DWP confirms millions will get benefit payments EARLY this Friday
Millions of households will get benefit payments early this week due to the August bank holiday. Payments due Monday, August 31 will arrive Friday, August 28.
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EuroMillions £50M results: Tuesday, August 25 live updates
One person could win £50M in tonight's EuroMillions draw on Tuesday, August 25, plus a guaranteed £1M Millionaire Maker prize. Live updates here.
Inside Bury Market's new £33m food hall as work continues
New pictures and video show inside Bury Market's new Casewells food hall, a two-floor, 22,000sq ft venue with 12 units, central bar and stage.
Beefeater warns diners as all 195 sites close in weeks
Beefeater loyalty members must convert points into vouchers by August 31 before all 195 UK restaurants close on September 10, with 3,800 jobs expected to be lost.
Meghan Markle launches spiced apple butter before UK return
Meghan Markle announced a new As Ever product, spiced apple butter, on Tuesday evening, just days before her planned return to the UK with Prince Harry.
Roman's £28 'comfortable' jacket is 'just right for autumn'
Roman has cut £14 off its Animal Print Bengaline Jacket, now £28, with shoppers praising its 'flattering fit' and calling it 'ideal for days or evenings'.
Argos cuts Tefal steamer to £30
Argos has reduced the Tefal Pure POP Garment Steamer from £50 to £29.99 in its end of summer sale. The speedy gadget heats up in 15 seconds and can be used flat or vertically.
Sky News interrupted by Canada's tariff response to Trump
Sky News broke into coverage for Canada's Minister of Revenue Francois-Philippe Champagne, who announced retaliatory tariffs on US goods and a $7.5 billion support plan after trade talks collapsed.
Hoover HF6 £129 praised as 'as good as a Dyson' for pet hair
Shoppers say the Hoover HF6 Pet TurboSense cordless vacuum, reduced from £199 to £129 with code REACHX70-HF6, rivals Dyson for pet hair pickup, with one Golden Retriever owner 'thrilled' with the results.
Oodie joggers reduced to £35 in end of summer sale
Oodie Sherpa Wide Leg Joggers have been cut from £49 to £35 as part of the brand's end of summer sale, with shoppers praising them for lounging and cold mornings.
MPs urge Rayner to U-turn on rent controls after savings study
Dozens of MPs have written to Angela Rayner urging her to reverse her decision against rent controls, after research showed tenants could save up to £1,418 a year.
Simba Cotton Percale Bedding Set 25% Off in Bank Holiday Sale
Simba's Cotton Percale Bedding Set is reduced by 25% in the Bank Holiday sale, dropping from £109 to £81.75 for a double size, with seven colours available.
Melrose Soars 10% as FTSE 100 Rises on Cooler Oil Prices
The FTSE 100 closed up 31.84 points at 10,886.16 as oil prices fell, with Melrose soaring 10% and investors awaiting Nvidia earnings and US inflation data.
Home Bargains cuts Nivea gift set from £30 to £14.49
Home Bargains has reduced the Nivea Get The Glow Gift Set from £30 to £14.49. The eight-piece set includes shower cream, moisturisers, lip balm, day cream with SPF30 and anti-perspirant.
10 Best UK Harbour Towns and Villages for a Coastal Escape
Discover 10 of the UK's finest harbour towns and villages, from Pittenweem's working port to Plockton's palm-fringed loch, offering seafood, swimming, and scenic charm.
Lloyds Bank finally transfers £5,500 after four-month delay
Lloyds Bank has transferred nearly £5,500 to a parish church treasurer after a four-month delay, following a complaint about poor communications and lost documents.
Bathla Group enters voluntary administration, buyers in limbo
Sydney developer Bathla Group has entered voluntary administration after a 'perfect storm' of softening sales, budget impacts and rising costs, leaving customers in limbo.
Gold hits three-month high amid Iran war and Trump economy fears
Gold prices reached their highest level in over three months on Tuesday as Middle East conflict and political uncertainty fuelled the rally, with the metal up about 15% in August.
After-school childcare costs jump 42% in a decade
Parents in England pay 42% more for after-school childcare than a decade ago, with annual bills reaching £2,636 on average, and up to £2,824 in Wales, according to a Guardian analysis of Coram data.
Bessent 'will lose' bond battle, Druckenmiller warns
Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller warns Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will lose his battle with bond markets, urging deficit cuts over yield suppression.
Sardine Boom: Luxury Status Meets Morocco Stock Collapse
Once a cheap staple, sardines are now a luxury food. Demand is rising as Morocco's stock collapses, causing shortages. The Guardian investigates who profits and what sustainability means.
Lego sales jump 21% to nearly £5bn, helped by World Cup and F1
Lego revenues rose 21% to 41.9bn kroner (£4.8bn) in H1 2026, driven by World Cup, F1 and KPop Demon Hunters sets, offsetting stalled China sales.
Leftover Party Wine: Expert Tips for Using It Up
Leftover wine from a party can be used in sauces, reductions, pickling, desserts, or even turned into vinegar and beurre blanc, according to chefs.
Venetian island with Napoleonic fort up for sale
Crevan, a small Venetian lagoon island with a Napoleonic fort, is on the market. Its asking price is reserved for interested buyers only.
Lego Sales Jump 21% to Nearly £5bn on World Cup and F1 Ranges
Lego sales jumped 21% to nearly £5bn, boosted by World Cup and F1 ranges. Meanwhile, S&P warns heatwave health risks threaten insurer earnings.
NYC business group sues Mamdani over city grocery stores plan
The Multicultural Business Coalition filed two lawsuits against New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, arguing his plan for five municipally owned grocery stores violates the civil rights of smaller grocers and could put them out of business.
Ex-gang member mentors LA youth to break cycle of gun violence
Francisco Villarruel, a former gang member who served 17 years in prison, now mentors at-risk youth in Los Angeles through boxing and dialogue, aiming to break cycles of intergenerational trauma and gun violence.
Taking a faulty dishwasher to tribunal: what it involves
A NSW reader asks what applying to NCAT over a faulty dishwasher involves. Kat George explains the process, costs, and time limits for consumer claims.
US threatens sanctions on Iran traders as 'Economic D-day' looms
The White House has threatened sanctions on any country trading with Iran, as US military efforts falter. China, Iran's biggest trading partner, has signalled it will not cooperate.
UK housing: £10bn plan as Burnham drops social rent pledge
The government has announced £10bn for subsidised housing in England, with 60% of 70,000 homes to be social rented, as Andy Burnham backtracks on his pledge.
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