B&M launches Christmas bedding sale from £18 in August
B&M has launched a festive bedding sale in August, with king-sized sets from £18, featuring 'cosy' and 'timeless' designs like Fair Isle and Red Velvet Bow.
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Home Bargains recalls Lay's crisps over allergens
Home Bargains recalls Lay's Sour Cream & Dill Crisps due to undeclared milk and wheat. FSA urges consumers not to eat them and return for a refund.
24/7 free bus travel for disabled pass holders from 2027
Disabled bus pass holders in England will get free 24/7 bus travel from April 1, 2027, as time restrictions are lifted nationwide, funded by £60m from DWP and DfT.
Aldi's £25 5-in-1 Styler vs Dyson's £379 Airwrap
Aldi's £24.99 Ambiano Hot Air Multistyler, similar to Dyson's £379 Airwrap, arrives in stores on Sunday, August 23, as part of Special Buys.
Waitrose worst for fresh food shelf life, Which? finds
A Which? investigation found Waitrose has the shortest average shelf life for fresh food at 7.7 days, while Asda came out on top for freshness.
Dusk sofa bed reduced by £102 in summer sale
Dusk's Hudson Click Clack Sofa Bed is reduced by £102 in the summer sale, now £237. It opens into a double bed and comes in multiple colours.
Stockport tops Greater Manchester's fastest-selling property hotspots
Homes in Stockport sell in 30 days on average, the fastest in Greater Manchester, where the regional average is 36 days, according to new Zoopla data.
North Lanarkshire AI growth zone gets £300m investment
The Lanarkshire AI Growth Zone has secured a £300 million investment package, including a £202 million National Wealth Fund guarantee, to expand DataVita's datacentre and build a second, creating 3,400 jobs.
Premium Bonds prize rate rises to 4.35% in September
The Premium Bonds prize fund rate rises from 3.80% to 4.35% from the September 2026 draw, with odds of winning shortened to 21,000 to 1.
Beauty fans praise £16 Laura Geller primer for mature skin
The Laura Geller Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer, on sale at Amazon for £16.15, is praised by mature beauty fans for hydrating, smoothing, and improving makeup application.
Hoover's £69 mattress vacuum sucks up 'astonishing' dust and dirt
Hoover's HMC5 4-in-1 Corded Handheld UV Mattress Vacuum Cleaner is reduced to £69 with a code, praised by shoppers for removing 'astonishing' amounts of dust and dirt from mattresses and upholstery.
Manchester Airport Wetherspoon pub opening date confirmed
Wetherspoon's first Manchester Airport pub, The Belle Vue, opens in Terminal 2 on September 8, 2026, as part of the £1.3bn transformation.
What to do if a parcel goes missing from your doorstep
Citizens Advice outlines steps for missing parcels: contact retailer first, seek redelivery or refund, and claim compensation from delivery firm if needed.
Jobseekers told what to do as UK vacancies fall to lowest since 2014
UK vacancies fell to 707,000, the lowest since 2014 outside the pandemic, while unemployment held at 4.9%. HR experts advise jobseekers to be selective, build relationships, and not wait for the perfect role.
Parcel missing? Your rights and steps to take
If a parcel goes missing from your doorstep, the seller is responsible for ensuring delivery. Citizens Advice explains your rights, including refunds and compensation.
27% annual jump in IVAs in July across England and Wales
In July 2026, 7,442 IVAs were registered in England and Wales, a 27% increase from July 2025, with overall personal insolvencies up 14%.
B&M's £25 'Avant Garde' Wallpaper Adds Luxury Glamour
B&M's £24.99 ELLE Avant Garde Wallpaper offers 'affordable luxury' with metallic gold accents, delighting Art Deco fans. Available in green and gold.
Parents can claim up to £200 for school uniform costs
Families on benefits like Universal Credit may be eligible for up to £200 in school uniform grants, with amounts varying by area. Check eligibility and deadlines.
Morrisons cuts nearly 5,000 jobs as debt rises
Morrisons shed almost 5,000 jobs last year, with staffing falling to 96,232, while net debt rose to £7.52bn amid a major turnaround.
Regatta £50 waterproof jacket now £8 in deal stack
Regatta's Pack-It III Waterproof Jacket, originally £50, drops to £8.08 for new TopCashback users after combining a £20 sale price with a £15 welcome bonus and £3.95 delivery.
State Pension rise to £1,004 a month under Triple Lock
Earnings growth of 4.1% is set to trigger a New State Pension increase to £251.20 weekly, £1,004.80 monthly, and £13,062.40 annually from April 2027.
M&S brings back fan-favourite gingerbread cookies
M&S announces the return of its popular Gingerbread & White Chocolate Cookies, available in stores from early September after last year's sell-out success.
M&S Recall: Stop Using Hand Painted Jug Immediately
Marks and Spencer recalls Hand Painted Jug over glass shatter risk. Customers urged to stop using it and return for a full refund.
Andy Burnham urged to introduce £40 MOT fee increase
Garages urge Andy Burnham to raise MOT test fees by £40, from £54.85 cap to £95, citing 16 years of static costs and inflation pressures.
NS&I boosts Premium Bonds prize fund rate to 4.35%
NS&I raises Premium Bonds prize fund rate to 4.35% and improves odds to 21,000 to 1 for September 2026, adding £63 million in tax-free prizes.
Heskey: Liverpool must back Iraola but 'unreal' deals await
Emile Heskey says Liverpool must give Andoni Iraola more backing in the transfer market, but the club's £1.4bn investment could enable 'unreal' deals.
M&S yellow sticker bargains best at lunchtime, not evening
A week-long M&S yellow sticker hunt found lunchtime, not evening, offers the best discounts, with savings up to 55% on gammon and ready meals.
Rooney urges Man Utd to sign four more players
Wayne Rooney wants Manchester United to make four more signings and has told Marcus Rashford to improve his body language to stay at the club.
Poundland closes Inverurie store after 16 years
Poundland has shut its Inverurie branch after 16 years, leaving just two stores in the North East of Scotland. Shoppers call it 'a huge downfall'.
Free 24-hour bus travel for disabled pass holders from April
Disabled people in England will get free bus travel at all hours from April 1, a move affecting about one million people and funded by £60 million.
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