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Car shoppers should avoid buying certain seemingly cheap cars that could cost more in the long run, according to one auto expert.

A West Lothian thug has been jailed for his involvement in a spate of ATM robberies which were carried out with a violent gang at locations across the country.

A retired teacher is angry that she may possibly be forced to sell her second home, due to a new tax increase that will cost them thousands.

A new online petition is calling for all people over the official age of retirement (66) to be paid the New State Pension weekly rate of £221.20, some £884.80 every four-week pay period. At present, those who reached retirement age before April 6, 2016 are only eligible for the Basic State Pension, which is worth up to £169.50 each week, some £678 every pay period.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently confirmed that millions of people claiming Universal Credit will see the annual uprating reflected in their monthly payments from Tuesday, May 14, however, some will have to wait until June 13 to receive the higher amount in their bank account.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that new rule changes for around 180,000 people in part-time work claiming Universal Credit will start on May 13. Those working less than half of a full-time week will have to meet their work coach more often to boost their earnings.

Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter Primates ruled over the North American box office as “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” collected $56.5 million in its first weekend of release. Those ticket sales were a hair above early projections of $50 million to $55 million and were easily enough to tower over the nonexistent competition.

Deontay Wilder has expressed his eagerness for a fight against Anthony Joshua in London, describing it as "a long time coming". The American heavyweight contender is looking to rebuild his career after a disappointing performance against Joseph Parker in December.

Preparing meals and snacks ahead of time is no doubt one of the most efficient things you can do when you're on a weight loss journey - especially if you have a busy schedule.

Martin Lewis has revealed how a fan managed to bag a handy windfall in the Cost of Living crisis – all by buying five bananas and a little effort online. Financial champion and Good Morning Britain presenter Martin previously revealed how to get £200 in 'free money' with a bonus scheme from HSBC without using its switching service.

Kris Jenner loves spoiling her grandkids, that’s for sure!

Mum-of-three Gemma has been skipping meals so her youngest son can keep going to football training every week. It costs £5. Despite her sacrifices, she says the price of food, council tax and bills continuing to rise means she's continuing to struggle.

House prices have fallen gradually across the UK over the last year, but some parts of Greater Manchester have defied the national trend. Looking closely at house prices and how they're changing often gives a good indication of the current state of the local property market.

There drama is only ramping up in Coronation Street next week with one character left for dead and another confessing a secret to their shocked partner.

John Fury knows where he stands with most people – and when it comes to some family members, it's as far away from them as possible.

Selena Kuznikov Andy Serkis is joining the cast of Oren Moverman’s World War II psychological thriller “The Man With the Miraculous Hands” starring Woody Harrelson. Vendôme’s Philippe Rousselet and Jerico Films’ Eric Jehelmann will produce while Vendôme’s Fabrice Gianfermi and Jeremy Plager serve as executive producers.

Wedding season has begun, and if you want to look your best on this special day – whether you're the bride, part of the bridal party or simply attending as a guest, this bargain beauty box contains everything you need. Boots regularly drops amazing money-saving beauty edits, and this latest, the Luxury Wedding Edit Beauty Box, is no exception.

Councillor Arooj Shah has unanimously re-elected as leader of the Oldham Labour Group. It means she has secured her continued role as leader of the council until May 22.

More than 11,500 people have signed an online petition calling for Scottish tax rates to be scrapped and restored to the same levels as those administered by the UK Government. It is now entitled to a written response, after passing the 10,000 signature threshold.

Swimming lessons for children and young people with additional support needs will be reinstated after cross-party support from councillors.

More than 8,500 people have signed an online petition calling for a public inquiry to be held into changes made to the State Pension age for women. Petition creator Kay Clarke argues that increases to the State Pension age have left many women in “financial and mental despair” and believes that an inquiry “is necessary to expose the truth”.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) started writing to older men and women in September 2023, whose National Insurance (NI) records may have been affected by missing periods of Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP), resulting in a shortfall in their State Pension payments.

You’ve got to spend money to make money, and no one knows that better than Rebel Wilson.

Shoppers will be delighted to hear that Aldi's popular large air fryer is returning to stores, allowing more people to get their hands on the nifty cooking gadget.The Ambiano digital air fryer sold out within hours of it originally going on sale, but now it's back.There's even more good news for shoppers, with Aldi's air fryer now being cheaper than when it was last on sale. You can snap up the Ambiano gadget for just £34.99, with its previous price being £59.99.The air fryer is perfect for families due to it holding a whopping 5.5L, making it bigger than the Ninja AF160UK Max Air Fryer, which holds 5.2L.The Ninja comparative is more pricey than Aldi's version, costing shoppers £129.99.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Netflix used to say its goal was to become HBO faster than HBO could become Netflix. Well, Netflix succeeded on that front. Now Warner Bros.

Closure-threatened Levengrove Park’s Pavilion Cafe has hit the market as the council looks to secure its future.

The mum of an underage pupil has told a court she was ‘absolutely furious’ after finding out her son was allegedly groomed by his teacher before she had sex with him.

The mayor of Greater Manchester has defended the £500,000 plus fee spent on the rebranding of buses as part of the new Bee Network system.

Shoppers are heaping praise on an 89p Aldi product hailed a 'game changer' for anyone with hay fever. With pollen counts on the rise, an increasing number of us are looking to hay fever tablets, wipes and nasal sprays to ease symptoms.

Many mortgage holders that are due to renew later this year will be frustrated with the news that the Bank of England has decided to hold interest rates at 5.25 per cent for another month, as the UK continues to battle the high inflation that has pushed up everyone's cost of living. But there is some good news.

When it comes to updating your wardrobe, it can always be handy to have a range of basics that you can whip out no matter the weather.

If there's one accessory that can elevate any spring/summer outfit it's a pair of designer sunglasses.Though the price of a pair can be hard to justify, despite the cost per wear seeming relatively low, it's an investment your warm weather wardrobe will be thankful for.Today, Boots Opticians is set to take the sting out of that worthwhile investment with its designer sunglasses sale, which sees pairs from top brands like Chloe, Ray-Ban and Mulberry slashed by 25%.To redeem the offer, you need to head to your local store where you can shop for designer picks in prescription and non-prescription forms. If you're looking for inspiration, we have our eyes on these pairs...

ITV star and money-saving guru Martin Lewis has revealed a way to bag thousands of pounds in free money - but warned that the “clock’s ticking” to do so. He for those aged 45 to 73, warning that time is running out to potentially boost your state pension by thousands of pounds. Good Morning Britain star Martin wrote: “Important.

There are several changes in circumstances people receiving Personal Independence Payments (PIP) must tell the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) about or risk losing their benefit entitlement and having regular payments paused or stopped. Changing your name, doctor, health professional or address do not need to be reported to the DWP and will have no impact on your payments or your award.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor TKO, the parent company of UFC and WWE, is on the upswing, delivering solid Q1 results and enough momentum for both franchises that the company opted to boost its full-year revenue and earnings guidance for Wall Street. TKO disclosed that it has reached a $25 million deal with NBCUniversal to allow WWE’s “Monday Night Raw” wrestling franchise to remain on USA Network through the end of this year. In January, TKO struck a massive 10-year deal with Netflix to bring “Raw” and other WWE content to the streamer’s platform as of next year.

It's almost the school holidays once again and there are some treats in store for families this May half term.