Millions Face New Tax Hit on Savings as Rates Soar
Rising interest rates and frozen tax thresholds mean millions of savers could get a nasty shock. For the first time, many risk breaching the Personal Savings Allowance (PSA) and paying tax on their hard-earned savings. PSA Limits Slashed by Soaring Interest Rates The PSA lets basic-rate taxpayers earn up to £1,000 in savings interest tax-free […]
Aldi Tackles Perinatal Mental Health with Baby Wipe Packaging
On-Pack Support for Struggling Parents Supermarket giant Aldi has teamed up with the PANDAS Foundation, a perinatal mental health charity, to launch vital mental health messaging on its Mamia Sensitive and Extra Sensitive baby wipes. Parents picking up these wipes will now see signs of perinatal mental illness – including low mood, anxiety, and tearfulness […]
Stephen Webb ditches ‘special’ beau after dating drama
Stephen Webb, 54, has blasted his brief romance with David from Guernsey as a total non-starter. The former Gogglebox star met David on E4’s dating show in 2024 and was quick to label him a “hottie” and “something special”. But the fizz fizzled fast. On October 1, news broke that Stephen had split from David […]
Hundreds Storm Brighton Station in Protest Over Israel’s Detention of Activists
Hundreds of protesters clashed with authorities across the UK last night, targeting Brighton station in a fierce demonstration against Israel’s crackdown on activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla. Brighton Station Chaos as Demonstrators Block Traffic Over 200 protesters flooded Brighton station on Thursday evening, seizing control of the concourse before marching into the city centre. […]
Manchester Synagogue Attack: Police Confirm Gunshot Wounds, Family Condemns Terror
Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson revealed fresh details on the horrific synagogue attack. Full post-mortem exams are due later today. Sir Stephen said: “The Home Office Pathologist has provisionally found one victim suffered a wound consistent with a gunshot.” Crucially, the suspect, Jihad Al-Shamie, is believed not to have had a firearm. […]
First Female Archbishop of Canterbury: Dame Sarah Mullally Breaks Historic Church Ceiling
The Church of England has made history today. Dame Sarah Mullally officially takes the reins as Archbishop of Canterbury—the very first woman to ever hold the top position in the Church’s 1,400-year history. From Nurse to Archbishop: Mullally’s Remarkable Rise Dame Mullally’s journey began in south London, where her roots run deep. Born Sarah Elisabeth […]
Storm Amy Set to Wreak Havoc Across Northern UK
A fierce low-pressure system dubbed Storm Amy is barreling towards the UK, ready to lash northern and western regions with savage winds and heavy rain. Met Office Warns of Gale-Force Gusts and Flood Risk The Met Office has unleashed multiple weather warnings across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the North West of England. Expect gale-force winds […]
Storm Amy Set to Slam UK with Gusty Winds on Saturday
Brace yourselves! Storm Amy is barreling towards England and Wales this Saturday, bringing fierce gusts up to 65mph. London faces a full-day wind warning from midnight to 7pm as the tempest sweeps in. Wind Warning and Weather Breakdown for October 4 The Met Office has issued a strong wind warning for the capital, with possible […]
East Preston Man Nabbed After 25 Thefts
David Blann, 36, of East Preston, has been handed a suspended jail sentence after hitting West Sussex supermarkets for over £1,400 worth of goods. Between March and July, Blann carried out 25 thefts and one attempted shoplift across multiple stores. Quick Arrest and Guilty Plea Blann was caught red-handed on 18 July and charged the […]
Raid Rocks Pilgrims Hatch: Police Smash Drug Den at Dawn
Police stormed homes in Pilgrims Hatch at 7am this morning (October 3), battering down doors in a bold bid to crack down on drug crime. Class A Drugs and Cash Seized The dawn raids uncovered a haul including suspected Class A drugs, a safe, mobile phones, cash, scales, and bags with white powder residue. Two […]
