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Home Free is currently touring across 1 country and has 20 upcoming concerts.

Their next tour date is at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts in Memphis, after that they'll be at Unknown venue in Anderson.

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Just love the guys. Only thing I was put off with was the Venue. A night club with no seating is not the best for older people. Next time it would have to be in a better venue if I was to see them again. Travelled from TOWNSVILLE to Melbourne to stand. Wasn’t happy. The guys were perfection and I did enjoy them.

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Absolutely fantastic show ...fantastic sound , definitely worth the trip , loved every minute ...only one complaint , 3 and a half hours standing was a bit hard for us old folk ...hope they come to Q PAC next time ....would definitely go again and take our friends

It was AMAZING! I went to see them in April and this time I think was even better! The songs were all amazing and I was singing along with all of them. By the time I left the stadium, my voice was almost gone from singing and cheering with the crowd and the songs. I want to try and go see them again soon, and maybe get VIP next time. They are also great at interacting with the crowd on the songs as well and tell jokes or funny stories about their recent events. I just can’t tell you enough how much I enjoyed them and will forever be a fan. - Tennessee Home Free fan.

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Here are the most recent UK tour dates we had listed for Home Free. Were you there?

• Oct 01 2023 London, O2 Forum Kentish Town Home Free
• Sep 30 2023 Manchester, RNCM Home Free
• Sep 29 2023 O2 Academy Birmingham Home Free
• Sep 21 2018 London, Union Chapel Home Free
• Sep 20 2018 Birmingham, O2 Institute Home Free
• Sep 19 2018 Glasgow, Òran Mór Home Free
• Sep 17 2018 Belfast, Elmwood Hall Home Free
• 2017 Jan 26 Jan 28 2017 London, Kings Place London A Cappella Festival Voces8, Akervinda, Solala, The Sons Of Pitches, Accent…
• Jan 26 2017 O2 Academy Birmingham Home Free
• Jan 25 2017 The Glee Club Cardiff Home Free

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HOME FREE TO RETURN TO THE UK & EUROPE IN SEPT/OCT

Fifteen Headline Dates Just Announced; Tickets on Sale Friday May 19

Watch the new videos for ‘ Give Me A Sign ’ & ‘ Delta Dawn ’ (with Brooke Eden) now

LONDON, UK – (May 15, 2023) – A year of international touring continues for all-vocal Country entertainers Home Free, with the announcement of their fifteen-date Road Sweet Road headline tour across the UK & Europe later in 2023, starting September 13 in Berlin.

“Last time we were in Europe we unfortunately had to cancel a bunch of shows due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” says Rob Lundquist of Home Free. “We’re looking forward to coming back under much better circumstances and playing for crowds we haven’t been able to see for a long time. Get ready Euro-Fries!”

This follows the release of their latest full-length record,  So Long Dixie , the launch of their USA headline tour, and their long awaited return to Australia for the CMC Rocks festival in March. Watch the brand new video for ‘Give Me A Sign’ from the album  here .

More recently, the band have announced their return to CMA Fest in Nashville next month, and shared a new collaboration with Brooke Eden, their version of the Larry Collins & Alex Harvey classic ‘Delta Dawn’, originally made famous by Tanya Tucker in 1972 –  listen/watch here .

“Delta Dawn is an absolute classic we’ve been talking about covering for a long time,” shares Austin Brown. “We just needed to find the perfect voice to really embody that sound everyone knows while also bringing new life to a crowd favorite. Brooke did all that and more. We are so excited to share our version with you!”

“We’ve been wanting to put the Home Free spin on Delta Dawn for a while but were waiting for the right collaborator,” adds Tim Foust. “Fortunately, the amazing Brooke Eden came on tour with us, and we mentioned it to her. As luck would have it, the song is also a favorite of hers because her mom sang it to her as a child! The rest, as they say, is history.”

Full 2023 UK & European dates below – tickets on sale this Friday, May 19:.

