FTSE 100 Fluctuates Amid Middle East Tensions, Closes Flat
FTSE 100 closed flat as oil prices fell after Iran ended military operations against Israel. Housebuilders fell on borrowing cost fears. Wall Street rallied.
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Reeves Tells Labour MPs Budget Is Package Not Pick And Mix
Rachel Reeves urges Labour MPs to back budget, warning it is a 'package not pick and mix.' Promises fair, progressive budget despite growth downgrades.
Properties Taking Longer to Sell in UK Cities, Study Finds
UK homes take average 102 days to sell, six days longer than last year. London at 126 days; Edinburgh fastest at 39 days.
TV Licence refund: Who can claim and how to apply
UK households may be eligible for a TV Licence refund if they no longer watch live TV or use BBC iPlayer. Learn how to claim, conditions, and fines for non-payment.
Reeves Pledges Fiscal Stability as Spring Forecast Looms
Chancellor Reeves aims for a boring spring forecast, pledging no new policies and relying on OBR data to show fiscal headroom amid political pressure.
New Balance 327 Trainers Reduced to £77 in Summer Sale
The viral New Balance 327 trainers praised for comfort and style have been slashed to £77 in a huge summer sale, with shoppers rushing to buy discounted pairs.
Best Kids Walking Boots for 2024: Top Picks Tested
Discover the best kids' walking boots for 2024, tested by a mum of two over three months. Top picks include Mountain Warehouse Adventurer and Drift Junior.
Girl Gang Raped After Abduction in Punjab
A girl was gang-raped after being abducted by five suspects in Mansa, Punjab. Two arrested, three at large. Victim hospitalised.
Deep-sea mining threatens rare molluscs with extinction, study finds
New research finds 184 deep-sea mollusc species at risk of extinction from seabed mining, with two-thirds threatened.
DCC Energy Agrees £5.75bn Takeover by KKR and ECP
DCC Energy, a FTSE 100 firm, has agreed a £5.75 billion takeover by KKR and Energy Capital Partners, with the board backing a bid worth up to 6,796.22p per share.
Hodgkinson Vows 800m World Record After Stockholm Defeat
Keely Hodgkinson says defeat in Stockholm will help her break the 800m world record in London next month.
Ryan Reynolds walks Comic-Con floor as Deadpool
Ryan Reynolds surprised fans at San Diego Comic-Con by walking the floor dressed as Deadpool, marking the character's 10th anniversary. He took photos with unsuspecting fans and later asked Robert Downey Jr for a role in Avengers: Doomsday.
Fact Check: North Sea Oil and Gas Claims Under Scrutiny
Fact-checking UK government claims on North Sea oil and gas: emissions, energy security, bills, and climate impact.
Pale skin dismissed as 'Scottish' turns out to be cancer in boy, 9
Kit Thomson, 9, was diagnosed with a 17cm Wilms tumour after his pale skin was dismissed as a Scottish complexion and symptoms as a urine infection.
Vinted expert's simple message hack doubles sales and views
A Vinted seller's experiment shows sending a friendly message to users who favourite an item can boost sales by up to 50%.
Tesco Boss: Price Alone Won't Solve Supermarket Crisis
Tesco boss Ken Murphy says price cuts alone won't solve supermarket challenges as profits rise and inflation slows.
Shein posts $99mn loss after US tariff rule change
Online fashion giant Shein reports a $99 million quarterly loss after the US ended the de minimis duty exemption for small packages, impacting sales.
Axel Donczew set for Arsenal move after medical
Cardiff City's youngest ever player Axel Donczew has completed a medical at Arsenal, with the 16-year-old midfielder set to join the Premier League club this week.
Remote Floating Cabin in Greenland Among World’s Most Unusual Airbnbs
A floating cabin in Greenland, accessible only by boat, offers a digital detox and polar bear safety, priced from £855 per night.
UK faces steepest growth downgrade among G7 due to Iran war, IMF warns
IMF warns UK faces biggest growth downgrade among G7 due to Iran war, with GDP forecast cut to 0.8% in 2026 and inflation nearing 4%.
Morrisons Bank Holiday Opening Times 2026: May 25 Update
Morrisons updates bank holiday hours for May 25: most large stores open 7am-8pm in England and Wales. Also proposes 200 head office job cuts.
HS2 Chief Admits Project Beyond Budget After Spending £26bn for Half-Complete Work
HS2 chief Mark Wild tells MPs project has overspent by £6.5bn with work halfway done, warning of further cost rises and delays beyond 2033.
Liberty Summer Scents Kit Slashed by 75%
A luxury perfume set worth £446 is now £110 at Liberty, saving 75%. Ideal for Christmas gifts, the kit includes 12 premium fragrances for roughly £9 each.
DWP confirms early £952 for pensioners in August
Pension Credit claimants in England, Wales and Northern Ireland due to receive up to £952 on August 31 will be paid early on August 28 due to the bank holiday.
UK food firm Just Perfect Catering enters administration
Just Perfect Catering Limited, a UK contract caterer based in Cardiff, has entered administration after 17 years. Administrators were appointed on July 20.
Record 45GW of UK Renewable Projects Approved in 2025
A record 45GW of renewable energy projects were approved in Great Britain in 2025, driven by battery storage and offshore wind, but grid delays remain a challenge.
Expert's 8 Tips for Post-Christmas Clean-Up
Lynsey Crombie shares eight easy tips for post-Christmas cleaning, from organising decorations to reviving sofas and tackling the fridge.
Three Million UK Households Skipping Meals Amid Rising Costs, Which? Warns
Three million UK households skip meals as Which? reports rising costs and falling consumer confidence, with 85% worried about food prices.
Casualty 40th anniversary episodes most ambitious ever
Director Steve Hughes has confirmed the Casualty 40th anniversary episodes are the 'most ambitious' he's ever directed, with a double-bill airing September 5.
Yoon Suk Yeol's Spring Onion Comment Sparks Economic Backlash as Election Defeat Hits
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces backlash after praising spring onion prices in subsidised market, contributing to his party's election defeat.
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