UK drivers face £165 fuel costs under US diesel ban fears
UK drivers could pay up to £165 to fill a 55-litre car if a US diesel export ban pushes pump prices to £3 per litre, amid fears over a temporary 90-day export ban.
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Jet2 adds 2 new winter sun routes from Leeds Bradford
Jet2 launches new winter sun flights from Leeds Bradford to Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada, plus Tallinn, as part of 34 new routes for Winter 26/27.
Salford £700k junction scheme sparks safety and congestion fears
Salford Council approved a £689,795.26 contract to build a pedestrian crossing at a junction with six collisions in five years, but a councillor fears it will worsen traffic.
North East pubs host Payday Party Weekender with disco classics
Ten Proper Pubs across the North East will host a Payday Party Weekender from September 25-27, featuring disco classics, ABBA favourites and glittery drinks deals.
TV Licence rule: Netflix users may have to pay £180 - how to avoid it
Netflix subscribers may need a TV Licence if they watch live TV on the platform. The £180 annual fee can be avoided by sticking to on-demand content only.
Gandeys Circus Snowstorm tickets free via TopCashback deal
Gandeys Circus Snowstorm tickets at the Trafford Centre can be secured for free via a TopCashback new-member offer, after a 39% Wowcher discount reduces them to £15.
London buses return to public ownership after 30 years
Sadiq Khan launches Buses for London, a publicly-owned bus company running 100 zero-emission buses, starting on Route 6 in late 2027.
Lanarkshire's first Business Month launches in October
Lanarkshire Business Month, running October 5-30, will showcase support for businesses at every stage across the region with events, workshops and networking.
Only 13% of Brits feel ready for the day, study finds
A poll of 2,000 adults found just 13% feel fully ready for the day, while 88% have days they can barely function. Experts say stepping outside your comfort zone can boost readiness.
CMA warns Ticketmaster as Oasis 2027 tickets go on sale
The Competition and Markets Authority says it will be 'watching closely' to ensure Oasis fans are not caught out as tickets for the band's 2027 tour go on sale.
TalkTalk in final stages of selling divisions amid administration threat
TalkTalk is in advanced discussions to sell its consumer and wholesale divisions, racing to secure its future and avoid potential administration.
Poundland to close all UK and Ireland stores for three days
Poundland will close all UK and Ireland stores on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day, reopening on December 27 and January 2, as it celebrates a return to profitability.
Poundland confirms all stores will close for three days
Poundland will close all UK and Ireland stores on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day, reopening on December 27 and January 2.
Healey warned over pension tax raid risks like Reeves
Chancellor John Healey risks repeating Rachel Reeves' pension tax raid mistake, experts warn, as savers could withdraw billions in tax-free cash before the October 28 Budget.
Cardiff Council buys 40-apartment block to tackle homelessness
Cardiff Council has acquired Lime Tree Mansions, a 40-apartment building on Whitchurch Road, as part of its homelessness support strategy. The multi-million-pound deal's value was not disclosed.
Balearic president calls for tourist limits as record numbers expected
Marga Prohens urges 'quality over quantity' in tourism, warning the islands cannot sustain current growth as a record 20 million visitors are projected for 2026.
B&M £20 heater keeps homes warm for just 10p an hour
B&M sells the Blaupunkt Three Bar Oscillating Halogen Heater for £20, down from £24, heating single rooms from around 10p per hour without central heating.
UK drivers eligible for £56m car delivery compensation
Millions of UK drivers can claim a share of £55.87m compensation after the Competition Appeal Tribunal approved payouts over inflated car delivery charges from 2006-2015.
DWP confirms £48.15 weekly extra for pensioners on State Pension
Pensioners who care for another adult can claim an extra £48.15 per week from the DWP via Pension Credit, paid every four weeks.
Dusk bedding set shoppers call 'luxurious' now from £9
Dusk's Cambridge with Bows 200 Thread Count Duvet Cover is reduced to as little as £9 in the brand's seasonal sale, with shoppers praising its 'hotel-like finish'.
City of London skyscraper plans approved despite concerns
The City of London's skyscraper proposal near the Tower of London has been approved by the Planning Inspectorate, despite Historic England's objections over views of the World Heritage site.
Michelle Keegan's £7 hair secret for sleek ITV The Blame look
Michelle Keegan's sleek hair in ITV's The Blame comes from a £7.50 hair mask, reduced from £15 at Give Me Cosmetics, as the brand launches an early Black Friday bundle.
Shawbrook Bank offers market-leading 5.25% Cash ISA
Shawbrook Bank's five-year fixed Cash ISA pays 5.25% interest, the top rate on the market. A £1,000 deposit could grow to £1,292 after five years.
B&M £20 halogen heater costs from 10p an hour to run
B&M's £20 Blaupunkt Three Bar Oscillating Halogen Heater costs from 10.44p per hour on the lowest setting, offering a budget way to warm rooms without central heating.
TalkTalk in final stages of deals to sell divisions
TalkTalk says it is in the final stages of agreeing sales for its consumer and wholesale divisions, as speculation grows that it could face administration if deals fall through.
Beckham nets £40m as World Cup deals boost profits
David Beckham has pocketed £40m after World Cup-linked deals helped profits at his brand firm DRJB Holdings jump nearly 50% to £50m last year.
Office workers praise £12 'wrinkle-free' shirt as 'comfortable'
A £11.99 Amazon shirt is praised by office workers as wrinkle-free and comfortable to wear all day, with a 4.4-star rating.
Fuel prices could hit £3 a litre if US diesel export ban goes ahead
Analysts warn UK drivers could face £3 per litre fuel prices if Donald Trump brings in a 90-day US diesel export ban, impacting British pump costs.
Hillingdon Council to pay pregnant woman £1,950 over unsuitable housing
Hillingdon Council has apologised and agreed to pay a pregnant woman £1,950 after placing her and her children in unsuitable accommodation with exposed wiring and unsafe furniture.
MOVA S2 cordless vacuum drops under £100, beating Amazon
The MOVA S2 Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner is now £98.10 at Yimbly with code AUTUMN10, down from £179 and undercutting Amazon.
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