HMRC warns over 55% tax on early pension access
HMRC warns UK households that accessing pensions early, even for 'trivial sums' over £30,000, is tax avoidance. You could face a 55% charge. Read the official advice now.
HMRC warns UK households that accessing pensions early, even for 'trivial sums' over £30,000, is tax avoidance. You could face a 55% charge. Read the official advice now.
NHS bosses launch a full investigation and apologise after a body was wrongly released from a Glasgow hospital mortuary, leading to the wrong cremation. Read the full story.
Lloyds Banking Group is closing 55 Lloyds and Halifax branches, impacting local access to cash. See the full list of locations and dates for 2025.
A homeless burglar who woke two students by standing over their bed with a knife has been jailed for 45 months. Read the full story of the terrifying Staffordshire incident.
Edge Hill University's care-experienced students received special Christmas hampers from the Halle O'Brien CIC. Discover how this heartfelt initiative brings festive cheer.
NatWest announces major partnerships with Manchester, Brighton, and York universities to support student entrepreneurs and spinouts. The bank aims for six more deals by 2027. Read how this boosts the UK economy.
Monzo reduces interest on its popular savings pots, including the viral 1p Challenge, following the Bank of England's rate cut. Savers face lower returns from January 6.
Experts warn button batteries in toys and festive items can be fatal if swallowed. Hospital admissions have doubled in a decade. Learn the critical safety steps.
Homeowners could be hit with a £1,800 charge to legally use their driveway. Expert Ollie Green explains the council rules for a 'dropped kerb' and the fines for non-compliance.
New data reveals pavement parking incidents in Scotland have risen since the 2023 ban. Campaigners demand councils enforce the law to protect pedestrians and wheelchair users.
Chocolatier crafts giant edible coins of Henry VIII and Queen Victoria to celebrate a new banking hub in Essex. Discover the sweet link between cash, history, and Christmas tradition.
Swansea University opens new voluntary exit schemes for staff as it seeks £25m in savings, with compulsory redundancies not ruled out. The UCU warns of potential industrial action.
Police searching for missing Loughborough University student Aryan Sharma, 20, have recovered a body from the River Soar. Formal identification is pending.
Edge Hill University appoints Professor Abigail Moriarty as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education & Students), bringing expertise in student experience and digital innovation from the University of Lincoln. Read more.
Five distinguished Edge Hill University law graduates returned to campus for an inspiring alumni panel, sharing career journeys and advice with current students. Discover the paths from degree to practice.
A University of Birmingham graduate, who feared the pandemic ended her acting career, is now starring in Fiddler On The Roof at The Alexandra theatre. Her story is one of resilience and triumph.
Finance experts urge UK savers to move their money as the Bank of England is tipped to cut the base rate from 4% to 3.75% this week. Find out how to protect your savings.
A sophisticated bank account scam is sweeping the UK, with fraudsters stealing tens of thousands of pounds. Learn the warning signs and how to protect your money from this urgent threat.
Savers with major UK banks can earn up to £450 extra by switching to top easy-access accounts. Discover the best rates from Chase, Cahoot & Monument Bank.
UK savers with Nationwide, Lloyds and NatWest can earn up to £450. Discover the top easy-access accounts from Chase, Monument Bank and Cahoot for 2025.
A former Birmingham doctor faces 45 charges, including sexual assault of a child, linked to his work at two NHS hospitals. Dedicated helplines are now open for concerned patients.
LHV Bank unveils a competitive 4.25% AER easy-access savings account. Discover the details and how recent ISA changes make this a timely option for UK savers.
The DWP gains new powers to access bank data in a major anti-fraud drive targeting Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit. Discover how the government plans to protect taxpayers.
Over 8,000 visitors joined a magnificent lightshow and Christmas celebration at the University of Birmingham, marking its 125th anniversary with a historic projection on the Aston Webb building.
Former Edge Hill University PhD student CD Rose has won the 2025 Goldsmiths Prize for his short story collection 'We Live Here Now', mentored by the world's first Professor of Short Fiction.
An independent evaluation reveals a pioneering three-year programme has successfully overhauled support for seriously ill children and their families in Lancashire and South Cumbria, filling critical service gaps.
Plans for a new Wrexham to London Euston rail service are back, featuring extra stops. The revised bid promises improved regional connectivity and economic growth.
Three North West Ambulance Service paramedics were injured, two seriously, after their vehicle crashed while responding to an emergency. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident near Crewe.
Swansea University invites South Wales SME leaders to join the government-funded Help to Grow management programme in Jan 2026. Boost your business strategy and growth. Apply now.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust has surpassed its cancer treatment target for two consecutive months, showing a 15% year-on-year improvement. Read about the positive trajectory.