Trading Standards warns over illegal skin lightening products in UK stores
Illegal skin lightening products containing banned substances are increasingly sold in UK shops, warns CTSI, citing health risks and enforcement action.
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Harry Styles 2026 tour: fans warned over ticket scams as Wembley shows sell out
Harry Styles' 2026 tour sparks ticket scam warning from MoneyMagpie, with fake listings and soaring resale prices at Wembley.
Luton Airport Reopens After Major Car Park Fire
Luton airport reopens after a large car park fire caused flight cancellations and damage; investigations continue.
Supermarket chocolates beat Cadbury Dairy Milk in taste test
Katie Oborn tested five supermarket own-brand milk chocolate bars against Cadbury Dairy Milk and found every one tasted better. See her ratings and prices.
Lufthansa cancels 800 flights as German strike disrupts travel for 100,000
Lufthansa cancels 800 flights amid German strike, affecting 100,000 passengers. UK airports impacted, with compensation rights for travellers.
Classic car tax trap: Older models scrapped as VED rises loom
New data shows a surge in scrappage of older cars as April 2026 VED rises make tax bills exceed vehicle values. Land Rover Freelander and VW Golf hit hard.
New Amtrak Airo trains to debut in 2026, missing World Cup
Amtrak's new Airo trains begin service on the Cascades route in 2026, but not in time for the World Cup, with 83 sets planned nationwide.
Best and worst novelty hot cross buns: Waitrose top, Iceland 'disgusting'
Taste test of 25 novelty hot cross buns: Waitrose milk chocolate & fudge scores 7/10, Iceland 'disgusting' at 2/10, with Tesco and Lidl middling.
FSA Issues Urgent 'Do Not Eat' Warning on Dubai-Style Chocolate
FSA warns Dubai-style chocolate may contain undeclared peanut and sesame, posing allergy risk. Urgent advice to avoid products.
Woman's fury as car repair customers repeatedly block her driveway
A woman says customers of a neighbouring car repair shop keep blocking her driveway, sparking fears over emergency access for her ill mother.
Trump grants federal workers two extra Christmas holidays
Trump signs executive order giving federal workers two extra days off around Christmas, making 13 federal holidays this year.
Wall Street surges to record highs on hopes Iran war is ending
S&P 500 breaks 7,000 for first time and Nasdaq hits record as investors bet on end to US-Iran war, despite blockade fears.
Waitrose beats Tesco and Sainsbury's on non-loyalty branded grocery prices
Which? finds Tesco and Sainsbury's non-loyalty branded grocery prices higher than Waitrose, with Asda cheapest overall.
Alcopops: The rise, backlash, and quiet decline of Britain's sugary drinks
From Bacardi Breezer to WKD, alcopops sparked a 1990s moral panic, a tax hike and health concerns, but sales have since collapsed.
Black Friday 2025 UK Deals: Best Cyber Monday Offers on Tested Products
Discover the best genuine Cyber Monday deals in the UK on tested products, from video doorbells and robot vacuums to air fryers and heated throws.
Royal Mail rejects taxi driver's 3,000-pound bullion claim
A Southport taxi driver says Royal Mail refused compensation after £3,000 of silver bullion went missing from a Special Delivery parcel despite enhanced cover.
Cadbury Creme Egg Trifle returns to shelves but food blogger brands it a 2/10 letdown
Food blogger Stuart Snowdon gives Cadbury Creme Egg Trifle a 2/10 rating, saying it lacks the iconic flavour and tastes bitter.
Fake 'closing down sale' ads on social media: the bargain scam shoppers should avoid
Fraudsters are using fake 'closing down sale' ads on Facebook and Instagram to trick shoppers into paying for goods that never arrive or are poor quality.
Majestic Wine's record Christmas sales defy UK sector gloom
Majestic Wine posts record Christmas sales, with group revenue up 12.4% and gin sales soaring 55%, beating analyst forecasts despite margin pressure.
Mother blocked from easyJet flight over ten-year passport rule
A mother was barred from an easyJet flight because her passport was issued more than 10 years ago, leaving her £700 out of pocket after emergency renewal and new flights.
British tourist dies in Great Barrier Reef diving accident, third fatality in days
A British man in his 60s died while diving on the Great Barrier Reef, marking the third tourist fatality in three days. Two French tourists died earlier in the week.
UK watchdog probes eight years of Deloitte audits of Glencore
The FRC is investigating Deloitte audits of Glencore and its UK subsidiary from 2013 to 2020 over possible non-compliance risks.
Christmas dinner prices soar: chocolate up 70% and turkey costs £15 more, Which? finds
Which? finds Christmas chocolate up 70% and turkey crowns £15 pricier, with Waitrose leading supermarket price rises at 6.2%.
Argentina votes in midterms as Milei faces backlash over austerity and Trump's bailout warning
Argentina's midterm election delivers verdict on Javier Milei's austerity agenda amid economic crisis and Trump's bailout warning.
Pantanal: Brazil's budget safari rival to Africa
Discover Brazil's Pantanal, a budget safari destination with giant anteaters, jaguars and capybaras, from £120 per night.
Affordable ski gear: the best budget brands for a stylish snow season
Discover budget-friendly ski gear from high-street brands and direct-to-consumer labels, ensuring style and warmth without overspending.
Dunelm's £36 cooling pillow rivals Emma's £120 bundle, shoppers say
Dunelm's £36 Gel Fusion memory foam pillow is praised as a cheaper alternative to Emma's £120 cooling bundle, with shoppers citing comfort and value.
New roadside eyesight tests could see DVLA ban drivers
UK drivers could face random roadside eyesight tests, and those who fail risk having their licence revoked by the DVLA under new government plans.
Digital purchases: Why you may not own what you buy
Digital purchases often grant licences, not ownership. Learn your rights and how to protect yourself as a consumer in the UK.
Lincoln named UK's shoplifting hotspot in new crime figures
New data shows Lincoln has the UK's highest shoplifting rate, with one offence per 61 residents. Westminster and Newcastle also rank high.
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