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Man in 20s found dead in Wirral house as bomb squad removes substances
A man in his 20s was found dead in a house on Reedville, Oxton, Wirral. Merseyside Police are treating the death as unexpected. Bomb squad removed substances as a precaution; no wider risk to the public.
Business
HMRC confirms automatic crypto reporting rules from May 2027
HMRC will automatically receive overseas crypto data from 52 jurisdictions from May 31, 2027, expanding to 15 more in 2028, helping executors trace digital assets.
Culture
Classy wireless lamp with 'cosy feels' for autumn is £35 at Dusk
Dusk's Lucille Ornate LED Rechargeable Wireless Lamp, priced £35, earns praise for its classy look and cosy feel, with a 4.7-star rating.
Politics
HMRC £300 ERS fines due Tuesday after 3-month rule
HMRC will issue £300 fines from Tuesday 6 October to employers who missed the 6 July ERS return deadline, adding to the existing £100 penalty.
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Health
DWP confirms £965 October payout for new state pension
The DWP is paying £965 this month to full new state pension claimants born after 1951, working out at £241 a week. Here's who qualifies.
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.
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!