September 13th – Berlin, Columbia Theater

September 15th – Copenhagen, DR Koncerhuset

September 16th – Gothenburg, Concerthouse

September 17th – Oslo, Oslo Spektrum

September 18th – Stockholm, Cirkus Arena

September 19th – Malmö, Slagthusets Teater

September 20th – Hamburg, Fabrik

September 22nd – Vienna, Arena

September 23rd – Munich, Muffathalle

September 24th – Zurich, Volkhaus

September 26th – Cologne, Kantine

September 27th – Utrecht, TivoliVredenburg – Ronda

September 29th – Birmingham, O2 Academy

September 30th – Manchester, RNCM Theatre

October 1st – London, O2 Forum Kentish Town

ABOUT HOME FREE: Home Free have made their mark on the music scene, racking up nearly 600,000 album equivalents globally; amassing 600+ million views and over 1.6 million Subscribers on YouTube; and being declared “Country music fans’ favorite a cappella group” (Taste of Country). The group’s  Sea Shanty Medley  continues to prove hugely popular with fans worldwide, amassing over 40m streams, with 31m views on YouTube and almost 2m Shazams to date.

With praise rolling in from the likes of Billboard, Rolling Stone, FOX & Friends and American Songwriter, the extraordinary showmen have continued to build a loyal fanbase with their harmony-laden versions of hits by John Mayer, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Maren Morris, the Oak Ridge Boys, and more.

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All-vocal Country entertainers Home Free have made their mark on the music scene, racking up nearly 600,000 album equivalents globally; embarking on major international tours; amassing 630+ MILLION views and over 1.6-MILLION Subscribers on YouTube; and being declared “Country music fans’ favorite a cappella group” (Taste of Country). 

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Vocal group Home Free announce UK and European tour dates for Autumn ’23

A year of international touring continues for all-vocal Country entertainers Home Free, with the announcement of their fifteen-date Road Sweet Road headline tour across the UK & Europe later in 2023, starting September 13 in Berlin.

“Last time we were in Europe we unfortunately had to cancel a bunch of shows due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” says Rob Lundquist of Home Free. “We’re looking forward to coming back under much better circumstances and playing for crowds we haven’t been able to see for a long time. Get ready Euro-Fries!”

This follows the release of their latest full-length record,  ‘ So Long Dixie’ , the launch of their USA headline tour, and their long awaited return to Australia for the CMC Rocks festival in March.

More recently, the band have announced their return to CMA Fest in Nashville next month, and shared a new collaboration with Brooke Eden, their version of the Larry Collins & Alex Harvey classic ‘Delta Dawn’, originally made famous by Tanya Tucker in 1972.

“Delta Dawn is an absolute classic we’ve been talking about covering for a long time,” shares Austin Brown. “We just needed to find the perfect voice to really embody that sound everyone knows while also bringing new life to a crowd favorite. Brooke did all that and more. We are so excited to share our version with you!”

“We’ve been wanting to put the Home Free spin on Delta Dawn for a while but were waiting for the right collaborator,” adds Tim Foust. “Fortunately, the amazing Brooke Eden came on tour with us, and we mentioned it to her. As luck would have it, the song is also a favorite of hers because her mom sang it to her as a child! The rest, as they say, is history.”

Full 2023 UK & European dates below – tickets on sale this Friday, May 19:.

September 13th – Berlin, Columbia Theater

September 15th – Copenhagen, DR Koncerhuset

September 16th – Gothenburg, Concerthouse

September 17th – Oslo, Oslo Spektrum

September 18th – Stockholm, Cirkus Arena

September 19th – Malmö, Slagthusets Teater

September 20th – Hamburg, Fabrik

September 22nd – Vienna, Arena

September 23rd – Munich, Muffathalle

September 24th – Zurich, Volkhaus

September 26th – Cologne, Kantine

September 27th – Utrecht, TivoliVredenburg – Ronda

September 29th – Birmingham, O2 Academy

September 30th – Manchester, RNCM Theatre

October 1st – London, O2 Forum Kentish Town

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Home Free Announce Warmest Winter Tour Dates

Vocal-only country group Home Free are set to bring their harmonies to the holiday season in their Warmest Winter Holiday tour – dates announced yesterday.

