Petition calls for £20,000 Personal Allowance
An online petition urges the UK Government to raise the Personal Allowance from £12,570 to £20,000, arguing it would ease financial pressure for millions of workers.
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Neath estate fire: owner calls blaze a 'devastating setback'
The owner of Grade II* listed Rheola House, gutted by fire on August 18, has called the blaze a 'devastating setback' and vows to continue plans for a 295-bed hotel.
Amazon pulls kids' swim ring and e-bike charger over safety risks
Amazon has withdrawn the Bukbas Dinosaur Swim Ring and Teashow 6V Battery Charger due to serious risks of drowning, fire, and electric shock, the Office for Product Safety and Standards has confirmed.
Barcola to Liverpool: PSG Expect Exit Before Deadline
Paris Saint-Germain insiders expect Bradley Barcola to leave this summer, with Liverpool pushing to sign the France forward before the transfer window closes.
Denby Pottery Village closes after 200 years as all UK shops shut
Denby Pottery Village in Derbyshire closes for good on Sunday 30 August 2026, ending more than 200 years of handcrafting at the site, with a closing down sale running all week.
Woman's £11 charity shop Le Creuset pot could be worth far more
A US woman bought a Le Creuset pot for $15 (£11) at a thrift store, then discovered it's a rare pre-1957 Cousances piece worth up to $80 (£58).
Denby Pottery Village closes after 200 years of craft
Denby Pottery Village, the iconic Derbyshire flagship, closes for good on 30 August 2026, ending 217 years of stoneware craftsmanship.
Best 5-star last-minute summer holiday deals for 2025
Loveholidays reveals a 23% rise in July package bookings. Find seven last-minute five-star escapes, from Corfu to Ibiza, with savings up to £199pp.
10 iconic British high street stores that closed forever
Woolworths, Debenhams, BHS and Blockbuster are among 10 iconic British chains that have vanished from high streets over the past two decades as online shopping reshaped retail.
Houston TX Hot Chicken Opens First UK Site in Stevenage
Houston TX Hot Chicken will open its first UK restaurant at Stevenage Leisure Park in October, with 50 more locations planned across Britain over the next three years.
Amazon Cuts Ring Video Doorbell 2K Price to £44.99 in Limited Deal
Amazon has reduced the Ring Video Doorbell 2K battery model to £44.99, a 40% price drop, for a limited time, with bundle offers also available.
B&M's £20 Elephant Legs Footstool adds 'character and charm'
B&M has launched a £20 Elephant Legs Footstool, described as 'playful' and 'perfect for resting your feet', available in stores now.
Morrisons pledges unbeatable prices on 500+ essentials
Morrisons has pledged not to be beaten on price by its five major supermarket rivals on more than 500 weekly essentials, intensifying the UK grocery price war.
Gen Z skipping meals as food costs soar, study finds
Nearly one in three Gen Z consumers are skipping meals or eating less due to rising food costs, according to cashback app Tuck, with 83% changing their shopping habits.
Odeon faces backlash over new limits on 'Limitless' membership
Odeon has updated myLIMITLESS terms, adding booking checks and a 14-day restriction for repeated bookings, sparking anger among film fans.
World Cup and KPop ranges drive record first half for Lego
Lego reported a 21% rise in revenues to a record 41.9 billion Danish kroner (£4.8 billion) for the first half of 2026, with pre-tax profits up a third to 11.3 billion kroner (£1.3 billion).
Harlaxton Manor: 'Hidden Hogwarts' Opens to Public
Harlaxton Manor, the Grade I-listed 'hidden Hogwarts' near Grantham, opens for its summer open house on August 30-31, welcoming visitors to explore its architecture and gardens.
LOFT Ardwick outlet closing with 50-70% off clearance sale
LOFT's Ardwick outlet closes September 30 with a 50-70% off clearance sale before relocating to a new 45,000 sq ft Trafford Park HQ.
Trump administration warns of 'economic D-Day' for Iran's enablers
The Trump administration has threatened an 'economic D-Day' against Iran, vowing to sanction countries that don't cut economic ties with the nation.
Target apologises and removes 'offensive' kids' clown costume
Target has apologised and removed an 'offensive' children's clown costume from stores after criticism it was racist, drawing comparisons to Jim Crow-era imagery and blackface.
Inside Carmarthen's £41m Debenhams transformation
Carmarthen's former Debenhams store is being converted into Atriwm, a £41m hub with adventure golf, a gym, health services and university teaching space, due to open in early 2027.
Households warned of fines if they break 4 bin collection rules
Households in England face fines of up to £80 for bin mistakes that cause harm, such as obstructing paths or attracting vermin, under new waste rules.
Barbequick Kamado Grill Rivals Big Green Egg at £399
The Barbequick 18" Pro Midi Kamado Grill offers Big Green Egg–like performance for £399, with heat retention, versatility, and design upgrades.
DWP confirms four groups excluded from 2026 Winter Fuel Payment
DWP confirms four groups will not receive the 2026 Winter Fuel Payment despite meeting the age rule, as energy bills hit a three-year high.
Last chance for Santander customers to get £100 supermarket voucher
Santander customers have until Wednesday, August 26 to claim a free £100 supermarket voucher by opening a new Edge account, with no switch required.
Parents urged to act before Child Benefit deadline or lose £2,337
Families with two eligible teenagers could miss out on more than £2,300 a year if they fail to extend their Child Benefit claim before the end of August.
Liverpool mum 'left with one nappy' after bank freezes account
Leanne McCarthy, 38, from Croxteth, says her bank froze her account for four days, leaving her with one nappy for her two-year-old daughter and unable to buy food.
Melrose unveils £73m compensation after US chemical incident
Melrose will compensate residents and businesses for damages linked to the May evacuation order in Garden Grove, California, after a chemical incident at its GKN Aerospace site.
UK drivers warned over £2-a-litre fuel costs before bank holiday
UK drivers could pay over £2 a litre at motorway services this bank holiday. Expert Emma Cochrane urges planning, price comparison, and parking caution to cut costs.
Liverpool's £25 New Era cap drops to £1.96 after win
Liverpool fans can get the official New Era Contrast 9FORTY Cap for £1.96 via TopCashback, a 91% saving on the £23 price, after the Reds' last-minute win over Newcastle.
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