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Five money and DWP changes coming in October 2026

UK households face new rules on energy bills, DWP powers, Vinted, and more

Man with claw hammer left Cardiff taxi driver panicked after terrifying journey

The driver of the taxi was 'terrified' during the duration of the journey, a court has heard

Basketball star's terrifying collapse and death mid-game - the silence was deafening

He was a college basketball player in the United States who was on the brink of a professional career before he collapsed and died during a game in front of thousands of fans

Comedian's sad death in front of audience who didn't realise what was going on

A comedian who had earned cult status in the industry died on stage in front of a live audience in Bicester

‘I went to Benidorm with just £100 budget and I was stunned by what I got'

YouTuber Ed Chapman headed to the Spanish resort of Benidorm armed with just £100 to cover a hotel stay, a night out on the famous Strip, and a fun activity – and was surprised by how far his money went.

Horror moment mum found son who'd been left dead for three days in Hockley flat by killer boyfriend

Imran Uddin has been sentenced to life for murdering partner Ismail Younis at his flat in Hockley in August 2025

Ambitious expansion of Solihull College's Smith's Wood campus gets planning approval

Solihull College given permission for expansion 'needed for growth'

New Aldi £10 gadget 'works for 24 hours' and looks just like £35 M&S in stores now

Shoppers can 'fill their homes with fragrance' thanks to an Aldi item that looks similar to something at M&S

Road closures as thousands sail into Liverpool

Roads will be temporarily closed for a period of time as determined necessary

Gardeners told to act now by Monty Don - or regret it in spring

Monty Don's simple September plant cuttings technique is the key to free plants and stunning spring blooms

Three new Capital Gains Tax rates on table under Andy Burnham with 51% of current payers better off

HMRC Capital Gains Tax needs a shake-up, a thinktank has said

New DWP legal minimum for Universal Credit on table - and deductions wouldn't take pay below it

Andy Burnham has been urged to implement welfare changes by thinktank Compass in a new report.

HMRC 1% income tax rise on table for over-40s on basic, higher, additional rate

A new report from thinktank Compass, which is led by Mr Burnham's ally Neal Lawson, has called on the government

How Nottingham's balaclava ban will be enforced as start date revealed

If the coverings are not removed, the wearer could face a £70 on-the-spot fine

Parents warned over toasted skin syndrome as cases surge in children

Doctors say it is linked to the use of electronic devices

Date set for key meeting on Nottingham Forest's major City Ground expansion plans

Rushcliffe Borough Council has confirmed the date which its planning committee will consider the applications

National Television Awards 2026 winners in full as Emmerdale triumph

The National Television Awards 2026 took place at London's O2 Arena, with Strictly and Emmerdale

Andy Burnham says it is 'national security' as £8.90 added to food shop

It comes after the Environment Secretary urged people to buy food and drink now

The teenage music event happening in Birmingham this weekend run by a 17-year-old

Rather than just giving young people somewhere to watch live music, Afterwave at the MAC offers the chance to perform, DJ and become part of Brum’s growing music scene

Man attacked victim with crude weapon made with sock after argument in New Quay bar

Internet searches for self defence weapons were later found on Ciaran McConnell's phone by police

Thomas Cook, loveholidays and other travel adverts banned

The regulator said the claims were misleading

Andy Burnham wealth tax update with exact net value of assets proposed

Prime Minister, who succeeded Sir Keir Starmer this summer, has been urged to act in his Autumn Budget.

Engineering milestone in £88m Narrow Water Bridge project as 65m structures now extend into Newry River

Work marks a significant achievement on the bridge connecting counties Down and Louth

Mother of woman with special needs condemns ‘awful’ job centre ordeal: ‘They just had no idea’