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Millions of UK households skipping meals amid soaring prices and cost of living
Over two thirds have made adjustments to their driving habits to battle costs as well
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Body of missing teen Joseph Porch found in River Tees as family pay tribute
The 19-year-old had been missing for over a week as his family are "devastated" after the discovery of his body
Teacher 'had harmful thoughts' about adopted baby Preston Davey, jury told
Jamie Varley and John McGowan-Fazakerley are on trial over the death of 13-month-old Preston Davey, who they had adopted, and are also accused of sexually abusing the child
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HMRC letters 'containing' £2,200 cash boost arriving on UK doorsteps
The letters are being sent to residents aged 21 specifically, reminding them they may have a forgotten lost trust fund
New energy bill alert as millions of UK households 'sleepwalking' into £202 fee
Households could end up paying a further £202 in costs, as energy experts issued a key piece of advice
Good news for PIP claimants under new DWP reassessment rules
The benefit is currently being scrutinised by government officials, with disability minister Sir Stephen Timms leading a review
Millions of mobile customers handed free EE upgrade
Customers have received upgraded 5G technology, as company chiefs promise 'more reliable and resilient connectivity in the places where it matters most'
Police 'find cannabis vapes and edibles' in Wolverhampton shop
A warrant was executed and two men arrested
UK households warned turning off heating in May could prove even more expensive
Households have been issued cost saving advice by gas engineers
Police trainer called recruits names in WhatsApp messages, hearing told
Natalie Dolan allegedly sent racist and ableist WhatsApp messages
Birmingham men jailed after child's car seat hit by bullet in turf war shooting
Shots were fired over an occupied car as a dispute erupted between two rival drug gangs
New £183 charge alert for millions of UK households in 2026
Households have been advised how to dodge a new annual charge of almost £200
UK households issued HMRC benefit alert with date of deadline announced
Parents could face losing the benefit if they don't respond to the deadline
All the Midlands NatWest branch closures announced in 2026
The announcement comes as banks have faced sharp criticism over the closures of branches, with voices speaking out including AgeUK
Alison Hammond's show set to replace Adil Ray's game programme in ITV schedule change
Alison Hammond's For the Love of Dogs returns to ITV tonight, replacing Celebrity Lingo in its usual schedule slot.
DWP say new rules will boost workplace pension pots by £29,000
Workers across the country are set to benefit from the changes as The Pension Schemes Act came into law
Major fire in Wales as black smoke visible for miles
Emergency services were alerted earlier today to the incident on Dock Road, Port Talbot in Wales, with police confirming they received multiple reports of a significant blaze
Lloyds offering £200 free to these people
The bank is offering £200 to those who switch
Mystery as injured man turns up at hospital after 'incident' in Bloxwich street
Police and forensics were in Harden Road to try to work out how the man was injured
NatWest, Barclays and TSB mortgage customers urged to act as 'changes could happen fast'
Customers have been provided with 'positive' news however brokers have urged them to act fast as 'changes could happen quickly'