New MOT photo rule from August affects all UK drivers
From August 3, 2026, UK garages will photograph vehicles during MOT tests to combat 'ghost MOTs', with 2,500 garages in the initial rollout.
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England Rugby Faces £10m Loss After Poor Six Nations
England's rugby union is expected to report a £10m loss, with the team's fifth-place Six Nations finish a contributing factor.
TikToker Tests Salmon From Tesco, Lidl, M&S
A TikToker compared salmon fillets from M&S, Tesco, and Lidl, finding they all taste the same despite price differences.
Leipzig Airport runway closed after drone with detonator found
A runway at Leipzig Airport in Germany was closed after a drone with a detonator was reportedly found near a Ukrainian plane. An unidentified flying object was also seen.
Renault 5 tops UK EV sales in July, SMMT figures show
The Renault 5 was the UK's best-selling electric car in July with 1,805 registrations, followed by the Kia EV3 and Jaecoo E5, according to SMMT data.
New Latin-inspired bar and restaurant Dahlia to open in NQ
Dahlia, a two-level venue with open-fire cooking, Latin drinks, and late-night DJ sets, opens on Lever Street in September.
UK new car market grows for eighth month on EV demand
UK new car registrations rose 11.7% in July, the eighth consecutive month of growth, driven by a surge in electric vehicle sales.
B&M £10 Shelves vs Next £32 Set: Budget Alternative
B&M sells Arlo Arch Shelves for £10, similar to Next's £32 Gold Display Shelves, offering a budget-friendly way to add modern elegance.
Aldi Named UK's Cheapest Supermarket, Beating Lidl
Aldi is the UK's cheapest supermarket for July, costing £158.05 for a basket of 93 items, just ahead of Lidl at £160.70, according to Which? research.
Attendance Allowance: £151 monthly boost possible
State pensioners on Attendance Allowance could see payments rise by £151.60 a month if moved to the higher rate, paid every four weeks.
UK car market grows for 8th month, EVs surge 44.5%
UK new car registrations rose 11.7% in July, the eighth consecutive monthly growth, driven by a 44.5% surge in pure electric vehicle sales, according to SMMT.
UK food import rules: £5,000 fine risk for EU travellers
Brits returning from the EU face fines up to £5,000 for bringing meat, dairy, or cheese. Learn the rules to avoid prosecution.
Argos Garden Storage Box Drops to 85p in Deal Stack
Shoppers can get a heavy-duty 40L garden storage box for just 85p thanks to a cashback deal stacking Argos and TopCashback offers.
Aldi Named UK's Cheapest Supermarket in Which? Study
Which? reveals Aldi as the UK's cheapest supermarket for the latest month, with a basket of 93 items costing £158.05, beating Lidl and Asda.
Boots K-Beauty Set Worth £140 Now £35, Under £4 Per Product
Boots' limited-edition K+J Beauty Skin Edit, worth £140.68, is now £35, offering nine Korean and Japanese skincare products for under £4 each.
UK car market grows for eighth month in a row
UK new car registrations rose 11.7% in July, marking the eighth consecutive month of growth, driven by strong EV demand.
B&M's £2.50 Serving Stand 'Ideal for Hosting'
B&M launches £2.50 Acacia Wood Long Serving Stand, ideal for serving meals and special occasions. Hand wash only, available in stores.
Mum Shocked at Popularity of Baby Name Camilla
A mum is surprised by the popularity of the name Camilla in her rural area, meeting six within 10 miles, while older Camillas find it 'awesome'.
B&M's £30 Gold Coffee Table vs The Range's £115 Lookalike
B&M sells an elegant gold coffee table for £30, similar to The Range's £115 version, saving shoppers £85.
Beazley profits halve ahead of £8.1bn Zurich takeover
Beazley's pre-tax profits fell 52.7% to $237.7m in H1 2026, citing a challenging risk landscape and takeover costs, as its £8.1bn Zurich acquisition nears completion.
Badenoch backs ex-antisemite for council role
Kemi Badenoch defends Joshua Bonehill-Paine's council candidacy, citing his rehabilitation and work against antisemitism.
Skechers sandals slashed to £30 in Amazon discount offer
Shoppers praise Skechers On-The-Go 600 sandals as 'bliss' and 'walking on air' as Amazon cuts price to £30, a 32% discount.
Next boosts profit forecast after heatwave sales surge
Next has raised its profit guidance for the third time this year after a heatwave drove sales up 9.2%, adding £70m and lifting annual sales forecast to £6bn.
Mum cuts summer holiday spending from £1,000 to £450
A single mum-of-four from Sheffield has revealed how she reduced her summer holiday spending from £1,000 to £450 through meticulous planning and free local activities.
Lidl apologises after woman 'ate fly eggs' in sushi
Megan Janes found fly eggs in Lidl sushi, feared maggots hatching inside her. Lidl apologised, issued refund and goodwill gesture.
Laura Ashley Curtains £25 Charity Shop Find Worth £250
A thrift shopper found two sets of Laura Ashley curtains in a charity shop for £25, planning to resell them for around £250, stunning social media users.
BP's North Sea Exit: Miliband's Legacy and Burnham's Failure
BP's exit from the North Sea, engineered by Ed Miliband's policies, sparks fears of a corporate exodus from London, threatening the UK economy.
Open top Coastal Breezer back for summer in Merseyside
The Coastal Breezer open top bus returns to Wirral, running until August 31, offering panoramic views and free travel for ferry ticket holders.
Fred Olsen 2026 cruise deals: free or half-price flights
Fred Olsen launches 2026 fly cruise deals with free or half-price flights to Spain, Greece, Italy, Canary Islands, from £115pppn.
Suspect in Elisabeth-Jane Ross killing at Athens court
A 26-year-old man accused of murdering Scottish charity worker Elisabeth-Jane Ross and dumping her body in a suitcase has arrived at a court in Athens for a hearing.
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