Woman fined after dying outside NZ supermarket
A 54-year-old woman who was technically dead after collapsing outside a New Zealand supermarket still received a parking fine for leaving her car there. The company reduced it but upheld it.
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Labour's jobs nightmare worsens as new figures paint 'dire' picture
New ONS figures show unemployment remains high at 4.9%, vacancies slump to 707,000, and public sector pay rises double private sector growth, sparking warnings of an unsustainable divergence.
HMRC clarifies £200 tax rule for DWP claimants
HMRC has clarified the High Income Child Benefit Charge rules, including the £200 threshold, after a claimant asked about stopping Child Benefit mid-year.
Simeone confirms Alvarez absence as Arsenal transfer looms
Diego Simeone confirms Julian Alvarez will miss Atletico Madrid's clash with Malaga, as Arsenal weigh a move for the Argentine forward.
Loganair exits Dundee Airport, no commercial routes remain
Loganair confirms withdrawal from Dundee Airport, ending all scheduled commercial flights from the Scottish hub, with services ceasing October 23.
Neville's firm joins Manchester flats plan
Gary Neville's Relentless Developments has joined a joint venture to build 723 build-to-rent flats in two towers in Manchester city centre, after plans were previously rejected.
McDonald's brings back Mini Hash Browns by popular demand
McDonald's UK&I will bring back Mini Hash Browns from August 25 in a 15-piece Sharebox, available during breakfast hours for a limited time, sparking fan excitement.
Apple users impressed with £2 powerbank for iPhone 16
Apple users are impressed with a £2 powerbank that's 'great for charging iPhone 16'. The Juice 1000mAh can charge a device twice, and a shopping tip cuts the price below £2.
Molly-Mae's skin-changing toner pads now 27% off
Molly-Mae Hague's favourite medicube Toner Pads Zero Pore Pad Mild 2.0, which she says changed her skin clarity, are reduced by 27% on Amazon until August 30.
London unemployment highest in UK as Burnham urged to act
London's unemployment rate fell to 6.5% but remains the highest in Britain, with youth joblessness at 19.6%, prompting business leaders to urge Andy Burnham's government to address the capital's jobs crisis.
Pensioners face tax demands after £500 state pension boost
State pension set to rise by around £500 next April, exceeding the tax-free personal allowance for the first time, potentially forcing pensioners to pay income tax.
River Island Sheffield store to close with 30% sale
River Island confirms its Sheffield city centre store will close on September 1, with a closing-down sale offering 30% off selected items as part of its restructuring.
Older state pensioners set for lower triple lock boost
Older state pensioners will receive the same 4.1% triple lock increase as new pensioners, but on a lower starting amount, resulting in a smaller cash boost of around £394 per year.
Agony aunt advises on ending affair and saving marriage
A married woman in her 40s ended a close but non-physical relationship with another man. She struggles to move on, but Coleen Nolan advises focusing on her marriage.
Roman's cobalt blue £5 cardigan doubles as summer jacket
Roman's Dusk Stripe Button Knit Cardigan is half price at £20, and with a £15 TopCashback bonus, new customers can get it for £4.83.
Dunelm's Reversible Duvet Set Now in Chocolate Shade
Dunelm's Catherine Lansfield reversible duvet set, with over 200 reviews, launches in a chocolate shade for autumn, priced from £20.
Amazon Shoppers Praise 'Comfiest' Shorts Now £13 in Deal
The Rapbin Women's High Waist Drawstring Shorts on Amazon are discounted to £13.62, down from £19.48, with shoppers calling them 'flattering' and 'comfy'.
Martin Lewis shares five digit code to save on phone bills
Martin Lewis has shared a five-digit code that can help you save money on your phone bill. Text INFO to 85075 to check if you're out of contract and free to switch.
Dusk pine wood floor lamp reduced to £60 in sale
Dusk's Betsy Pine Wood Floor Lamp is reduced to £60 from £119, saving shoppers £59, with a five-star rating online.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland online banking down
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland customers face online banking problems, with thousands of outage reports logged on Downdetector and complaints on social media.
River Island Swansea store to close on September 12
River Island will close its Swansea store on September 12, marking another blow to the city centre after M&S shut earlier this year.
Speak Easy cards help people with communication issues bank
Banks adopt Speak Easy cards so people with communication difficulties can point to pictures and requests during face-to-face visits.
Tesco Clubcard holders urged to act before August 31
Tesco warns Clubcard holders to redeem vouchers before August 31, when millions of pounds worth expire. Check expiry dates now.
Boots shoppers race to buy £45 No7 make-up gift reduced to £10
Boots' £10 Tuesday sale includes the No7 Pro Artist Lip & Cheek Bundle Nude, reduced from £44.85 to £10, saving shoppers £34.85 on a popular make-up gift.
Cardiff boss dismisses 'far-fetched' Meulensteen link
Cardiff City manager Brian Barry-Murphy has dismissed reports linking the club with Dutch midfielder Melle Meulensteen as 'far-fetched', with the Bluebirds still seeking reinforcements before the transfer window closes.
Cease and desist didn't stop Connor's Capria label
Liverpool-born Capria, initially Capria Italia, rebranded after a cease and desist, now worn by celebrities and stocked in Manchester's Trafford Centre.
Lloyds Bank app down: Halifax and Bank of Scotland also hit
Thousands of UK customers report issues accessing mobile apps from Lloyds Bank, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Harvey Nichols shuts website after Frasers takeover, warns on refunds
Harvey Nichols has shut its website after being bought by Frasers Group, and warns that refunds for orders before August 13 may not be processed directly.
Get up to £200 from your council for school uniforms
Families in some UK areas can get up to £200 per child for school uniforms via council grants. Check your local scheme now, as deadlines and amounts vary.
Burnham urged to scrap 23p per mile EV charging penalty
Andy Burnham has been told to scrap a policy penalising motorists without driveways, with public EV charging costing up to 23p per mile versus 2p at home.
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