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Police are appealing for witnesses after the attempted kidnap of a woman.The woman was walking on Central Park Way, Wigan, between 06:05 and 06:20 GMT when she was grabbed and threatened, and a man attempted to force her to go with him.The victim managed to get free and to a place of safety while the suspect fled, Greater Manchester Police said. Officers are urging anyone with information on the incident to contact the force. It described the suspect as a white male, about 6ft 1in (1.85m), wearing grey joggers, black trainers, a yellow hi-vis vest and a black beanie hat.Det…
A record 2.06 million workers are forecast to be caught in the £100,000 tax trap during the 2026–27 financial year, according to new projections from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).The figures show that a further 112,000 earners are expected to cross the six-figure income threshold in the coming tax year.Workers affected by the threshold face losing 62p of every additional pound earned between £100,000 and £125,140.This effective marginal tax rate is driven by the gradual withdrawal of the tax-free personal allowance once earnings exceed £100,000.The projections were obtained through a Freedom of Information (FoI) request submitted by wealth manager Rathbones.They…
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The UK is experiencing the lowest level of recruitment intention since the pandemic period of 2020, fresh employment figures show.Just 23 per cent of UK businesses plan to increase their workforce in the next three months, according to new data from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).It also represents a decline from the 25 per cent of firms that expected to grow staffing levels at the same point last year.The proportion of businesses planning to hire has not been this low since lockdown restrictions forced widespread closures across the retail and hospitality sectors.The BCC said the figures show employers are…
A technology specialist has revealed five gadgets commonly left unused in UK homes that could be sold quickly to ease the post-Christmas financial squeeze. Sam Wilson, Director at Gadget GoGo, says millions of households are unknowingly storing tech worth hundreds of pounds at a time when money is often stretched the furthest. The warning follows fresh data showing the average Briton will run out of spare cash by 21 January – the earliest point in five years. One in ten people are expected to depend on overdrafts or credit cards to see them through until payday. “This is one of…
Fiona Hughes has admitted her dramatic decision to turn on fellow Traitor Rachel was “spectacularly wrong”, despite believing her co-conspirator was telling the truth all along.The 62-year-old from Swansea made the confession during an appearance on This Morning, revealing she was “90 per cent sure” Rachel was being honest when she exposed banished contestant Amanda’s background as a retired police detective.Despite this, Ms Hughes chose to publicly accuse Rachel of lying in front of the group, a move that ultimately led to her own banishment from the BBC reality show.Ms Hughes said: “When I look back, I had my reasons.…
If you skimmed the headlines after the Budget in November, you’d be forgiven for thinking electric cars are toast.”Electric Vehicle sales to collapse under pay-per-mile tax.””Has the big drive to electric cars run out of energy in the UK?””After Budget bombshell of pay-per-mile tax on electric cars, does the Government actually want us to buy EVs?”Look carefully enough and you might find the odd headline welcoming the £1.3billion boost for EV grants and confirmation that salary sacrifice tax breaks are staying. But commotion around a new “pay-per-mile” tax, pencilled in for 2028, dominated the agenda and drowned out the good…
Emma Clifford Bell Scotland NewsMegan Lafferty is hoping to move out of her mum’s house but can’t afford private rentsIt is Budget Day in Scotland, and decisions made at Holyrood later will shape lives far beyond the debating chamber. Announcements on income tax, housing, education and benefits will have an impact across the country.With just four months until the election, Scotland News asked voters what would make a difference to their lives.Their concerns highlight the tough choices facing the government.The under 30: ‘Private rent is unaffordable’Megan would like more focus on housing and support for young adults leaving home and…
Prior to the contest, Parkinson revealed he showed his players iconic clips of Wrexham’s rich history in the world’s oldest national football competition – which included the famous 2-1 win over Arsenal in 1992.”Yesterday we saw the games that Wrexham had played in the past,” Cacace said.”It’s great to add to the history of the FA Cup for Wrexham and I’m glad as well personally that I could score a goal in the FA Cup.”Ollie Rathbone and Dom Hyam added to Cacace’s 37th minute strike as Wrexham went on to beat Sean Dyche’s outfit 4-3 on penalties following a thrilling…
Residents of two London housing blocks have threatened to take legal action after complaining of excessive temperatures in their homes.Tenants at Canada Court and Clifton Lodge in Woolwich, south-east London, claim their flats are unfit for living, with temperatures allegedly soaring to 43C during summer months.They are preparing to take legal action against their housing association, PA Housing, alleging breaches of the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.The legislation requires landlords to ensure living conditions are fit for human habitation, meaning it is safe, healthy and free from things that could cause harm.It applies to tenants living in social…