From October 1, UK households on standard variable tariffs will pay more for kettle use as the energy price cap rises 4%. The annual cost of using a kettle is £75.37, with daily use costing 5p.
Xbox confirms a new disc-to-digital feature, letting players claim digital entitlements for physical games they own. It launches for Xbox Insiders on August 31.
New government measures will protect families from aggressive bailiffs and cowboy tradesmen, with regulation starting in September and a review of consumer protections.
A woman found a large amount of cash hidden in a jacket pocket at a Goodwill store and was left 'freaking out' about what to do next.
South Lanarkshire Council will spend £1 million refurbishing 20 multi-use games areas (MUGAs) between September 2026 and February 2027, with work expected to start at the end of September 2026.
Wynsors, the last trader at Birkenhead's Europa Centre, is closing, leaving no shops. Wirral Council says it is considering all options for the building's future.
Around 910,000 pensioners miss out on £2.5bn in unclaimed Pension Credit, but many more could qualify for other support they don't realise they're entitled to.
Brits believe close friends should spend £76-£100 on a wedding gift, with 30% saying more, while evening guests can spend less.
Sachins in Newcastle will cut prices on several dishes to year 2000 levels from August 31 to September 14, with butter chicken at £8.95.
More than one in four UK adults who had home improvements done in the past 18 months reported problems. A new government scheme launches in September to help people hire trusted traders.
Thousands of pensioners may be missing out on up to £4,300 a year in Pension Credit and other DWP support, including health benefits and Attendance Allowance.
The UK Government announced a crackdown on cowboy builders and aggressive bailiffs, with new measures from September. In 2024, people lost over £10.3 billion on home and garden maintenance due to unfair practices.
HMRC will update advisory fuel rates on September 1, affecting company car drivers. New rates for petrol, diesel, LPG and electric vehicles remain in force until December 1.
More than half of British homeowners are unhappy with renovations and extensions, often due to misjudging UK weather and prioritising space over light and heat management.
Around 800 people notified, hundreds more to be contacted, as suppliers join CMA compensation scheme after heating oil orders were cancelled during price surges.
Asda has cut the price of top-brand Christmas chocolate tubs to £4 this weekend, down from £5.72, saving over 30% with no loyalty card needed.
Universal Credit claimants can apply for Budgeting Advances of up to £812 to cover emergency costs, plus other DWP and council support schemes.
Darren Summers, who won a £3.5m Cornish clifftop mansion in an Omaze draw, has listed the property for sale just two months after winning, planning to retire early with the proceeds.
Home Bargains shared a sneak peek of its Christmas range on social media, sparking mixed reactions. Some shoppers say it's too early, while others are excited. The retailer also confirmed closure dates for Scottish stores.
Pensions will be liable for 40% inheritance tax from April 2027. A petition opposing the change closes in under a month, with thousands potentially affected.
M&S Crook Handle Umbrella with Windtech is £20, but new TopCashback and M&S customers can get it for £3.33 after cashback.
A new pension tax from April 2027 could add £34,000 to average bills, with 10,500 more estates paying 40% inheritance tax. A petition to halt the changes needs signatures within weeks.
Dunelm has cut the price of its Cosy Soft Shaggy Rug, with the 2.5ft x 5ft option now reduced from £29 in eight colourways.
HMRC is paying £108.20 Child Benefit early on Friday, August 28, because the August 31 bank holiday falls on a payment day.
Charlotte Tilbury's 3 Steps To Beautiful Lips kit, normally £73.50, is now £40.43 on the official site, and new TopCashback members can stack a £15 bonus to pay just £28.04.
Andre's, the acclaimed sandwich shop on King John Terrace in Heaton, Newcastle, will close next Friday, but owners say it's not the end of the story.
Planning permission is no longer required for EV chargepoints in England, covering driveways, workplaces and public streets, as the Government cuts red tape.
Tesco Clubcard holders can now earn one point per £1 spent at Be.EV chargers across more than 680 UK sites, with over 2,500 charging bays available nationwide.
Wirral Council has approved plans to turn the former Black Horse pub in West Kirby into a shop, with five new homes also proposed on the site.
Plans for a £5 per room per night tourist tax in the Scottish Highlands could raise £9.5m annually, with a public consultation agreed.