Six councils in England granted powers for bumper council tax rises
Hundreds of thousands of households face bumper council tax rises next year after six councils in England were granted permission to raise costs beyond the usual 5% cap.
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Free Domino's Pizza on Trainline Lumo Route This Weekend
Trainline is offering free Domino's pizzas delivered to seats on selected Lumo trains between London Euston and Stirling this Bank Holiday weekend.
Cheapest School Uniform Stores: Sainsbury's and Asda
Sainsbury's and Asda are the joint cheapest for school uniforms, with a £42 basket, beating Tesco, Next, M&S and John Lewis.
Bohomoon's 'beautiful' stud earrings now £10 in extended sale
Bohomoon has extended its £10 sale through August, cutting the Gabrielle Stud Earrings from £22 to £10. Shoppers praise them as 'beautiful' and 'understated', ideal for work or school.
Oral-B iO2 toothbrush drops to £45 in Amazon deal
Amazon has cut the Oral-B iO2 Electric Toothbrush from £100 to £45, offering a £55 saving with a travel case and two-week battery life.
Home Bargains £5 Fall Bouquet for Vases, Baskets, Wreaths
Home Bargains sells the Hinch Home Fall Bouquet for £5, featuring fake red, orange and pink magnolia blooms with green foliage, ideal for vases, baskets and wreaths.
Chelsea set to bank £115m from Delap and Jackson exits
Chelsea are set to earn £115m from selling exiled strikers Liam Delap and Nicolas Jackson, with Delap close to joining Nottingham Forest and Jackson heading to Aston Villa.
Fabric softener trick keeps skirting boards dust-free longer
Using fabric softener on skirting boards and windowsills can keep them dust-free for longer, thanks to its antistatic properties, according to a home improvement page.
Brits haul luxury gear on camping trips, Argos study finds
A study by Argos reveals 72% of Brits ditch back-to-basics camping, prioritising home comforts like hotel-grade mattresses, air fryers and hot tubs.
M&S 'Very Soft' Jumper for 'Between Seasons' Drops to £7
M&S shoppers can get the Collared Slim Jumper for £7 after TopCashback cashback, down from £27, in two colours.
Dembele 'unhappy' at PSG as Arsenal transfer links resurface
Ousmane Dembele was reportedly left unhappy after being substituted at half-time during PSG's Trophee des Champions defeat to Lens, sparking Arsenal transfer speculation.
Turn Cheap Fish Fillets Into a Restaurant-Style Dinner
Basa fillets coated in seasoned flour mimic fried cod for a fraction of the cost. This Tesco recipe pairs them with garlic potatoes and a zesty chilli-lime salsa for a restaurant-quality meal at home.
Chef's water trick for crispier, tastier bacon every time
Cooking bacon in water instead of oil yields crispier, caramelised rashers without burnt edges, smoke, or messy pans, according to a cookery instructor.
BoyleSports plans £350k Ayr betting shop in former gift shop
Irish gambling firm BoyleSports has applied to South Ayrshire Council to turn the former Keepsakes gift shop on Ayr High Street into a betting shop, investing £350,000 and creating six jobs.
Ayr care home expansion approved for six new bedrooms
Plans to expand elderly care provision at Creggan Bhan Court in Ayr have been approved, converting a garage into six en-suite bedrooms with living and staff accommodation.
Ayrshire pensions campaigner: new Act fails pre-1997 'victims'
Pat Kennedy says the Pension Schemes Act 2026 offers no guarantee that surplus funds will be shared with pensioners whose pre-1997 contributions were frozen.
New bus shelter installed at popular Motherwell stop
A new bus shelter has been installed at a popular stop in the North Lodge area of Motherwell, where North Lodge Avenue adjoins Cunningair Drive, after delays left residents waiting in heavy rain.
Lidl £5.99 Travel Cup Rivals £50 Stanley Tumbler
Lidl's new £5.99 Stainless Steel Insulated Mug, similar to the £50 Stanley Quencher, launches Thursday August 27 in stores and online.
Rising energy bills ‘difficult’ for people, Andy Burnham says
Ofgem raises its price cap by 4% to £1,723 from October 1, a three-year high, with analysts forecasting a further 9% hike from January.
Argos Samsung TV deals: RED10 code cuts prices to £125
Argos slashes Samsung TV prices in a new sale; using the RED10 code at checkout takes a 32-inch smart TV down to £125.10.
Five top-rated Europe holiday tours for an autumn break
From Amsterdam's canals to Rome's ruins, Porto's streets, Ireland's Cliffs of Moher and Reykjavik's food, here are five top-rated Viator tours for an autumn mini break.
Swansea City tipped to join race for QPR centre-back
Swansea City are reportedly keen on QPR defender Jake Clarke-Salter, with Watford also interested. Sources at Swansea have played down the move, though a centre-back remains a priority before Tuesday's deadline.
Martin Lewis Urges Energy Customers to Fix Rates Now
Martin Lewis advises households to fix energy tariffs after Ofgem's price cap rises 4% to £1,723, with a predicted 9% hike in January. He calls it 'particularly bad news' as winter prices hit 17% above April levels.
Burnham: Energy Bill Hikes 'Difficult' as Ofgem Cap Rises
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says rising energy bills are 'difficult' after Ofgem raised its price cap by 4% to £1,723, with analysts forecasting a further 9% hike from January.
Suppliers offering £150 Warm Home Discount this winter
The DWP has confirmed the energy suppliers taking part in the Warm Home Discount Scheme, offering eligible households £150 off their electricity bill this winter. Scotland has specific qualifying conditions.
Olaplex No 7 Bonding Oil 60ml now £39 at LookFantastic
Olaplex No 7 Bonding Oil, a stylist favourite for glossy hair, is on sale at LookFantastic: the 60ml jumbo bottle is now £39, down from £56.
Turn Cheap Fish Into a Cod-Style Dinner With 1 Ingredient
Basa fillets coated in seasoned flour and pan-fried mimic pricier cod. This Tesco recipe pairs them with garlic potatoes and a zesty chilli-lime salsa for a budget-friendly, restaurant-style meal.
China's 2027 hidden door handle ban could reshape UK cars
China's ban on hidden door handles from January 2027 could influence UK car models, as manufacturers may adopt single global designs, experts suggest.
Burnham: Rising energy bills 'difficult' for people
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says rising energy bills are 'difficult' after Ofgem raised its price cap by 4% to £1,723, with analysts forecasting a further 9% hike from January.
Martin Lewis urges energy customers to fix tariffs before October
Martin Lewis urges energy customers to consider fixing tariffs as Ofgem confirms October price cap rise. Cheapest fixes are around 10 per cent below new rates.
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