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Ritchie Wilson was thrilled to discover in February that he had an extra pension pot worth up to £40,000 on his Scottish Widows account that he hadn't previously accounted for. But when the 52-year-old didn't recognise the employer that he had supposedly earned the pension with, he realised it did not belong to him.

West Brom claimed a 2-0 victory against Rotherham on Wednesday night in controversial circumstances, after a penalty was awarded against Millers winger Lee Peltier for hand ball, despite the ball striking him outside of the box.  Carlos Corberan's side tightened their grip on a spot in the play-offs, with Brandon Thomas-Asante putting the hosts ahead after 23 minutes, netting his 12th goal of the season from close range.  On the stroke of half-time the Baggies would double their lead with John Swift scoring from the spot to seal the win. 

MailOnline will reveal that a mother of two convicted of murdering her seven-year-old son when her husband beat her with their daughter's Peppa Pig book six years ago. Following a 999 call, Papapait Linse, 42, was arrested after her son Louis was discovered by police at a house in Haverfordwest, Pepeeshire. During a five-minute hearing at Swansea Magistrates' Court today, Linse spoke only to announce her name, address, and date of birth.

Laura Whittingham, a Royal Stoke University Hospital researcher, was described as the'most caring queen' with the'most caring heart.' When her husband and their daughter, Carl Whittingham, went to bed at their house in Weston Coyney on October 4, they described it as 'everything was fine.' Laura did not awakened the following morning, but she never awakened. Carl, 32, did not want to upset Laura after he left for work, but the police told him that his wife had passed away. Ava, his three-year-old daughter, was unable to 'wake up mummy,' and fell down the stairs.'

A heat health warning has been issued for southeastern England this weekend, with six regions in England: London, the south east, East Midlands, West Midlands, east of England, and Yorkshire and the Humber all slated for 30 degrees (86F) on Saturday. On a beach in Weymouth, Dorset, sunworshippers are already basking in the sun (main, top right). It comes after Tuesday was dubbed the world's hottest day of all time.

The Met Office said yesterday that the average temperature for June this year hit 15.8C. This is 0.9 degrees warmer than the joint record of 14.9 degrees.

The Met Office has announced that June was the hottest on record, with climate change to blame for the scorching temperatures. The average mean temperature in the United Kingdom for June was 15.8°C, the highest temperature since June 1940 and 1976, when the average temperature was 14.9°C. According to a new Met Office report, these record-breaking temperatures were fueled by climate change. We found that the chance of beating the previous joint record of 14.9°C in June has at least doubled since the 1940s, according to Paul Davies, Met Office Climate Extremes Principal Fellow and Chief Meteorologist.' 'The possibility of reaching record high temperatures has been pushed along with natural variability and global change.'

An inquest heard that a contestant on hit Channel 4 show Come Dine With Me took his own life. Nicholas Paul Blything, 36, of Chester, was discovered dead by his brother at his house on June 15, 2022. The news was revealed to heartbroken followers of the Channel 4 show late last year, with an episode starring Nicholas airing on November 4 and a salute to the program's veterans on display at the end of the program. Richard Besford's body was discovered in a bedroom at his house in Warrington, according to local coroner Claire Welch.

When buying everyday staple items such as milk, eggs, butter, and spaghetti, cash-strapped families could save money this winter by switching from leading brands to cheaper supermarket alternatives. Data shows how some pantry staples have increased in the last 12 months as British families are feeling the pinch this winter, with soaring energy bills and fuel price hikes. It comes after Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said the UK's energy costs were expected to rise from £40 billion in 2019 to an astounding £190 billion this year, which has also seen food prices rise due to grain supplies. That, along with rising mortgage rates and soaring rent prices, could result in a winter of agony for millions of Britons. Here's how switching from leading brands to supermarket owned products could save significant money on food shopping bills as many people continue to look for ways to cut rising costs.

Due to 'unprecedented cost hikes, Heineken's beer and cider will rise by more than 15% after Christmas.' After the average price rise by 15.8 percent, pundits would have to pay £7 or more for some Heineken beers from January 16. In addition to higher wholesale prices, the brewery told landlords that it will be reduced the alcohol content in Fosters by 5 percent to 3.7 percent, citing 'consumer trends toward lower strength products.'

