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Andy Burnham scraps VAT on energy bills as households set to save from October

Posted on July 21, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright
A welcome boost for households this autumn as the Government confirms electricity bills will be VAT free from October, putting money back into people's pockets.
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Andy Burnham scraps VAT on energy bills as households set to save from October

Posted on July 21, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright
A welcome boost for households this autumn as the Government confirms electricity bills will be VAT free from October, putting money back into people's pockets.
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Burger King launches new Texas BBQ burger range – and brings back a fan favourite

Posted on July 20, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright
Burger King UK has launched its new Texan BBQ King range for summer, alongside the return of the Bacon Caesar Collection and limited-time BOGOF offers.
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Andy Burnham hints frozen £12,570 Income Tax personal allowance could increase

Posted on July 20, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has suggested the frozen £12,570 Income Tax personal allowance is on his radar after saying it was a key issue raised by voters.
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Nigel Farage resigns as MP to trigger Clacton by-election amid donations row

Posted on July 7, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright
Nigel Farage has resigned as MP for Clacton, triggering a by-election as he denies wrongdoing over allegations about financial support.
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Nationwide, Barclays, HSBC, NatWest and Lloyds to change how they offer bank accounts

Posted on July 7, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright
Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds and Nationwide have pledged changes after the FCA found some customers were not offered basic bank accounts.
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Boots launches new oral Wegovy weight loss pill from £79 as thousands sign up

Posted on July 6, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright
Boots has launched the UK's first oral Wegovy weight loss pill from £79, with thousands already registering.
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Halifax brand to vanish after 173 years as Lloyds confirms major banking overhaul

Posted on July 1, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright
Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed the Halifax brand will be phased out. Here's what it means for your account, sort code, bank cards, branches and app.
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Halifax brand to vanish after 173 years as Lloyds confirms major banking overhaul

Posted on July 1, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright
Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed the Halifax brand will be phased out. Here's what it means for your account, sort code, bank cards, branches and app.
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M&S brings back school uniform sale – exact date to beat the back to school rush

Posted on June 30, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright
Marks & Spencer is launching 20% off its entire school uniform range from July 2, in one of the biggest school uniform discounts of the summer.
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Maltese Connection

Clapham Junction is a prehistoric site on Malta near the Dingli Cliffs. It is a complex network of tracks gouged in the rock. Its age and purpose are still a mystery of Maltese history. Beside the megalithic temples it is the most mysterious artefact on Malta. It is reported that the name "Clapham Junction" was given by an Englishman, who later reported that it reminded him of the great and busy railway station Clapham Junction in London.

Platform 1

The old platform 1 has now become platform ZERO. See our main article about Platform 1 at Clapham Junction

Wheelchair users are advised that they should allow an hour for transfer between platforms at Clapham Junction.

Gay Life on TV

Clapham Junction is a 2007 British television film, written by Kevin Elyot, about the experiences of gay men during 36 hours in the Clapham area of London and the consequences when their lives collide. It was broadcast on Channel 4 in July 2007. The drama was shown as part of a short season by Channel 4 to mark the 40th anniversary of decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales.
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