Aldi Loses Cheapest UK Supermarket Crown to Lidl
Which? analysis shows Lidl overtakes Aldi as cheapest UK supermarket for October 2025, with a £120 shop vs £121 at Aldi.
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Delta Boeing 767 Engine Catches Fire Shortly After Take-off from Los Angeles
Delta Air Lines flight 446, a Boeing 767-400, experienced an engine fire shortly after take-off from Los Angeles International Airport on 18 July, prompting an immediate return and safe landing.
Poundland Saved From Collapse By High Court
Poundland wins High Court approval for restructuring plan, avoiding collapse with £90m injection and store closures.
Sephora Opens Third UK Store in Manchester After Overnight Queues
Sephora's third UK store opens at Manchester's Trafford Centre with overnight queues, celebrity preview, and exclusive goodie bags for first shoppers.
Yan Diomande reaches double verbal agreement, Liverpool learns preference
Yan Diomande has verbal agreements with Real Madrid and PSG; Liverpool had shown interest but now face competition for the RB Leipzig star.
April 2026 Bill Hikes: Council Tax, Energy, and Broadband Changes Ahead
Council tax, energy, and broadband bills change in April 2026. Council tax rises up to 8.99%, energy cap falls £117, broadband prices increase.
Thousands of UK Pubs Face Closure Without Energy Bill Support, Industry Warns
UK pubs face closure without government energy bill support, industry warns of mass job losses.
Costco trials eight-second checkout system to reduce queues
Costco pilots pre-scan checkout and Scan & Go app to cut queues, with transaction times as low as eight seconds.
UK bank branch closures surpass 6,000 since 2015, Which? warns
UK bank branch closures exceed 6,000 since 2015; Which? warns 33 constituencies may lose all branches by end of 2024, urging more banking hubs.
Hope Street Exit at Glasgow Central to Reopen as Demolition Continues
Glasgow Central's Hope Street exit reopens Sunday as demolition of fire-damaged building continues. Partial station reopening in place.
Waitrose Ex-Worker Reveals 7 Secrets for Freebies and Discounts
Ex-Waitrose worker shares 7 secrets for freebies, discounts, and perks, including best times to shop and staff benefits.
Ferry Fire Near Spain Forces Evacuation of 156 Passengers and Crew
156 passengers and crew evacuated after a fire on the Sorrento ferry near Spain's Balearic Islands; three crew injured.
Thousands of ESA claimants to receive £5,000 back pay after DWP errors
DWP errors in transferring benefits lead to 180,000 ESA claimants receiving average £5,000 back pay, costing £1.67bn.
Reeves's Budget U-Turn Sparks Public Debate
Chancellor Reeves abandons income tax hike amid internal Labour divide, citing revised forecasts and political pressure.
Shoppers Flee UK High Streets Amid Food Price Crisis
Food prices rose 4% in July, driving shoppers away from UK high streets as retailers struggle with economic uncertainty and rising costs.
Black Panther 3: David Jonsson Cast as T'Challa's Son
Ryan Coogler announces Black Panther 3 at Comic-Con, with David Jonsson playing the son of Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa. Release set for December 2028.
UK Drivers Warned: Check Car Tax Now or Face £1,000 Fine
Drivers risk £1,000 fine if vehicle tax not paid. Check online now to avoid penalties.
BBC expert flags £3,000 rule for gifting money to children
From April 2027, pensions left after death will be subject to inheritance tax. A £3,000 annual gifting allowance and other exemptions can help reduce tax liability.
Thai Model Found Dead on River Kwai After Night Out
A 30-year-old model was found dead floating on a raft on the River Kwai in Thailand, with police launching an investigation after no visible signs of assault were found.
National Trust cafes may stop homemade scones as job cuts loom
National Trust proposes cutting 550 jobs, affecting homemade scones in some cafes due to rising costs from NI and living wage increases.
Reed Hastings Steps Down From Netflix Board In June
Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings will step down from the board in June, focusing on new ventures. Jay Hoag elected chairman.
Billionaire B&M CEO Simon Arora to Retire After 18 Years
B&M CEO Simon Arora retires after 18 years, having transformed the chain from 21 stores to a FTSE 100 giant with 1,100 shops.
Man Utd transfer boost: Carrick gets £51m timeline lift
Manchester United are progressing on transfer targets, with Roma needing to sell Manu Kone and United battling Everton for Jonathan Rowe.
Four in five Britons fear Iran conflict will push up food prices, poll finds
Poll finds 80% of Britons worried about food price rises from Iran war; retailers urge government to cut energy costs as food inflation is forecast to hit 7%.
Spain's Housing Crisis: Madrid and Barcelona Diverge on Solutions
Spain's housing crisis sees contrasting approaches: Madrid deregulates to attract investors, while Barcelona strengthens social housing. Outcomes will shape Europe.
Self-employed fathers join ‘Dad strike’ over UK’s ‘rubbish’ paternity leave
Self-employed fathers join world-first 'Dad strike' in London on 11 June to protest UK's least generous paternity leave in Europe, demanding better statutory pay and rights.
Mum Loses £820 Holiday After EasyJet Refuses Boarding Over Passport Tear
Donna Fairclough lost her £820 holiday after EasyJet refused boarding due to a passport tear at Manchester Airport.
Moonlight Peaches Recalled in UK Over Listeria Fears
Moonlight Companies recalls California peaches sold nationwide Sept-Oct 2025 due to Listeria risk. No illnesses reported.
Royal Mail Pledges £500m to Improve Postal Delivery Performance
Royal Mail announces £500m investment and new delivery targets, including scrapping Saturday second-class post, to meet Ofcom requirements.
Trump and von der Leyen announce US-EU trade deal
Trump and von der Leyen announce a US-EU trade deal after talks at Turnberry, imposing a 15% baseline tariff and averting a trade war.
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