Sainsbury's Wins Potato Salad Taste Test Against Rivals
Sainsbury's own-brand potato salad scored 9/10 in a taste test, beating Tesco (3/10), Waitrose (5/10), and M&S (8/10) for flavour, texture, and value.
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Brits Spend £100 Monthly on Coffee to Avoid Ruined Day
New research reveals Brits spend up to £100 a month on takeaway coffees to avoid the mood-ruining effects of a bad first cup. More than half say a poor coffee impacts their entire day.
Super-Rich Plan to Flee UK if Miliband Becomes Chancellor
Britain's super-rich are planning escape routes should Ed Miliband be made Chancellor under incoming PM Andy Burnham, fearing a massive Capital Gains Tax raid that could drive wealth creators abroad.
Asda Fuel Bonus for Rewards Members at 321 Stores
Asda launches a new fuel bonus for Rewards members: spend £40 in-store by July 31 and get 5p per litre off fuel at 321 stores, saving up to £3 per refuel.
DWP Secretary Steps In for Disabled Son's Benefits Battle
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden intervenes after a family with a severely disabled son was told to look for work for him, calling it a critical issue he is determined to tackle.
DWP Urged to Scrap Universal Credit Rule Over £425 Payment
The DWP faces calls to scrap a Universal Credit rule as MPs warn rising State Pension age could push thousands onto £425-a-month payments, risking financial hardship.
UK Banks Pay £16.4bn in Bonuses, Highest Since 2008
UK banks paid £16.4bn in bonuses in Q1 2026, the highest since the 2008 financial crisis, prompting TUC calls for a windfall tax to ease household energy bills.
HMRC targets thousands of Brits after securing £10bn
HMRC is ramping up its crackdown on tax evasion, using AI and data analytics to secure £10bn and launch 540,000 investigations in 2024/25, with boosted whistleblower rewards.
Politician Claims Speed Limits Don't Apply to Her at 107mph
State Representative Ellen Read, 46, was clocked at 107mph in a 65mph zone and claims legislative privilege shields her from speeding charges, citing immunity while traveling to or from the legislature.
England Fans Use World Cup Breaks for Dating Apps
Dating app usage surges during hydration breaks at England's World Cup matches, with Tinder right swipes up 55% and traffic spiking 116% at half-time, according to mobile data.
Mahmood Vows to Deport Grooming Gang Monster After Loophole
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood closes loophole allowing grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed to avoid deportation, vowing to deport him and hinting at visa sanctions on Pakistan.
TfL and GLA Top UK Local Authority Debt List with £20bn
New analysis shows TfL holds nearly £14bn of the record £155bn local authority debt, with GLA bodies collectively owing £20.1bn, the highest of any local authority category.
Open Championship 2026: Drink Prices from £5
The 154th Open Golf Championship at Royal Birkdale reveals drink prices: pints from £5, wine from £8, spirits from £5.50, and soft drinks at £2.50.
FTSE 100 Flat as Oil Rises Amid US-Iran Tensions; BP, Shell Gain
The FTSE 100 closed flat at 10,498.29 as oil prices rose amid renewed US-Iran hostilities. BP and Shell gained, while tech stocks fell sharply globally. Housebuilders rose on Help to Buy revival hopes.
DWP Urged to Compensate 800,000 UK State Pensioners
MPs call on DWP to compensate up to 800,000 state pensioners after a nine-year error in the online pension forecasting system led to inflated income estimates and potential financial harm.
Rachel Reeves' Legacy: 8 Finance Changes That Hurt You
Rachel Reeves' tenure as Chancellor leaves households worse off with 8 key personal finance changes, including frozen tax thresholds, higher NI, and pension inheritance tax. The legacy is set to endure under the next government.
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Man United Close In on Tielemans from Villa
Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa, with a £35m release clause, after their move for Atalanta's Éderson fell through.
Pensioners Lose £5,000 Each: UK Law Change Announced
UK pensioners lose £5,000 on average due to underperforming schemes. A new Value for Money Framework will force improvements or closures, with rollout starting in 2028.
Shane Cullen Dies After Ashton Karaoke Bar Attack; Man Held
Shane Cullen, 31, died after an alleged attack at Blues Cabaret and Karaoke Bar in Ashton-under-Lyne. A 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and assault.
Pension Credit: 1.4M Claimants Must Report Holidays Abroad
Over 1.4 million Pension Credit claimants must notify the DWP before leaving mainland Britain for any holiday, or risk their payments being stopped or reduced. The rule applies to any trip outside England, Scotland, and Wales.
South Lanarkshire Council Writes Off £494,386 in Unpaid Debts
South Lanarkshire Council has written off nearly £500,000 in unpaid council tax and business rates, citing deaths, bankruptcies, and businesses ceasing to trade as reasons for the irrecoverable debts.
Pitbull Effect Boosts Bald Men's Appeal, Tinder Survey Finds
A Tinder survey reveals 42% find bald men more attractive, with mentions of 'bald men' in UK bios up 13% in 2026, fueled by the 'Pitbull Effect' after his record-breaking Hyde Park show.
AA Warns Brits Face New Fuel Price Rise as 14 Million Set to Hit Roads
The AA warns motorists of rising petrol and diesel prices ahead of a busy travel weekend, with 14 million drivers expected to hit the roads. Petrol increased to 151.0p per litre, diesel to 164.9p, driven by wholesale cost hikes linked to US-Iran tensions.
Martin Lewis on DWP Benefit Claimants and Income Tax
Martin Lewis explains that many benefit claimants, including those on Universal Credit and state pensioners, also pay income tax, countering the myth that benefit recipients don't pay tax.
Arsenal may end Bruno Guimaraes pursuit after price confusion
Arsenal are reconsidering their move for Bruno Guimaraes after being misled over his price, initially told £50m but Newcastle now demand £100m.
Scottish Parents Face Child Benefit Delay Due to Bank Holiday
Child Benefit payments in Scotland due on August 3 will be delayed by a day due to the summer bank holiday, while payments due on August 31 will be paid early on August 28.
Guenther Steiner: F1 Role an 'Addiction' as He Mulls Return
Former Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner describes his time in the paddock as an 'addiction' and says he would consider returning for the right project, not just a job.
Mortgage Rates Drop Fastest Since Oct 2024 but Tensions Threaten Cuts
Mortgage rates have fallen at the fastest pace since October 2024, with average two and five-year fixed rates dropping to 5.52%. However, renewed Middle East conflict could reverse this trend, experts warn.
Halifax Responds to Customer Complaint Over Liverpool Branch Closure
Halifax responds to a customer's complaint about the closure of its Hunts Cross branch in Liverpool, confirming further closures and its rebranding to Lloyds by 2026.
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