Simon Calder's 10 best European spots for September
Travel expert Simon Calder names the 10 best places in Europe for September holidays, citing fewer crowds and the warmest Mediterranean Sea temperatures.
Category : Business
Burnham vows to put cowboy builders out of business
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces new measures to protect homeowners from rogue traders, including a trusted trader scheme and milestone-linked payments.
Lightweight £20 pressure washer deal praised as 'easy to use'
The Living and Home Electric Handheld 2 Battery Pressure Washer Cleaner is now £20.70 on Yimbly with code SUMMER10, down from £28.90, and shoppers call it 'lightweight' and 'easy to use'.
Public Transport Heroes Keep England Moving During Crisis
Transport staff across England's airports, railways and buses are hailed as heroes for keeping services running during the recent crisis.
Mrs Hinch's £24 Autumn Jumper: 8 Colours, '10 Out of 10'
Mrs Hinch has shared her favourite autumn jumper on Instagram: the Saodimallsu Women's Oversized V-Neck Sweater, priced at £23.98, available in eight colours and sizes up to XXL.
Portmeirion Named Among UK's Prettiest Villages
Portmeirion, an Italian-style village in North Wales, has been named one of the UK's prettiest places to visit, featuring pastel buildings and scenic walks.
East Kilbride boss: Injuries and inexperience cost us in Dingwall
East Kilbride slipped to a 4-0 League One defeat at Ross County, with boss Mick Kennedy blaming injuries and inexperience for the loss in Dingwall.
The X Factor set for ITV return with Simon Cowell shake-up
The X Factor is reportedly set for an ITV revival as early as next year, with Simon Cowell potentially taking a reduced role and a younger judging panel lined up.
Air fryers cost UK households £28.07 a year in energy charges
Air fryers cost UK households £28.07 a year to run on typical use, according to Utilita's Power Price List, compared to £98.14 for an electric cooker.
Boost for holidaymakers as more trains to Europe confirmed
New operators plan Channel Tunnel services by 2030, with high-speed trains from London to Europe potentially departing every 15 minutes as daily services more than double.
Halifax Closing 13 Branches in September - Full List
Halifax will close 13 branches in September 2026 as part of Lloyds Banking Group's wider plan to shut 247 sites across 2026-2027, affecting towns including Basingstoke, Canterbury and Durham.
Lithuania's Baltic coast: Europe's most underrated beach escape
A traveller who has visited 28 European countries says Lithuania's Baltic coast, with its white sands, affordable prices and wild dunes, is the most underrated beach escape.
Man dies after train hits van at Lancashire level crossing
A man has died after a passenger train struck a van at a level crossing in Burscough, Lancashire. The incident is not being treated as suspicious.
Premier Foreways liquidation closes all five Cumbria stores
Premier Foreways, a Premier sub-chain with five stores in Carlisle, Cumbria, is closing all UK shops after entering liquidation, with Armstrong Watson appointed as liquidator.
UK tea shop chain collapses into administration
Joanna's Boutique Tearoom Ltd, a family-run tea shop business with sites in West Sussex and Surrey, has collapsed into administration after more than a decade in operation.
New 103-bedroom Cavern Walks scheme as national operator talks advance
Cavern Walks on Mathew Street is set for a new 103-bedroom serviced apartment scheme, with talks with a national operator advanced and completion targeted for Q2 2027.
George at Asda dress cut to £6 praised as 'classy' and 'feminine'
George at Asda's Chocolate Brown Textured Puff Sleeve Mini Dress has been reduced from £10 to £6, with shoppers praising its quality and feminine style.
Aston Villa set to offer Maatsen new deal amid Man United interest
Aston Villa are reportedly set to offer Ian Maatsen a new contract after Manchester United showed interest in the left-back during the transfer window.
Young Women Can Learn Economic Power, Study Finds
A study finds young women can learn to wield economic power through nurture, not nature, challenging assumptions about financial confidence and skills.
M&S Shoppers Can Get Free Roasting Dish That Cooks Meat 'to Perfection'
Marks and Spencer's Oval Enamel Roaster with Lid, priced £15, can be free via TopCashback's £15 sign-up bonus for new members spending £15 or more at M&S.
Cyprus ferry capsizes with 270 on board en route to Turkey
A ferry carrying 270 people capsized off Kyrenia, Cyprus, shortly after departing for Turkey. Rescue operations are underway with coastguard boats and a helicopter deployed.
UK asks banks for money-laundering success stories
The Treasury is asking banks and lawyers for real-life examples of blocking dirty money to prove UK anti-money-laundering controls work before the FATF review in 2027.
Gen Z teachers find jobs abroad as home markets struggle
Young people are teaching English in South Korea, Japan and Taiwan as education funding is cut and recent grads face tough job markets at home.
Newcastle CEO hints at 65,000-capacity stadium in five years
Newcastle United CEO David Hopkinson hinted at a 65,000-capacity stadium and a five-year timeline during an Alan Shearer Foundation event.
Bacon tastes better if you add water to the pan before cooking
Cooking bacon with water instead of oil makes it crispier, less greasy, and easier to clean up, says a food co-op co-founder.
GTA VI PS5 pre-order drops to £52.37 in cashback deal
GTA VI pre-order price slashed to £52.37 at Argos via TopCashback after Extended Look debut. Save £15.62 on PS5 or Xbox copies.
Simba's £140 muslin robe slashed to £59 in clearance sale
Simba's Soft Muslin Robe, normally £139, is now £59 in the brand's clearance sale, with shoppers praising it as the 'holy grail of cosy and lightweight'.
Soft saving: Pros and cons of the Gen Z finance trend
Soft saving is a finance trend popular with Gen Z, prioritising enjoying earnings now over strict saving. Financial planner Dan Browne explains its features, benefits and drawbacks.
St Davids named UK's most underrated city break
Travel expert Hazel Rickett of Rabbie's has named St Davids, the UK's smallest city, as the most underrated weekend break destination, citing its history, scenery and lack of crowds.
Meghan and Harry's UK Home Needs 3 Things, Expert Says
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have returned to the UK. A property expert says their new home needs seclusion, security, and normality.
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