UK households urged to claim £190 water bill help
Millions of UK households may be missing out on an average of £190 a year in water bill support, as five companies prepare to raise charges from 2027.
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July energy price hike to push UK inflation to 2.9%
UK inflation is expected to rise to 2.9% in July, up from 2.6% in June, driven by a 13% energy price cap increase, with experts warning of further rises.
Spring app launches 5% easy access savings account
Spring's new Accelerate Saver pays 5% AER variable, available from August 13, with a £10 minimum deposit and up to £5,000 savings cap.
Tetraplegic veteran takes on 79-mile Great Glen Way challenge
Tetraplegic veteran Danny Mavor will travel 79 miles along the Great Glen Way in an off-road wheelchair to raise funds for spinal injury charity Regain.
Cucumber Freshness Hack: 3 Weeks with Paper Towel
Cucumbers can stay fresh for up to three weeks if stored with a paper towel instead of plastic, which traps moisture and causes sliminess.
Time Out Market London to open in Piccadilly Circus by 2028
Time Out Market will open its flagship UK venue in London's West End in 2028, featuring restaurants, bars, and cultural events across 26,400 sqft.
Pensioner fears water meter will kill wife's garden
A Fairfield pensioner fears a water meter will raise his bill and kill his wife's beloved flowers, but United Utilities offers a lowest bill guarantee.
DWP auto-pays £200 Winter Fuel Payment to pensioners under 80
State pensioners under 80 born between Sept 28, 1946 and June 27, 1960 will get automatic £200 Winter Fuel Payments from November, the DWP has confirmed.
LISA savers lose millions to HMRC withdrawal penalties
Savers withdrawing from Lifetime ISAs face a 25% penalty that can eat into their own contributions, costing £56m to HMRC since 2018.
Blueberry Taste Test: Lidl Beats M&S
In a taste test of blueberries from six supermarkets, Lidl's budget punnet scored a perfect 10, beating M&S's premium offering, which scored 9.5.
Chester Flat on Roman Wall Listed for £275k
A two-bedroom apartment built on Chester's Roman city walls, a 2,000-year-old scheduled monument, is on the market for offers over £275,000.
Who is new Strictly It Takes Two host Ellie Taylor? Life and husband
Ellie Taylor has been confirmed as the new host of Strictly Come Dancing spin-off It Takes Two, taking over from Fleur East and Janette Manrara. Here's her life including husband Phil Black.
Liverpool Transfer News: Gakpo, Barcola, Contract Signed
Liverpool have one week left before their Premier League opener, with transfer business ongoing. Cody Gakpo is linked to Tottenham, and PSG's Bradley Barcola remains a key target.
Simba Fife Divan Bed Review: Chic Design and Better Sleep
A writer shares how switching to the Simba Fife Divan Bed and Hybrid Essential mattress improved her sleep, praising its chic design, comfort, and storage options.
ASDA instant coffee tops blind taste test, beats Nescafé
A blind taste test by the Good Housekeeping Institute named ASDA's own-brand instant coffee the best in the UK, scoring 85/100 and beating Nescafé.
Savers lose £56m in Lifetime ISA withdrawal penalties
HMRC has collected around £56 million in Lifetime ISA withdrawal penalties since 2018, with savers losing their own money due to the 25% charge.
KitKat launches £1 orange Santa chocolate for Christmas
KitKat has launched a new Christmas product, the Santa Orange Chocolate Filled Figure, now in UK supermarkets. It's selling for £1 at Morrisons.
Britain abandons £5.5bn sunken treasure over Spain row
Leaked cables reveal Britain scrapped plans to recover £5.5bn treasure from HMS Sussex, fearing a diplomatic row with Spain over Gibraltar.
Brits can boost savings by £138 with ISA switch
Brits could boost savings by £138 per year by switching to a Cash ISA, as five million face tax on savings due to frozen allowances and higher rates.
Liverpool Barcola boost, Arsenal £60m Osimhen, Spurs double deal
Liverpool get a boost in the chase for Barcola after PSG sign Godts. Arsenal face a £60m price for Osimhen, and Spurs eye Gakpo and Savinho.
Beloved Welsh craft shop Ty Crefft to close after seven years
Ty Crefft, a beloved independent craft shop in Narberth, Pembrokeshire, will close for good on August 29 after more than seven years, with owners citing family changes.
Man United transfer news: Hall truth, £85m interest, Kim stance
Manchester United continue transfer work with Louis Page close, while Lewis Hall and Kim Min-jae links persist ahead of the Premier League opener.
Sliced avocado stays fresh without turning brown if stored with 1 item
Avocado slices can stay fresh and green for at least two days when wrapped tightly in cling film, which limits exposure to air and slows browning.
Family Adventure Camp Near Cardiff: Mendip Basecamp Review
Mendip Basecamp, an award-winning off-grid family adventure camp in Somerset, is just over an hour from Cardiff, offering free daily activities and 20+ adventures.
Fairytale Welsh tower 'fulfilled our dream of staying in a real castle'
Hen Wrych Hall Tower in Abergele is a Grade II*-listed fairytale escape for two, with one couple saying they 'felt like Lord and Lady of the Manor'.
Dunelm bedding set drops to 72p for new TopCashback members
New TopCashback members can get Dunelm's Catherine Lansfield Gingham Check bedding set for as little as 72p, thanks to a £15 cashback bonus on £15+ spend.
Lidl expands free food scheme to nearly 200 UK stores
Lidl is scaling up its Olio partnership, offering free surplus food at nearly 200 UK stores, preventing 1,200kg weekly waste and aiming to redistribute 5,000 tonnes annually.
Budget air freshener test: Aldi, Lidl vs Febreeze
A comparison of air fresheners from Aldi and Lidl against Febreeze found Febreeze superior, but Lidl's 69p spray was the best budget substitute, beating Aldi's version.
1.7m pensioners in poverty: charity calls for action
1.7 million older people in the UK live in poverty, with another million on the brink, says Independent Age, urging the government to boost take-up of existing benefits.
Wine prices to rise in UK due to wildfires and heat
Experts warn of rising wine prices in the UK due to European wildfires and extreme heat, impacting grape harvests and potentially leading to shortages and higher costs for consumers.
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