Dalkey: The Irish Town That Rejected Starbucks for Local Shops
Dalkey, a scenic Irish coastal village, rejected Starbucks in favour of independent shops, boosting local businesses and preserving its unique charm.
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Perfect Homemade Iced Coffee: Expert Tips and Steps
Learn from experts how to make the perfect homemade iced coffee. Key steps include nailing espresso extraction and using quality ice for café-style results at home.
London House Prices Most Overvalued Globally, UBS Warns
UBS report says London house prices are most overvalued globally, in bubble-risk territory, with risk of substantial correction.
Oslo to Berlin Direct Train to Return in 2028 After 20-Year Hiatus
Oslo and Berlin will be connected by a direct train service in 2028, the first in 20 years, via Hamburg and Copenhagen.
UK Airports eGate Access Expanded to Children 8 and 9
From July 8, children aged 8-9 can use e-gates at 15 UK airports, benefiting up to 1.5 million more families, the Home Office confirmed.
SpaceX IPO Makes Elon Musk World’s First Trillionaire, Analysts Warn of Overvaluation
SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk world's first trillionaire with $2.1tn valuation, but analysts warn of overvaluation and political backlash grows.
Liverpool Face £100m+ Battle for World Cup Star Bouaddi
Liverpool are reportedly prepared to spend over £100m for Ayyoub Bouaddi, while club captain Virgil van Dijk is set to stay at Anfield despite exit rumours.
Hotel Chocolat's £90 'Ostrich' Easter Egg Leaves Reviewer Confused
Hotel Chocolat's £90 Classic Ostrich Egg is a kilogram of chocolate in two halves, but a reviewer finds it overpriced and confusing.
New York Pilot Programme Uses Batteries to Keep Renters Cool and Ease Grid Strain
New York pilot uses plug-in batteries to power AC units during peak demand, reducing grid strain and keeping renters cool with financial incentives.
Waitrose Halts Mackerel Sales in UK First Over Sustainability Concerns
Waitrose suspends mackerel sales due to overfishing, promoting herring and sardines as sustainable alternatives in a UK first.
Limited Emirates Flights Resume From Dubai After Iran Strikes
Limited Emirates flights resume from Dubai after Iran strikes, with British travellers departing on services to UK and other destinations.
Oil and Gas Prices Surge After Iran Attacks Near Strait of Hormuz
Oil and gas prices surge after Iran attacks near Strait of Hormuz, with QatarEnergy halting LNG production and global stock markets falling.
HMRC Confirms State Pension Tax Code Change
HMRC has clarified that the state pension is taxable, but tax is not deducted at source. Changes ahead as triple lock pushes payments above the tax-free allowance by 2027.
UK airports expand eGates to children aged 8 and 9
From July 8, children aged 8 and 9 can use eGates at 15 UK airports, benefiting over 1.5 million kids. The change aims to speed up family travel and reduce queues.
ITV Sells Broadcasting Arm to Sky for £1.6bn
ITV has agreed to sell its media and entertainment arm to Sky for up to £1.6 billion, combining ITV's channels and ITVX with Sky to compete with global streaming giants, while ITV Studios becomes an independent listed company.
£5 Gadget 'Heats Rooms to 20C in 25 Minutes' as Britons Battle Cost of Living
A £5 radiator foil from Screwfix is praised for heating rooms to 20C in 25 minutes, helping cut energy bills during the cost-of-living crisis.
UK eGates Now Open to Children Aged Eight and Nine
From July 8, children aged eight and nine can use eGates at 14 UK airports, plus ports in Brussels and Paris, benefiting up to 1.5 million additional kids.
Australians Risk Losing Billions In Dormant Super Accounts
Thousands of Australians lost over $1bn in collapsed super funds. Learn how to protect your retirement savings from risky schemes.
Regulators Unveil Plans to Boost Mutuals Sector After Labour Vows to Double £223bn Industry
FCA and Bank of England announce plans to streamline regulation and support mutuals sector after Labour's pledge to double its size.
Foreign Office Warns Britons Against All But Essential Travel to Italy
Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to Italy as lockdown extended nationwide; Britons scramble to return.
iPod Values Surge as Apple Fans Drive Retro Tech Boom
Vintage iPods are selling for thousands on eBay, with rare models fetching up to $90,000, driven by Apple's discontinuation and fan nostalgia.
Oprah Winfrey Podcast Moves to Amazon in Multiyear Deal
Oprah Winfrey's podcast moves to Amazon in a multiyear deal with Wondery, expanding to two weekly episodes from summer.
BrewDog to Close 10 UK Bars Amid Hospitality Sector Struggles
BrewDog to close 10 UK bars, including flagship in Aberdeen, citing tough hospitality market and cost pressures. Consultation process for affected staff underway.
Asda Recalls Toys Over Asbestos and Choking Risks
Asda recalls Hapello Power Train, Stretcherz, and Slammerz toys over choking hazard and asbestos contamination risks.
Poundstretcher Shuts Wales Megastore in High Street Blow
Poundstretcher closed its 15,000sq ft Newtown store on July 4 after landlord served notice, as the discount retailer faces a £2.8m funding shortfall amid restructuring.
Sky NOW TV to Stop Working on Several Devices From August 3
Sky's NOW streaming platform will stop working on older devices including NOW TV Smart Box and some Roku models from August 3, with iPhone 7 and earlier also affected.
Milan Tram Crash Kills Two and Injures 38 in City Centre
Two killed and 38 injured after a tram derails and crashes into a building in Milan city centre; driver error suspected.
Inkey List Relaunches Viral Oat Balm Cleanser
Inkey List relaunches its viral Oat Balm Cleanser with a smoother, richer formula after 129 reformulations, addressing grainy texture and packaging issues.
Mother-in-law leaves £600k to cattery, not grandkids
A woman is furious after her mother-in-law, who lived with her rent-free for six years, plans to leave her £600,000 estate to a cat sanctuary instead of her grandchildren. Legal expert Sarah Davidson explains why challenging the will is unlikely to succee
Wegovy Oral Tablets Now Available in UK: 70,000 on Waiting List
Oral Wegovy, a once-daily tablet for weight loss, launches in the UK via private prescription. Over 70,000 Brits have joined waiting lists. The pill offers an alternative to injections with similar efficacy, but experts warn of body image issues and black
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