UK vacancies fall as private sector pay growth hits near six-year low
UK vacancies fell to 707,000 in May-July, the lowest in over five years, while private sector wage growth dropped to 2.8%, a near six-year low, according to the ONS.
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SpudBros return to Trafford Centre after queues
Viral jacket potato brand SpudBros will return to the Trafford Centre for a second week-long pop-up from August 24-29, following huge queues at their first residency.
Aldi confirms bank holiday opening hours and 7pm shopping hack
Aldi has confirmed its opening hours for the August bank holiday, with stores in England and Wales open 8am-8pm. It also shared that 7pm-8pm is among the quietest times to shop.
UK vacancies fall; private pay growth near six-year low
UK vacancies fell by 6,000 to 707,000, the lowest in over five years, while private sector pay growth dropped to 2.8%, a near six-year low, ONS figures show.
Over 1m more to pay income tax than forecast
More than one million extra people face paying income tax this year compared with official forecasts, as frozen thresholds continue to pull more workers and pensioners into the tax net.
Council unveils £24m estate overhaul plan
South Lanarkshire Council proposes £24m investment to reshape its 358-property estate over 10 years, targeting smaller, higher-quality, sustainable buildings.
Amazon launches rare Apple sale with prices from £59
Amazon has launched a limited-time Apple sale with prices starting from £59, including Apple Pencil, Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard, AirPods Gen 4, and Beats Pill.
Wetherspoons bans loud phone calls and music after complaints
JD Wetherspoon has banned customers from playing music on phones and using loudspeaker for calls across all 792 pubs after complaints that the noise was 'driving nuts'.
Mum quits UK for Asia, says people 'moan too much'
Melanie Bentley-Moore is selling everything and moving to Indonesia and Vietnam with her five-year-old son, saying the UK makes her 'miserable' and people 'moan too much'.
Jordan: Newcastle held back by 'grotesquely unfair' rules
Simon Jordan says financial rules are 'grotesquely unfair' and stop Newcastle United from challenging the Premier League's established elite clubs.
UK vacancies fall again as private pay growth hits low
UK vacancies fell by 6,000 in May-July, the lowest in five years, while private sector pay growth dropped to 2.8%, a six-year low, ONS figures show.
Woman buys £1,000 of charity shop clothes for £40
A woman found an estimated £1,000 worth of clothing for just £40 at a charity shop, including a £499 designer jacket for under £10.
KFC and La Vieille Ferme open Coq au Vin bar in Shoreditch
KFC and La Vieille Ferme are opening Coq au Vin, a pop-up wine bar in Shoreditch from 28-31 August, pairing fried chicken with French wine. Tickets £15.
Best SPF Moisturisers for Men: Top Picks for 2026
Discover the best SPF moisturisers for men, from La Roche-Posay to Clinique, offering daily hydration and UV protection to prevent premature ageing.
Woman finds £1,000 of clothes in charity shop for £40
Holly Wood bagged an estimated £1,000 of clothing for just £40 at charity shops, including a £499 Karen Millen jacket for £8.95, in a haul that went viral on TikTok.
Aldi's £5 insulated lunchbag with antibacterial tech
Aldi's £4.99 Polar Gear Insulated Lunchbag features thermal insulation and antibacterial technology, available in multiple colours for school or work packed lunches.
LIVIVO storage boxes with windows 'make ugly shelves tidy'
Amazon shoppers can save 20% on LIVIVO Set of 3 Storage Bags Boxes, now £19.99, with clear windows to keep items neat and tidy.
Best Family SUV Under £3k: Honda CR-V Mk3
An older Honda CR-V is the best family car for under £3,000, offering up to 580 litres of boot space and bulletproof reliability.
Returning to work at 70: pension allowance capped at £10,000
An Express reader who returned to work at 70 faces a tax hit after their annual pension allowance was cut to £10,000 due to a fixed-term annuity. AJ Bell explains why.
Camelot Theme Park Reclaimed by Nature After 2012 Closure
Camelot Theme Park in Lancashire, once attracting 2.5 million visitors yearly, now lies abandoned and overgrown. The park closed in 2012, with rides decaying and plans for redevelopment pending.
Disabled pensioner forced to tear up £2.2K driveway
David Siggins, 85, of Rochford, Essex, must remove a £2,200 driveway after Rochford Council reversed its earlier permission, citing public open space restrictions.
Autumn bedding set with 50% off and extra code
The Deyongs Woodland Folk duvet cover set is reduced to £53.10 with code SUMMER10, praised as 'best bedding I've bought' for its comfort and design.
Morrisons cuts almost 5,000 jobs as Aldi and Lidl overtake
Morrisons cut nearly 5,000 jobs last year, with staffing falling to 96,232, as it slipped to become the UK's sixth-largest supermarket group.
Builders uncover £7.6m gold treasure in Belgian brewery
Construction workers in Belgium found 40 gold bars and 4,000 sovereign coins worth £7.6m during a brewery renovation, prompting a police investigation.
Khan urged to halt high-rise building in London by Tories
City Hall Conservatives call on Sadiq Khan to stop building high-rise flats and prioritise family homes, citing a housing mismatch and green belt concerns.
Bank Holiday Supermarket Opening Times - Tesco, Aldi, Lidl
Find out the opening times for Aldi, Lidl, Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Tesco and M&S on the August bank holiday, Monday, August 31.
200 new homes planned for Oldham valley with new Metrolink stop
Plans for up to 192 homes at Birshaw Farm in the Beal Valley, Oldham, include a new Metrolink stop and have been submitted to Oldham Council.
Mum warns after girl, 7, finds glass shard in bread
A mum has issued an urgent safety warning after her seven-year-old daughter found a glass shard in a Tip Top bread loaf, prompting an investigation by Woolworths and Tip Top.
Monzo urges savers to act ahead of ISA allowance changes
Monzo's wealth chief urges savers to use full £20,000 ISA allowance before April changes reduce cash limit to £12,000 for under-65s.
Pixel 11 trade-in: save up to £850 on Pro models
Google's Pixel 11 range launches August 20, with trade-in bonuses up to £850 off the Pro and Pro XL if ordered by September 1.
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