Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser 2.0: The Ultimate Hot and Cold Hot Chocolate Machine
Hotel Chocolat's new Velvetiser 2.0 makes both hot and cold drinking chocolate with a velvety texture, priced at £150.
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John Lewis Toy Recalled Over Choking Risk to Babies
John Lewis recalls Wooden Roast Dinner Toy over choking risk; Velcro can detach, posing hazard to children under three.
Chocolate hotel suite offered to 'world's sweetest person' in competition
Nominate the sweetest person you know for a chance to win a stay in a chocolate-themed hotel suite in Amsterdam, created by Tony's Chocolonely and The Social Hub.
Benidorm police arrest Icelandic man over unpaid bills
A 50-year-old Icelandic man was arrested in Benidorm on suspicion of fraud after allegedly spending 10 days without paying for food and accommodation, running up bills of around £1,300.
Southport silence two years after knife attack
A three-minute silence was held in Southport today to mark two years since the murder of three young girls at a dance class.
New '60/40' Guinness Drink Splits Opinion
A Dublin pub introduces a lower-alcohol Guinness blend, sparking debate among drinkers online.
UK heatwave fourth week Manchester cooler Beeswing tapas
A fourth heatwave grips parts of the UK with 35C highs, while Manchester stays cooler at 20-24C. The Beeswing Wine Bar in Manchester offers a terrace, tapas, and English wine tasting event on August 30.
Soly Solar Enters Bankruptcy: What It Means for UK Homeowners
Soly, a top-rated UK solar installer, enters bankruptcy in November 2025, leaving customers uncertain. Advice: seek alternative quotes.
Amazon Gadget Helps Brits Cut Heating Bills as Energy Price Cap Rises
Brits turn to Meross Smart Thermostat to reduce energy costs as Ofgem price cap hits £1,755 per year
Dutch Couple Among Three Dead in Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship
Three passengers die after suspected hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius in Atlantic, including a Dutch couple and a British man infected.
CEO Dan Price’s $70,000 Minimum Wage Experiment Divides Opinion
Seattle CEO Dan Price cut his salary to $70k to raise staff wages to same level, sparking global debate.
Universal Credit Work Search Rules Tightened for Part-Time Workers
Chancellor tightens Universal Credit work search rules, extending conditionality to 15 hours per week from January 2023, affecting 120,000 more claimants.
Storm Alice Floods Submerge Supercars in Ibiza and Cause Travel Chaos in Spain
Storm Alice causes flash floods in Spain, trapping drivers and submerging supercars in Ibiza, leading to travel chaos and flight cancellations.
Homebuyers face worst mortgage affordability since 2008, UK Finance data shows
UK mortgage affordability at worst since 2008, with London commuter belt least affordable and Scotland most affordable, UK Finance data shows.
UK house prices fall unexpectedly in May amid Iran war uncertainty
UK house prices fell 0.1% in May, third monthly drop, as Iran war uncertainty drives mortgage rates higher, says Halifax.
TikTok user stuns viewers with €4.60 full English breakfast in Tenerife
TikTok user shares €4.60 full English breakfast in Tenerife, leaving viewers stunned by low price compared to UK.
ABC ordered to pay presenter £150,000 for unlawful termination over Gaza post
Federal court orders ABC to pay Antoinette Lattouf £150,000 penalty for unlawful termination over Gaza Instagram post, plus £70,000 compensation.
US Petrol Prices Hit Four-Year High as Strait of Hormuz Talks Stall
US petrol prices hit $4.18 a gallon, highest since 2022, as Strait of Hormuz talks remain gridlocked. Brent crude at $111, UAE leaves Opec.
Andy Burnham urged to scrap income tax and NI in radical fiscal overhaul
Economists including Jim O'Neill urge Andy Burnham to consider replacing income tax and NI with a single levy, among other radical fiscal reforms.
Greece Beach Rule: £856 Fine for Shell Collecting
British tourists heading to Greece this summer have been warned about a little-known beach rule that could result in fines of up to £856 (€1,000) for collecting shells or pebbles.
Dangerous travel adaptors fail safety checks
Electrical Safety First found all 14 travel adaptors from AliExpress, Amazon, eBay and TikTok Shop failed safety standards, posing electric shock and fire risks.
Shigeru Miyamoto rarely plays games except with grandkids
Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of Super Mario and Zelda, says he hardly plays video games alone anymore, only playing with his grandchildren to help them beat bosses.
London House Prices Plummet In First Annual Drop Since 2012
UK house prices see first annual fall since 2012, down 0.1% year-on-year in June, with London prices 3% below 2017 highs.
Britannia named worst UK hotel chain for tenth consecutive year, Which? survey finds
Britannia named worst UK hotel chain for tenth year in Which? survey, scoring 56% satisfaction. Premier Inn tops despite price rise. Warner Hotels leads small chains.
Quarter of UK shoppers delay Christmas shopping for sales, retail data shows
UK retail sales fell 0.1% in November as a quarter of shoppers delayed Christmas buying for better deals, with Black Friday failing to boost sales.
Evidence mounts for portable PlayStation 6 with power-saving mode
Sony is updating first-party titles with a low power mode, hinting at a portable PlayStation 6. Games like God of War Ragnarok and Spider-Man 2 now support power-saving features.
Domenicali urges calm as drivers criticise new F1 regulations
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali calls for calm amid driver criticism of new regulations, warning the sport will intervene if racing is disappointing.
Explosion at Texas Oil Refinery Sparks Large Fire, No Injuries Reported
Explosion at Valero oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, causes large fire; no injuries, residents told to shelter in place.
Carolina Herrera Good Girl Perfume Slashed to Just £53.60 at Lookfantastic
Carolina Herrera Good Girl 50ml perfume reduced to £53.60 at Lookfantastic, undercutting duty-free and high-street prices. Limited-time deal.
UnitedHealth Secretly Paid Nursing Homes to Reduce Hospital Transfers, Investigation Finds
Guardian investigation reveals UnitedHealth secretly paid nursing homes bonuses to reduce hospital transfers, risking resident health. Whistleblowers allege harm.
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