Lidl £7 cordless lamp launches Sunday, similar to B&Q's £18.95 version
Lidl launches a £6.99 cordless LED table lamp on Sunday, August 30, resembling B&Q's £18.95 Briloner model, with a 12-hour battery life.
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Costa cappuccino has three times Starbucks' caffeine, Which? finds
Which? found a medium Costa cappuccino contains 325mg of caffeine, nearly three times Starbucks' 89mg and equal to four cans of Red Bull.
Convertible prices soar 10.5% as hot summer boosts demand
Used convertible prices have jumped 10.5% year-on-year, with the Audi TT up 16.3%, as Britain's hot summer and falling supply boost demand for soft-tops.
Air fryer grease melts away in 5 minutes with common item
A dishwasher tablet and a five-minute soak in boiling water can remove stubborn grease from air fryer baskets, according to cleaning hacks shared online.
Cash ISA warning: two-thirds of top easy access accounts restricted
Savers urged to check small print after analysis finds two-thirds of top easy access Cash ISAs have restrictions or temporary bonus rates.
£4.3m Swinton Station accessibility upgrade begins
Work has started on a £4.3m project to transform Swinton Station in Salford, adding a platform lift, accessible toilet and improved CCTV. The scheme is expected to be complete by spring 2027.
Birkdale Wine Rack seeks late-night alcohol licence
JSM Birkdale Ltd has applied to Sefton Council for a premises licence for Wine Rack in Birkdale, seeking alcohol sales until 11.30pm and opening until midnight daily.
Free calculator to reveal new energy price cap impact on bills
Money Wellness will update its free Cost of Living Calculator after Ofgem announces the October energy price cap on August 26, letting households see how the change affects their own budgets.
State pension tax change 'administrative nightmare' warning
A new HMRC tax regime for the state pension could be an "administrative nightmare" and create "unhappy losers", a pensions expert warns, as details remain unresolved.
Healey: £71m tungsten mine investment backs British industry
The Hemerdon tungsten and tin mine in Devon will receive up to £71 million from the National Wealth Fund, with the Government taking a 7% stake and rights to half of production.
Florence outdoor dining: 60 streets banned, fines up to €500
Florence has banned outdoor seating on 60 streets and restricted it on 73 others under new dehors rules, with fines up to €500 for rule-breakers.
Victorian cottage in 'perfect location' for Northumberland autumn
Sunny Cottage, a Victorian retreat in Warkworth, Northumberland, earns guest praise for its 'perfect' location near beach, castle, and river, with stays from £999 for seven nights in October.
Lidl's £13 rug 'similar' to £117 Dunelm style
Lidl sells a 'high-quality' white deep pile rug for £12.99 with the Lidl Plus app, compared with Dunelm's £117 Mesmerise Abstract Wool Rug.
Meghan Markle's favourite K-Beauty collagen cream gets 30% off
Medicube's Collagen Jelly Cream, loved by Meghan Markle, is now 30% off, dropping from £26.90 to £18.90 for the 110ml tub.
Aldi imposes three-bottle limit on viral £9.99 rosé magnum
Aldi will cap purchases of its viral Le Grand Poulet Rosé Magnum at three per customer from August 27 to September 2, when the 150cl bottle drops to £9.99.
Ayrshire coin firm supplying sporting giants expands
Prestwick-based Zenith Coins, supplier of commemorative coins to Arsenal and Rangers, expands into education and lifestyle markets with Business Gateway support.
Liverpool and PSG close on Barcola fee as star confident of deal
Liverpool are reportedly preparing a final offer for Bradley Barcola that they are confident Paris Saint-Germain will accept, with the player's camp increasingly confident of an agreement before the summer transfer deadline.
DWP Child Benefit warning as August bank holiday dates change
DWP confirms benefit payments due on August 31 bank holiday will be paid early on August 28, affecting Child Benefit and other major benefits.
Energy complaints rise 16% as billing disputes soar
Energy Ombudsman accepted 46,532 cases in H1 2026, up 16% year-on-year, with billing disputes up 15% amid household financial pressures.
Young people eye AI-proof trades as firms seek human skills
48% of 16-25s consider a trade career, while employers now prioritise interpersonal skills, as AI reshapes the jobs market.
M53 Moreton Spur overnight closures from September 21
Overnight closures will hit the M53 Moreton Spur westbound from September 21 to October 10, 2026, for resurfacing works, with diversions signed.
Nintendo Switch 2 UK price hike September 1: save £24 now
Nintendo Switch 2 UK price rises from £395.99 to £419.99 on September 1. Shoppers can still buy at the old price until then, with deals from £370 at A1 Tech Deals.
Boots No7 anti-ageing night cream cut to £10 in flash sale
Boots has slashed the No7 Restore & Renew Face & Neck Multi Action Night Cream 50ml to £10 for its £10 Tuesday sale, down from £32.95 until midnight.
Charity shopper's 50p Emma Bridgewater mug leads to £150 haul
A charity shopper spent £13.75 on seven Emma Bridgewater items, including mugs and jugs, worth over £150, after finding them in a local shop.
Scholes tells Fernandes to 'shut his mouth' after Hull defeat
Paul Scholes has told Bruno Fernandes to 'shut his mouth' after the Manchester United captain criticised his team-mates following the 2-0 defeat to Hull City.
St Andrews West Beach named best in Scotland by Skyscanner
St Andrews West Beach in Fife has been named the best beach in Scotland in a new Skyscanner roundup, ranking third overall in the UK.
Mum-of-11 reveals £73 family meals and money-saving tactics
Karissa Collins, 42, a mum of 11 from Fort Worth, Texas, says her family eats out for as little as £73 and shares how they save on food, clothes and entertainment.
Salford church site to become 40 affordable homes
Around 40 'truly affordable' social homes will be built in Winton on the site of a former church, after plans were approved by the council.
Denby Pottery Village Closing Down Sale Starts After Administration
Denby Pottery Village in Derbyshire has launched a closing down sale, with the store shutting for good on Sunday after the brand collapsed into administration.
Lego World Cup range fuels record £4.8bn half-year sales
Lego's World Cup 2026 themed kits, including a £160 trophy set, helped drive record half-year sales of £4.8bn, with profits up 22% to £1.25bn.
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