Lloyds Warns on UK Economy as ECB Holds Rates
Lloyds Banking Group warns Rachel Reeves over bank taxes as ECB holds rates at 2%, UK jobs cut fastest since Feb, and trade war uncertainty weighs.
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New Year's Day 2026: Supermarket and Shop Opening Times Across the UK
Find out which supermarkets and shops are open on New Year's Day 2026, including Aldi, Lidl, and B&M, plus a list of closures.
May Bank Holiday 2025 Supermarket Opening Hours: Tesco, Aldi, Asda and More
May bank holiday supermarket hours for Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Lidl, Waitrose and M&S on Monday 26 May 2025.
Pilot Killed in Oxfordshire Plane Crash at Nature Reserve
A pilot died when his light aircraft crashed at Aston Rowant Nature Reserve in Oxfordshire. Heavy fog shrouded the area, and an investigation is underway.
UK inflation dips to 3.4% in May despite food price jump
UK inflation fell to 3.4% in May from 3.5% in April, driven by lower air fares and petrol but offset by rising food and chocolate prices.
How McDonald's Onion Nuggets Led to Chicken McNuggets
Discover the forgotten McDonald's Onion Nuggets from the 1970s, a vegetarian option that inspired the iconic Chicken McNuggets.
Rent history ignored in mortgage affordability checks, expert says
Thousands of renters are being refused mortgages they could afford because lenders focus on payslips over rent records, says property expert Patricia Ogunfeibo.
Kingfisher CEO Thierry Garnier Departs for Ahold Delhaize
Thierry Garnier, CEO of Kingfisher (owner of B&Q), quits after seven years to lead European supermarket group Ahold Delhaize.
Elize Matsunaga now: parole, no contact with daughter
Elize Matsunaga, who murdered and dismembered her husband in 2012, was paroled in 2022. Her daughter, raised by the victim's parents, has had no contact with her since the crime.
UK Faces Stagflation Threat as Iran War Drives Up Energy Costs
Middle East war drives up UK mortgage, energy, fuel, and food costs, renewing stagflation fears.
Passenger Dies on EasyJet Flight from Spain to Newcastle
A passenger died on an EasyJet flight from Alicante to Newcastle on New Year's Day despite medical assistance on board.
Gatwick Airport update after water outage chaos
Gatwick Airport has resolved a major water supply failure that caused widespread disruption during one of the busiest weekends of the summer holiday season.
Royal Mail names 90 UK postcodes facing delivery delays today
Royal Mail has confirmed that 90 UK postcodes will not receive mail on time today due to local issues, with delays affecting areas including Brecon, Cambridge, and Wolverhampton.
Shell Profits Slump by Nearly a Third as Gas Prices Fall
Shell profits fall nearly a third to $4.26bn as European gas prices decline, but beat forecasts; company plans $3.5bn share buyback.
Xabi Alonso challenges Arsenal after Rogers signing
Chelsea have beaten Arsenal to the signing of Morgan Rogers, with Xabi Alonso challenging the Gunners to find a better player.
Fake Squishy Dumpling Toys Recall Over Benzene Risk
Urgent recall for counterfeit Squeezy Dumplings containing excessive benzene, posing severe chemical risk to children.
Vodafone Earnings Boosted by Cost-Cutting, 1,200 Jobs Lost
Vodafone reports higher sales and profits after cutting 1,200 jobs in Europe amid cost-saving initiatives, with service revenues up 10% to €8.6bn.
TikTok and Visa launch debit card to speed payouts to UK creators
TikTok and Visa launch a debit card for UK creators, offering quicker access to livestreaming earnings and addressing payment delays.
German holidaymaker wins payout over sunlounger shortage in Greece
German tourist awarded €1,000 after sunlounger shortage on Kos holiday highlights 'towel wars' and package travel liability.
Police Hunt Man in Lobster Costume After Darts Assault
Police release CCTV of a suspect after a man in a lobster costume punched a darts fan unconscious at the World Darts Championship in London.
Elderly Woman Dies After Being Left Behind by Cruise Ship on Lizard Island
80-year-old Suzanne Rees died after being left behind by the Coral Adventurer cruise ship on Lizard Island. Ship returns to Cairns; investigation ongoing.
Women in Tech and Finance Face Higher AI Job Loss Risk, Report Warns
City of London report finds women in tech and finance face higher risk from AI job losses, with mid-career females sidelined by rigid hiring.
Hearts vs Sturm Graz: Champions League qualifier second leg
Hearts trail 4-0 against Sturm Graz in the Champions League second qualifying round second leg at Tynecastle. Details on TV, live stream, and kick-off time.
Primark Slashes Prices as Competition Heats Up
Primark is cutting prices on womenswear, menswear, and kidswear to reaffirm its value position, after a 2.2% sales drop and customer complaints about rising costs.
Jeremy Hunt Urged to Abolish Tourist Tax in Budget to Boost Retail
Business groups urge Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to reinstate VAT-free shopping for tourists in the March Budget, claiming it could boost the UK economy by £1.5bn.
Carragher Warns Liverpool Against £150m Isak Move
Jamie Carragher warns Liverpool against £150m Alexander Isak transfer, saying the summer spending spree lacks planning.
UK Borrowing Costs Surge as Middle East Tensions Fuel Inflation Fears
UK borrowing costs rise again as Middle East conflict drives oil prices, reigniting inflation fears and delaying expected interest rate cuts.
Shein slumps to loss after US tariff change hits sales
Fast fashion group Shein reported a $99m Q1 loss after the US ended an import duty exemption on small parcels, with sales growth slowing to 1.1%.
FTSE 100 Rallies and Oil Falls on Hopes of End to Iran Conflict
FTSE 100 posts biggest daily rise in a year as oil falls below $100 on hopes of imminent end to Iran war; Bank of England warns of supply shock.
DWP Plans New Powers to Recover Benefit Fraud from Bank Accounts
DWP proposes new laws to claw back benefit fraud overpayments from bank accounts, with last-resort measures and oversight.
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