One million people set to receive £53 payments from HMRC, but thousands could miss out
Around one million people are set to receive an average payment of £53 from HMRC after missing out on tax relief through their workplace pension. The tax agency is beginning…
Harry and Meghan are BACK – Duke and Duchess of Sussex return to the UK
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have returned to the UK, with their return attracting plenty of attention after years of living in America. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have…
INTERVIEW: Battle Business Owner Discusses The Challenges Facing Local Businesses
BPE News has spoken to, The One Stop Sweetie Shop, located in Battle about the challenges facing small businesses locally at the moment. Owner, Sarah discussed with me, the lack…
Millions of Britons set for £70 compensation over Mastercard fees
Millions of people across the UK could be in line for compensation of up to £70 each following a landmark legal case against Mastercard. Around 47 million consumers are potentially…
Met chief: Police officers ‘definitely’ feeling ‘let down’ over handling of early release of Harper killers
The Metropolitan Police Commissioner has said police officers across the country are “definitely” feeling let down by the Government’s handling of plans that could see two of PC Andrew Harper’s…
PM holds emergency COBRA meeting as heatwave fuels wildfire fears
Prime Minister Andy Burnham chaired an emergency COBRA meeting earlier today as Britain faces another spell of extreme heat, worsening drought conditions and a growing threat from wildfires. Temperatures are…
Ann Widdecombe remembered at funeral as family, friends and politicians gather
Ann Widdecombe remembered at funeral as family, friends and politicians gather Family, friends, political colleagues and broadcasters gathered at Buckfast Abbey in Devon today for the funeral of former Conservative…
France hits out at Reform UK plan to return migrants using Navy
France has condemned Reform UK’s proposal to use the Royal Navy to return small boats carrying migrants to France, warning the plan would breach French sovereignty and violate international law.…
East Sussex Council Defends Decision to End School Holiday Food Vouchers
East Sussex County Council has defended its decision to stop providing school holiday food vouchers after Hastings and Rye MP Helena Dollimore criticised the move. The Reform UK-led council said…
BREAKING: BP places it’s North Sea oil business up for sale ending 60 years of production
BP has announced plans to sell its North Sea oil and gas business as the government, led by Andy Burnham, appears more open to approving new drilling licences over concerns…