Analysts have predicted that the United Kingdom will suffer a property price slump within the next two years, with rising mortgage rates causing many homeowners to sell. Following seven interest rate increases this year, terrified that it will climb to 6 percent in the first half of 2023, terrified homeowners have already started putting their houses back on the market. Experts have already warned of mortgage turbulence and a potential rate increase to 5.5 percent by as early as November, as the International Monetary Fund slammed Kwasi Kwarteng for his 'untargeted' economic policy. HSBC and Santander have both suspended new mortgage loans due to fears that homeowners will be coerced to sell their houses or work a second job to combat 'catastrophic' increases in monthly repayments. Meanwhile, the country's first big name lender to raise its fixed rate increases to 5.59 percent on Tuesday - more than double the bank's two-year rate that was only offered three months ago. Lenders are taking drastic action after analysts warned that the base rate will increase to six percent next year. By the middle of next year, such a step would raise repayments for the average household.

Analysts have warned that inflation would rise at 6% next spring, the first time since the turn of the century. This was a frightening prospect for millions of homeowners, who would face significant bill increases. Here we explain what the plunging pound means for your personal finances - and simple steps you can take to minimise the fallout

Following Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi's'mini-budget' on Monday, the record low came after a turbulent time for the pound in the financial markets, which has seen its value plummet. Yesterday, families who waited until the last minute to get the holiday spending money were hardest, with shocking exchange rates being offered at airports. With this exchange rate board in Birmingham (pictured) selling people just over 86 percent to the pound, almost 20% lower than the pound's $1.03 low on Monday, bureaux de change operators at Birmingham and Manchester airports gave them as little as 85 percent to the pound.

The pound has dropped to its lowest level against the dollar since decimalisation was introduced in 1971 (lower right). It dropped to just $1.0327, below even the 1985 low of $1.0545, which sparked panic in several markets. However, some members of the public are uncertain why this is causing such an effect and why it matters what the American currency looks like relative to the pound. It would mean holidays in America (left) would be more expensive, but it could entice more tourists to the United States for cheaper breaks (top right).

The pound fell to its lowest level against the dollar today today since decimalisation was started in 1971. In some markets, it sunk to just $1.0327, below even the 1985 baseline of $1.0545. In this morning, Paul Davies, CEO of Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company, suggested that the plunge of the pound could result in a rise in beer prices. The decline was "worrying" for the British beer industry, which imports beer and hops from abroad, according to BBC Radio 4's Today programme. Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng (left) and drinkers in a pub (right).

As an 'incredible deluge,' houses should pack 'grab bags' containing cell phones, insurance documents, and emergency cash, according to the Met Office. Heavy rain and storms pounded Britain on yesterday, bringing an abrupt end to one of the driest heatwaves on record. As forecasters warned of deadly flash floods, families preparing themselves for traffic jams and power cuts.

On Friday, a drought was declared for half of England, the first since 2018, although the one was quickly brought to an end by heavy rain. Despite the threat of torrential downpours and thunderstorms on Monday, much of southern England is unlikely to see significant rainfall until September. On Friday, Britain sweltered in temperatures that were hotter than areas of the Caribbean, an Aldi store in London began with posters restricting customers to between three and five bottles of drinking water per month amid widespread panic buying (pictured). The notices were later discarded by the store. Today's official drought statement does not inevitably result in legal limits on water use in the eight regions of England named today, but it will place more pressure on more water companies to stop customers from using hosepipes and sprinklers. Britons have been told to pour bath water on plants, limit showers to four minutes, less water in the kettle, only do full loads of laundry and turn on the dishwasher a maximum of once a day.

According to reports obtained by more than 18 water companies, including Thames Water, Severn Trent Water, United Utilities, and Welsh Water, Oxfordshire and London, to Warwickshire, there was no water or poor pressure at these locations. It comes as the UK's largest water company released a dire warning to consumers just hours after swaths of England were declared drought zones despite scorching temperatures and not a single drop of rain since June. Thames Water, which is likely to introduce a hosepipe ban in the near future, has texted customers in north London, Oxfordshire, and Surrey, alerting them of low pressure, dry taps, and rationed bottled water if they need it.

These are the capital's most popular 'browning' spaces that attracted tourists and locals alike in their hundreds of thousands over the summer. Weeks of drought and blisteringly hot weather have marred London's normally lush grassy parks. Hyde Park (top-left) and Wanstead Flats in east London look like the African savannahs, with only trees providing the necessary green shades. And the Queen hasn't been able to escape the heatwave's heatwave. Buckingham Palace (bottom-left), located next to the now appropriately named Green Park, are arid and scorched. In the meantime, the groundskeepers at Lord's (top-right), just south of Hyde Park, appear to have been using the hosepipe without hesitation. Despite the lack of rain in recent weeks, the hallowed cricket ground is still lush and verdant.

