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DWP Scraps PIP Car Perk in Labour Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves axes Motability Scheme for PIP claimants, calling it an 'easy win'. Critics warn cuts target the vulnerable. Read the full story.

Mobico slashes jobs in major cost-cutting drive

Mobico, owner of National Express, announces job cuts and lower profit forecasts. Shares initially fell 14% as the firm tackles UK coach competition and falling bus passenger numbers.

Universal Credit disability payments cut for new claimants

New Universal Credit rules will slash disability top-up payments by nearly 50% for new claimants from April 2026, creating a two-tier system. Critics call the changes 'unfair' and 'poorly designed'. Learn how this affects you.

Kärcher K4 Power Control at lowest ever price

Amazon's Black Friday sale sees the smart Kärcher K4 Power Control pressure washer drop to its lowest price. Save 43% on this 130-bar powerhouse with app control. Limited stock.

Unilever proposes 50 job cuts in Wirral

Unilever confirms plans to cut around 50 roles at its Port Sunlight factory in Wirral to 'maximise efficiencies'. Read the full story on the proposed redundancies.

Manchester Christmas power cut rearranged

A planned December power cut affecting 41 Manchester city centre businesses has been moved to the new year following protests over lost Christmas trade. Read the full story.

Midlands Power Cut: 600+ Homes Affected

Over 600 properties in Nottinghamshire are without power after a high voltage incident. National Grid engineers are working to restore supply. Full list of affected NG12 postcodes inside.

1996 Albums Spice Girls Kept From Number One

In 1996, the Spice Girls' debut album 'Spice' dominated the UK charts for 15 weeks, blocking major releases from artists like Céline Dion and The Beautiful South. Discover the albums that couldn't topple 'Girl Power'.

Barclays cuts mortgage rates by up to 0.3%

Barclays announces significant mortgage rate cuts, with Skipton and Leeds also reducing prices. Experts suggest a lender price war is brewing ahead of the Budget. Act now to secure a deal.

LPA registration fee increases from £82 to £92

The cost of registering a Lasting Power of Attorney in England and Wales rises by 12% from Monday. Learn about the new fees, exemptions, and why this crucial document is so important for your family's future.

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