Anglesey scraps tourist tax after backlash from businesses and visitors
Plans for a tourist tax in Anglesey have been dropped after a consultation, with 83% of businesses and 84% of visitors opposing the levy.
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Diesel tops £2 a litre at Greater Manchester pumps
Diesel prices have risen above £2 per litre at several Greater Manchester petrol stations, with one motorway service station charging almost £2.20, as UK averages near record highs amid fears over a US export ban.
Female urinal founders land Dragons' Den deal after tough pitch
PEEQUAL founders Amber Probyn and Hazel McShane secured £100,000 from Deborah Meaden on Dragons' Den for a 5% stake in their female urinal startup, despite facing tough scrutiny from other Dragons.
Phase Eight cuts £129 wool jacket to £65 in sale
Phase Eight's Georgie Wool Jacket has been reduced from £129 to £65 in the sale, offering a cosy transitional layer for autumn and winter.
Dusk slashes £247 loveseat compared to £1,300 Sofology version
Dusk has cut the Soho Loveseat in cream linen/black to £247, down from £329, with shoppers comparing it to a £1,300 Sofology design.
Michael Owen spends £500k on racehorses to target top races
Michael Owen spent nearly £500,000 in one day on five thoroughbreds at an Irish sale to take his stables into the big league, targeting top races and festivals.
Martin Lewis warns DIY wills can be more complicated than expected
Martin Lewis warns that drafting your own will can be more complicated than expected, urging people to get a solicitor-drafted will to protect assets.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream £21.70 with RPLC30 code
Elizabeth Arden's Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant is on sale for £21.70, down from £31, using code RPLC30. The 1930 cult balm has over 3,100 five-star reviews.
Plans for 29 homes on former Halewood dogs' home site
Plans have been submitted to Knowsley Council to build 29 houses and apartments on the former Merseyside Dogs Home site in Halewood, which closed in 2021.
Ryanair hits out at Andy Burnham over airport taxes
Ryanair's CMO criticised Andy Burnham's government over aviation taxes as the airline announced a sixth aircraft at Liverpool John Lennon Airport for winter 2026.
Londoners underpay £3.1bn property tax, think tank says
Londoners underpay £3.1bn in property taxes yearly, the Resolution Foundation says, urging PM Andy Burnham to raise bills as council tax hikes loom.
Designers Guild enters administration, 93 jobs at risk
Designers Guild Limited has entered administration after facing rising costs and a tough trading environment, ceasing trading with 93 jobs at risk.
Reynolds' Turf Pub Deal Solves Wrexham Stadium Issue
Wrexham AFC's owners bought The Turf pub, securing vital land to expand the Racecourse Ground and build a new 7,750-seat Kop stand.
Co-op closes all standalone On the Go stores after losses
Co-op has closed all five standalone On the Go micro-stores after a review, following millions in losses and job cut warnings.
New London Overground line: Full list of stations on proposed route
London could get a new Overground line between Hendon and Hounslow, with TfL consulting until November 18. The £700m project could open by the mid-2030s.
Cardiff syndicate wins £10,000 a month for 30 years
A Cardiff family syndicate has won £10,000 every month for the next 30 years in the National Lottery's Set for Life game, transforming their finances and honouring a late relative.
Travellers' military-scale site leaves Yorkshire village devastated
Travellers transformed a grazing paddock in Hillam, North Yorkshire, into a caravan site in 48 hours, prompting council legal action and leaving residents 'devastated'.
Three Welsh councils refuse to bring in tourism tax
Conwy, Anglesey and Gwynedd councils have decided not to introduce a tourism tax yet, despite Welsh Government laws allowing the levy, with consultation responses showing majority opposition.
Set For Life results: Winning numbers for September 24
The Set For Life draw offers players the chance to win £10,000 every month for 30 years, totalling £3.6m. Results are announced after the 8pm draw.
St Helens bar The Townhouse changes hands after seven years
Brad Garrity has handed over The Townhouse Bar in St Helens to new owners Natalie and Ste after seven years, stepping back to focus on family.
M&S shoppers love £26 'slimming' jeans that hide mum tums
Marks and Spencer shoppers are snapping up the £26 Sienna Straight Leg Jeans, which they say create a slimming look and disguise mum tums. The jeans have a 4.3-star rating from over 13,000 reviews.
Ryanair announces £453m investment and six new Liverpool routes
Ryanair will base a sixth aircraft at Liverpool John Lennon Airport for Winter 2026, a £453m investment, adding six new routes and over 100,000 extra seats.
John Healey's Budget descends into hell before it's begun
Chancellor John Healey's first Budget is shaping up to be a disaster, with shrinking fiscal headroom, soaring gilt yields and rising borrowing costs.
Georgia Toffolo's favourite cleanser duo is 20% off
Pai Skincare's Light Work Cleansing Oil and Middlemist Seven Gentle Cream Cleanser are 20% off at LookFantastic until September 27, saving shoppers £6.80 each.
Joe Browns' £75 blazer reduced to £45 is a 'forever favourite'
Joe Browns' Forever Favourite Jacket has been reduced from £75 to £45 in the brand's sale, with shoppers praising it as 'smart for work or casual with jeans'.
Forest Hill: London's charming neighbourhood with cheaper rent
Forest Hill in Lewisham offers cheaper rent than nearby areas, with average room costs at £913, and was named in The Sunday Times' Best Places to Live list.
Greater Manchester motorway closures: full weekend list (24.09.2026)
National Highways has confirmed overnight closures on the M6, M60, M62, M56, M61 and A34 in Greater Manchester from Friday, September 25 to Sunday, September 27.
Best Golf Betting Sites for 2026: Top UK Bookies Compared
Golf is among the UK's most popular sports to bet on, with market depth growing yearly. Our picks for the best golf betting sites for 2026 highlight the offers and features that matter most during Major week and beyond.
Amazon Prime Day 2026: Best Beauty Deals
Amazon Prime Day 2026 runs October 6-7. Shop editor-approved discounts on Dyson, Elemis, Living Proof, St.Tropez, and more beauty essentials.
Clarkson teases second pub after fan suggests Symonds Yat East
Jeremy Clarkson has hinted he may open a second pub after a fan suggested Symonds Yat East in the Wye Valley, responding 'Hmmm' on X.
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