Parents face £15,500 school costs, Nationwide research finds
Parents face over £15,500 in hidden school costs from Reception to GCSEs, with after-school clubs the biggest expense, Nationwide research reveals.
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24 suppliers offering £150 Warm Home Discount this winter
24 energy suppliers, including British Gas, EDF and Octopus, will give eligible customers £150 off bills this winter under the Warm Home Discount Scheme.
Britons with £8,099 savings warned as inflation erodes returns
Millions of savers are losing money in real terms as 62 million accounts pay 2.5% or less, below the 2.9% inflation rate, new analysis shows.
Southport's Digz'n Lidz RC cafe opening September 2
Digz'n Lidz, a remote-controlled experience cafe in Southport's former Debenhams building, opens September 2, offering miniature construction vehicles for all ages.
Cross Country trains cancelled after Birmingham power cut
Almost all Cross Country train services are cancelled today after a major power cut in Birmingham city centre affected the operator's control centre, disrupting routes to Edinburgh, Sheffield, Manchester and more.
Travel Expert Names Tinos His Favourite Greek Island
British travel consultant Duncan Greenfield-Turk reveals Tinos, a 30-minute ferry from Mykonos, as his favourite Greek island, praising its marble carving, food scene, and slower pace.
Como bans bicycles after mayor hit by e-bike, calls them 'beasts'
Como's mayor has banned bicycles across the city after being hit by an electric bike, calling the vehicles 'beasts'. The ban starts next month despite backlash and a planned protest.
Reeves' Legacy a Time Bomb for Burnham, Boost for Farage
Rachel Reeves' spending plans leave PM Andy Burnham a fiscal time bomb, potentially boosting Nigel Farage's Reform UK chances.
Debenhams beauty box: 11 items worth £118 for £12.25
Shoppers can get Debenhams' Trending Beauty Edit, featuring 11 items worth £118, for £12.25 (£1.13 each) using a TopCashback sign-up bonus.
Baltic Triangle vintage shop with retro gems you won't find elsewhere
Retro Girl Vintage in Liverpool's Baltic Triangle sells rare comics, film posters, and more. Owners Viv and Neil Mahoney have run the shop for over a decade.
Households to learn energy bill changes as Ofgem reveals new cap
Ofgem will announce the October-December energy price cap on Wednesday, with forecasts showing a 4% rise to £1,729 for typical households.
Britain's Growth Problem Is Really a Confidence Problem
Britain's biggest challenge is confidence, not talent or ideas, says Grind CEO David Abrahamovitch, after a US trade mission revealed Americans still believe in the UK.
State pensioners under 77 set for boosted £13,062 state pension cash
New state pensioners under 77 could receive up to £13,062 a year from April after a 4.1% triple lock increase, adding £514.45 annually.
Vinted shoppers slam sellers who spray scents on clothes
A Vinted buyer has called out sellers who spray fabric softener on clothes after an item arrived damp, reigniting a debate over the common practice.
336-year-old Ivy Cottage in Saughall Massie on sale for £700k
Ivy Cottage in Saughall Massie, dating from 1690, is on sale for £699,950. It is described as unlike any other in the Wirral.
CrossCountry cancels almost all services after power cut
Almost all CrossCountry services are cancelled today after a power cut hit its Birmingham control centre, including Manchester Piccadilly routes.
Argos deal stack cuts Moana Heihei Lego set to £8 from £35
Shoppers can get the Disney Moana 2 Heihei Buildable Animal Toy at Argos for £7.92 instead of £35 by stacking a £15 TopCashback sign-up bonus with cashback.
Dunelm Dinner Set Under £5 with Cashback Deal
Dunelm's Stoneware 12 Piece Dinner Set, usually £20, can cost new TopCashback members just £4.65 after £15 cashback. Includes bowls, side plates and dinner plates.
Woolton school uniform row as supplier replaced after 14 years
Woolton Primary School has ended its 14-year uniform partnership with Laser Schoolwear, prompting the supplier's owner to say he was replaced for 'no reason'.
CrossCountry Power Cut Sparks Major Sunday Train Disruption
CrossCountry Trains warns of significant disruption on Sunday after a power cut hit its control centre, withdrawing services across almost all routes until further notice.
Train cancellations in Wales after Birmingham power cut
CrossCountry rail services are severely disrupted on Sunday after a power cut in Birmingham knocked out systems at the operator's control centre, affecting Cardiff and south east Wales routes.
Family-friendly barn conversion near Pembrokeshire coast
A stylish barn conversion near Haverfordwest offers a peaceful countryside retreat five miles from the Pembrokeshire coast, with reduced prices for late August stays.
Brothers raffle homes after near-bankruptcy, give away 20 houses
After Daniel Twenefour nearly went bankrupt selling his Mitcham home, he and his brothers launched Tramway Path, giving away 20 homes via raffles so far.
River Island, TGJones and UK banks hit by fresh closures
River Island, TGJones, Sayers Bakery and Lloyds Banking Group confirm a new wave of high street store closures across the UK.
Roman's 'cool summer pants' slashed to £22
Roman's Classic Aztec Print Cropped Trousers, praised as 'cool summer pants', are now on sale for £22, down from £28, in the navy and white colourway.
Fairphone Gen 6+ lets users fix phones at home with 12 parts
Fairphone Gen 6+ features 12 easily replaceable parts, letting users fix issues at home. It runs Murena's /e/OS for privacy, costs £599 or $699.
Ninja Kidz Action Park: Best UK family attraction in a decade
Ninja Kidz Action Park has opened in Edinburgh and Dundee, offering trampolines, ninja courses and stunt airbags. A parent calls it the best family venue he has seen in 10 years.
Lidl's £5.99 Solar Squirrel Light Adds Garden Atmosphere
Lidl's £5.99 Solar Light Garden Decoration, shaped like a squirrel, illuminates gardens for up to eight hours with warm white LED light. Available in stores now.
Tenants face 'extremely steep' rent rises as UK rents hit £1,393
UK average monthly private rent rose 3.7% to £1,393 in the year to July 2026, up from 3.3% in June, as house price growth slowed to 2%, ONS figures show.
HMRC letters to 1m £12,570 workers over pension relief
HMRC is sending letters this month to around 1 million low earners about the new Low Earner’s Pension Payment, correcting pension tax relief differences.
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