Newcastle named UK's cheapest city break with £79 hotels
Newcastle upon Tyne has been named the UK's cheapest city break, with average hotel prices of £79 per night, beating Liverpool and Birmingham.
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Greater Manchester motorway closures this weekend full list
National Highways has confirmed overnight closures on the M6, M60, M62, M56, M67 and A34 in Greater Manchester from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 August.
Jeremy Clarkson 'so annoyed' he couldn't see solar eclipse at Cotswolds farm
Jeremy Clarkson, 66, shared a frustrated photo of the bright white sun from his farm in Chipping Norton, saying he missed the solar eclipse, as millions across the UK watched the rare spectacle.
Arsenal reopen Konsa talks, set max fee for defender
Arsenal have reopened talks with Aston Villa over Ezri Konsa and decided the maximum fee they will pay for the England defender, amid William Saliba's back injury.
World Cup and heatwaves boost UK GDP by 0.4% in Q2
UK GDP grew 0.4% in Q2 2026, beating forecasts, helped by World Cup and heatwaves, but slower than Q1's 0.6%.
UK growth slows to 0.4% as Iran war warning issued
UK GDP grew 0.4% in Q2, down from 0.6%, as Treasury warns of 0.3% growth in 2027 if Strait of Hormuz disruption continues.
Liverpool transfer news: Barcola, Mbaye, Jones updates
Liverpool's transfer saga continues as PSG's Barcola and Mbaye miss Super Cup win, Al Khelaifi speaks, and Inter eye Jones.
Arsenal plan £135m double swoop for Kounde, Kofane
Arsenal are planning a £135m double swoop for Jules Kounde and Christian Kofane as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his Premier League champions squad.
Frozen State Pension update for 453,000 expats
Campaigners submit case to Pensions Commission to end frozen State Pensions, affecting 453,000 people; cost estimated at £38m in first year.
UK GDP rises 0.4% in Q2, June boosted by hot weather and World Cup
UK GDP grew 0.4% in Q2, slowing from 0.6% in Q1, but June saw 0.3% monthly growth, beating expectations, helped by hot weather and the World Cup.
Greggs renames bake after Andy Burnham's comment
Greggs has renamed its Sausage, Bean & Cheese Melt to 'Sausage, Bean and Cheese Thing' after PM Andy Burnham's description, with sales doubling.
Entain beats expectations after World Cup boost
Ladbrokes owner Entain reported stronger-than-expected sales and earnings for the six months to June 30, boosted by the World Cup, with net gaming revenues up 5%.
More than half of Brits fear ordering coffee abroad
54% of Brits feel anxious ordering coffee in a foreign language, and only 38% know how to ask for it, according to Costa Coffee research.
GMB delivers humiliating blow to Chancellor John Healey
Good Morning Britain aired economic figures showing 0.3% growth in June, a blow to Chancellor John Healey, with presenter Ranvir Singh warning him to look away.
Stoke Newington's Church Street: UK's best high street with 72 shops
Stoke Newington's Church Street, named one of the best places to live in 2025 by The Times, boasts 72 independent shops and a village feel, with average house prices at £723,466.
Wax London Summer Sale: Up to 50% Off Men's Staples
Wax London's summer sale cuts prices by up to 50% on shirts, trousers, tees, jorts, and jackets, offering stylish upgrades for heatwave dressing.
New Balance 370 Trainers Down to £35 in Clearance Sale
New Balance 370 trainers are reduced to £34.99 at M&M Direct, down from £99.99, while stocks last. The grey version is available at this price, with other colours at varying prices.
UK economy faces near-stagnation if Iran war disrupts Hormuz
Treasury modelling shows UK GDP could grow just 0.3% in 2027 if Strait of Hormuz disruption continues, with inflation peaking at 4.3%.
World Cup and heatwave boost UK GDP despite Iran war pressures
UK GDP rose 0.4% in Q2, with June growth of 0.3% beating expectations, helped by hot weather and the World Cup, offsetting Iran war impacts.
UK economy grows 0.4% in Q2; Healey responds
The UK economy grew by 0.4% between April and June, according to the ONS. Chancellor John Healey responded, saying the government is 'putting British interests first' and needs to 'double down' on growth.
Clowns entertain Calais migrants near smuggling gangs
Red-nosed clowns juggled and paraded through a Calais migrant camp of 2,500, metres from people-smuggling gangs, drawing bemusement and criticism.
Free £15 gift card for A-level results day with TopCashback deal
A-level students can get a free £15 One4All gift card via TopCashback, spendable at cinemas, restaurants and high street shops. New customers get £15 cashback on purchases over £15.
Bolton HMO licensing: £1,211 fee proposed for landlords
Bolton council plans to introduce borough-wide HMO licensing with a £1,211 per property fee, following 397 complaints in three years.
Katie Loxton Makeup Bags: Storage Solutions for Travel
Katie Loxton's bestselling makeup bags offer stylish, affordable storage for travel and beauty, with options like the Soho and Hanging bags, praised by Chloe Burrows.
UK housing market subdued in July, Rics surveyors say
UK housing market remained subdued in July, with buyer demand and sales showing little recovery, as geopolitics, domestic politics and mortgage costs weigh on sentiment, Rics said.
Charity Shop Worker Urges Shoppers to Stop Asking for Sizes
A charity shop worker on TikTok has called out customers who ask if items come in other sizes, a common mistake that annoys staff. Here's why and thrifting tips.
Five water firms to raise bills for millions of households
Ofwat allows Severn Trent, Southern, Thames, Wessex and South East Water to increase bills, affecting millions of households.
Amazon slashes Kindle Scribe price by 30% in deal
Amazon's Kindle Scribe is now £299.99, a 30% discount, but the deal ends today. The 2024 model includes a stylus, 64GB storage, and 12-week battery life.
Man Utd £14m Salinas fee amid Arsenal battle as Carrick fumes
Manchester United face a busy transfer window as Michael Carrick fumes after a controversial friendly win over Leeds, with a £14m release clause set for Jorge Salinas.
Pleasure Island still derelict a decade after closure
Pleasure Island in Cleethorpes remains derelict over a decade after closing in 2016, with redevelopment plans facing pushback from the Environment Agency and Natural England.
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