Tesco Raises Meal Deal Price by 25p Amid Rising Food Costs
Tesco raises meal deal price by 25p to £3.85 for Clubcard holders, citing food inflation; Sainsbury's also increased its deal in June.
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Loveholidays Blunder Turns Dream Holiday into Nightmare for Family
A family's £4,000 dream holiday in Morocco ruined when Loveholidays failed to inform them their resort had become adults-only, leaving children stranded.
TV Licence Fee Doubles To £349 For Second Homes
Standard TV Licence costs £174.50, but second home owners may need a second licence, doubling the cost to £349.
Mova S2 Cordless Vacuum £63 Off: Lightweight Shark Alternative
The Mova S2 cordless stick vacuum is now £63 off in a double discount deal at Yimbly, offering a lightweight, compact design ideal for small homes and cars.
Ofcom Proposes Blocking Openreach New Customer Deal
Ofcom provisionally found Openreach's discounted offer for new broadband customers is 'not fair and reasonable' and could harm competition, proposing to block it.
Customer left gobsmacked after ordering 'egg burger' from local chippy
A man ordered an 'egg burger' from his local chip shop and was stunned to receive just a fried egg in a bun, sparking debate online.
BBC Kent Reporter Ed Cook's Nepal Blog: Gurkha Selection and Moving Tributes
BBC Kent reporter Ed Cook's Nepal blog covers Gurkha selection, Joanna Lumley's visit, and daily life in the monsoon season.
Post Office Nationwide IT Outage Disrupts Services
Thousands of Post Office branches faced a major IT outage, disrupting postal services across the UK. Service has since been restored.
Barclays Profits Surge 17% in First Half 2026
Barclays reported a 17% jump in pre-tax profit to £6.1bn for H1 2026, driven by investment banking gains, despite setting aside £1.4bn for bad debts.
UK shop price inflation slows to 0.9% in July
Shop price inflation in the UK slowed to 0.9% in July from 1.2% in June, but the industry warns of growing cost pressures ahead, including higher employment costs and global instability.
Queensway Tunnel Closed Four Nights in August for Maintenance
The Queensway (Birkenhead) Mersey Tunnel will shut overnight from August 10-14 for essential maintenance, with all lanes closed between 9pm and 6.30am.
Martin Lewis Warns Over-55s on Pension Tax Pitfalls
Martin Lewis warns over-55s about pension withdrawal tax pitfalls, including emergency tax codes and reduced contribution limits.
Chenin Blanc: The Chameleon Grape of the Wine World
Chenin blanc is a versatile, chameleon-like grape prized for its adaptability and cult following, with notable regions in the Loire and South Africa.
Inside the UK’s first cohousing community for older women
New Ground in Chipping Barnet is the UK’s first cohousing community for women over 50, offering an alternative to living alone with shared spaces and mutual support.
The Tragic Tale of Floyd Collins: Body Stolen from Cave and Turned into Macabre Tourist Attraction
Cave explorer Floyd Collins died trapped in a Kentucky cave. His body was later stolen from a glass-topped coffin used as a tourist attraction.
Passenger £1,000 Out of Pocket Due to Novelty Passport Stamp
A British traveller was denied boarding a Qatar Airways flight to Thailand due to a novelty Machu Picchu stamp, costing her £1,000.
Man Utd confirm fifth summer signing; £70m bid expected
Manchester United have signed goalkeeper Kit Margetson as their fifth summer arrival, while Chelsea consider a second bid for Alex Scott after an initial £64m offer was rejected by Bournemouth.
Bedford train crash: driver passed red signal after fault, report says
Interim RAIB report reveals Bedford train crash driver passed red signal; TPWS not installed on line.
Cold case squad races to find Suzy Lamplugh before mothballed
Detectives remain haunted by Suzy Lamplugh's 1986 disappearance, with 12 months left before the case enters an inactive phase.
River Island to Close 32 UK Stores in 2026
River Island will close 32 UK stores in 2026 after a £32.3m loss, citing online shopping and rising costs.
Phantom Energy: How Unplugging Devices Can Cut Bills by 10% Amid Global Crisis
Unplugging unused devices can cut household energy bills by up to 10%, reducing phantom energy waste and emissions amid global energy price spikes.
Cheap Kitchen Staple That Repels Rats From Home and Garden
Discover how a 24p kitchen staple can deter rats from your home and garden naturally, with expert tips on prevention and control.
Three Luxury Yachts Sink in Sydney Marina Fire
Three luxury yachts sank after a fire at Sydney's Mosman marina; one woman hospitalised; fire not suspicious; hazmat operation underway.
EasyJet Cabin Bag Rule Could Hit Your Wallet, Expert Warns
Expert warns easyJet passengers that incorrect cabin bag size can lead to extra fees; booking early saves money.
Harry Skelton Opens Up About Mother's Alcoholism and Cheltenham Ambitions
Harry Skelton speaks candidly about his mother's battle with alcohol, his close bond with brother Dan, and his hopes for Cheltenham festival as he chases the jockeys' cup.
Coatbridge housing plan: 8 houses and 46 flats proposed
North Lanarkshire Council has submitted plans for 54 homes near Dunbeth Family Centre in Coatbridge, replacing a demolished tower block with eight houses and 46 flats.
Labour’s Rapid U-Turn on Pub Business Rates Shows Government Learning but Repeating Treasury Mistake
Labour reverses pub business rates changes after industry outcry and backbench revolt, but MPs question why Treasury didn’t foresee consequences.
Newcastle double boost: Miley and Joelinton set for La Manga
Lewis Miley and Joelinton are set to rejoin Newcastle United's squad for next week's training camp in La Manga, Spain, providing a major double boost for Eddie Howe.
Martin Lewis reveals date for cheapest easyJet flights
Martin Lewis has revealed that Tuesday, July 28, 2026, is an easyJet flight release day, offering potential savings of over £200 on summer 2027 tickets.
BT landline switch-off: 112 exchanges affected
With just six months until the UK's copper phone network is switched off, Openreach has issued 'stop sell' notices at another 112 telephone exchanges, affecting millions of homes.
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