Dad baffled by £200 airport parking fines
A 68-year-old dad received £200 in East Midlands Airport parking fines despite paying the £5 charge on the app for both visits to the rapid drop-off zone.
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Dad fined £200 at airport for paying parking fee too early
Kevin Smith, 68, was fined £200 at East Midlands Airport despite paying the £5 rapid drop-off fee twice – because he paid while still inside the zone.
Drivers Urged to Check Parking Rules as Prices Rise
Motoring experts warn drivers to check parking rules as prices rise, offering tips on saving money and finding spaces in congested cities.
Roman's £34 faux suede shacket is a modern 70s nod
Roman's Faux Suede Tassel Jacket, priced £45, drops to £33.75 with code AFRPLC25Q226, giving shoppers a 25% saving on the boho shacket.
Wales' answer to Willy Wonka hid stress behind viral donuts
A former Michelin-trained London pastry chef hid years of stress and huge debts while building viral mônuts at an Anglesey windmill, now paying off big bills.
Bank of Scotland customers have days left for £175 switch
Bank of Scotland is paying £175 to new customers switching to a Classic, Silver or Platinum account by August 4. The bonus arrives within 14 working days.
British EV drivers warned over £130 parking fines in summer
Electric car drivers face fines of up to £130 for parking in charging bays without plugging in, with summer heat also cutting EV range by up to 15%.
DWP responds to MPs' concerns over Motability mileage cap reduction
DWP responds to MP concerns over Motability's reduced 10,000-mile annual allowance for new leases from July 2026, citing mitigation considerations and telematics.
Disneyland Paris visitors hit by 'insane' queues for new Frozen ride
Visitors to Disneyland Paris faced 'insane' queues for the new Frozen Ever After ride, with some calling it 'not worth it'.
Boston Logan opens first-in-nation remote airport terminal in Framingham
Logan Airport opens remote terminal in Framingham offering TSA screening, baggage drop and direct shuttle to the gate.
Lloyds posts 33% profit rise but warns on UK outlook
Lloyds Q1 profit jumps 33% to £2bn, beating forecasts, but bank warns of stagflation risks from Middle East conflict, slashing UK growth outlook.
Major train disruption as fire hits Newport-Cardiff line
A lineside fire near Newport has closed the railway between Cardiff Central and Newport, cancelling all trains for the rest of the day. No trains are running.
National Trust job cuts threaten fresh scones at some cafés
National Trust proposes cutting 550 jobs; some smaller cafés may stop baking scones on-site due to rising costs.
Asia accelerates biofuel plans as Iran conflict disrupts energy supplies
Iran war disrupts Asian energy imports, prompting India and Southeast Asia to accelerate biofuel plans despite mileage and deforestation concerns.
1p an hour electric blankets: Dreamland throw put to the test
A test of the Dreamland Snuggle Up Electric Warming Throw explores whether it really costs just 1p per hour to run this winter.
Nando's adds four new items to autumn menu
Nando's adds four new autumn menu items: Fino Pitta, Sweet Potato & Butternut Burger, Supergreen Burger, and Vusa Perinaise, from 17th October.
Whyalla steelworks: Emergency plan unveiled as company forced into administration
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Pensioners get £1,000 boost as annuity rates hit 7.75%
Annuity rates have hit 7.75%, the highest in 18 years, giving over-65s a £1,000 to £2,000 projected income boost, according to Standard Life.
UK economy stagnates as Iran conflict fuels energy price fears
UK economy stagnates as Iran war energy shock looms; GDP flat in January, services stagnant, rate hike odds rise to 86%.
UK suffers highest AI-driven job losses among major economies, study finds
Morgan Stanley research shows UK firms report net job losses from AI, the worst among major economies, while workers fear redundancy.
JPMorgan Settles with US Virgin Islands for $75m over Epstein Links
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Venice expels German tourists after coffee brewing on Rialto Bridge steps
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Nvidia beats profit estimates on surging AI chip demand
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Guzman y Gomez faces US class action over sudden store closures
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Aldi's new toy middle aisle range launches Sunday from £1.69
Aldi's new Entertain the Kids range hits Specialbuys on August 2, with toys from £1.69 including Slime Mart, Huggable Plush and Glow in the Dark Minigames.
Best Electric Diffusers: 3 Top Picks as Shoppers Ditch Candles
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Orkney named one of UK's best hidden destinations
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UK drivers urged to carry out essential checks as third heatwave arrives
Budget Insurance urges UK drivers to check tyres, coolant and batteries as temperatures exceed 30C during the third heatwave of the year.
Cat Deeley flaunts toned physique in bikini on lawnmower
Cat Deeley, 49, wowed fans in a strapless bikini as she mowed her garden on a John Deere during her summer break, sharing candid snaps on Instagram.
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