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2 days ago | 
bristolpost.co.uk | James Roger |Estel Farell Roig |James Rodger |Estel Farell-Roig
The Government has been asked to "create a new means-tested system"The £300 Winter Fuel Payment may be reinstated for state pensioners earning below a certain income, as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has started to take steps towards its reinstatement.
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2 days ago | 
bristolpost.co.uk | Tom Kershaw |Estel Farell Roig |Tim Hanlon
The UK is set to be drenchedBrits are preparing for a torrent of heavy rain, with a map showing a 400-mile band of rainfall set to sweep across the country on Saturday. The UK is due to be soaked as more low-pressure systems roll in, promising a particularly wet end to the week. After basking in blue skies and plentiful sunshine throughout May, many parts of the country have already encountered unusually blustery conditions this week.
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2 days ago | 
bristolpost.co.uk | Estel Farell Roig |Ciaran McGrath |Estel Farell-Roig
The variant is under close scrutiny by global health authoritiesA new Covid-19 strain, known as NB. 1.8.1, has been identified in the UK and is now on the radar of global health authorities due to signs of its spread internationally. First spotted in January 2025, cases have been confirmed across Northern Ireland, Wales, and several British holiday hotspots, though the full scale of its transmission is yet to be determined amid reduced testing and genomic surveillance efforts.
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3 days ago | 
msn.com | Joseph Timan |Paige Ingram |Estel Farell Roig
Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
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3 days ago | 
bristolpost.co.uk | Estel Farell Roig |Paul Withers |Jennifer Pinto |Estel Farell-Roig
Hundreds of British holidaymakers are stranded in Palma de MallorcaHundreds of British holidaymakers have been left stranded at Palma de Mallorca Airport following a spate of flight cancellations attributed to 'air traffic control restrictions'.
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3 days ago | 
bristolpost.co.uk | James Roger |Estel Farell Roig |James Rodger |Estel Farell-Roig
Road users and motorists risk four-figure finesMotorists are being warned that they could face £5,000 fines for failing to press a crucial button on their dashboard. As summer approaches and temperatures rise, road users and drivers could be slapped with substantial four-figure fines. BigWantsYourCar commented, "Drivers are legally required to remain in full control of their vehicle at all times.
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3 days ago | 
bristolpost.co.uk | James Roger |Estel Farell Roig |James Rodger |Estel Farell-Roig
A stark warning has been issued to motoristsThe DVLA has issued a stark warning to motorists to monitor a crucial legal limit, stressing that it is "not always safe". Drivers are being told not drive faster than the speed limit for the type of road and your type of vehicle," with road users being urged to stay vigilant. "The speed limit is the absolute maximum - it does not mean it's safe to drive at this speed in all conditions," the Labour Party government website and DVLA caution.
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3 days ago | 
bristolpost.co.uk | James Roger |Estel Farell Roig |James Rodger |Estel Farell-Roig
Protests have swept the Canary Islands and Balearics amid a perceived 'overtourism' - but the data shows that Brits are undeterred by the demonstration and have even increased their bookingsA part of Spain is seeing an increase in bookings despite being hit by a wave of anti-tourism protests. Despite being at the heart of 'overtourism' protests, travellers are continuing to flock to the Canary and Balearic Islands.
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4 days ago | 
bristolpost.co.uk | Andrew Nuttall |Estel Farell Roig
The new rule could catch people outBrits planning a summer getaway to France should take note of a new rule kicking in from July, which could see them slapped with hefty fines by local police for non-compliance. A BBC report has highlighted that from July 1, France will be clamping down on smoking in public spaces, including beaches, parks, gardens, outside schools, bus stops, and sports venues. The crackdown is part of efforts to protect children from the harmful effects of tobacco.
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4 days ago | 
bristolpost.co.uk | Estel Farell Roig |Annabal Bagdi |Estel Farell-Roig
Workers across the country should have received a P60 from their employer by now - but you need to check it for an important reasonUK employees who have recently received a P60 from their employer are being encouraged to check it for a potential HMRC tax code error. Employers across the nation had until 31 May to provide a P60 to all their staff who were with them on 5 April. However, some individuals may have been issued with the incorrect tax code - and as a result, could be overpaying tax.
