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Martin Lewis has urged people claiming Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits to review their savings accounts after warning some households could be missing out on thousands of pounds in interest.The consumer champion issued the advice during his BBC podcast after a married couple in their 50s asked for guidance about tax on their savings income.The couple explained that their only income comes from Employment and Support Allowance Support Group payments alongside Carer’s Allowance.They also revealed they had savings totalling £150,000 but were earning only £2,300 in annual interest.Mr Lewis told listeners he believed the couple were focusing on…
Electric bike usage has soared across Glasgow, with the city’s public hire scheme recording a dramatic rise in demand and pointing to a growing shift away from car use for short journeys.Glasgow City Council revealed that rides have increased by 311 per cent compared with the same period last year, as more residents adopt electric bikes for commuting, school runs, shopping trips and short cross-city travel.In total, riders have completed around 455,000 journeys since November, spending more than 7.29 million minutes on Voi e-bikes. Around 46,000 individual users have used the scheme over the six-month period, suggesting the growth is…
Justin Devenny has just celebrated winning the Uefa Conference League with Crystal Palace, but he isn’t ready to hit the beach just yet. It was a third honour in the space of 12 months for the Northern Ireland international.After helping the club lift the FA Cup in the previous season, he scored the winning penalty in the Community Shield against Liverpool in August.A first European trophy was remarkable as Oliver Glasner signed off his tenure on a high. “It was a great experience to win a major trophy,” said Devenny.”I thought the boys were great and thought we fully deserved…
A police officer involved in the Henry Nowak case has resigned after harrowing footage of the 18-year-old’s arrest was released last night.Hampshire & the Isle of Wight Police confirmed three other police officers involved in the teenager’s arrest remain in place.”Three of the officers are still serving, one officer has resigned,” a spokesman for the force said.”As the IOPC has confirmed, they are all being treated as witnesses, so not subject to any current restrictions.”Nowak, who was a finance student at the University of Southampton, tragically died after being stabbed with a 21cm knife on the way home from a…
The treatment of Henry Nowak by officers on the scene, handcuffing him in the final moments of his life after his killer accused him of racism, sparked uproar across the nation. “His murder at the hands of Vikram Vikram Digva was a horrifying act,” Ms Mahmood began. “Digva murdered Henry and then lied about him as he lay dying, falsely accusing him of racism. “It was an evil act.“I know the thoughts of the whole house will now be with Henry’s family and his friends, just as mine are.”The Home Secretary then told lawmakers abuse directed at the police following…
Ice skating legends Sir Christopher Dean and Dame Jayne Torvill received their knighthood and damehood from King Charles at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, capping off remarkable careers that have spanned more than four decades.The celebrated duo were among 68 individuals honoured by His Majesty, with Sir Idris Elba and Dame Meera Syal also receiving recognition at the ceremony.Dame Jayne, 68, shared a light-hearted exchange with the monarch about his newfound leisure time. “He said, ‘Are you coaching or anything?’ And I said, ‘No, we’ve just retired now’. We did our last tour last year, and that the body was deciding…
Millions of parents and grandparents across Britain are compromising their retirement security to help fund university education for younger family members, new research from Rathbones has revealed.The survey, which questioned 1,010 parents and grandparents currently contributing to education costs, found that more than a quarter anticipate retiring with a diminished standard of living compared to their original expectations. Nearly one in four respondents said they expect to postpone their retirement entirely, whilst 17 per cent plan to reduce their pension contributions to meet university expenses.Analysts highlight the significant financial burden families are shouldering as they attempt to shield children and…
Coronation Street viewers have grown increasingly worried about the future of beloved character Fiz Dobbs, with many predicting she could depart Weatherfield in heartbreaking circumstances after a quarter of a century on the ITV soap.Eagle-eyed fans have picked up on what they believe are subtle hints in recent episodes suggesting the Underworld machinist, portrayed by Jennie McAlpine, may be heading towards a devastating health storyline.The speculation has intensified across social media platforms, with Reddit users in particular sharing their theories about potential foreshadowing by the show’s writers.Should their predictions prove accurate, it would mark an emotional end to one of…
Bath and North East Somerset Council has seized nine Blue Badges after carrying out hundreds of vehicle inspections during a nationwide crackdown on fraud. The week-long operation saw Civil Enforcement Officers inspect 559 vehicles across the area as part of a joint campaign involving 57 councils across the UK.The checks were designed to stop people abusing the disabled parking scheme and to protect spaces for motorists who genuinely need them. Despite the confiscations, the council said most people were using their badges correctly. Councillor Joel Hirst, Cabinet Member for Sustainable Transport Strategy, praised the success of the campaign. He said:…
England full-back Ellie Kildunne, a figurehead for the Red Roses’ Rugby World Cup win last year, is to leave Harlequins at the end of the season.The 26-year-old joined Quins from Wasps in 2021 and has scored 52 tries in 60 appearances.Harlequins were the defending Premiership Women’s Rugby champions in Kildunne’s debut season, but the club have been overtaken by the likes of Gloucester-Hartpury and Saracens as the preeminent sides in the domestic game.Quins have missed out on the play-offs this season. They have made the semi-finals only twice in Kildunne’s five seasons at The Stoop.Kildunne’s next club is yet to…