UK high street hit as 200+ stores and restaurants close
TG Jones closes 19 stores, Beefeater shuts 106 restaurants and Brewers Fayre 89, with 30,000 staff affected, as UK high street suffers another blow.
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Plug-in solar panels cut bills by £150 without rooftop install
Plug-in solar panels that connect to a standard socket are now legal in Great Britain, with suppliers estimating savings of up to £150 a year for households.
Parents expect children to live at home until 27
New research shows parents believe children won't leave home until 27 due to rising costs, with one in ten expecting them to stay into their thirties.
Liverpool agree £30m Genk keeper deal, star could exit
Liverpool have reportedly agreed a surprise £30m move for Genk goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans ahead of Tuesday's transfer deadline, with the deal potentially pushing a current star out of Anfield.
Jaywick's golden beach and unique charm despite deprivation
Jaywick, England's most deprived neighbourhood four times running, has a golden beach, chalets and a Martello Tower, says travel writer Christopher Moss.
Shoppers rush to buy £10 jewellery before Bohomoon sale ends
Bohomoon's 'largest ever' sale, with over 1,000 items at £10, ends September 2. Shoppers can buy necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings at reduced prices.
Leeds Festival couple pay £300 for last-minute Creamfields tickets
A couple left Leeds Festival and took an Uber to Creamfields, paying £300 for last-minute tickets plus taxi costs after house music was shut down.
UK National Parks add 24% to home values, Nationwide finds
Homes in UK National Parks sell for a 24% premium, around £66,500, according to Nationwide. The Yorkshire Dales and Eryri are among the 11 priciest.
Royal Mail suspends deliveries across most of Scotland
Royal Mail has confirmed no deliveries or collections will take place across most of Scotland on Monday, August 31, due to the Summer Bank Holiday, though several postcode areas remain exempt.
Royal Mail suspends all Welsh deliveries for Bank Holiday
Royal Mail has confirmed no deliveries or collections will take place in Wales on Monday, August 31, as the Summer Bank Holiday suspends postal services nationwide.
Royal Mail suspends deliveries across most UK postcodes on bank holiday
Royal Mail has suspended deliveries and collections across most UK postcodes on Monday, August 31, for the Summer Bank Holiday. Some Scottish areas will still receive mail, with normal service resuming Tuesday, September 1.
Readers Share Their Most Rewarding Tiny Accomplishments
From fixing a dripping tap to finally clearing out a drawer, readers reveal the small tasks that bring outsized satisfaction and a sense of quiet triumph.
Gen Z Seeks Stability in Homeownership, Side Hustles, and AI
Gen Z prioritizes stability through homeownership, side hustles like OnlyFans, and AI tools, reshaping traditional career paths and economic security in a volatile world.
Uber driver wins court case over TfL licence delay
A judge ruled that Transport for London acted unlawfully by delaying an Uber driver's licence renewal decision, causing financial loss and reputational damage.
HMRC Child Benefit warning: Act by August 31 or lose £1,406
Parents must update Child Benefit claims by midnight on August 31 or lose £117.21 monthly, worth £1,406 a year, HMRC warns.
HMRC to contact low-paid workers about pension payments
HMRC will contact eligible low-paid workers about new pension payments starting in the coming months. No application is needed; payments relate to 2024/25 tax relief.
HMRC cuts four driver fuel rates from September 1 2026
HMRC confirmed four Advisory Fuel Rates for company car drivers change from September 1 2026, with diesel and LPG cuts, a petrol rise, and EVs unchanged.
Rhubarb Kettle and Toaster £25 Off at Morphy Richards
Morphy Richards' limited edition rhubarb kettle and toaster are now £25 cheaper when bought separately, as burgundy becomes autumn 2026's colour trend.
Toyota C-HR+ Electric SUV Impresses in Drive Time Test
John Murdoch tests two electric Toyota SUVs, favouring the C-HR+ for its style, quality and price, and looks at the new AION UT supermini priced at £28,950.
Liverpool wages: Where Iraola can make deadline day cuts
Liverpool's £163m wage bill could be trimmed before deadline day. Selling five players, including Cody Gakpo and Federico Chiesa, would save £555,000 a week.
Bank of England governor warns AI bubble could trigger global downturn
Andrew Bailey warns G20 finance ministers that a bursting AI bubble could trigger a global economic downturn, citing market fragilities and high leverage.
Thailand Deal: 10% Off Flights If Booked by Sep 27
Book flights to Thailand with EVA Air by September 27, 2026, using code EVAAIR26 to save up to 10 percent, with travel valid until June 2027.
DWP benefits spending to hit £343bn as pensions take nearly half
DWP benefits spending is forecast to reach £342.8bn in 2026/27, with pensions accounting for nearly half of the total, according to Full Fact analysis.
BBC TV licence update as government considers new concessions
The government says it is keeping an open mind about new TV licence concessions as a consultation closes, while existing over-75 Pension Credit free licences remain.
Shein Hong Kong debut could value firm at up to $27bn
Shein will float on the Hong Kong stock exchange on Tuesday, with a valuation of up to $27bn, sharply lower than previous levels amid tax and demand pressures.
John Lewis to transform 32 UK stores with new restaurant concept
John Lewis will replace restaurants in 32 stores with its new Platter concept by the end of 2027, following the launch at its Oxford Street flagship.
UK's 5 best beaches ranked: Dorset tops, Devon and Cornwall miss out
Dorset's Sandbanks has been named the UK's best beach, beating Devon and Cornwall, with the top five spanning Norfolk, Northumberland, Scotland, and Kent.
Burscough railway line reopens after fatal train-van crash
The Burscough railway line has reopened after a delivery van driver was killed when a train struck his vehicle at a level crossing on Saturday, August 29.
Royal Mail suspends deliveries for UK Bank Holiday Monday
Royal Mail has warned postcode areas across the UK that there will be no deliveries or collections today, Monday, August 31, due to the Summer Bank Holiday.
Dunelm bedding drops under £5 with cashback deal
Shoppers can get Dunelm's Kent Broad Stripe duvet set for as little as £4.65 thanks to a TopCashback new member offer. The bedding is available in four colours and multiple sizes.
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