Chinese Drivers Rush to Fill Up Before Capped Fuel Price Hike
Chinese drivers rush to fill up as government caps largest fuel price hike, limiting increases to cushion impact of rising global oil prices.
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Thousands of Power Strips Sold on Amazon Recalled Over Fire Risk
Thousands of CCCEI power strips sold on Amazon recalled over fire risk due to lack of overcurrent protection; no injuries reported.
Killarney's 'Crazy Cat Lady' Faces Eviction Over 30 Cats
Collette Boler, known as the 'crazy cat lady', faces eviction and fines for feeding feral cats in Thurnscoe, sparking widespread support.
Quiz to Close All 37 Stores After Second Administration in a Year
Quiz to close all 37 stores after second administration in a year. Concessions in New Look and Matalan unaffected.
Australians Stranded in UK Tell of Heartbreak Over Strict Border Rules
Australians stranded in the UK share heartbreaking stories of missing funerals and family milestones due to Australia's strict border rules.
M60 Closed Near Manchester After Sewage Malfunction Floods Road
M60 closed anti-clockwise between J17 and J14 due to sewage malfunction flooding the carriageway, causing 50-minute delays.
Christmas Eve Set to Be 2025's Busiest Day for ATM Withdrawals
Post Office cash withdrawals hit record £62m on 22 Dec 2023, with Christmas Day seeing £800k withdrawn. Busiest ATM day since pandemic.
£5 Mystery Charity Bag: Woman Bans Used Swimwear
A woman bought a £5 mystery charity shop bag, finding Shein and Zara items but drawing the line at second-hand swimwear. She shared her haul on TikTok.
Shearer Warns Arsenal: Bruno Won't Come Cheap at £90m
Alan Shearer warns Arsenal they must pay over £90m for Bruno Guimaraes, as Newcastle demand a fee higher than Sandro Tonali's £100m sale, with the Brazilian keen on joining the Premier League champions.
Greater Manchester's First Wendy's Drive-Thru in Sale
Wendy's opens its first Greater Manchester drive-thru in Sale, taking over the former TGI Fridays site, part of a UK expansion plan to 400 restaurants.
Family's £8k Cruise Turns Into Vomit Nightmare
Sunderland family's £8k MSC cruise ruined by drunk passengers vomiting and soot from funnels causing allergic reaction in child.
Boots Shoppers Can Get Full-Size Benefit Mascara for £7 in £97 Bundle
Boots offers Benefit Bad Gal Bang Mascara for £7 in £97 bundle; ASOS and LookFantastic also have beauty deals.
‘It feels like a worse version of Lotto’: Australians share mixed views on intergenerational wealth
Guardian Australia readers share mixed experiences of the $5.4tn intergenerational wealth transfer, from hope to anger over inequality.
HMRC August 2026 Deadline: 580,000+ Miss MTD Sign-Up
More than 580,000 UK workers and landlords have failed to register for HMRC's Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, with a new deadline of August 7, 2026. Experts warn of potential stress and fines.
Mysterious Car Ceiling Button Baffles Drivers: Function Explained
A Reddit user baffled by a mysterious car ceiling button; it controls automatic interior lights, a common feature in modern vehicles.
Best Floral Dresses for Fuller Busts Ahead of Chelsea Flower Show
Discover the best floral dresses for fuller busts to wear at Chelsea Flower Show, featuring shirred bodices and supportive fits.
Heathrow's Third Runway Plan Approved, M25 to Move
UK government approves Heathrow's £33bn third runway plan, requiring M25 relocation, aiming for 2035 operation amid environmental concerns.
BBC Expert Issues Holiday Booking 'Small Print' Warning
BBC expert Holly Hamilton warns holidaymakers to check small print on third-party booking sites, as direct bookings may offer better value with extras like luggage or breakfast included.
Cycling UK Calls for 'Dutch Reach' to Be Taught to New Drivers to Prevent Car-Dooring Deaths
Cycling UK urges teaching 'Dutch reach' to new drivers to prevent car-dooring deaths and injuries on UK roads.
66 Days to Quit Pepsi Max: 'Of Course, There Is a Lot of Misery'
A writer attempts to quit Pepsi Max after drinking 277 litres in a year, documenting the 66-day challenge and the misery of withdrawal.
Chefs Love This 1 Ingredient for Creamy Egg Salad
Food content creator Kris Osborne reveals that adding a spoonful of chilli crisp to egg salad enhances flavor, cuts richness, and adds personality, as reported by Simply Recipes.
Energy Bill Surge Inevitable Amid Iran War, Ministers Warn
Ministers discuss offsetting energy bill surge amid Iran war, with £160 rise forecast and calls for targeted support.
UK Drivers Face Fuel Price Hike as Iran Crisis Drives Oil Costs Up
UK petrol prices set to rise as Israel-Iran conflict pushes oil costs up by $10 a barrel, potentially adding 5p per litre.
Airline Workers and Passengers Face Continued Misery as Travel Rebounds
Airline workers and passengers face dirty planes, high prices, and poor service as travel rebounds, with unresolved labour issues and industry consolidation worsening conditions.
US Energy secretary orders Texas firm to restore California oil operations
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright invokes Defense Production Act to order Texas firm to restore oil operations off California, sparking legal challenge from state.
England fan gets £10,000 refund after spending life savings on World Cup trip
Jacob Allmendinger, 21, used his £10,000 life savings to take his 80-year-old grandad Geoff to the World Cup. A crypto casino, Metawin, reimbursed him in full after England beat DR Congo.
Dutch Supreme Court Scraps Schiphol Flight Limit as Airport Announces €10bn Renovation
Dutch Supreme Court scraps Schiphol flight cap; airport announces €10bn renovation including new terminal and metro line.
Easter Weekend Set to Be Busiest on UK Roads Since 2022
Easter weekend expected to be busiest on UK roads since 2022 with nearly 21 million leisure journeys despite rising fuel prices.
I Visited 'England's Best City' York – But Left Disappointed
A travel journalist visits York, named England's best city, but finds it small, crowded, and lacking charm, leaving disappointed.
Simple Money Moves to Counteract April's Bill Hikes
After April bill hikes, simple money moves like challenging council tax or calling providers can still save you money within weeks.
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