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UK foreign currency reserves rise to $228bn as Bank of England issues market notice

The Bank of England has issued a market notice for 2026 reserves, as official figures show UK international holdings rose by $7.9bn to reach $228.1bn in August.

HMRC report reveals Welsh income tax generated £3.3bn for devolved budget

An HMRC annual report confirms Welsh Rates of Income Tax raised £3.3bn in 2024-25, as the Senedd prepares for new powers over property income from April 2027.

Timms Review proposes ‘in-kind’ support and assessment overhaul for PIP

The Timms Review co-chairs have published emerging recommendations for PIP reform, including 'in-kind' support and fewer assessments for lifelong conditions.

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How partners can pay into pensions to close the 55% gender retirement gap

UK women retire with 55% less pension savings than men. Learn how third-party contributions and NI credits can protect your retirement during career breaks.

Andrew Bailey warns inflation risks remain ‘on the upside’ ahead of next MPC vote

The Bank of England confirms Governor Andrew Bailey's interview transcript will be published on 17 September, following warnings over upside inflation risks.

HMRC updates Self Assessment guidance as 5 October registration deadline approaches

HMRC has updated its Self Assessment Manual and launched a new digital registration service ahead of the 5 October deadline for the 2025/26 tax year.

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Top of the shops! Arcade set for makeover after ADC confirms purchase of iconic retail buildings

Councillor Phil Hitchins says the purchase of the Arcade in Bognor Regis by Arun District Council is a great opportunity for the regeneration of...

Teenage drug dealer jailed after hiding heroin and crack cocaine in his bottom

A teenage drug dealer has been jailed after he was found to have hidden heroin and crack cocaine his his back passage after being...

Grave concerns have inspired Anton to develop innovative system to make cemeteries safer

Anton Matthews' heart sank when he heard the tragic news that a six-year-old boy had been killed in a cemetery when a gravestone toppled...

Boxing clever for Poppy! Ex-champ Steve Collins helps businessman’s bid to raise funds for brave youngster

Bognor businessman Nick Riley is pulling no punches in his quest to raise funds for young cerebral palsy sufferer Poppy McLaren. Poppy needs funding for...

Drug-driver scaffolder jailed after fleeing crash scene following police pursuit

Scaffolder Ashley Pulley-Blank has been jailed for two-and-a-half years after he crashed his car following a police pursuit. Pulley-Blank, 27, from Glenelg Close, Bognor Regis, was...

Drama at sea! Skipper safe after yacht runs aground and is impaled by breakwater on Bognor beach

A yacht's skipper had a lucky escape when his vessel was washed ashore and impaled on a breakwater on Bognor Regis beach. The captain, 75,...

Drama as ‘drowning’ spear fisherman is plucked to safety from sea off Bognor

A spear fisherman was in danger of downing before being dragged from the sea off Bognor Regis this morning. He is now said to...

Baffled dad: ‘My son Carter is four, had leg amputated..yet DOESN’T qualify for disability cash’

Dismayed dad Marlon Carrington has hit out at the government after son Carter's disability living allowance was axed -- despite the four-year-old having a...

EXCLUSIVE: Drama as armed police swoop on shaken Bognor builder who had air rifle

Shaken Christian Brian has told of the terrifying moment armed police surrounded him after he was spotted with an air rifle. Gun cops swooped on...

Flaming ‘eck! Stuart joins twin and dad to make family of firefighters (and mum was 999 operator)

Stuart Williams kept it very much in the family when he was welcomed as a newly qualified firefighter with West Sussex Fire and Rescue...