham suggests raising the £12,570 personal tax-free allowance as he prepares to become Prime Minister on Monday, succeeding Sir Keir Starmer.
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Rachel Reeves Confirms £213 Charge for 7,100-Mile Drivers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms eVED scheme charging electric vehicle drivers 3p per mile, meaning those doing 7,100 miles annually will pay £213.
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