21 cruises from Liverpool in 2027 with solar eclipse trips
Fred Olsen and Ambassador will run 21 cruises from Liverpool in 2027, including a solar eclipse voyage. Prices start from £899 per person.
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Sick pay day-one rule: employers say four months not enough
New day-one sick pay rules under the Employment Rights Act face criticism as 67% of employers say they needed more notice to prepare for the changes.
Free £600 Samsung watch and earbuds with Galaxy S26 deals
Sky Mobile is giving away a free Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Galaxy Watch9 bundle worth up to £598 with select Samsung Galaxy S26 and foldable phones.
UK households urged to send meter readings before October 1
More than four million UK households on standard tariffs are urged to submit meter readings before October 1 to avoid higher energy bills as the price cap rises by 4%.
State pension tax warning as triple lock boosts payments to £250.70
The triple lock is expected to increase state pension payments to as much as £250.70 per week next year, experts are predicting, but some retirees may face income tax.
Holland & Barrett app members get extra discounts until Sept 30
Holland & Barrett’s H&B&Me app offers members exclusive prices and 10% off selected own-brand products until September 30. Shoppers can also earn points on every purchase.
UK households urged to use A4 paper to cut energy bills
A Reddit user says a £50 draught-proofing fix using A4 paper to test seals made their hallway warmer, as Ofgem's price cap rises 4% in October.
Older drivers face £50-a-year road tax under Labour EV plans
Older drivers face a new £50-a-year car tax as Labour's 3p-per-mile electric vehicle fee hits from April 2028, with over-70s paying an estimated £49.95 annually.
JD Sports to open 140 new stores in Mexico, Latin America
JD Sports plans to open over 140 stores in Mexico via a franchise deal with Grupo Axo, expanding into Chile, Peru and Uruguay. The move is part of its global growth strategy.
Frankie Bridge's £8 Olay cream praised as 'best ever' for mature skin
Frankie Bridge's favourite £8 Olay moisturiser is 'lovely and thick for mature skin' and 'best ever', with shoppers noting fine line improvements.
PSL Taste Test: Starbucks Wins, Pret Worst in UK Chains
A taste test of five Pumpkin Spice Lattes from UK high street chains crowned Starbucks the winner, with Pret scoring lowest. Prices ranged from £2.85 to £5.90.
Lloyds and Halifax to Close 26 Branches in October
Lloyds Banking Group will close 26 Lloyds and Halifax branches in October, starting with Rochdale on October 1 and ending October 29.
Sandsend named third best Yorkshire village by Hotels.com
Hotels.com ranks Sandsend third among Yorkshire's must-visit villages. The coastal gem near Whitby offers tranquil beaches, local eateries, and access to the Cleveland Way.
Type A travellers miss savings despite detailed holiday planning
One in five Type A holidaymakers who book trips in advance later find the same flight or hotel has dropped in price as departure nears, new research shows.
Kids Can Drive Supercars for £1.58 with Wowcher Deal
Children as young as 10 can drive a Ferrari 458 or Lamborghini for £1.58 with a Wowcher and TopCashback deal, saving 69% on the usual £50 price.
William Morris At Home 2026 Oak & Willow advent calendar unveiled
The William Morris At Home Oak & Willow Advent Calendar for 2026 costs £45, features 24 bath and body items in nine scents, and is inspired by May Morris' Squirrel and Hazelnut Tree embroidery.
4 Retro 1980s Decor Pieces Making a Big Comeback
Discover the four 1980s home decor trends—coloured tiles, wooden accents, bed skirts, and terracotta floors—that are making a stylish comeback in modern homes this year.
Holland & Barrett, B&M, Co-Op and more announce closures
Major retailers including Co-op, Holland & Barrett, and B&M are closing stores, while Lloyds Bank prepares to shut 23 branches in October and 10 more in November.
DWP new powers to seize benefit debts from bank accounts from October
From October, the DWP will use powers under the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 to recover benefit debts directly from bank accounts of people refusing to repay, without needing a court order.
Nationwide £175 bonus: full eligibility criteria revealed
Nationwide has revealed all criteria for its £175 switching bonus, including who is ineligible. Customers must switch via CASS, move two Direct Debits, pay in £1,000 and make a card purchase.
Submit meter readings before October 1 or face higher bills
Over four million households on standard energy tariffs must submit meter readings before October 1 to avoid being billed at higher rates under the new price cap, which rises 4% to £1,723.
DVLA reviews number plate rules as tougher penalties weighed
The DVLA is reviewing four key areas to tighten controls on illegal number plates and suppliers, as the government considers responses to a consultation on penalties.
Torquay's £75m harbourside hotel plans approved
Plans for a £75m six-storey harbourside hotel in Torquay have been approved, replacing the derelict Debenhams store as part of a major waterfront regeneration.
Take meter photo by October 1 to avoid higher energy prices
More than four million households on standard energy tariffs are urged to submit meter readings before October 1 to avoid paying higher rates under the new price cap.
Two benefits could pay families £201 a week if carer claims too
A family could claim £201.05 a week combined if an older person gets Attendance Allowance and their carer, who can be as young as 16, claims Carer’s Allowance.
Four in 10 Gen Z workers face retirement poverty trap
Four in 10 Gen Z workers face retirement poverty if they stick to minimum auto-enrolment levels, new research reveals. Average earners could retire on just £13,000 a year.
Immediate way to boost pension savings - 'free money'
Brits can boost their pension pot by never opting out of workplace schemes and maximising employer matching contributions, with a five-year delay costing up to £40,000.
Crep Cleanser: From Uni Side Hustle to Footballer Clients
Two Stockport friends turned a university side hustle into Crep Cleanser, a booming shoe-cleaning business with footballers and TV stars as clients.
Hollands opens first store at Lowe's Farm Shop in Cheshire
Hollands Country Clothing has opened its first physical store at Lowe's Farm Shop in Byley, Cheshire, marking a new chapter for the online retailer.
Rayner plan cuts empty home takeover wait to six months
Angela Rayner has announced plans to reduce the time before empty homes can be taken over from two years to six months, aiming to bring 300,000 properties back into use.
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