2 h. ago UK weather warning as Oasis fans prepare for huge storm ahead of Heaton Park gigs

Oasis fans in Manchester could be set for heavy rain as boffins at the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms on Friday and Saturday - which is a problem for Oasis fans

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4 h. ago Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms issued by Met Office

The forecaster has warned the rain is likely to be torrential and could lead to travel disruption and flooding

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4 h. ago Where and when thunderstorms are expected in Manchester this week

Much of the country has been issued a 21-hour yellow weather warning

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5 h. ago Olivia Attwood issues warning to burglars after terrifying attempted break

The 34-year-old shared details of the incident on social media, warning the would-be intruders that they had been identified

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5 h. ago Chilling moment man drags woman into truck as police issue urgent warning

A terrified woman bravely fought off a attacker who tried to kidnap her after a robbery, and it was all caught on chilling surveillance footage released by authorities

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5 h. ago New State Pension payment delays for older people due to retire this year

The first State Pension payment might also be higher or lower than expected even with full National Insurance contributions.

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6 h. ago Starmer defends lowering voting age to 16, saying people old enough to pay tax should have a say – UK politics live

Plan to give 16 and 17-year-olds vote across UK means nearly 1.5 million more people will be to have say at general electionWhile Rushanara Ali is answering the urgent question in the Commons, Keir Starmer is speaking at the event where he is announcing a “civil society covenant”.There is a live feed here.Why does this government think a 16-year-old can vote but not be allowed to buy a lottery ticket or an alcoholic drink, marry or go to war, or even stand in the elections they’re voting? It isn’t the government’s position on the age of maturity just hopelessly confused? Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Urgent ‘do not eat’ warning issued over viral chocolate due to safety fears

The warning comes as businesses are urged to recall any sold chocolate bars

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7 h. ago UK Weather: Oasis fans hit with huge storm warning ahead of Heaton Park concerts

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the north-west of England, with wet and windy conditions expected to reach Manchester late on Friday and remain in place well into Saturday and Sunday

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8 h. ago Retirement expert issues warning to people paying basic rate of income tax

Workplace pensions will form the backbone of income for workers in retirement.

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8 h. ago Scots farmer issues warning after tick bite left him too weak to leave car

Stuart Munro said tick bites are something he had to live with because of his job.

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9 h. ago Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and torrential rain issued by Met Office

The forecaster has warned the rain is likely to be torrential and could lead to travel disruption and flooding

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9 h. ago Rain's on the way... just in time for the hosepipe ban! England braces for much

Forecasters have issued a yellow 'danger to life' thunderstorm warning from 9pm tomorrow until 6pm on Saturday amid concerns over possible flooding, power cuts and travel disruption.

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9 h. ago New warning issued over slushy drinks as food safety chiefs restrict summer favourite beverage in under 10s

In updated advice, the regulator has warned the products are not suitable for children under ten. It comes as amid a surge in horrifying reports of children collapsing.

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9 h. ago London weather: Thunderstorm alert for capital as Met Office issues 'deadly' flood warning

Yellow thunderstorms alert lasts from 9pm on Friday until 6pm on Saturday

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9 h. ago Exact time thunderstorms will hit London THIS week as yellow warning issued

Exact time thunderstorms will hit London THIS week as yellow warning issued  Brent & Kilburn Times

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10 h. ago New income tax change confirmed by HMRC – will begin next year

Hundreds of thousands of self-employed people are expected to be affected when the changes are implemented in 2026

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10 h. ago New warning issued over slushie drinks as food safety chiefs restrict summer favourite beverage in under 10s

In updated advice, the regulator has warned the products are not suitable for children under ten. It comes as amid a surge in horrifying reports of children collapsing.

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10 h. ago Urgent warning as rare red weather alert issued for Canary Islands

Temperatures continue to soar in the popular holiday destination

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11 h. ago People on maximum PIP could see payments rise to nearly £200 every week from next April

The September CPI figure published in October will determine the annual uprating for DWP disability benefits.

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