Average room rent in London falls to £915pcm, down 0.2% year-on-year, but parts of southeast London see double-digit rises. SpareRoom data reveals SW7 as priciest at £1,599pcm and E12 cheapest at £729pcm.
Liverpool's Chinatown market, which launched in September 2025 with 40 stalls and community activities, has no confirmed return date. The council has provided no update since February 2026.
Santander UK reports a 32% increase in holiday scam losses to £42,773.62 in Q2 2024. Common tactics include fake packages and rental scams. Customers urged to verify bookings.
DWP data shows 1.85 million PIP claimants in England and Wales have received payments for five years or longer, with psychiatric disorders the most common condition.
John Lewis proposes closing foreign exchange bureaux and gift wrapping counters in dozens of stores, putting up to 200 jobs at risk due to changing customer behaviour.
Experts propose a Warm Weather Payment for DWP claimants amid rising UK heatwaves, mirroring the existing £25 Cold Weather Payment scheme for winter.
More than 50 Post Office branches across the UK will permanently close by early October due to Morrisons' decision to shut loss-making Morrisons Daily convenience stores acquired in its £190m McColl's rescue deal.
Alejandro Garnacho has been left off Chelsea's 'not for sale list' just 12 months after his £40m move from Manchester United, who could benefit from a 10% sell-on clause.
The IMF projects UK inflation will hit the 2% target by mid-2027, earlier than previously forecast, as the global economic shock from the Middle East conflict is 'better than feared'.
Archies flip flops, loved by Jennifer Aniston and Kylie Minogue, offer podiatrist-designed arch support for plantar fasciitis. At £35, they are a comfortable, waterproof summer essential.
Yamama café in Liverpool's Baltic Triangle will close on August 2 and reopen in September at a new location. Sisters Noura and Futoon Qusairy view the move as an opportunity to grow.
The IMF forecasts UK inflation will drop to 2% by mid-2027, earlier than anticipated, providing a lifeline to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as the economy grows 1% in 2026.
Next shoppers are raving about the Trim Hardware Detail Racer Ribbed Vest Top, priced at £18, which features a silver-toned metal ring detail and has earned a 4.9-star rating.
Australia secures fuel supply assurances from Asian partners amid Iran conflict, with government prioritising relationships to avert shortages.
Power outage at substation near King's Cross causes Tube closures and severe delays on Northern line during evening rush hour.
Wall Street bonuses hit a record $246,900 average in 2025, up 6%, as profits surged 30% despite market volatility.
Arthur Fery, the 23-year-old British qualifier, has a family net worth of £275m, far surpassing Andy Murray's £110m and Emma Raducanu's £13.5m. He has earned at least £480k at Wimbledon.
Manchester United have held talks with Borussia Dortmund over Julian Ryerson, valued at £25.6m, after his World Cup performances for Norway caught their attention as they plan summer transfers.
Google's £1bn King's Cross HQ opens this summer, consolidating London staff in a new 7 and 11 storey complex.
JD Sports opens its largest Scottish store at The Centre, Livingston on July 9. The 15,500 sq ft superstore features a launch event with DJ, freebies, and a wider range of brands like Nike and Adidas.
Anzac Day 2026 trading hours: pharmacies and petrol stations open, supermarkets vary by state. Check local stores for details.
A pensioner threatens a van driver in a parking dispute, telling him 'come out and see how f***ing old I am'. The video goes viral on TikTok.
The number of planning applications for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in Rhondda Cynon Taf has 'increased noticeably' in the last two to three years, a council report reveals, with neighbouring councils also reporting similar trends.
GK Barry shares her unusual post-night-out routine, including dunking her head in ice water, taking paracetamol and ibuprofen, and listening to frequency-based music to recover from hangovers.
Energy experts warn Malaysia and South Korea could cut fuel exports to Australia, as some service stations run out of stock and governments prepare for potential rationing.
A lorry carrying 20 tonnes of prosecco crashed on the M4 in Berkshire, spilling wine and causing major disruption. One minor injury reported.
EY Item Club forecasts slower mortgage and business lending growth in 2026, but expects a rebound from 2027 as the UK economy strengthens.
Glasgow Central Station will fully reopen on July 17 after a major fire and explosion on Union Street. Stabilisation work is complete, and all entrances will be accessible from that date.
Tanpopo sushi products recalled due to incorrect use-by dates. FSA advises customers not to eat them and return for refund.
BON CHARGE launches free YouTube wellness series with red light therapy devices. Quarter of Brits use recovery tech; 18-34s lead adoption. Super Max device down to £974.25.