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HMRC taking back Winter Fuel Payments from some state pensioners under 'automatic' rule

Automatic deductions will typically result in extra tax charges of approximately £33 per month for a typical Winter Fuel Payment of £200.

Katie Boulter’s Japan Open run halted after reclaiming British No 1

Katerina Siniakova, the 12-time grand slam doubles winner, will play in the 11th singles final of her career on Sunday

‘Fear the cancer, not the cervical screening test’: Family’s fight continues 12 years after daughter’s death aged 23

Check your date of birth as free bus pass age changes for 2026

People in England will have to wait longer for a free bus pass between 2026 and 2028 due to the rising State Pension age

UK homeowners handed £3,575 boost in October after Rightmove update

The average asking price for a UK home rose by £3,575 in October, a 1.0% increase month-on-month.

'Be prepared' flood alert issued for parts of Nottinghamshire as Storm Boelo hits UK

The weather is predicted to become increasingly unsettled in Nottinghamshire

No panic for England but Mitchell issues PWR warning

A 2-0 series defeat for the Red Roses, their record 39-match winning streak and 41-match unbeaten run ended, and consecutive losses for the first time since 2016 - England are not invincible.

Wall on South Africa, surfing and pink scrum caps

Ahead of Ireland's WXV Tests in South Africa, Dorothy Wall discusses the Springboks, surfing and her iconic pink scrum cap.

Tragedy as North Yorkshire girl, 8, loses first pony and its foal within weeks of each other

A fundraiser has been launched after a young North Yorkshire girl lost her first pony and its foal within weeks of each other.

Person seriously injured in M25 crash

A person was seriously injured in a crash on the M25, police have reported.

Moment worker on pallet truck crashes into forklift at bed firm warehouse

An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive was carried out

Councillor urges public to support Littlehampton Bonfire Society after 2026 bonfire celebrations postponed due to Storm Austen in Sussex

An Arun District Councillor has urged the public to support Littlehampton Bonfire Society after it had to postpone and scale back its bonfire night due to bad weather.

Riders chew over great hay shortage

Concerned about keeping their horses fed, equestrians found themselves searching far and wide earlier this year for hay suppliers and discovering rationing signs on haylage.

Lotherton Hall to close for weekend as Storm Boelo to bring 65mph high winds to Leeds

Widespread gusts of 55mph to 65mph are expected

'Market-leading' ISA has 4.82% rate and Santander deal 'pays customers £250'

An expert has chosen some financial deals

Why do Chelsea and Tottenham hate each other?

One of London’s fiercest football rivalries has seen it all over the years

Paisley Halloween Festival cancelled as Storm Boelo batters Greater Glasgow

Renfrewshire Council has said refunds will be issued to those with tickets to today's event.

Care Inspectorate runs the rule over Ayr-based housing support service

It follows a check on service delivery in September with the findings now published.

Man who's visited every country names 'underrated' UK city for a weekend break

A man who's travelled to around 80 countries has named his top UK city break recommendation

Man arrested at Manchester Airport finally brought to justice over murder 'cover-up' after 20 years

'He probably thought he had got away with it'

‘Israel should go as far right as possible’: how national security is defining the election - video

Israel is heading to the polls for the first time since the 7 October attacks and concerns about national security are dominating the campaign. Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a significant challenge from the former IDF ch…

Edinburgh shooter flees scene after gun fired at pub as police launch appeal

Officers attended and carried out a search of the area, but no one was traced

Met Office issues new 12-hour warning for Greater Manchester as 'intense' rain to bring flooding

The yellow warning for heavy rain will be in place throughout Saturday, while an amber alert will come into force from 9pm

Tributes paid for young Scottish mum after she was found dead in an Airbnb

"Her life was only just starting"