Met Office Issues 24-Hour Weather Update Before 34C Heat
The Met Office warns of 34C heat in Birmingham tomorrow, the hottest day of the week, before temperatures dip from Friday. Stay cool.
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Humber Growth Board First Meeting: Mayors Cite Untapped Potential
The Humber Growth Board Joint Mayoral Committee held its inaugural meeting in Hessle, with Hull and East Yorkshire Mayor Luke Campbell stating there is 'so much untapped potential' in the region, as mayors outlined growth plans.
New Sick Note Rule in England After 11 Million Issued (06.07.2026)
New sick note rules aim to replace the current system with personalised plans, as data shows 73.6% of notes lack a diagnosis.
State Pensioners Aged 66-75 Get £965 DWP Payments in July
State pensioners aged 66 to 75 will receive £965.20 every four weeks from July 2026, as the full new State Pension rises to £241.30 per week under the Triple Lock.
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State Pension Age Change for July/August 1960 Births
State pension age for those born between July 6 and August 5, 1960, increases to 66 years and 4 months under the DWP's phased rise to 67.
Met Office: next week heatwave milder than June
The Met Office says a heatwave is likely next week but will not be as extreme as June's record-breaking temperatures, with highs around 30C and cooler nights.
Walsall's £750,000 Alleyway Demolished After 20 Years
Butler's Passage in Walsall, which cost £750,000 to renovate in 2004, is being demolished as part of the Connected Gateway Scheme, with shoppers calling it a waste of money.
Spalding Projects Get £2.2M Pride in Place Funding
Seven projects in Spalding are set to receive over £2.2 million in Pride in Place funding, announced by the Spalding Neighbourhood Board to boost community, heritage, and safety.
Savers Rush to Cash ISAs Before 2027 Rule Change
Savers are rushing to deposit money into cash ISAs before the tax-free limit is slashed from £20,000 to £12,000 for under-65s next April, confirmed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
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Rachel Reeves confirms £33-a-month state pension deduction
Outgoing Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that wealthier pensioners will see monthly deductions of up to £33 from their state pension to recover Winter Fuel Payments.
Library of Birmingham lights up for Somali independence
The Library of Birmingham is illuminated in blue and white to mark Somali independence, with the flag raised at the Council House for the first time, celebrating the diaspora's contributions.
Nine Money Changes in July as Starmer Steps Down
Nine money and benefits changes arrive in July as Sir Keir Starmer steps down as Prime Minister, affecting Motability, energy bills, bank fees, and more.
Starmer Confirms £150 Warm Home Discount for 3 Million More
Sir Keir Starmer extends Warm Home Discount to 3 million more households, providing £150 off energy bills for Universal Credit, pensioner, and benefit claimants.
Andy Burnham Could Scrap £658 Water Bills as PM
Andy Burnham's first move as PM could be to nationalise Thames Water, scrapping the £658 average bill. He says public ownership is an option to end profiteering.
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Burnham to Shield Middle Earners from Tax Rises if PM
Andy Burnham pledges to protect middle earners from income tax rises if he becomes PM, amid warnings of revenue challenges and constraints from manifesto pledges.
Somerset Theatre Homes Plan Rejected After Six-Year Battle
A six-year dispute over converting Somerset's Amulet Theatre into homes has ended in defeat for the developer, as the planning inspector upheld the council's rejection, boosting community efforts to restore the venue.
Next UK Heatwave to Start July 5, Schools at Risk
The Met Office confirms a heatwave could arrive as early as Sunday, July 5, with temperatures potentially reaching 41C by July 11, sparking fears of further school closures.
Somerset Council Debt to Fall Below £1bn by Mid-2030s
Somerset Council's overall debt is projected to fall below £1bn within five years, despite increased borrowing for a major house-building programme.
Rachel Reeves Launches £200 Cost-of-Living Payments
Households can apply for £200+ cost-of-living payments from local councils under the new Crisis and Resilience Fund, launched by Chancellor Rachel Reeves before her expected removal.
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HMRC Crackdown Strips 23,500 Families of Child Benefits
A National Audit Office report slams HMRC's child benefit crackdown under Labour, which wrongly suspended payments for 23,500 families without adequate consideration of impact.
HMRC Self-Assessment Payment on Account Due July 31
The next HMRC self-assessment payment on account deadline falls on July 31, 2026. Missing it triggers 7.75% daily interest and potential HMRC scrutiny. Act now.
Cash ISA Allowance Cut to £12,000 for Under-65s from 2027
The cash ISA allowance will drop from £20,000 to £12,000 for under-65s from April 2027, following Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget announcement. Martin Lewis criticises the 'stick' approach.
State Pension Age Rise Delays Payments for Post-July 1960 Births
State pensioners born after July 6, 1960, will face longer waits for DWP payments as the pension age rises to 66, with delays depending on exact birth dates.
Treasury Responds to Charity ISA Calls as Cash ISA Limit Cut
HM Treasury has rejected calls for a new charity ISA, confirming the cash ISA allowance will drop from £20,000 to £12,000 from April 2027, with over-64s exempt.
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Met Office Extends Extreme Heat Warning for UK
The Met Office has extended an amber extreme heat warning for parts of England as the record-breaking June heatwave continues, with temperatures approaching 40°C.
Reeves May Break Pension Tax Promise Before Exit
Rachel Reeves could break a key promise to state pensioners by withholding income tax from pensions before exit, as reports suggest Treasury plans to deduct tax automatically.
Summer VAT Cut Slashes Prices at UK Attractions, Restaurants
A temporary VAT reduction has cut prices at major attractions, restaurants, and cinemas across the UK, offering families cheaper days out over the summer holidays until September 1.
Burnham's £200 Summer Payments Plan If He Becomes PM
Households can apply for £200 cost-of-living payments under new Crisis and Resilience Fund if Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister.
Four Groups Face Higher Costs Under Burnham Tax Plan
Andy Burnham's proposed council tax reform, replacing stamp duty with a land value tax, would increase costs for landlords, developers, overseas buyers, and second-home owners.
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Burnham DWP Cuts: Jenrick Says No Chance of Welfare Bill Savings
Robert Jenrick says there is 'not a cat in hell's chance' Andy Burnham will cut the welfare bill if PM, warning of higher taxes instead.
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