Stagecoach Accused of Delaying £350m Stockport Regeneration
Stockport council escalates row with Stagecoach over depot costs, warning that delays could risk £41.3m of public funding for the Stockport 8 regeneration.
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Dad left without front door for over a year after floor collapse
A father of three claims his hallway collapsed due to a 26-year sewage leak, leaving him without a front door for over a year. United Utilities disputes the cause, saying it is groundwater.
Ninja HyperHeat 9-in-1 Pressure Cooker £135.99 with code
The Ninja HyperHeat 6L 9-in-1 Pressure & Rice Cooker PC201UK is reduced from £179.99 to £169.99, or £135.99 with code REACH20 until September 6, 2026.
Woman 'on feet all day' smooths cracked heels with under £25 set
A woman who is on her feet all day says the Glowxie Overnight Ritual set, now £23.49, smoothed her cracked heels after the first use.
Regatta £80 waterproof jacket drops to £8 with cashback offer
Regatta's £80 Bayletta Waterproof Jacket can be bought for £7.95 via a TopCashback sign-up bonus, with shoppers praising its rain protection.
Sainsbury's half-price Nectar Prices promotion confirmed
Sainsbury's will offer half-price Nectar Prices on selected fruit and vegetables from Friday 28 August to Monday 31 August, the first of four consecutive weekend events.
Charity shopper 'lucky' after finding Le Creuset mugs for £3.60
A charity shopper found a Le Creuset Vancouver mug set at HomeGoods for $5 (£3.60) each, calling it an 'incredibly good deal' and feeling 'pretty lucky.'
McFadden: work must be part of answer to youth mental health crisis
Work and pensions secretary Pat McFadden says paid employment boosts confidence and wellbeing as Labour’s youth jobs guarantee scheme begins, with taxpayer-funded wages for six months.
Meta settlement insufficient to halt teen harms, key witness says
Arturo Béjar, key witness in Meta trial, says the multibillion-dollar settlement does not go far enough to stop harms to young users, likening it to limiting cigarette use.
Qantas profits hit four-year low as jet fuel costs soar
Qantas reported its lowest annual profit in four years, citing higher jet fuel costs and intense competition, with underlying profit before tax falling to A$1.25bn.
Jes Staley told lawmakers he shared JPMorgan secrets with Epstein
Former JPMorgan executive Jes Staley told US lawmakers he repeatedly shared confidential bank information with Jeffrey Epstein and was named a trustee of his estate.
Flat-pack wooden skyscrapers could shape future cities
Engineered timber is enabling flat-pack wooden skyscrapers, which could transform urban construction and cut carbon emissions, according to a new report.
Phone use behind wheel: £2,500 fines and exemptions
Drivers face up to £2,500 fines and driving bans for handheld phone use, but exemptions exist for emergencies, contactless payments, and remote parking.
L'Oréal anti-aging mask with Pro-Retinol now £27.89 at iHerb
iHerb's up to 70% off sale includes the L'Oréal Revitalift Triple Power Anti-Aging Overnight Beauty Mask, reduced from £37.19 to £27.89, with shoppers praising softer skin and fewer wrinkles.
Cardiff tenant describes 'horrific' housing block conditions
A tenant at Brontë House in Cardiff says rubbish, rats, maggots and drug paraphernalia have made conditions 'absolutely horrific', with Codi Group responding to concerns.
The Works opens new Kirkby town centre store on August 27
The Works, a UK value retailer, will open a new store at 22 St Chad's Parade in Kirkby town centre on Thursday, August 27.
NS&I clarifies Premium Bonds prize rules after bank error
NS&I explains what to do if a Premium Bonds prize is paid into the wrong bank account and how to update details before the next draw.
M&S £75 Haircare Gift Bag drops to £8.80 with cashback deal
Marks and Spencer's £75 Haircare Gift Bag is available for £8.80 thanks to a TopCashback sign-up bonus and cashback offer for new members.
FCA warns AI chatbot users lack safety net for investments
The FCA warns that people using AI chatbots for investment help may lack protection, as 56% of young investors trust AI tools and 44% mistakenly believe they are regulated.
UK home buyer searches up 7% as summer slowdown eases
Home buyer searches in the UK rose 7% in the four weeks to August 16, with activity picking up in every region for the first time in a year, Zoopla reports.
Londoners' buying power drops 9% as mortgage rates stay high
Rising mortgage rates have cut Londoners' buying power by nine per cent, with buyers needing £35,500 more deposit to purchase the same home, Zoopla research shows.
DIY solar panels: save £110 a year but costs and safety checks apply
Plug-in solar panels go on sale in Britain from August 27, promising up to £110 annual savings, but upfront costs start at £700 and safety checks are advised.
DWP chief hails 'early fruits' of job guarantee to tackle Neets crisis
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden hailed the 'early fruits' of the government's jobs guarantee for young Neets claiming Universal Credit during a visit to Boots HQ in Nottingham.
Pension savers warned of 'irreversible' costly mistake
Brits saving for pensions face an 'irreversible' mistake costing tens of thousands as inheritance tax rules change in 2027. Experts urge caution on merging pots into one.
Cardiff visitor levy agreement reached with hospitality body
Cardiff Council and UKHospitality Cymru have signed a memorandum of understanding on the city's visitor levy, expected to raise £3.5m a year from April 2027.
Pay-what-you-feel foodie festival set for Tywi Valley this weekend
A pay-what-you-feel foodie event, FALLOW, comes to the Tywi Valley on August 30, featuring Welsh producers, workshops, a sauna, and an evening feast along the new cycle path.
Liverpool Aldi closes for refurbishment until September 4
Aldi's St Johns Shopping Centre store in Liverpool city centre closes from 10pm on August 26 until September 4 for upgrades including eco-friendly fridges.
Hair Thickening Shampoo Duo Praised by Shoppers Now £25.50
Absolute Collagen's Collagen Complex Hair Thickening Shampoo and Conditioner Duo is now £25.50, down from £34. The clinically proven pair boosts hair thickness by up to 20% in eight weeks.
LIV Golf to axe 90% of staff as Rahm exit looms
LIV Golf is cutting 90 percent of its workforce, more than 250 jobs, as PIF funding ends and the league seeks a new investor for LIV 2.0.
Routes to Work South appoints five new independent directors
Five new independent directors have been appointed to Routes to Work South, a charity supporting South Lanarkshire residents towards sustainable employment, following a board structure review.
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