Vocal-only Country group Home Free are set to bring their joyful harmony heat to the deep freeze of the 2021 holiday season, announcing the cities and dates of their upcoming WARMEST WINTER HOLIDAY TOUR .

Firing up the bus for a month-long trek to cap their triumphant return to the stage, the trip will find a cappella all-stars Austin Brown, Adam Chance, Tim Foust, Rob Lundquist and Adam Rupp returning to an annual tradition – and performing in especially cheerful spirits. Kicking off December 1 in Evansville, Indiana, and hitting cities across the nation, they’ll showcase their incredible vocal gifts and favorite holiday tunes – including many off their 2020 album, WARMEST WINTER .

“There is a special kind of indescribable magic that only exists between performers and audiences via live music,” Foust explains. “It’s hard to believe it’s been over a year since we’ve been able to share that connection with our fans. We’re more than ready to get this show back on the road.”

In total, Home Free will visit 14 venues perfectly suited for their resonate rejoicing, including notable appearances at the Tennessee Theater in Knoxville, Tennessee (12/2), Nashville’s famous Ryman Auditorium (12/7) and a hometown show in Mankato, Minnesota (12/18), where Home Free was founded nearly two decades ago.

“It feels so great to finally be able to say we’re hitting the road again on tour,” says Rupp. “And to top it off, we’re headed back to where it all began – my hometown of Mankato. We’ve performed there many times, but because of the break we’ve had, that show, in particular, is going to be all the more special.”

The WARMEST WINTER album was released in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic – a time that kept the band off the road, but not off the mic. With 12 holiday favorites (and a few surprises), the band was joined by special guests Alabama, Rachel Wammack, and Striking Matches on the project, which marked the latest in a line of successful festive albums from the group. As such, holiday tours have become a yearly highlight for the long-running band – but under the circumstances, their 2021 trip will feature more gratitude and seasonal delight than ever.

Presales are set to begin today (4/26) for supporters of Home Free on Patreon , while venues and Ticketmaster will hold presales on Wednesday (4/28) at 10 a.m. (local time), before the public on sale on Friday (4/30) at 10 a.m. (local time).

Home Free’s WARMEST WINTER HOLIDAY TOUR Dates:

DECEMBER 1 | Evansville, IN – Victory Theatre 2 | Knoxville, TN – Tennessee Theatre 3 | Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy 4 | Mobile, AL – Saenger Theatre 5 | Charlotte, NC – Ovens Auditorium 7 | Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium 9 | Branson, MO – Mansion Theatre 10 | Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater 11 | Tulsa, OK – Cox Business Convention Center – Legacy Hall 12 | Dallas, TX – Majestic Theatre 16 | Salina, KS – Stiefel Theatre 17 | Sioux City, IA – Orpheum Theatre 18 | Mankato, MN – Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center 19 | Grand Forks, ND – Alerus Center* *rescheduled from 10/24/20, as previously announced; Tickets already on sale

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Home Free is on tour again and bringing sold out concerts to some of the best concert venues around. Check out the latest and upcoming Home Free tour locations below. The venues below are excited to be hosting the high anticipated Home Free concert tour!

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When the group first formed, Home Free Vocal Group spent most of their concert tours playing at fairs and festivals across the US. They also did some time working on cruise ships performing concerts for vacationers. But then after their Sing-Off success, the group went on a Sing-Off Tour and then headlined their 2014 Crazy Life Tour. And during this first year of touring, the group had 48 concert appearances.

The band then used 2015 to complete their Full of Cheer Tour. They also completed the Spring Tour, and started their Don’t It Feel Good Tour, which led to a year with over 100 concert and live show appearances.

After completing the Don’t It Feel Good tour in 2016, the band played their A Country Christmas Tour later that year, with their fanbase growing. This was also the first year the band took their act outside of the US with tour dates in Birmingham, UK, St. Andrews, Scotland, and London. They were planning a tour date in Dublin, but the event was canceled due to weather. Later that year also saw the group’s first concert in Central Europe, when they played in Pertisau, Austria during the “2nd European Country Festival”.

