Community
HMRC VAT rates revert to normal from September 1 after summer cut
VAT cuts on children's meals, theatre and cinema tickets, and attractions ended on September 1, 2026, after the Great British Summer Savings scheme concluded.
Business
Solihull mum and daughter launch pet sitting business after redundancy
Holly Ashmore, made redundant, started Holly's Pet Sitting Service in Solihull with daughter Cally, three. The duo care for cats, rabbits, hamsters, and even a gecko.
Culture
Greggs Offers Free Pumpkin Spice Lattes to New App Users This Week
Greggs is giving away free Pumpkin Spice Lattes to new app users when the autumn menu launches on September 3. The seasonal drink returns alongside new items like Buffalo Chicken Baguette and Pepperoni Pizza Toastie.
Politics
Birmingham's Paradise Circus renamed Lyon Queensway in 2018
Birmingham's Paradise Circus was renamed Lyon Queensway in December 2018, but the change went largely unnoticed. The road is now closed to through traffic until winter.
Sport
Health
DWP state pension leaves £32,852 income gap
The full new State Pension pays £12,548 a year, but a comfortable retirement needs £45,400, leaving a £32,852 shortfall, says Pensions UK.
Pension warning ahead of 2027 inheritance tax changes
From April 2027, inherited pensions face inheritance tax. Experts warn consolidation could be costly and irreversible, affecting thousands of estates.
Parents lose £843 a year caring for sick kids, study finds
Parents lose an average of £843 a year in earnings caring for sick children, with 63% taking time off work, research shows.
Energy debt warning: households could face £395 rise
Households owe £6bn in unpaid energy debt, adding £50 a year to bills. Money Wellness warns average debt rose £395 to £2,432, with EnergyUK predicting £7bn by year-end.
Alzheimer's warning signs: experts reveal key symptoms
Two dementia experts reveal the key Alzheimer's symptoms, gender differences, and support tips ahead of World Alzheimer's Month in September.
Premier League & English Football Quiz
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