Kent retailer switches from Londis to Spar in full refit
Isle of Sheppey retailer Jatinder Sahota has moved his Minster store from Londis to Spar, completing a full refit with expanded chilled and frozen ranges.
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£90 Lyndon Company bedding set now £40.50 with code
The Lyndon Company Hampstead 100% cotton bedding set is reduced from £90 to £45 at Yimbly, or £40.50 with code AUTUMN10.
St Cuthbert's Way named global Best in Travel pick
St Cuthbert's Way in the Scottish Borders has been named in Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2027 list, praised for its quiet scenery and rich history.
Trump Mocked for Winter Coat at Xi Welcome
Donald Trump was mocked online for wearing a heavy winter coat and gloves at an 18°C red-carpet welcome for Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews.
DWP Winter Fuel Payment: 12 benefits that mean no claim needed
DWP Winter Fuel Payment letters worth up to £300 are being sent to over 10 million people. If you receive any of 12 benefits, you'll get it automatically - full list here.
Tory Universal Credit cut plans explained
Tory plans would cut Universal Credit for some claimants after six months, replace cash with pre-paid cards, and exempt those too ill to work or in work.
Dunelm's £10.50 mushroom lamp is a designer lookalike
Dunelm's Milo Mushroom Rechargeable LED Table Lamp, reduced from £15 to £10.50, offers a designer look similar to Soho Home's £395 Janie Lamp, with 4.7-star reviews.
HSBC to create 1,000 entry-level UK roles targeting Gen Z
HSBC plans 1,000 UK entry-level roles over the next year, with a third of 2025 hires aged 18-24, plus 500 school work placements.
Energy firms told to improve service ahead of difficult winter
Citizens Advice warns energy firms must 'double down' on customer service as over 10 million households worry about affording bills this winter.
Petrol Station Error Leaves Drivers Stranded and Facing Huge Repair Bills
Drivers in North Carolina face costly repairs after a petrol station mix-up saw diesel pumped into regular fuel tanks, leaving dozens stranded and prompting an investigation.
Aldi launches home delivery with Deliveroo from October 6
Aldi UK partners with Deliveroo for rapid grocery delivery, trialled at eight stores from October 6, with nationwide rollout planned for early 2027.
TikTok 'Dubai chocolate' craze triggers global pistachio shortage
A TikTok trend for pistachio-filled 'Dubai chocolate' has caused an international pistachio shortage, with prices soaring and shops rationing the bars.
Aldi launches home delivery trial with Deliveroo in eight stores
Aldi is trialling home delivery for the first time via Deliveroo across eight UK stores from October 6, with a nationwide rollout planned for early 2027.
Save £29 on Princess Kate's Monica Vinader earrings in sale
Princess Catherine's favourite Siren Gemstone Wire Earrings by Monica Vinader are reduced from £149 to £119.20 in the brand's limited-time sale, saving £29.80.
Moray named Scotland's least hard-working area
Moray has been named Scotland's least hard-working area, with employees averaging 30.1 hours per week — 8 per cent below the UK average of 32.8 hours.
Apple MacBook Neo and More Student Tech Picks at Very
Apple's budget-friendly MacBook Neo is perfect for university students. Very has students covered for tech, homeware, clothing and more this September.
Bank deputy: rate rise likely if energy prices stay high
Bank of England deputy governor Clare Lombardelli says a rise in interest rates is 'increasingly likely' if high energy prices persist, as inflation hit 3.1%.
Energy firms urged to improve customer service before winter
Citizens Advice warns energy firms to improve customer service as Ofgem's 4% price cap rise takes effect October 1, adding £60 to average bills.
One Item That Beats Baking Soda for Oven Grease, Says Ex-Housekeeper
A former housekeeper shows how to remove years of baked-on oven grease using Easy-Off Fume Free Oven Cleaner, saying it works faster and with less elbow grease than baking soda.
8 UK banks with worst savings interest rates - full list
Eight high street banks, including Lloyds, NatWest and Halifax, are paying at or below 1% interest on instant access savings accounts as of September 24.
Heswall dad fuming as £150 easyJet offer was a 'kick in the face'
Stephen Gilfoyle, 39, from Heswall, lost a day of his £4,000 family holiday after an 11-hour delay and diversion to Milan, calling easyJet's £150 offer a 'kick in the face'.
Estate agents warned against competing on fees
Estate agents risk making commission the deciding factor for vendors if they fail to demonstrate their value, according to Iain McKenzie, CEO of The Guild of Property Professionals.
CGT fears grow as investors brace for potential Budget tax rise
Property investors face renewed uncertainty over capital gains tax as speculation grows over possible changes in next month’s Budget. The government is reportedly considering aligning CGT more closely with income tax to raise additional revenue.
Moving costs bigger barrier than mortgage rates, LRG finds
New LRG research reveals the cost of moving is the biggest barrier to the housing market, with 75% citing it as a key factor, ahead of mortgage rates at 28%.
loc8me Expands to 20th UK City with Mighty Acquisition
Student lettings agency loc8me has expanded into its 20th UK city after acquiring Lancaster-based Mighty Student Living, adding more than 1,100 student beds and over 350 properties to its portfolio.
Watermans opens fifth office in Bonnyrigg as expansion continues
Watermans has opened its fifth office in Bonnyrigg, its second branch this year, expanding its estate agency and legal services across eastern Scotland and Midlothian.
Buyer numbers rise but sales delays and rental shortages persist
Buyer registrations rose in July, yet Propertymark reports lengthy sales times and a rental market with nine applicants per property, keeping pressure on agents.
How to spot chain failure signs before they break
Most property chains show strain before they collapse. Building resilience through early visibility, clear responsibilities and proactive risk management can prevent chain reaction failures.
Sourced targets £10m agency acquisition spree with eight deals
Property group Sourced plans to spend at least £10m buying estate and letting agencies, with eight deals in the pipeline and four acquisitions already completed this year.
Foxtons acquires four agencies in expansion push beyond London
Foxtons has completed four lettings-focused acquisitions, including two in Birmingham, paying an initial £4.8m. The deals expand its presence beyond London, with further growth targeted.
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