Later, the band played dates during their Dive Bar Saints World Tour, but dates were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The band later played in the US for the Dive Bar Saints Christmas Tour starting in December 2019.

One of the most interesting facets of the group was an Indiegogo campaign announced on October 8, 2020 to fund a virtual holiday concert called “Warmest Winter” which would coincide with the release of a CD of the same name. And the campaign met it’s funding goals in nine hours, with stretch goals added after the fact. The pre-filmed concert was then streamed from December 2 to December 5 2020.

How to get your hands on free tickets to this year's Ideal Home Show in March

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The Ideal Home Show is offering Ideal Home readers the opportunity to get their hands on a pair of weekday tickets for free to attend the homes and interiors show.

The show is returning to Olympia London between Friday 11th March and Sunday 27th March 2022, in partnership with NatWest. The home and interiors show is the perfect place to scout inspiration for your next home improvement project or DIY and decorating ideas .

Ideal Home readers can get hold of two free weekday tickets (usually £20) by using the code IHSIDEALF or following this link . If you're not able to get to the show on the weekend you can still get a £10 discount on weekend tickets, usually priced at £22, by quoting the code IHSIDEAL.

What is the Ideal Home Show?

The Ideal Home Show is the world's longest-running exhibition and home and interiors show. This year the show promises to feature over 600 brands showcasing new products and old favourites to brighten your home and garden ideas .

As well as having plenty to shop for, the show features a plethora of inspiration. The roomset stage is bursting with inspiration, focusing on three future trends - wellness retreat, updated heritage and flexible living. The Show Gardens, sponsored by Miimo, is all you need to fire up your garden ideas for the summer.

If you're after sustainable home ideas you will be able to explore Conker Living House, an innovative ECO building, and The Future Living Home - showcasing the natural evolution of our living spaces and the increasing trend toward upcycled furniture ideas and micro-living.

For an extra dose of insider interior and gardening advice, the Super Theatre and Interiors stage will host talks and demonstrations from a range of experts and celebrity guests including Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, Phil Spencer, Martin Lewis, Lisa Faulkner and many more.

New for this year is the interactive 'ITV Hub', provided by ITV for the first time. It will offer a touch-point for popular ITV shows and their stars, Champagne Bar and a Pamper Lounge offering free relaxing treatments.

The ticket offer is on a first-come-first-serve basis, and is limited to 2 free adult tickets per household. Kids under 15 go free, but must be accompanied by a paying adult.

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• The Home Team , a popular pop-rock band , is touring the UK in December 2024 , starting in Glasgow on the 7th and ending in London on the 13th . This tour includes performances in major cities like Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, and Bristol.
• Tickets for the tour will be available from Thursday, 28 March at 10am . Given the band’s reputation for electrifying performances and catchy tunes , fans are encouraged to purchase tickets early due to high demand .
• For an enhanced concert experience, exploring the musical journey and influences of The Home Team via Rolling Stone and delving into the history of venues such as The Underworld on Music Venue Trust is recommended.

The Home Team’s Pop-Rock Domination: UK Tour December 2024

The United Kingdom is set to experience a musical phenomenon this December as the acclaimed pop-rock band, The Home Team, announces their 2024 tour across six cities. Known for their electrifying performances and catchy tunes, the band is guaranteed to deliver unforgettable nights. With tickets going on sale Thursday, 28 March at 10am , fans are urged to mark their calendars.

Starting in Glasgow at the Cathouse on Saturday, 7 December , the tour will move through Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, and conclude in London at The Underworld on Friday, 13 December . Each venue is chosen for its iconic status and atmosphere, ensuring the best live experience.

For fans seeking “The Home Team” tickets , securing them early is crucial as demand is expected to soar. Embrace the chance to witness this spectacular four-piece deliver their chart-topping hits and fan favorites in an intimate setting.

Deepen your understanding of The Home Team’s musical journey and influences by visiting Rolling Stone for insightful articles. Plus, immerse yourself in the history of venues like The Underworld by checking Music Venue Trust , enhancing your concert experience.

