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HMRC tax bills coming for DWP state pensioners unless Andy Burnham acts

DWP state pensioners could be hit with HMRC tax bills as the state pension is set to exceed the £12,570 personal allowance

Half of drivers admit they break numberplate rule, risking fine or ban

The penalties range from three points to a £1,000 fine or even an outright ban

SPG Resourcing: Leeds recruitment firm set to launch new Manchester office

Leeds-based recruitment firm SPG Resourcing has announced that it is opening a Manchester office as the firm steps up its international expansion across the US, UAE and other global markets.

Edinburgh woman woke from six-week coma after cycling accident with visual impairment

"After the accident, there were several years when life became much quieter"

Dermot O'Leary breaks silence on if he'd return to X Factor amid revival rumours

Dermot presented the popular ITV singing competition from 2007 to 2018

DWP payments for 54,600 people blocked by HMRC and number could rise to 100,000

Mothers are still waiting on pension arrears from the DWP, according to a leading firm representing thousands of women impacted by the issue.

Lanarkshire Green MSP calls on council to support moratorium on data centres

There are currently 24 proposals for major new sites in Scotland. If all of them are approved they will consume up to 6000 megawatts of power - more than 1.5 times Scotland’s total peak power use now.

Pictures show star-studded cast in Saltburn for filming of major new Netflix series

Station Square in Saltburn has been packed with film crews and actors

Ryanair issues statement on UK air traffic control chaos as costs 'run into millions'

Ryanair has been forced to cancel 250 flights following a major UK air traffic control failure, with the airline's chief operations officer warning costs will "run into the millions"

United Utilities slapped with record £900k fine over sewage spill with 'far-reaching consequences'

The fine was issued at Preston Magistrates' Court this week

HMRC scraps decade-old Benefit in Kind rule with millions warned

Government's tax arm's decision to scrap a decade-old BIK reporting system means m illions risk tax error.

Love Island fans uncover 'proof' of Lorenzo's relationship status after public display

Love Island's Lorenzo Alessi and Julia Majchrzak have been attracting split rumours just weeks after winning the ITV dating show

Historic 19th-century church to become five-bedroom family home

A 19th-century church, which ceased worship due to a 'dwindling congregation', is set to be transformed into a five-bedroom house following council approval.

Body found in search for boy, 15, after he vanished off Wales coast on holiday

A body has been found during the search for a 15-year-old boy who went missing at Marloes Sands

Inside 'Mexican meth lab' found near Nuneaton as five charged

It was discovered on remote farm land

Arsonist torched car and van outside family's home before using blow torch in attempted burglaries

He later used a blow torch during two attempted burglaries

Share Energy is latest supplier to announce tariff hike for NI customers

Another electricity supplier announces tariff increase for NI customers

Hastings Council reacts to local government reorganisation being put on hold

Hastings Borough Council has issued a statement following a Government announcement that local government reorganisation in 14 areas including East Sussex and Brighton has been paused.

Roses will stay healthy and pretty in September if you remove 1 natural item from the garden

Most gardeners will be spending less time outside as the weather cools down, but it is important to keep an eye on your roses as they can easily be harmed at this time of year due to one common item everyone has in the…

Exeter determined to stick with 'super-council' plan

'It is too good an opportunity to miss' says Exeter leader Phil Bialyk

Car on train tracks in Redcar after collision with barrier forces road closure

Cleveland Police has confirmed that officers attended the scene of the incident this morning, on Redcar Lane

Katie Price 'hijacks' spotlight from Princess during NTAs red carpet

Katie Price made a surprise appearance at the NTAs on Thursday night

Joy and pride in Digbeth as dining spot where everyone gets what they want wins gong

Six months after opening, Alfred Works is named Best Food Hall in the UK.