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Breaking Danger alert over phone chargers found on Amazon, eBay and B&Q websites
Danger alert over phone chargers found on Amazon, eBay and B&Q websites Consumer group Which? calls for urgent government action after discovering fake and dodgy chargers for sale through online marketplaces seven years after first raising the alarm An investigation has discovered potentially lethal knock-off phone chargers being sold on big name websites. Consumer group Which?
State pension alert as claimants 'edging closer' to HMRC tax liability
State pension alert as claimants 'edging closer' to HMRC tax liability The qualifying rules for the state pension are currently changing A major tax reform is set to be implemented shortly, impacting state pensioners. The key policy change will change the tax burden for certain pensioners. Labour announced in the Autumn Budget 2025 that it would change the tax allowance rules so that those receiving only the state pension without additional increments would be exempt from income tax.
Tax alert for 3.5m UK couples that could be claiming £252 from HMRC
Tax alert for 3.5m UK couples that could be claiming £252 from HMRC Millions of people could be missing out More than 3.5 million unmarried couples living together are being cautioned that they could be missing out on valuable tax benefits and legal protections worth hundreds of pounds annually. The warning follows Government proposals to bolster the rights of cohabiting couples, prompting financial specialists to encourage unmarried partners to reassess their finances. According to NFU...
Monaco Grand Prix: Formula One – live updates
Lap-by-lap F1 updates from 2pm UK timeAntonelli pips Verstappen to pole positionYou can email John | Sign up for The RecapThe Mercedes team are in the box seat, leading the constructors’ championship, and it’s likely to be a battle between their drivers for the title. Qualifying didn’t go so well for Russell. The British driver, having taken time to reset and regroup since Montreal, maintained that he was unaffected by the setback in Canada, which was beyond his control.
Urgent recalls issued for Waitrose snack, popular dessert and baby item — 'do not use'
Urgent recalls issued for Waitrose snack, popular dessert and baby item — 'do not use' A number of popular food items and products have been recalled this week Customers have been urged to check if they have affected items as a number of food and product recalls were issued this week. Popular snacks and desserts have been recalled by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
1 in 4 births in England now by emergency C-section
A quarter of all babies in England are now delivered by emergency caesarean operations, BBC analysis shows - marking a significant rise over the last five years.
Met Office thunderstorm warning as 9 areas told ‘prepare emergency kit’ – list
Met Office thunderstorm warning as 9 areas told ‘prepare emergency kit’ – list The Met Office has issued a new weather warning for thunderstorms covering nine areas in the UK Brits are being warned of brutal thunderstorms sweeping in with the Met Office advising people to prepare an "emergency flood kit". Following the warmest spring on record for England and Wales, parts of the country are now being battered by heavy rain and stormy conditions. The Met Office has now issued a yellow warning...
New £268,275 cash alert for UK pension savers
New £268,275 cash alert for UK pension savers There are several widespread misconceptions about the rules for taking tax-free cash from pensions that could prompt savers to make the wrong decisions with their retirement savings Millions of employees could be making serious errors with one of the most valuable benefits of pension saving. Experts caution that confusion surrounding the regulations on pension tax-free cash is causing some savers to make hasty decisions that could leave them...
'Stumbling block' charge alert after new Nationwide update
'Stumbling block' charge alert after new Nationwide update One expert said some people should be exempt from the charge Stamp duty is another reason for stuttering house price growth, experts have said, as house prices fell for the first time in 2026 last month. House price growth contracted by 0.6% in May, according to Nationwide in its new update this week, as higher interest rates and energy prices caused by the conflict in Iran finally fed through into the figures, dragging the annual...
BREAKING: Kenny Dalglish undergoing treatment for cancer as Liverpool legend shares statement
Kenny Dalglish undergoing treatment for cancer as Liverpool legend shares statement Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish has revealed that he undergoing treatment for cancer by posting a statement on social media Sir Kenny Dalglish has revealed that he is undergoing treatment for cancer. The 75-year-old Liverpool legend confirmed the news with a post on social media. He wrote: "As my inadvertent social media post has indicated, I am currently undergoing treatment for cancer.
