All you need to know about major TV licence change as government to 'extend it beyond BBC'

Manchester Evening News - Oct 16, 2026

The proposed changes could see more people having to pay for a licence

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Oct 16, 2026

3 weather systems affect PH on Friday, says Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — Three weather systems—the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), easterlies, and northeasterly wind flow—are expected to bring rain showers across the country on Friday, the state weather bureau reported. In its morning forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the ITCZ, or the area where winds from the northern and

M62 crash LIVE as all traffic held with huge delays - updates

Oct 16, 2026

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David Lloyd sparks equality row by excluding men from spa sessions in gyms because some women feel uncomfortable for 'religious reasons'

Oct 16, 2026

David Lloyd sparks equality row by excluding men from spa sessions in gyms because some women feel uncomfortable for 'religious reasons'

The exclusive gym group has introduced weekly women-only spa sessions in several of its branches due to what it described as 'significant feedback' from female members.

Si King 'didn't recognise' himself amid life-threatening health scare as he comments on divorce

Oct 16, 2026

Si King 'didn't recognise' himself amid life-threatening health scare as he comments on divorce

The Hairy Bikers star suffered a brain haemorrhage in 2014 and also split from his former wife

HSBC cuts mortgage rates following weeks of rises: Are there cheaper deals to come?

Oct 16, 2026

HSBC cuts mortgage rates following weeks of rises: Are there cheaper deals to come?

HSBC has cut its mortgage rates, following several weeks of rate rises from most major lenders - with some deals going below the 5% mark.

China’s ByteDance sets up AI safety team, launches global hiring drive

Oct 16, 2026

China’s ByteDance sets up AI safety team, launches global hiring drive

The hiring push comes as scrutiny of AI-agent safety grows in China and the US, especially as developers give them autonomy to access the Internet

Ukraine hits Russian refinery as Zelenskyy says ‘we’re done’ with Trump’s energy truce

Oct 16, 2026

Ukraine hits Russian refinery as Zelenskyy says ‘we’re done’ with Trump’s energy truce

Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt attacks on energy sites but in the days that followed, Russia rained down missile and drone strikes, including on energy targets such as power stations, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of people

School shooting horror as three children and teacher die after teen gunman opens fire

Oct 16, 2026

School shooting horror as three children and teacher die after teen gunman opens fire

The suspect allegedly entered the primary school and opened fire before being shot down by a member of the community

Healey to clobber banks with a Budget tax raid, despite fears it will drive up business costs and mortgage rates

Oct 16, 2026

Healey to clobber banks with a Budget tax raid, despite fears it will drive up business costs and mortgage rates

Speculation is mounting that the Chancellor will increase the levy banks pay on their profits over and and above corporation tax.

Irlam school says 'consequences could have been devastating' after children in near-miss incident

Oct 16, 2026

Irlam school says 'consequences could have been devastating' after children in near-miss incident

Irlam Primary school have issued a warning to parents

Farage is hit by fresh questions over candidate vetting after politicians demanded King's execution and made sickening racist and sexist jokes

Oct 16, 2026

Farage is hit by fresh questions over candidate vetting after politicians demanded King's execution and made sickening racist and sexist jokes

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Oct 16, 2026

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