Much needed rain is predicted to fell on Sunday to snap the country's four-day heatwave baking, but it won't be enough to tackle the country's droughts and water shortages. On Monday, the Met Office issued a welcome warning that thundery and rain would prevail in major areas of the region, the first since June. On Monday, forecasters forecast a small chance of flooding, which could damage buildings, cause confusion in public transportation services, and even road closures. However, the rainfall is not expected to alleviate Thames Water's own warning to customers as thousands in the South East ran out of water just hours after swaths of England were made drought zones. Thames Water, which is likely to implement a hosepipe ban imminently, has called customers in north London, Oxfordshire, and Surrey, alerting them of low pressure, dry taps, and rationed bottled water if they require it.

Customers in north London, Oxfordshire, and Surrey have been sent by Thames Water, which is set to introduce a hosepipe ban shortly, have been sent by phone calls from customers advising of low pressure, no supply, and rationed bottled water if they so desired. A new burst pipe is currently affecting houses and businesses in north London's Cricklewood and Kilburn areas. In addition, a big area between Aylesbury and Oxford caused flooding. 'Technical problems' at the Netley Mill water treatment plant in Surrey, which supplies 8,500 homes in the county, has resulted in people being able to use bottled water for cooking, drinking, and hand washing at a local leisure centre,' as tankers were brought in to pump more water 'into the local supply network.' 'Demand for water locally is at an all-time peak,' a text sent to Thames Water customers in Oxfordshire by MailOnline, the company's 15 million customers, says, so you might have issues with your supply.' 'We've opened a bottled water station for those that needed temporary assistance,' and Surrey customers without water were told. The water is used for essential purposes. Please be courteous and don't take more than you need.' Residents of London, the South West, Southern, Central England, and the East of England have been hit with drought, with no rain and 35F] forecast today [95f] and 35C [95f] forecast tomorrow. In the midst of torrentiatric buying, a British supermarket chain opened in posters restricting customers to between three and five bottles of drinking water per day. The notices were later removed from the store.

On Monday, the Met Office issued an alert that thundery and wet weather was likely in large areas of the country, with heavy rain likely from early morning to first thing Tuesday. Forecasters have also warned of a small chance of floods, which may damage buildings, cause confusion in public transport services, and even road closures. Early risers were seen exercising vigorously before the heat rises to 35 degrees (95F) today, and beachgoers planning to escape the crowds started piling onto Bournemouth's famous seascape early on Friday morning. Both campers risked the wrath of Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole Council – as well as a £1,000 fine – by disregarding no camping laws and pitching up their tents yesterday evening in order to guarantee the best spots today. The Bristol Balloon Festival's southwest, hot air balloon enthusiasts were finally allowed to scale at around 6 a.m. on Friday, allowing them to enjoy a stunning view of the city thousands of feet above the ground. Temperatures in southern England are forecast to hit 35C (96F), making it hotter than holiday hotspots such as the Bahamas, Jamaica, and Barbados, by mid-afternoon.

Water companies could be forced to tighter limits on water use, which could result in more knock-on effects, including the closing of canals. Today, the country is expected to reach 95 degrees (35 C) maximum, making the region hotter than those of the Caribbean and threatening crops such as potatoes, apples, hops, broccoli, and sprouts. All major waterways, South East Water, Welsh Water, and Thames Water have all stated hosepipe bans, either now or in the coming weeks. Both South West Water and Severn Trent have confirmed that they will place limits. They would cover more than 32 million people in total. Pictured: An aerial photo depicting the parched UK landscape (left); a reservoir running low in Wales (top); residents receiving emergency bottled water in Haddenham, Cambridgeshire (top right); and cattle in Devon (bottom right).

The hardest-stricken areas in the South and East of the country are expected to be classified as drought-stricken (main, low water reserves and barren looking land), putting pressure on water companies to do more to conserve supplies (left, Brits trying to get around hosepipe bans), and British citizens are frantically buy bottled water in case of shortages. Around 17 million people are already affected by hosepipe bans, with another 15 million expected to join them shortly after the driest July on record for some regions and the driest first half of the year since 1976. 'The fall-winter season as a whole will determine what the water resources position will be like as we go into 2023,' Jamie Hannaford, a hydrologist at the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, which advises the government.' With warnings forecast for northern parts of the United Kingdom next week, there are also fears that if it does rain, it could result in flash floods, according to the Met Office. Farmers, including TV actor Jeremy Clarkson, have already started harvesting their crops early. 'It may be the wrong kind of rain because it falls so quickly and hard,' Paul Davies, the Met Office chief meteorologist, told the BBC.' 'When it comes to the hard ground, the water flows very quickly, removing rubble and causing flash flooding, in other areas, where no one else can see any.' Experts are also worried about the knock-on effects on farmers, which may raise prices and deplete supplies of potato, apple, hop harvests, broccoli, and sprouts.