Insecure work 'driving young Britons out of jobs for health reasons'
TUC-commissioned research links young people's insecure, low-paid jobs to higher rates of health-related economic inactivity, prompting calls for action.
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Jet2 launches £72 flights to Samos from Manchester, Birmingham and Stansted
Jet2 launches new summer 2026 flights to Samos from Manchester, Birmingham and Stansted, with fares from £72. The Greek island offers quieter beaches, vineyards and historic sites.
Boxing Day Bank Holiday Moved to Monday December 28
Boxing Day bank holiday in 2026 moves to Monday, December 28, while 2027 brings substitute holidays for Christmas and Boxing Day falling on a weekend.
Trump hails Apple’s $100bn US manufacturing pledge
Trump announces Apple will invest an extra $100bn in US manufacturing over four years, boosting total to $600bn and creating 20,000 jobs.
McFadden signals welfare overhaul to prioritise employment support
Pat McFadden says Labour must stop 'simply writing a cheque' for benefit claimants, focusing on employment support as welfare reviews report.
Lidl's glass air fryer is £100 cheaper than Ninja version
Lidl launches its Silvercrest Glass Air Fryer for £49.99 on Sunday August 2, £100 cheaper than the Ninja Crispi 4-in-1 and with four preset programmes.
Dunelm's £8 Drawer Organiser Bundle Declutters Drawers
Dunelm's £8 set of four felt drawer organisers offers a simple storage solution to reduce clutter and protect belongings from knocks and scratches.
British woman warns tourists after fine for parking wrong way in Thailand
UK woman Janelle Brown fined 2,000 baht in Phuket for parking against the traffic flow, warns tourists to check local driving rules.
Boy, 10, died after falling through open manhole on Glasgow building site
Shea Ryan, 10, died after falling through an open manhole on a Glasgow construction site. Contractor RJ McLeod admitted breaching health and safety laws.
Shevington coffee shop Chops queues for iced coffee in a can
A new coffee shop in Shevington called Chops has people queuing out of the door for iced coffee in a can. I joined the queue to see if the hype is justified.
Cronton residents fight Taylor Wimpey 350-home appeal
Cronton campaigners warn the village will 'be a town soon' if Taylor Wimpey wins its appeal for 350 homes on Chapel Lane, saying the narrow road is unsafe.
Charity shop earrings bought for £4.50 are real Chanel
A woman who bought Chanel earrings for £4.50 in a charity shop has confirmed they are authentic, with the same pair selling online for £1,206.05.
Baked Beans and Olive Oil Among 125 Tariff Cuts to Ease Cost of Living
Treasury proposes cutting tariffs on 125 everyday essentials including baked beans and olive oil, with consultation opening Wednesday and running until June 24.
Stocks rally as US Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs
US Supreme Court blocks Trump's IEEPA tariffs, sparking market rally. FTSE, Dow and S&P rise; UK reports record budget surplus and retail sales growth.
CMA investigates hotel giants over data sharing concerns
UK's CMA investigates Hilton, IHG and Marriott over alleged sharing of competitively sensitive data via analytics tool STR.
Ministers to U-turn on pub tax raid after industry backlash
Ministers to reverse pub tax rises after MPs warn of closures, but hospitality sector says wider support is needed.
Meadow Lane: New York's trendy grocery store faces backlash over raw chicken nuggets
Meadow Lane, the TikTok-famous New York grocery store, is slammed for raw chicken nuggets after its chaotic opening weekend.
Woman vows to keep neighbour's parcel 'forever' in delivery row
A Mumsnet user says she will keep a neighbour's parcel 'forever' after he repeatedly failed to collect deliveries from her home, sparking a debate.
Cutting neighbour's overhanging tree: UK rules explained
In the UK you can trim overhanging branches from a neighbour's tree up to your boundary, but clippings belong to them and TPO trees need council consent.
Medik8 Serum Reduces Botox Demand as Shoppers Snap Up 25% Discount
Medik8 Liquid Peptides serum is now £44.25 (down from £59), with users claiming it helps delay Botox appointments. Clinically shown to smooth fine lines.
Parisians Back Ban on Rental E-Scooters by Overwhelming Majority
Parisians have voted overwhelmingly to ban rental e-scooters from the French capital, with 90% supporting the move in a non-binding referendum. Mayor Anne Hidalgo says the ban will reduce nuisance.
IFS clarifies £40bn funding gap and £22bn black hole ahead of budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves warns of £40bn funding gap as IFS clarifies £22bn black hole and explains fiscal rules ahead of budget.
More than 14 million UK shoppers witnessed violence against retail workers, survey finds
BRC poll finds 14m UK shoppers witnessed violence or abuse against retail workers; a quarter saw shoplifting. Regional data and government response examined.
Krankenhaus festival: Muncaster Castle's 800-year story
Muncaster Castle, home to 31 generations of the Pennington family, hosts the Krankenhaus festival with Stereolab and Charlotte Church, August 28-30.
At Least 14 Killed in South Korea Car Parts Factory Fire
At least 14 killed and almost 60 injured in a fire at a South Korean car parts factory in Daejeon; rescue efforts were hampered by sodium stored on site.
Antiques Roadshow Titanic Letter Value Stuns Guests
On Antiques Roadshow, the children of Titanic survivor Sidney Daniels learned the letter he carried could be worth £10,000 and decided to donate it to a museum.
Shaving foam: The surprising carpet stain remover experts swear by
Cleaning expert Lynsey Crombie reveals how shaving foam removes stubborn carpet stains like makeup, with tips from professionals on using foam not gel.
Martin Lewis: Submit meter readings now to save £100 as April price cap falls
Martin Lewis explains how to save on energy bills as Ofgem's price cap drops by 12.3% from April 1. Key meter reading advice and prepayment tricks.
Chessington's Paw Patrol Land Set to Open This Sunday
Chessington World of Adventures opens the UK's first Paw Patrol land on Sunday 3 May, with rides, themed hotel rooms and ticket savings.
Roman's £45 midi dress perfect for weddings and holidays
Roman's Pleat Neck Midi Dress costs £45, comes in 12 colourways and has a five-star rating, with shoppers praising its flattering fit.
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