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• Tour Date: 2024
• City: Glasgow , Cathouse , December 7, 2024
• City: Leeds , The Key Club , December 8, 2024
• City: Manchester , Rebellion , December 10, 2024
• City: Birmingham , O2 Institute2 , December 11, 2024
• City: Bristol , Thekla , December 12, 2024
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Some 650,000 state pensioners will be dragged into paying income tax for the first time this week. Read about this and more in the Money blog, your place for consumer and personal finance news. Leave a comment on anything we're covering, or a question for our experts, in the form below.

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Over half a million state pensioners will be dragged into paying income tax for the first time this week.

Around 8.5 million over-65s will pay tax on their income - up from approximately 4.9 million in 2010 - from 6 April, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies. 

This is down to state pensions rising in line with inflation while the tax threshold has been frozen at £12,570 (and will remain so until 2028).

The 8.5% increase in the state pension this week will take it to £11,502. While welcome, it means any pensioner with an additional income over £1,068 per year - for example from a private pension - will trigger a tax bill.

And calculations from the law firm Lane Clarke & Peacock estimate this change will drag around 650,000 pensioners into the taxable income bracket.

Louise Jenkins, tax partner at Alvarez & Marsal, told the Money blog: "It's great we have this triple lock and the pension rate is increasing but we also have to temper that with the fact that personal allowances haven't changed.

"This will result in pensioners becoming liable to pay tax and having the administration complexities that go with that."

HMRC states that pension income exceeding the personal allowance is paid automatically through a PAYE scheme - so pensioners don't need to complete a self-assessment.

But experts say that in practice, many pensioners will be forced to because of erroneous tax codes or in order to claim back overpayments.

Ms Jenkins said: "I think that's the issue that will be worrying a lot of pensioners.

"HMRC helplines are notoriously difficult and from a pensioner's perspective it is really time-consuming and frustrating."

Matthew Douglas, an independent financial adviser, said pensioners unaware they're supposed to be paying tax could end up receiving a late penalty notice.

"It could be a complete administrative nightmare and what's the penalty going to be when people don't pay because they simply don't know what they are supposed to do?"

Fixed income pensioners could be stuck - but those with flexibility have options

Clare Moffat, finance expert at Royal London, explained: "If you have a defined benefit pension, like a public sector pension, or you have bought an annuity, then your income will be fixed and this could mean that you could end up paying more tax. 

"If you had a pension pot and moved that into drawdown, where you receive pension income while allowing your pension fund to continue to grow, then there is flexibility about how much money you take out. You could decrease that a little to stay within the personal allowance."

Marriage allowance could drag many into tax bracket

Tax partner Ms Jenkins said a "particular sting in the tail" for many pensioners will be that receipt of marriage allowance takes them over the personal allowance.

She said "pensioners will need to think about this allowance" as  "it could push a lot of people into that tax-paying bracket".

"We want to see the government and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) sending out some clear communication to articulate to the 12 million people who receive the state pension what the implications are for them and to date I haven't seen that," she added.

Personal allowances need to be unfrozen - Age UK

Caroline Abrahams, charity director at Age UK, said: "We know that many who have a small private pension on top of their state pension are concerned at having to pay more tax at a time when essential costs remain high. Age UK believes it's time for the government to revisit this policy and return to indexing personal allowances as soon as possible."

Government response

A government spokesperson told Sky News: "Pensioners do not pay any income tax if their sole income is the new state pension and they've either not deferred or they receive protected payments. This April we are standing by our commitment to maintain the triple lock by raising the basic state pension to almost £170 a week.

"Pensioners don't need to complete a tax return for any tax due on pension income, unless they already have to complete one for a separate reason, such as declaring property income.

"HMRC will always provide support for the vulnerable and those unable to use its online services."

By Daniel Binns, business reporter

The FTSE 100 was up 0.7% in early trading following the Easter Bank Holiday weekend as it broke the 8,000 barrier - its highest level in more than a year.

The rise, which has since eased back a little, has been driven mostly by gains in the energy and mining sectors.

It comes amid improved demand and tighter supplies of raw materials, which have pushed up the prices of commodities such as copper.

