Community
Foundations Furniture Appeals for Unwanted Items to Aid Struggling Families
Foundations Furniture launches free collection of preloved furniture and appliances in Tyne and Wear to support families facing financial hardship, homelessness, or domestic abuse.
Business
500,000 Tesco Shoppers Urged to Check Clubcard Vouchers
Over 500,000 Tesco Clubcard holders have £100 or more in unused vouchers, with 95,000 having over £200. Shoppers urged to log in and save.
Culture
Hare Krishna Chariot Festival Comes to Derby for First Time
The Hare Krishna Festival of Chariots made its debut in Derby, with a vibrant procession through Market Place, marking ISKCON's 60th anniversary.
Politics
Andy Burnham Overseeing Automatic 300 Pound Winter Payments for Pensioners
Andy Burnham will oversee automatic £300 payments for state pensioners this winter as his government prioritises cost of living, with means-tested Winter Fuel Allowance.
Transport
Sport
Health
British Gas Off-Peak Electricity Pay Scheme Explained
British Gas rewards customers for using off-peak electricity through its Demand Flexibility Service, helping reduce bills and carbon footprint while easing grid strain.
Octopus Energy Pays Customers to Cut Electricity Use
Octopus Energy's Saving Sessions reward customers with Octopoints for reducing electricity use at peak times, helping balance the grid and cut fossil fuel reliance amid the cost of living crisis.
HMRC tax trap to hit savers from next year with higher rates
Savers face a bigger tax bill from April 2025 as savings interest tax rises by 2 percentage points and the cash ISA allowance is cut to £12,000, warns NFU Mutual.
Drivers urged to remove medicines from cars over heat risk
The MHRA is urging drivers with medical conditions to remove medicines from cars immediately, as heat exposure above 25°C can reduce effectiveness and safety.
Burnham faces 'death tax' criticism over social care plans
Andy Burnham faces backlash over social care plans, with experts warning a 'death tax' could fund reforms costing over £18bn annually. Critics say it would hit millions of pensioners.
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!
