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UK airport closes with all flights departing and arriving cancelled
Passengers who've been at the airport have spoken out
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Who is on Strictly Come Dancing 2026? BBC show announces second celebrity
Strictly Come Dancing 2026 has announced its second contestant and it's a returning favourite
New DWP state pension rule for anyone who's born after April 1960
The Department for Work and Pensions has laid out a timetable for state pension age changes, which will impact everyone born after April 1960
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Police smash 'Kam' county lines drug ring and find £130k cash stashed in plant pots
Police busted a county lines drugs ring and found £130,000 in cash stashed in plant pots along with cocaine and heroin.
DWP sending £226 extra to state pensioners born in certain years on Monday
Scotland will have a Bank Holiday on Monday, June 15, to mark the FIFA World Cup.
Manhunt after inmate escapes from prison van and 'assaults guard' in London
People are being urged not to approach him
Virgin Media O2 warns it will be forced to switch off dozens of mobile sites
It supplies coverage to millions and has complained that ‘outdated planning rules’ have left them with no choice but to switch off ‘dozens of mobile sites’.
DWP confirms £740 for state pensioners born before 1953 on Monday
Despite the Bank Holiday for the World Cup, payments will go out as expected north of the border.
Lloyds Bank confirms £5,000 boost for customers after June 1 change
A total of 50 customers will be selected, at random, every month – each winning £2,026.
Sky viewers getting 25 new channels in huge TV shake-up - full list
Customers have access to 25 new channels on their TVs as part of a shake-up this week.
Octopus Energy customers 'rushing' to take advantage of £25 rule
Octopus says customers "snapped up the opportunity in just over an hour".
DWP confirms new sick pay rule with people on benefits affected
DWP has been questioned in the Commons over changes to sick pay, which kicked in last month.
Midland dad stabbed at £2.5m home spent last hours at village pub football team bash
Neil Muller, 54, was fatally knifed at mansion after celebrating at end-of-season awards night
DWP announces new Universal Credit rule for anyone who rents
DWP has changed its Universal Credit guidance for renters, with the announcement made on Wednesday, June 10.
Birmingham teen charged over gun discovery as six arrested
Abdullah Emanuel, 19, was charged with possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition
DWP set to 'drive up' number of face-to-face PIP assessments
As the Timms Review into PIP continues, the DWP plans to make some major changes.
MP denounces 'racist thuggery' as 12 officers injured by masked rioters in Belfast
The family of the victim Stephen Ogilvie said they were “disgusted” by the disorder
Midland tip CLOSED over 'serious issue'
The Princes Drive recycling centre in Leamington Spa was closed on Wednesday and it was 'unlikely' it would reopen on Thursday morning
New bereavement leave rule for workers in UK with 52-week change
Rule change introduces changes for paternity leave in cases where a child’s mother or other adopter dies.
Midlands primary pupil caught with knife in school bag
Police were called to the school