Shares in HSBC are also up 1.7% this Tuesday morning after it completed the sale of its Canadian unit to the Royal Bank of Canada.

The deal, worth almost £8bn, is one of the biggest of its kind in Canada since the 1990s. It had faced opposition from critics who feared the takeover would damage competition in the country.

Meanwhile, there are more woes for struggling fashion chain Superdry after shares plunged more than 50% to a record low of 13.8p. Its chief executive and top shareholder Julian Dunkerton said earlier he would not be making an offer for the company.

On the currency markets, £1 can currently buy you $1.25 US or 1.17 Euros.

The price of a barrel of benchmark crude oil is just over $88 (£70) this morning.

UK house prices fell 0.2% in March, Nationwide figures suggest.

Despite this, commentators have said the signs remain positive for the housing market, with the same data showing a 1.6% annual rise compared with last March.

The average cost of a home is now £261,142, according to Nationwide's report.

The lender's chief economist, Robert Gardner, said the big picture showed "consumer sentiment is improving" as cost of living pressures ease and inflation comes down.

He added: "Surveyors report a pickup in new buyer enquiries and new instructions to sell in recent months.

"Moreover, with income growth continuing to outpace house price growth by a healthy margin, housing affordability is improving, albeit gradually."

Separate Bank of England figures this morning show net mortgage approvals for house purchases rose from 56,100 in January, to 60,400 in February. Net approvals for re-mortgaging also increased, from 30,900 to 37,700.

Rob Wood, chief UK economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, describe the month-on-month fall in Nationwide's report as a "blip".

"Forward-looking indicators continue to suggest house prices will keep rising as mortgage rates gradually tick down," he said.

"We continue to expect house prices to rise 4% year-over-year in 2024."

David Hollingworth, associate director at L&C Mortgages, blamed higher interest rates for a period of "subdued" activity but added: "Borrowers are readjusting their expectation from the ultra-lows of the last decade.  

"As the rate of inflation continues to fall and the likelihood of a cut in the base rate gathers momentum, there should be a continued, gentle boost to confidence that will see activity continue to pick up and make for an improved market as the year progresses."

The price of first and second-class stamps is going up from today.

Royal Mail has confirmed a first-class stamp will set you back £1.35 - a rise of 10p.

It's the same increase for second-class, which now cost 85p.

A first-class large letter has increased from £1.95 to £2.10, but there is no change for second-class large letters, at £1.55.

This is the third time the price of standard first-class stamps has risen within a year, having increased by 15p in April and the same again in October.

A "do not eat" warning has been issued for a particular Magnum ice cream product sold in supermarkets across the UK.

Unilever said some boxes of three Magnum Classic ice cream sticks (3x100ml) are being recalled as they may contain pieces of metal.

"If you have bought the above product do not eat it," a recall notice on the Food Standards Agency's website said.

Affected products include those with the following batch codes: L3324, L3325, L3326, L3327 and L3328. They also have a best-before date of November 2025.

The sandwich chain is axing its current loyalty points scheme and is urging customers to use their points before it ends. 

Currently, Subway allows customers to collect points by scanning their app or card at the till when they buy a sub.

For every pound spent, they receive 10 loyalty points, as long as it is registered on the app.

If the card is not registered customers only get five points per pound.

These points add up to get diners free food, with 100 points needed for a hot drink, 200 points for a snack, 500 points for a six-inch sub and 1,000 points for a 12-inch.

But the scheme is set to come to an end on 14 May with any points balance being unredeemable, the chain has warned.

In an email to customers, it said the scheme was having a "makeover" with a "new levelling system, bigger rewards and surprise treats".

Drivers in Hammersmith and Fulham have paid £1m in traffic fines a month.

Penalty charge notices have been handed out in their droves after the council made the area a Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) in 2022.

Hammersmith and Fulham Council have issued more than 341,000 penalty charge notices in 11 months, according to The Telegraph. 

LTNs see large stretches of road completely pedestrianised and they are becoming more popular with local authorities despite objections from motorists.

Generally roads are redesigned to make them easier for walkers and cyclists.

