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.
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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.
John Lewis linen culottes praised by shoppers reduced to £35
John Lewis linen culottes, praised as 'so comfortable' and 'rarely seen quality', are reduced from £59 to £35, saving shoppers £24.
Monzo reveals £1,800 average payout in Double Payday scheme
Monzo customers may qualify for a 'double' bonus scheme with an average £1,800 payout. Ten winners get their salary doubled for a month, with no entry fee.
Canada threatens to cut US power as Trump tariff row escalates
Canada threatens to cut electricity to millions of US homes and businesses as President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney clash over fresh auto tariffs.
Parents urged to apply for £331 one-off school cost payment
Families in Scotland can claim a one-off £339.65 Best Start Grant School Age Payment to help with primary school costs. Applications close February 28, 2027.
Burnham's 1.5m homes pledge 'pure fantasy' as building falls
Labour's 1.5 million homes target is 'pure fantasy' after ONS data shows construction output fell 8.2% year-on-year, critics say.
Turkey coach crash injures dozens in fuel tanker collision
Nearly 40 people were injured when a coach and fuel tanker crashed and flipped over in central Turkey, with four reported in critical condition.
Kayali Vanilla Candy perfume £24 off in Sephora autumn deal
Kayali's Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar Eau de Parfum is reduced to £56 from £80 at Sephora, a £24 saving as shoppers switch to autumn scents.
Amazon £6.50 hack cuts suitcase weight by 2.2kg
A traveller's £6.50 Amazon sample jars hack slashed her suitcase weight by 2.2kg, potentially helping avoid costly airport excess baggage fees.
Tourist in shock after waiter 'spit' request on bill
A Brazilian tourist in Italy was horrified to find a receipt note instructing the chef to 'spit' in her eggs, prompting a one-star review and a police threat.
Lidl £9.99 bed tray rivals £28 The Range and £42 B&Q options
Lidl sells the LIVARNO Bed Tray for £9.99, a bamboo foldable tray similar to The Range's £27.99 and B&Q's £41.99 versions, available in-store only.
Six Senses London: £1.5bn Wellness Hotel Review
Six Senses London, the first UK outpost of the luxury wellness brand, has opened in Bayswater's Whiteleys after a £1.5bn renovation. A review of the 109-room hotel, its spa, and wellness offerings.
Agony Aunt: Ex-husband's hatred, jealous girlfriend, dad's demands, STI fears
Daily Star agony aunt Jane O'Gorman tackles a man's hatred for his late ex-wife, a woman feeling second best, a daughter's guilt, and STI fears in 2026.
Simple step for creamy potatoes that don't fall apart
Starting potatoes in cold water rather than boiling water helps them cook evenly, keeping them creamy and intact, according to Serious Eats' Daniel Gritzer.
Meghan Markle's As Ever plans savaged by expert in UK prediction
Jameson Stocks has questioned whether British shoppers will buy into Meghan Markle's As Ever brand, dismissing the products as 'below-average overpriced tat'.
M&S beauty bag with Estée Lauder eye cream drops to £12.50
Marks and Spencer's Skincare Gift Bag, featuring Estée Lauder's Advanced Night Repair Eye Cream, is now available for £12.50 after cashback for new TopCashback members.
Couple save £1,600 a year by never paying full price
A London couple who 'never pay full price for anything' save £1,600 a year using discount apps and reward offers, cutting £137.02 from their July spending alone.
Matcha drinking doubles in Australia as orders surge 133%
Matcha orders in Australian businesses rose 133% year-on-year, driven by under-35s, with the $8 drink now a menu staple.
Canada-US Trade War: Alliance Fractures Under Trump
Canada faces a deepening trade war with the US as Donald Trump's bullying tactics strain the long-standing alliance, leaving Canadians questioning the relationship's future.
eHarmony Sued in Australia Over Subscription Traps
Australia's consumer watchdog is suing eHarmony, alleging the dating platform trapped subscribers in costly auto-renewing plans, charging hundreds without clear consent.
Lidl's £2.99 Alarm Clock Looks Like £17 Dunelm and £25 John Lewis
Lidl's new LIVARNO Alarm Clock costs £2.99, resembling pricier alternatives at Dunelm (£17) and John Lewis (£25). Available in-store only.
Bathla Group collapses with 15,000 homes unfinished
Bathla Group, one of Australia's largest builders, entered voluntary administration on August 25 with 15,000 homes under construction and debts over A$3 billion.
Why 'bless you' after a sneeze annoys some people
A Reddit thread reveals that saying 'bless you' after a sneeze is 'incredibly annoying' to some. Therapists and etiquette experts weigh in on the debate.
Coco Tang to open Vietnamese venue in former SakkuSamba site
Coco Tang will take over the former SakkuSamba unit on Bridge Street in Spinningfields, opening a Vietnamese cafe, restaurant and cocktail club this Autumn.
7.1 million King Charles 10p coins enter circulation
More than seven million 10p coins bearing King Charles III's portrait are entering circulation across the UK from August 25, the first time the denomination features the King. The Royal Mint says they will be highly sought after.
Target Apologises and Pulls Costume After Blackface Row
Target has apologised and removed a children's Halloween costume from sale after shoppers accused it of resembling racist Jim Crow-era minstrel caricatures, with a Black child modelling the outfit.
Costa cappuccino caffeine equals 4 Red Bulls, Which? finds
Which? research finds Costa's medium cappuccino contains 325mg caffeine—equal to four Red Bulls—nearly 3.5 times Starbucks' 89mg.
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