Octopus Energy offered over 1.2 million customers payments to cut electricity use between 7.30pm and 8.30pm during a heatwave, as Britain paid inflated prices for imported power due to high demand and generation constraints.
Roman's Cropped Linen Blend Trousers, £28, are praised as an 'effortless summer wardrobe essential' by shoppers, available in seven colours with a comfy, lightweight fit.
London Transport Museum in Covent Garden will undergo a major refurbishment, adding 500 sqm of gallery space and a new entrance, ahead of its 50th anniversary in 2025.
Ryanair has adjusted its family seating policy following a CMA investigation, offering free parent seats at the rear of the aircraft for future bookings.
Apple AirPods 4, Pro 3, and Max have dropped to their lowest-ever Amazon Prime Day prices, with discounts up to 35% off. Deals include AirPods 4 at £79.80, Pro 3 at £175, and Max at £369.
Charlotte Tilbury’s Mini Glow + Go Travel Beauty Bag is now £110, down from £225, saving buyers £115. Includes 10 mini products for summer escapes.
One person died and a child is fighting for life after a train struck a car at a level crossing in Hoghton, Lancashire, on June 25. The Northern train from Colne to Preston collided with the vehicle around 8:50 am, killing one occupant and seriously injur
Ryanair has revised its seating policy to offer free random seat allocation for families, likely at the rear of the cabin, following a CMA investigation into overcharging parents.
PS5 owners can save over £16 on GTA VI pre-order at Argos using TopCashback, bringing price to £53.24 for new customers. Existing Argos users pay £54.41.
A third of renters face a 35-year slog to get on the property ladder, with many saving £100 or less monthly. Skipton Group data shows average deposit is £41,403, and 73% feel locked out.
Liverpool will miss out on a £3.23m windfall as Harry Wilson, valued at £21.55m, joins Leeds United on a free transfer after his Fulham contract expires.
Salcombe in Devon has been hailed as the UK's answer to the French Riviera by travel content creator Hannah, who praised its turquoise waters, pastel cottages, and sandy beaches on Instagram.
Vera Wang Princess Eau de Toilette 100ml drops to £19.98 on Amazon, down from £66, beating Boots and The Perfume Shop prices during Prime Day.
Amazon slashes Midea Tower Fan to £63.99 during Prime Day sale, saving over £20. Quiet, oscillating 40-inch fan praised by shoppers as 'perfect for the heatwave'.
A redhead journalist swears by freezable slippers to beat the heatwave, lowering core body temperature without fans or AC. The £17.99 Newgo Foot Ice Pack Slippers provide instant relief for hot days and nights.
Newcastle's beloved Hancock pub will close on July 5 for a major transformation, including more TVs, a renovated beer garden, and new interiors, reopening later this summer.
The Merlin Annual Pass Summer Sale offers £50 off Gold and Platinum passes, granting unlimited access to 20+ UK attractions like Alton Towers for under £4 a week. Deal ends June 28.
Graduates earn £100k more on average, but medicine and economics add up to £400k. Some degrees offer little return; a quarter of graduates may be worse off.
BrewDog pledges £1m in free pints for World Cup fans, but only if England, Scotland or the US reach the final. Fans in team shirts can claim two free pints on July 20.
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Callum, a vintage clothes seller from Cheshire, earns £2,500 a month selling online. The World Cup has caused a huge spike in demand for England football shirts, with up to 25 sold in a day.
The Great British Summer Savings scheme offers temporary VAT cuts on family days out and kids meals at venues like Alton Towers, Legoland, Odeon, McDonald's, and more until September 1.
Parkdean Resorts offers adult-only UK holidays from £9 per person per night, with unlimited Costa Coffee, at resorts featuring luxury lodges, caravans, and hot tub retreats.
Ryanair has immediately changed its seating rules for families, offering free seat allocation for parents with children after check-in, following a CMA investigation into overcharging.
King Charles will publish his full personal tax bill today, becoming the first monarch to do so. A palace source says it was his 'clear wish and instruction' to increase transparency.
From July 15, 2026, buy now pay later services will be regulated by the FCA, affecting 11 million UK shoppers. Affordability checks and clearer information are required.
Aidan Murphy leads Love Island 2026 cast with £5,620 per sponsored post, followed by Jasmine Muller at £5,530, according to idealo.co.uk analysis using Klear.
Newcastle United monitoring Aleksander Stankovic's situation after he rejected Tottenham to rejoin Inter Milan on a five-year contract, as Sandro Tonali's future remains uncertain.
GTA VI pre-orders are live in the UK. New TopCashback members can get the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S version for £53.78, saving £16.17. The game releases November 19.
Lidl has submitted plans to demolish the former Dobbies Garden Centre in Timperley, Trafford, and build a new supermarket, creating 40 jobs. Public consultation showed 328 supporters out of 518 responses.