St Austell emergency live: Park on lockdown after 'serious sexual assault on man'
St Austell emergency live: Park on lockdown after 'serious sexual assault on man' Devon and Cornwall Police have cordoned off Linear Park in St Austell, Cornwall, following reports of a serious sexual assault on a man A city park has been cordoned off and police have swarmed the area after a man was allegedly sexually assaulted in Cornwall. Linear Park in St Austell has been sealed off by officers after the serious incident was reported to have happened there at around 11pm on Monday. Devon...
UK savers '£3,000' HMRC tax alert for Brits to know
UK savers '£3,000' HMRC tax alert for Brits to know Pension savers are being warned about the risks of making costly errors Millions of pension savers risk surrendering thousands of pounds to tax unnecessarily as confusion surrounding retirement income choices leaves many exposed to expensive errors. Only 42% of adults claim they have a clear grasp of the options available when withdrawing money from their pension. Even amongst those aged over 55, the proportion rises marginally to 45%,...
Missing schoolgirl 'may be with wanted man' as police launch urgent search
Missing schoolgirl 'may be with wanted man' as police launch urgent search Chanelle, 15, who has been missing since Thursday, may be with 24-year-old Kyle Brayne, who is subject to a prison recall A missing schoolgirl could be with a wanted man who is subject to a prison recall, police have said. Chanelle, 15, disappeared from her home in Shropshire on Thursday, 28 May, and is believed to be with 24-year-old Kyle Brayne. Brayne was the subject of a West Mercia Police appeal in May after he...
NHS issues 'thunderstorm' alert to 7.2m people across UK
NHS issues 'thunderstorm' alert to 7.2m people across UK People have been warned that they could face a 'triple threat' during certain weather conditions This week, the British heatwave gives way to wet, rainy conditions, with the chance of thunder in parts of the UK. This has prompted millions to receive a health alert about how this may affect some people who have trouble breathing. In a post on Instagram, the NHS said: "Thunderstorms can trigger symptoms for those with lung conditions,...
Red alert: huge crowd watches Arsenal trophy parade in north London – in pictures
Fans celebrated a first Premier League title in 22 years, having lost the Champions League final to PSG the night before Continue reading...
Major emergency response at River Wharfe with reports of 'person in trouble in water'
Major emergency response at River Wharfe with reports of 'person in trouble in water' Emergency services are responding to an incident at the River Wharfe in North Yorkshire, which eyewitnesses say relates to a person in trouble in the water - this is a breaking story A major emergency response is under way in North Yorkshire, with eyewitnesses saying it relates to a person in trouble in the water at the River Wharfe. The Yorkshire Air Ambulance was spotted landing by the river in the...
'Chemical incident' sees Glasgow residents evacuated in huge emergency response
'Chemical incident' sees Glasgow residents evacuated in huge emergency response A chemical incident was reported at a property on Lenzie Terrace in Springburn, Glasgow on Sunday afternoon, with the street sealed off as emergency services including hazmat crews rushed to the scene A Glasgow street has been placed on lockdown following a "chemical incident" this evening (Sunday). Emergency services rushed to Lenzie Terrace in the Springburn area after the alarm was raised at around 3.30pm on...
United Airlines flight declares emergency as 'passenger ranting in Russian tries to storm cockpit'
An image taken on board appeared to show a man in a blue shirt being escorted off the aircraft by several police officers.
UK recall alert issued for car seat base that poses risk of injuries to children
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Mother who murdered baby daughter jailed for at least 19 years
Nicole Blain has been found guilty of murdering her 19-day-old daughter, Thea Wilson, in Greenock. As a result of the conviction, she has been sentenced to a prison term of at least 19 years.
Mother who murdered baby daughter jailed for at least 19 years
Nicole Blain has been found guilty of murdering her 19-day-old daughter, Thea Wilson, in Greenock. As a result of the conviction, she faces a prison sentence of at least 19 years.
Mother who murdered baby daughter jailed for at least 19 years
Nicole Blain has been found guilty of murdering her 19-day-old daughter, Thea Wilson, in Greenock. As a result of the conviction, she has been sentenced to a prison term of at least 19 years.
Fernandez wants Chelsea exit but club would demand £120m
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Resident doctors to strike for 16th time over pay
Resident doctors in England have announced a new four-day strike starting on 15 June. This action is part of ongoing industrial action by British Medical Association members over pay disputes.
Resident doctors to strike for 16th time over pay
Resident doctors in England have announced a new four-day strike starting on 15 June. This action is part of ongoing industrial action by British Medical Association members over pay disputes.