Community
Tory leader pledges to scrap £100k childcare threshold in Birmingham
Kemi Badenoch vows to abolish the £100,000 earnings threshold for 30 hours of free childcare, a £700m policy funded by cutting civil service jobs, ahead of the Conservative conference in Birmingham.
Business
Barclays offers £150 to £600 for switching current accounts
Barclays confirms switching offers up to £600 for new Premier and Bank Account customers, with payments from £150 to £600 based on salary and debit card use.
Culture
Bakewell: Derbyshire town rivalling the Cotswolds near Birmingham
Bakewell, a Derbyshire town under two hours from Birmingham, rivals Cotswolds charm with honey-hued cottages, a Michelin-listed restaurant, and the Monsal Trail.
Politics
HMRC confirms Making Tax Digital changes for 2027 and 2028
HMRC has confirmed mandatory Making Tax Digital rules for income over £30,000 from April 2027, extending to £20,000 from April 2028 for sole traders and landlords.
Sport
Health
Momcozy Smart Sound Machine: £32 gadget helps baby sleep through
The Momcozy Smart Baby Sound Machine, usually £42.99, is now £32.25 with code AFLB25. Parents say it helped their baby sleep through after months of nightly wake-ups.
DWP urged to scrap Child DLA for three conditions as claims hit 915,000
Child DLA spending has doubled to £5bn in a year, with 915,000 claimants. Policy Exchange urges restricting eligibility for three conditions to save £11.9bn.
Dudley NHS teams win two HSJ Patient Safety Awards
Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust won two HSJ Patient Safety Awards for maternity and end-of-life care improvements, including reducing maternity escalation from 117 hours monthly to almost zero.
Alison Hammond reassures fans after hospital dash
Alison Hammond has reassured fans after being rushed off This Morning with heart palpitations. The 51-year-old presenter said she is getting checked out and hopes it was a panic attack.
Hepatitis A cases at two Newcastle primary schools
Two Newcastle primary schools have confirmed hepatitis A cases in pupils. UKHSA says public risk remains low and is working with schools on hygiene measures.
TV & Film Quiz: British Screen Classics
From EastEnders and Doctor Who to James Bond, Only Fools and Horses and Wallace and Gromit, test your knowledge of classic British television and cinema. Lights, camera, quiz!