River Island Handbag Recalled for Lead Contamination
River Island urgently recalls a pink floral handbag after tests found dangerous lead levels on its chain. Customers advised to stop use and return for a full refund.
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Best and Worst Days for Your Christmas Food Shop
A UK grocery expert names the optimal dates for your festive food shop to avoid crowds and empty shelves. Plan ahead for a stress-free Christmas dinner.
Brits stunned by enormous US 'meal deal' sandwich
A British couple travelling in America were left gobsmacked after discovering the US version of a meal deal - a colossal sandwich costing £6.14. Discover their hilarious reaction.
The one change that stopped my compulsive shopping
A former compulsive shopper reveals the simple 24-hour waiting rule that transformed her finances and curbed her impulse buys. Discover how pausing before purchasing can lead to radical financial control.
AI Investment Boom: Echo of Dot-Com or Gold Rush?
As AI investment soars, experts question if it's a bubble. Will the fallout cripple the economy or, like the internet, leave lasting value? Analysis of the risks and parallels with history.
Gen Z's Budget-Conscious Habits Transform Retail Landscape
Gen Z's hunt for 'dupes' and mall experiences is redefining Christmas shopping. With spending down 23%, retailers must adapt to value-driven, experience-hungry zoomers. Discover the future of retail.
Sky's £36 Black Friday TV & Sport Bundle Ends Soon
Sky's last-minute Black Friday offer bundles Sky Sports, Ultra HD, and Netflix for £36/month, saving £120. The deal ends December 4. Grab it now!
Pensioners could get £875 in DWP winter support
The DWP outlines three key winter support schemes for pensioners, potentially worth £875. Learn about Winter Fuel Payments, Warm Home Discount, and Cold Weather Payments.
Birmingham bin strikes suspend all collections
Birmingham's bin collection service is suspended due to mass pickets by agency and council workers. The council aims to resume collections tomorrow. Read the latest on the dispute.
Bride wins £16k payout after wedding yurt collapse
A bride left 'distraught' after a collapsing yurt ruined her high-end wedding has been awarded £16,504 in compensation. Read the full story of the Yorkshire wedding disaster.
Investment Bank Cheers Budget's London Market Boost
Peel Hunt welcomes Chancellor's stamp duty holiday for new IPOs and ISA changes as positive steps to boost UK investment. Read the full analysis.
Best Countries to Retire Abroad in 2026
Discover the top 10 global retirement destinations for 2026, where British pensions stretch further and sunshine is plentiful. Find out which European favourite clinched the top spot.
BMW iX3 named Top Gear Car of the Year 2026
The BMW iX3 electric SUV has been crowned Top Gear's Car of the Year 2026, triumphing over rivals from Tesla and Mercedes. Discover why this EV impressed the judges.
Woman mortified as cruise staff mistake dad for husband
A TikToker was left stunned when staff on a cruise ship repeatedly asked where her 'husband' was while she holidayed with her father. Read the awkward story and see how others relate.
TGJones 20% off for NHS, emergency services & teachers
TGJones, formerly WHSmith, launches a special 22-day 20% discount for Blue Light Card holders in the NHS, emergency services, teaching, social care, and armed forces. Offer runs until Christmas Eve. Find out how to claim.
DWP Christmas Bonus 2025: Who gets the £10 payment?
Thousands are receiving the DWP's annual £10 Christmas Bonus. Find out if you're eligible, when it arrives, and why the unchanged sum faces criticism.
Japan's bear crisis prompts Kyoto multilingual warnings
Kyoto posts urgent multilingual signs after record bear attacks across Japan. Learn the safety advice and why encounters have surged to unprecedented levels.
Debenhams' £20 Comfort Cushion Deal Draws Praise
Shoppers are snapping up Debenhams' OHS Teddy Fleece Bed Reading Cushion, now £19.99. The 'super comfortable' support pillow is ideal for reading, TV, or working from home. Discover the deal and reviews.
Premium Bonds December Draw: Check Your Prizes
The NS&I Premium Bonds prize draw takes place on Tuesday 2 December. Discover how to check if you've won up to £1 million and learn the odds of winning in the government-backed savings scheme.
Airlines avoid chaos after urgent Airbus software update
EasyJet and Wizz Air confirm normal weekend flights despite urgent Airbus A320 software update to fix solar radiation risk. Minimal UK disruption reported.
Post-menopause business launch: 'Our superpower'
Alison Holliday, 50, and Charlie Lycett-Smith, 46, launch North & Nest, a finance and ops consultancy. They say midlife clarity and resilience give them a unique edge in business. Read their story.
William Champions Wales at Major Investment Summit
The Prince of Wales will address over 250 firms at a landmark summit in Newport, promoting Wales as a hub for tech, innovation, and skilled talent. Discover the key sectors and opportunities.
Delta plane slides off icy Iowa runway, shuts airport
A Delta Connection flight slid off an icy taxiway in Des Moines, forcing the airport to close and causing widespread Thanksgiving travel disruption. Read the full details.
Virgin Media fined £23.8m over vulnerable customer risk
Ofcom fines Virgin Media £23.8m for failing to protect vulnerable telecare users during digital landline upgrades. The firm has four weeks to pay. Read the full details.
Plumber: Never Pour Baileys Down the Sink
A plumbing expert warns festive favourites like Baileys, gravy and cooking oil can cause serious blockages and expensive damage. Learn what to avoid and how to protect your pipes this Christmas.
British dad drowns in Thailand sea tragedy
Jason Mark Lambert, 37, from Ipswich, died after being swept away by a rip current at Freedom Beach, Phuket. Follow for the latest updates on this breaking story.
Starmer defends budget as Reeves faces 'black hole' row
Keir Starmer defends Rachel Reeves's budget amid Tory calls for her sacking and public disapproval. The PM pledges welfare reform and deregulation to spur growth.
Shoppers 'obsessed' with Sainsbury's £4 festive glasses
Sainsbury's shoppers are raving about a 'gorgeous' hand-blown cocktail glass, now £3.75. The 'confetti' design, hailed as perfect for Christmas, went viral on TikTok. Discover the must-have festive glassware.
Virgin Media fined £23.8m over digital landline switch
Ofcom slaps Virgin Media with a £23.8m fine after its digital landline migration left vulnerable telecare customers at direct risk of harm. Discover the full story and what the telecoms giant must do now.
British father drowns in Phuket rip tide
A 37-year-old father from Ipswich drowned at Freedom Beach, Phuket, after being caught in a deadly rip current. Witnesses report a lack of lifeguards and warning flags. Read the full tragic story.
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