Mum-of-two spends £300 on six-week summer holidays
A mother of two from Portsmouth is getting through the six-week school summer holidays on a budget of just £300 by planning ahead and using free local activities.
Category : Finance
No EuroMillions Jackpot Winner as £50m Rolls Over; Thunderball Results Announced
No winner for £50m EuroMillions jackpot as numbers 2,3,8,28,39 plus stars 2 and 11 drawn. Thunderball results also announced.
Kennedy breaks Australian record, Lewis makes history
Lachie Kennedy runs 9.85sec to end Australia's 64-year medal drought in men's 100m; Torrie Lewis becomes first Australian woman under 11 seconds with bronze at Commonwealth Games.
Rumours: Kroupi to Barcelona? Savinho, Grealish Updates
Barcelona target Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi as backup striker after failed Alvarez bid; Savinho eyes Tottenham move; Grealish left out of City tour.
Gertrude Ederle First Woman to Swim Channel 1926
In 1926, 19-year-old Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim the English Channel, breaking the men's record by almost two hours with a time of 14 hours 39 minutes.
Alexandrova Collapses in Wheelchair During Memphis Heat
Ekaterina Alexandrova collapsed on court and retired due to heat-related illness at the Memphis Classic, leaving her teenage opponent in tears.
Starmer rules out EU financial services alignment talks
Keir Starmer rules out EU financial services alignment talks, prompting relief from City firms. UK will not reopen Brussels-era rules.
Schumacher friend fears for 'unwell' icon, pleads to family
Former F1 driver Christian Danner, a close friend of Michael Schumacher, admits he fears for the 'unwell' legend and pleads to the family to let him see his friend again.
Wetherspoons Craft Cider Festival returns with £2.99 pints
Wetherspoons is bringing back its 10-day Craft Cider Festival starting July 31, offering pints from £2.99. Fifteen ciders are featured across UK pubs.
Mortgage lending rises despite higher rates in June
Net mortgage borrowing jumped to £7.7bn in June, with approvals rising to 58,200, despite higher rates, Bank of England figures show.
McTominay Faces £1m Loss as Police Probe Failed Investment Firm
Scott McTominay faces £1m loss after Fortress Capital Partners collapses; police investigate fraud allegations. Investors get just 10p per £1.
AI as financial advisor: experts weigh benefits and risks for 2026
Financial experts discuss whether AI can replace human financial advisors, highlighting speed and accessibility but warning of risks like over-reliance and lack of accountability.
Aston Martin Losses Widen But Turnaround on Track
Aston Martin Lagonda reported worse-than-expected pre-tax losses of £88.7m in Q2 2026, but CEO Adrian Hallmark insists the luxury carmaker's turnaround plan is progressing.
LIV Golf postpones New Orleans event as state seeks return of $1.2m incentive funds
LIV Golf postpones June New Orleans event; Louisiana seeks return of $1.2m in incentive funds after $3.2m already paid.
BBC loses Commonwealth Games and Boat Race broadcasting rights
BBC loses Commonwealth Games and Boat Race rights; TNT Sports acquires Games, Channel 4 takes Boat Race. Wimbledon deal expires in 2027.
3,407 Newcastle fans to travel for Bristol friendly
Newcastle United's pre-season friendly against Bristol City will see 3,407 fans make the 295-mile trip, with new signings and World Cup stars likely to miss the match.
Millions Face Savings Tax Shock: Protect Your Cash
Over 2.7 million savers are set to pay tax on savings interest in 2026/27 as frozen thresholds and higher rates push ordinary people over allowances. Learn how to check your liability and reduce tax.
Rare 2016 £1 Coin With Tiny Mark Could Fetch £60
A 2016 £1 coin with a tiny crosslet cross privy mark could be worth £60. Collectors are urged to check their change.
Liverpool Break £700m Revenue Barrier with Record Profits
Liverpool's revenue tops £703m for first time, with £8m profit after previous loss, driven by Premier League title and Champions League return.
Man saved £57k by age 26 using 'simple system' with Monzo pots
TikTok user @moneywithtao claims he saved £57k by 26 using Monzo pots and a simple budgeting system without side hustles.
BetTOM Offers 50% Cashback on First Day Losses Up to £25
New BetTOM customers can get 50% back on first-day losses as free bets, up to £25. No promo code needed.
Banks Summoned to Treasury Over Economic Abuse Clampdown
Treasury calls on UK banks to step up efforts against economic abuse, with 4.2 million women affected last year.
Couple's €500,000 Lotto Win Nearly Lost After Ticket Vanishes
A couple almost lost their €500,000 Lotto win after the ticket went missing; it was later found.
Alonso praises Delap amid Everton links
Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso says Liam Delap is 'doing well' and in good mood as the forward continues to be linked with a move to Everton.
Fifa faces backlash over $20bn World Cup rights sale
Fifa plans to sell commercial rights to World Cup and other tournaments to private investors, sparking fierce criticism from Uefa and elite clubs.
Loose Horse Drama at Goodwood Cup with Ryan Moore
A loose horse disrupted the Goodwood Cup, with Ryan Moore's Scandinavia caught in the drama. No injuries were reported.
Apple Reaches $5tn Market Cap Amid AI Stock Sell-off
Apple surpassed $5 trillion in market value, becoming only the second company after Nvidia, as investors flee AI stocks over spending concerns.
Cucurella Gets Tattoo of Spain Coach After World Cup Win
Spain defender Marc Cucurella fulfilled his promise to get a tattoo of coach Luis de la Fuente after Spain won the World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Argentina.
HMRC: Don't ignore Simple Assessment letters in Lanarkshire
HMRC urges Lanarkshire residents who receive a Simple Assessment letter this summer to check details and pay any tax owed by January 31, 2027.
Mortgage availability expected to rise in coming months, Bank of England survey shows
Bank of England survey shows mortgage availability expected to rise in coming months, with non-mortgage credit also predicted to increase, despite geopolitical uncertainty and rising costs.
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