3 Groups Eligible for TV Licence Discount or Exemption
Certain Brits can save up to £180 on their TV licence. Over-75s on Pension Credit, care home residents, and blind people may get full or half-price discounts.
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Woman loses two limbs after being hit by two trains at tube station
Sarah de Lagarde, 47, lost her right arm and leg after slipping onto the tracks at High Barnet station. She was hit by two trains and now uses a bionic arm. She is suing TfL.
Croydon woman loses 9st after refusing gastric band
Melanie Sivier, 38, from Croydon, lost 9 stone naturally after declining NHS gastric band surgery, dropping from size 32 to 14.
Week-long heatwave due in England with 34C peak in south-east
A week-long heatwave is forecast in England, with temperatures peaking at 34C in the south-east. Heat health alerts are in place for most regions from 4-11 July.
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Westminster council tax may double over funding cuts
Westminster City Council warns council tax could double to prevent service cuts after government funding is halved from £219m to £119m by 2029-30.
Brent fire destroys 200 businesses, woman loses dad's memories
Megan Wing lost irreplaceable memories of her late father when her thrift shop Wings World was destroyed in a Brent fire that engulfed over 200 businesses at Oxgate House.
Germany mandates sick note from day one of illness
Germany will require employees to provide a doctor's note from the first day of sick leave under new proposals by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, aiming to reduce high sick leave rates and boost the economy.
Burnham's Funding Gap: UK Finances Under Scrutiny
Andy Burnham faces tough fiscal constraints as PM-in-waiting, with limited headroom from Reeves' rules, war impacts, and potential tax rises.
Baby formula recalls rise amid Trump-era FDA cuts
Multiple infant formula recalls due to bacterial contamination have occurred recently. Experts say FDA preparedness has worsened following staff cuts under the Trump administration, with reduced inspections and slower response.
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Abortion's Pain: History, Body, and Memory Beyond Rights
Abortion is often debated in abstract terms, but the physical pain and historical context reveal a deeper, more personal reality that transcends slogans and legal battles.
Starmer accused of leaving Burnham £4.7bn defence black hole
Keir Starmer faces accusations of leaving Andy Burnham a £4.7bn defence funding gap after announcing a £15bn boost, with allies calling it an 'unexploded bomb'.
UK Economy Shrinks 0.1% in Q3, Recession Fears Grow
The UK economy contracted by 0.1% in the third quarter, raising the risk of a recession, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Maternity review adviser claims report altered to remove criticism
Dr Bill Kirkup says Valerie Amos removed a section on 'normal birth ideology' risks from her maternity care report, calling it a patient safety danger.
Newcastle, Chelsea, Villa fined by Uefa for financial breaches
Uefa fines Newcastle £5.2m for breaching financial rules; Aston Villa and Chelsea also penalised for second year. Newcastle sold Gordon to Barcelona to manage finances.
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Burnham faces £4.7bn defence funding gap after Starmer plan
Andy Burnham must find £4.7bn for defence after Keir Starmer announced a £298bn investment plan without full funding, leaving an 'unexploded bomb' for the next PM.
Energy price cap rise pushes millions into fuel poverty
The energy price cap rises to £1,862 a year, pushing 13.5m households in Great Britain into fuel poverty, spending over 10% of income on fuel.
Medicare pilot offers $50 GLP-1 drugs for seniors
A Medicare pilot program launching July 1 will offer GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for $50/month to some seniors, but doctors warn of administrative hurdles and temporary coverage concerns.
Save Plan Ends: 90 Days for Borrowers to Find New Plan
More than 7 million US borrowers must switch from the Save student loan plan within 90 days after the Trump administration ends the Biden-era program. The overhaul simplifies repayment but raises affordability concerns.
Fed's Warsh: inflation expectations, risks down
Fed Governor Kevin Warsh said inflation expectations and risks have fallen in recent weeks, reiterating the Fed's commitment to its 2% target.
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Halifax brand to vanish after 173 years in Lloyds rebrand
Lloyds Banking Group will phase out the Halifax brand, transitioning all customer accounts to Lloyds. Customers need not take action.
9 State Pension freebies worth £14K this month
Eligible UK State Pensioners can claim up to £14,289.10 in discounts and freebies this month, including Pension Credit, free TV Licence, and Council Tax reduction.
Slot machines face £460m tax rise under Burnham
Thinktank finds 43% public support for Labour plan to raise taxes on adult gaming centres, potentially generating up to £458m extra revenue.
Australia's 2026-27 FY: Minimum Wage Up, Super Changes, More
From 1 July 2026, Australia's minimum wage rises 4.75% to $26.44/hr, payday super starts, paid parental leave expands to 26 weeks, and tax cuts, anti-price-gouging laws, and more take effect.
Next chancellor must find £5bn for Dip funding black hole
The next chancellor will need to find nearly £5bn over four years to cover a black hole in Dip funding, as departments face capital spending cuts of 1%.
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Imprisoning women costs 75% more than men
Imprisoning women costs up to 75% more than men, but halving sentences could save billions with minimal crime increase, according to Council on Criminal Justice reports.
Doctors need to discuss death with patients more often
A new study finds that serious illness conversations between oncologists and patients occur far too infrequently. Nudging clinicians to have these discussions increases documentation rates.
In-laws demand £3,000 more for Sharia mortgage
A Birmingham couple face a £2,832 annual premium for a Sharia-compliant mortgage versus conventional, as in-laws threaten to boycott their home over religious concerns.
Burnham's nationalisation plans: critical tests ahead
Andy Burnham faces critical decisions on nationalisation, with water, energy, transport, and housing at stake. His choice of chancellor and Thames Water's fate are key tests.
Mum killed in train crash at level crossing named
Kerry Coombes, 33, died after a train collided with her car in Hoghton, Lancashire, pushing it 100 yards down the track. Her eight-year-old daughter fights for life in hospital.
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Newsom calls for national billionaires tax amid state fight
California Governor Gavin Newsom urges a federal billionaires tax and AI ownership stake, opposing a state-level wealth tax measure he argues will push billionaires to flee.
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