Homeowners Face £866 Monthly Mortgage Hike
Millions of UK homeowners face mortgage repayments rising by up to £866 a month as cheap fixed-rate deals end, with average five-year rates at 5.63%, warns Standard Life.
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Co-op Mayo Wins Taste Test Over Heinz and Hellmann’s
Co-op's own-brand mayonnaise topped a Which? taste test, beating Heinz and Hellmann’s, while costing £1.35 per 500ml—cheaper than big brands. Sainsbury’s came second, and Lidl matched Hellmann’s.
Morrisons Issues Urgent Warning for Pasta Product
Morrisons recalls Coronation Chicken Pasta due to undeclared milk allergen. Customers with milk allergies urged not to eat product and return to store.
California Cap-and-Trade Update Draws Fire From Environmentalists
California updates cap-and-trade program, giving away $3.5bn in free allowances to industry, sparking environmentalist backlash and concerns over reduced climate funding.
Northumberland Council Senior Officers Paid Above Average
Northumberland County Council senior officers are paid higher than average compared to similar councils, with the director of public health and monitoring officer significantly above the mean.
Xbox Price Hikes Up to $150; 2TB Model Axed
Microsoft announces Xbox Series X|S price increases of $100-$150 from August 1, blaming rising memory costs. The 2TB model is discontinued, but new financing options are introduced.
UK Construction Giant Ardmore Enters Administration After £14.9m Ruling
Ardmore construction group, founded in 1974, entered administration on June 11 following a High Court order to pay £14.9m under the Building Safety Act. The parent company applied for a moratorium to appeal.
Tesco and Morrisons Recall Nutella Croissants Over Metal
Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, and Ocado urgently recall Ferrero's Frozen Nutella Croissants due to possible metal fragments. Customers warned not to eat them and return for refund.
Man Utd agree fresh loan deal for Andre Onana
Manchester United have agreed a new loan deal for goalkeeper Andre Onana, sending the £47m signing to Trabzonspor for a second spell after Michael Carrick decided he is not in his plans.
Jenrick: Media Questions on Farage Donation Legitimate
Robert Jenrick, Reform UK's shadow chancellor, says it's legitimate for the media to ask about Nigel Farage's £5m donation from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, contradicting Farage's 'none of your business' stance.
Newcastle Faces £150m Tax Demand Over Player Transfers
Newcastle United faces a £150m tax demand from HMRC over player transfer structures used under former owner Mike Ashley, potentially impacting club finances and future transfers.
Undertaker-turned-trainer Paul Robson quits over costs
Trainer Paul Robson hands in his licence with 'real sadness' as rising costs make racing unaffordable. He will join Nicky Richards' stable.
US inflation gauge hits three-year high in May, rising 2.6%
The US core PCE price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure, rose 2.6% year-on-year in May, the highest in three years, signaling persistent price pressures.
Nationwide and Other Lenders Cut Mortgage Rates in Latest Wave
Nationwide Building Society reduces mortgage rates by up to 0.25 percentage points across fixed-rate products, with other lenders like HSBC UK and Yorkshire Building Society also cutting rates.
King Charles's Fierce Protection of His Cheese-Powered Aston Martin
King Charles's unique Aston Martin DB6 MkII Volante, which runs on bioethanol made from cheese and wine, is fiercely protected. He never let his sons drive it but allowed William and Kate to borrow it on their wedding day.
EU Proposal: Free Cabin Bags on Budget Airlines
A proposed EU rule could require budget airlines like easyJet and Ryanair to include a free cabin bag with every ticket, but UK passengers may only benefit on return flights from the EU.
Plate Day 2026 Picnic Rules Confirmed for Newcastle
Picnic rules for Plate Day 2026 at Newcastle Racecourse have been confirmed, with picnics only allowed in the Grandstand Enclosure and sealed water bottles permitted. No alcohol can be brought in.
Trump Orders DOJ Probe Into Oil Companies Over Gas Prices
Donald Trump has ordered the Justice Department to investigate oil companies for alleged price gouging, claiming they are not lowering gas prices enough despite falling oil costs amid the Middle East conflict.
Strict Loan Caps Deter Physician Assistant Trainees
A new federal cap on student loans limits physician assistant students to $20,500 per year, less than half the median program cost, prompting legal challenges and concerns over healthcare workforce shortages.
Labor Bans SMSFs from Borrowing for Property in Greens Deal
The government has banned self-managed super funds from borrowing to invest in residential property, a move that affects $63bn in housing investments but targets less than 1% of borrowing.
Supreme Court Blocks Roundup Lawsuits Over Warning Labels
The US Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that federal law preempts state failure-to-warn claims against Monsanto, blocking thousands of lawsuits alleging Roundup causes cancer.
Sefton Council Moves to Protect Bootle Shops
Sefton Council approves plan to require planning permission for converting shops to flats in Bootle, citing poor housing quality and loss of local services.
Drivers Risk £1,000 Fine for Speeding Before Speed Limit Sign
Drivers could face a £1,000 fine and penalty points for accelerating before passing a National Speed Limit sign, warns a driving instructor. The new limit starts after the sign.
Drivers Risk £1,000 Fine for Breaking Speed Limit Rule
A driving instructor warns drivers that accelerating before passing a National Speed Limit sign can lead to fines up to £1,000, penalty points, and a court summons.
Amazon Echo Dot Now £28 in Prime Day Sale - Save 48%
Amazon's Echo Dot (5th Gen) is now £28.49, down from £54.99, in the Prime Day sale. The smart speaker offers hands-free Alexa control for music, timers, and more.
Huda Beauty Lip Stain on Sale for £13.20 in Limited Time Deal
Sephora discounts Huda Beauty Lip Contour Lip Stain to £13.20. The popular rosewood shade is 40% off, with other shades at £16.95. Features transfer-proof, 12-hour wear.
Campaign for 25°C Max Workplace Temperature Law
A new petition urges the UK government to introduce a legally binding maximum working temperature of 25°C, as the UK faces record-breaking heat with temperatures exceeding 38°C.
Amazon Probes £199 Delivery Fee on £14 Cooling Item
An Amazon seller charged £199 delivery for a £14 home-cooling hose during the UK heatwave. Amazon is investigating, refunded the customer, and says the seller violated its Fair Pricing Policy.
Reeves Warned to Leave Savers Alone Over New ISA Tax
Reform UK's Robert Jenrick attacks Chancellor Rachel Reeves over a 22% tax on cash in stocks and shares ISAs and a cut to the cash ISA allowance from £20,000 to £12,000.
EU Rule Could Force EasyJet and Ryanair to Offer Free Hand Luggage
A proposed EU rule change would entitle passengers to free cabin baggage on budget airlines like Ryanair and easyJet, ending hidden fees, but UK flights may only benefit on return legs.
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