They can include bollards to stop motor access altogether, one-way streets or filters just for buses and emergency services to travel through.

Cabinet ministers in Switzerland are giving up their free ski passes amid the spike in the cost of living.

Previously members of the Federal Council, as well as former members and their families, were entitled to a free pass that granted them access to all resorts in the country worth around 4,000CHF (£3,500).

However, amid claims that the passes were an "unjustifiable luxury" in the current economic climate, the seven members of the council said last week that taxpayers would no longer pay to fund ski passes for themselves and their families or for former ministers from 2025.

The move comes at a time when the government is seeking to implement cutbacks in public spending, with the passes becoming a focus of criticism by the Swiss public.

Federal councillors and their partners will, however, continue to receive free first class annual train passes, as will former councillors and their partners.

The retailer has issued an apology to customers after many complained of delays to their orders. 

It admitted its service wasn't "good enough" as its move to a new distribution centre hadn't gone "as smoothly as we planned". 

Customers complained on social media of "disappointing" service, with some saying they had waited weeks for their orders to arrive. 

The White Company said it was contacting people impacted and offering refunds. 

It said it had temporarily removed all delayed products from its website and was working "as hard and as quickly as possible to resolve the issues". 

"I am truly sorry that this has happened and I want to thank all of you for bearing with us while we get back to the levels of service that you, our customers, expect and deserve," said chief executive Mary Homer. 

As we've been reporting, numerous household bills are going up in price today.

People are set to see increases in prices for TV packages, broadband, council tax, TV licences, water and rent for social housing - as well as car tax, train fares and stamps. 

With many households already feeling the pinch, is there anything you can do to cut costs? 

Check if you're out of contract

When it comes to TV and broadband packages, major providers BT, EE, Plusnet and Vodafone are charging customers 7.9% more from this month, while Virgin Media and O2 are upping prices by 8.8% (although some O2 customers will see smaller rises than this). 

Sky is also implementing price rises, meaning most Sky TV and broadband customers will pay an average of 6.7% more from today.

This is because these services usually have price increases baked into the contract that are linked to the RPI measure of inflation. 

You might be able to avoid the rises by switching provider as cheaper deals are often available to new customers. 

You should check to see if you're out of contract first, or what the exit penalty may be. 

Research by Which? shows switching providers when you're out of contract could cut bills by up to £187. 

If you don't want to leave your provider, you could also call them and try to haggle down your monthly cost. 

Check if you can get council tax support

With the majority of councils increasing their council tax by the maximum amount this month, some households could see their bills jump significantly.

Analysis by AJ Bell suggests the maximum 4.99% increase for an average Band D property in the UK would raise bills by £103 - although those in bigger properties or more expensive areas for council tax could see larger increases. 

You may qualify for extra support or a reduction in your council tax bill, for example if you're on a low income, are a student, are living alone or are disabled. 

Another option is to have your council tax bill spread over 12 months instead of the usual 10 - this won't save you money but could help you to budget, if your council offers this option.

You could also get your home's council tax band reviewed, which may entitle you to a refund if you're in the wrong band. However, you should be aware the review could lead to your property being put in a higher band. 

See if you're eligible for a free or discounted TV licence

If you're 75 or over and you get pension credit, or you live with a partner who does, you qualify for a free TV licence. 

You can apply for it here  or call TV Licensing on 0300 790 6071. 

Those in residential care or sheltered accommodation can get a licence for £7.50, while those registered blind or living with someone who is can get a 50% discount. 

Use these tips for cheaper train fares

Rail fares will rise by 8.7% this month for those in Scotland, after the Scottish government argued previous fare freezes were not sustainable. 

For those in England and Wales, fares rose by 4.9% on 3 March. 

One of the best ways of saving on your train fare is to buy in advance. 

Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before travel, although some may be earlier. 

Another way to travel cheaper is by splitting your fare, meaning you split your journey into multiple tickets between stations. 

You can use sites like Split My Fare and Split Train Tickets to work out whether this will be cheaper for you. 

If you are eligible for a railcard, this can be another way of saving on ticket purchases. 

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