Octopus Energy axes free coffee perk for customers
Octopus Energy has scrapped its free coffee perk for customers, replacing it with a digital scratchcard system that offers a chance to win prizes, sparking disappointment among users.
Category : Politics
BBC iPlayer Could Add Channel 4 Shows
BBC's new director-general Matt Brittin confirms talks with Channel 4 to create a 'sovereign streaming platform', potentially adding Channel 4 content to iPlayer.
Bellfield School Plans Part Demolition and Extension
Bellfield Junior And Infant School in Northfield has submitted plans to Birmingham City Council for partial demolition of an existing building and a single-storey extension to expand nursery and EYFS facilities.
Sealife Weymouth Closed After Fire at Nearby Substation
Sealife Weymouth remains closed as a precaution after a fire at a nearby electricity substation. No staff, visitors, or animals were harmed. The aquarium will reopen once safe.
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RAC Backs Speed Limiter Tech for Repeat Offenders
The RAC urges the government to introduce Intelligent Speed Assistance limiters for repeat and serious speeding offenders, citing over 300 fatal collisions annually where speeding was a factor.
Asda Confirms New £40 Rule at UK Petrol Stations
From Monday, Asda Rewards customers spending £40 in-store can get 5p per litre off fuel, saving up to £3 on a 60-litre tank at 321 sites.
Ex-West Brom Boss Set for National Team Return
Former West Bromwich Albion manager and promotion winner is reportedly set to return to management with a national team, marking a comeback after a period away from the dugout.
Reeves confirms state pensioners tax exemption
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that one million state pensioners will be exempt from income tax until 2030, as the triple lock pushes pensions closer to the threshold.
New Bin Collection Rules: Two Food Waste Bins for Households
From Monday, July 20, households in Tamworth and Lichfield will receive two new food waste bins as part of a national shake-up of collection rules, aiming to turn scraps into renewable energy.
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HMRC Tax Investigations Take Eight Years, MPs Warn
Businesses face up to eight years for HMRC tax investigations, MPs warn. The Public Accounts Committee urges faster resolution and transparency.
General Knowledge and Sport Quiz Answers for July 12
Find the answers to the July 12 quiz, covering general knowledge and sport, including the mammal living in a fortress and the lowest Test score by New Zealand against England.
DWP state pension rule change for under-49s
The DWP has confirmed a state pension rule change affecting everyone under 49, with the age threshold set to rise to 68 by 2037, seven years earlier than planned, saving £6bn annually.
800 Homes and School Planned in Telford Development
Gladman Developments submits outline plans for 800 homes, a primary school, and community hub in north Telford, with work potentially starting in 2029.
£200 Payments for Pensioners Under New PM Burnham
Millions of pensioners will receive £200 or £300 automatic payments under incoming PM Andy Burnham, continuing the Winter Fuel Payment system with existing income-based eligibility rules.
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New Gender Rules Force Toilets and Changing Rooms Refurbishment
Government code of practice requires single-sex facilities to be based on biological sex, affecting 13,000 toilets and 5,000 changing rooms in gyms, hospitals, and leisure centres.
HMRC Crackdown: 171,000 Tip-Offs About Friends
HMRC received 170,992 tip-offs in 2025-26, paying £1.4m in rewards, as part of a crackdown on tax evasion targeting friends, neighbours, and businesses.
Rachel Reeves Announces Universal Credit Bonus Payments
Outgoing Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms bonus payments for Universal Credit households, scrapping the two-child benefit cap to lift children out of poverty.
DWP urged to scrap benefits for 4,000 obese people
The DWP pays £3,500 an hour on benefits for obesity. 3,908 on PIP. Sir Iain Duncan Smith says it's treatable. Labour responds with Timms Review.
Burnham Warned on 50% Tax for High Earners Over £125k
Andy Burnham faces warnings that a 50% income tax band for earnings over £125,140 would raise little revenue, as history shows high earners avoid it.
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Labour MP: Scrap PIP for Mild ADHD and Anxiety
Labour MP Sojan Joseph says Personal Independence Payment should be scrapped for claimants with mild ADHD and anxiety, arguing the system must distinguish between severe and non-severe conditions.
DWP urged to scrap £425 rule for older claimants
The work and pensions select committee warns that older workers need more support as state pension age rises, urging the DWP to scrap the £425-a-month Universal Credit rule for those born before 1961.
Walsall Takeaway Driver Murder Unsolved After 13 Years
Yasar Abbas, 28, was lured to his death by a bogus takeaway order in Walsall in 2013. Despite arrests and a reward, his killers remain free.
495,990 UC Households Affected by Two-Child Limit
In April 2026, 495,990 Universal Credit households were impacted by the two-child limit policy, affecting 1.75 million children, according to DWP data.
BBC warns UK tourists may face charges for free ESTA service
BBC Morning Live's Holly Hamilton warns UK tourists about third-party fees for ESTAs, which are free via official channels, highlighting Sherpa's admin charges.
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HMRC Letters to 580,000 Over August 2026 Deadline
HMRC is sending letters to 580,000 workers who failed to register for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, with a deadline of August 7, 2026.
BBC Expert Warns Unclaimed Bank Accounts May Be Transferred
BBC Morning Live's Laura Pomfret warns UK households that unclaimed bank accounts risk being transferred to charity. £2.1 billion was reunited with owners in early 2026.
No Other Suspects in Ann Widdecombe Murder, Police Say
Police say they are not looking for anyone else in the death of ex-MP Ann Widdecombe, after a second arrest. They confirm the attack was not politically motivated.
Halifax customers urged to act before Lloyds axes brand
Lloyds Banking Group is scrapping the Halifax brand after 173 years. Customers must accept an invitation to move to Lloyds app. Halifax MP calls move 'bitterly disappointing'.
Ann Widdecombe Suspect Seen with Wooden Stick Before Drive
A 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murdering Ann Widdecombe allegedly drove 270 miles to Devon and was seen with a wooden stick, police say.
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FCA Attacks Consumer Group Over Car Finance Payouts
The Financial Conduct Authority seeks to dismiss Consumer Voice's legal challenge over motor finance scandal payouts, citing lack of transparency and conflicts of interest.
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