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.
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.
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.
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali calls for calm amid driver criticism of new regulations, warning the sport will intervene if racing is disappointing.
Explosion at Valero oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, causes large fire; no injuries, residents told to shelter in place.
Carolina Herrera Good Girl 50ml perfume reduced to £53.60 at Lookfantastic, undercutting duty-free and high-street prices. Limited-time deal.
Guardian investigation reveals UnitedHealth secretly paid nursing homes bonuses to reduce hospital transfers, risking resident health. Whistleblowers allege harm.
Shop price inflation rose to 1.4% in September; retailers warn tax hikes could keep prices high, with food inflation steady and non-food deflation nearly ending.
Oil and gas prices will stay high for months after Hormuz deal due to mines, stranded tankers, and damage to Qatar's LNG facilities.
From 3 August, MOT testers in 2,500 garages can take a photo of the vehicle during testing to deter fraud and ghost MOTs.
Monmouthshire Building Society is offering a 6% variable regular saver account, where savers could earn nearly £200 in a year by depositing up to £500 monthly.
McDonald's Walton Road branch has secured permission to offer 24-hour drive-thru services, with walk-ups banned after 11pm, following a successful trial in Kensington.
Delta Airbus A350 strikes regional jet's tail at Atlanta airport, no injuries, FAA and NTSB investigating.
Half-term holiday bookings surge 40% as families flee UK rain, but rule of six causes cancellations. Next year sees record demand for UK breaks.
Noel Gallagher is dealing with a leaky roof, rising damp, and structural issues at his £11.5m Grade II-listed north London home, months after buying it.
BBC axes Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind, and Live at the Apollo. The latter two will air one final series. The cuts aim to save £500m over three years.
Japan invests $36bn in US energy and minerals projects, challenging China's dominance in critical materials amid Taiwan tensions.
Avora, an immersive theatre experience in London, offers a sci-fi adventure with cocktails, escaping rooms, and a mysterious planet storyline.
With UK temperatures reaching 35C and amber heat alerts issued, learn the signs of dehydration and how to prevent it for yourself and your family.
Travel experts share top European destinations for escaping summer heat, from Zeeland to the Faroe Islands.
Manchester United's new transfer strategy focuses on value. Four existing players—Lacey, Mount, De Ligt, Rashford—could reduce summer spending.
Marks & Spencer has reduced its bestselling duvet coat by 20% as cold weather and snowfall approach, with shoppers praising its warmth and style.
Bristol mum defends parking across neighbour's driveway, claiming missing dropped kerb makes neighbour's complaints unreasonable.
LED face masks are set to be a top Mother's Day gift in 2026, with options from £89.99 including Boots, CurrentBody, and Shark CryoGlow.
Boden has reduced over 3,000 items in its summer sale with discounts up to 60%, offering dresses, tops, trousers, cardigans, and sandals perfect for autumn dressing.
Regatta slashes back-to-school coat prices by up to 50%, with deals from £12. Half-price jackets include Lofthouse, Hurdle and Beamz. Sizes 3-14 years, unisex.
Juventus have agreed a €40 million (£34.2m) deal to sign Kerim Alajbegovic from Bayer Leverkusen, beating Chelsea to the transfer.
Investigation finds none of 53 Starbucks cups with GPS trackers reached recycling plants, despite 'widely recyclable' label
Royal Mail reports 2,019 dog attacks on staff, an 8% drop, but warns number remains unacceptably high. Postwoman Katy Davies shares her story after being seriously injured.
The Black Horse pub in Beamish, once a tiny 'Matchbox' pub, now boasts a free lavender field, steam train rides, luxury car barn, and extensive facilities.