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Claire's is Basically Toast (And My Teenage Heart is Breaking)

Claire's is Basically Toast (And My Teenage Heart is Breaking)

Claire's Accessories is shopping for a buyer, putting its 281 UK stores at risk of closure. The iconic teen retailer faces a $500 million loan due..

My Neighbor Just Built Two Massive Houses Where a Pub Used to Be – And Now We're All Waiting for..

My Neighbor Just Built Two Massive Houses Where a Pub Used to Be – And Now We're All Waiting for..

A Bradford resident has sparked outrage by constructing two massive houses on an expired planning permission. Amjad Yaqoob built the three-storey..

WHSmith Just Got Played: £12M Price Cut Shows How Badly This Deal Went Sideways

WHSmith Just Got Played: £12M Price Cut Shows How Badly This Deal Went Sideways

WHSmith has accepted a £12 million price cut on its high street store sale to Modella Capital, reducing the final price to £40 million. The deal,..

This 40-Foot Monstrosity Made Me Rethink Everything About Holiday Rentals

This 40-Foot Monstrosity Made Me Rethink Everything About Holiday Rentals

A 40-foot tower erected without planning permission in a Welsh seaside town has sparked outrage among local residents. The structure, built in the..

I Just Saved £200 on Car Insurance by Doing Something Ridiculously Simple

I Just Saved £200 on Car Insurance by Doing Something Ridiculously Simple

British drivers could save over £200 on car insurance by simply haggling with their insurer, according to new Which? research. A survey of 2,000 UK..

Iceland and Aldi Just Threw Parents a Lifeline (And It's About Time)

Iceland and Aldi Just Threw Parents a Lifeline (And It's About Time)

Nearly 25% of British parents plan to skip meals this summer so their children can eat. Iceland and Aldi are launching schemes to help struggling..

Another One Bites the Dust: PEACH Restaurants Shut Down Without Warning

Another One Bites the Dust: PEACH Restaurants Shut Down Without Warning

Another beloved restaurant chain has abruptly closed its doors without warning. PEACH restaurants, the trendy pan-Asian spots in East Hertfordshire, ..

Iceland's Summer Picky Bits That'll Save Your Wallet (And Your Sanity)

Iceland's Summer Picky Bits That'll Save Your Wallet (And Your Sanity)

Iceland's new summer range offers affordable solutions for hot weather dining, starting at just £1. The standout items include a Domino's-style..

This Booking.com Scam Nearly Got Me (And It's Already Stolen £370K From Others)

This Booking.com Scam Nearly Got Me (And It's Already Stolen £370K From Others)

A sophisticated Booking.com scam has defrauded over 500 people of £370,000 collectively since June 2023. Criminals hack hotel accounts on the..

I Just Spent Way Too Much Time Researching Asda's Garden Sale (That Egg Chair Though...)

I Just Spent Way Too Much Time Researching Asda's Garden Sale (That Egg Chair Though...)

Asda has slashed up to 40% off garden furniture, including the viral rattan egg chair now £148 from £249. The chair features hand-woven poly rattan, ..

My Obsession with Aldi's Latest Garden Drops (And Why I Already Spent £150)

My Obsession with Aldi's Latest Garden Drops (And Why I Already Spent £150)

Aldi's latest garden Specialbuys collection has triggered an unexpected garden emergency for one shopper. The Belavi Instant Canopy (£44.99)..

They Want Me to Demolish My £50k Dream House Because... Trains Might Judge the Architecture?

They Want Me to Demolish My £50k Dream House Because... Trains Might Judge the Architecture?

Shokat Khan faces demolition of his £50,000 underground mansion in Bradford after years of construction. The American-born homeowner built a..

I Just Scored a Free Iced Drink at Greggs (And You Can Too)

I Just Scored a Free Iced Drink at Greggs (And You Can Too)

Greggs has quietly updated their welcome offer to include free iced drinks when you download their app. The summer selection features Peach Iced Tea,..

My Epic Journey from Supermarket Tomatoes to Homegrown Gold

My Epic Journey from Supermarket Tomatoes to Homegrown Gold

Fed up with expensive, tasteless supermarket tomatoes, one determined flat-dweller decided to grow their own on a small balcony. With zero gardening ..

God, Another Century-Old Store Bites the Dust

God, Another Century-Old Store Bites the Dust

Marks & Spencer is closing its Wolverhampton flagship store after 95 years on Dudley Street. The retailer claims the location never fully recovered..

M&S Just Stabbed Every Cafe Customer in the Back

M&S Just Stabbed Every Cafe Customer in the Back

M&S has quietly increased cafe prices by up to 20%, catching regular customers off guard. The Gastro Fish & Chips meal jumped from £9.95 to £11.95,..

Disney's Back (And I'm Not Crying, You Are)

Disney's Back (And I'm Not Crying, You Are)

Disney has reopened a store in Westfield White City, four years after closing most UK locations. The 2021 closures left only Oxford Street and..

The Brutal Reality: Why 2025 Grads Are Getting Crushed (But Some Are Still Winning Big)

The Brutal Reality: Why 2025 Grads Are Getting Crushed (But Some Are Still Winning Big)

The job market for 2025 graduates is facing its worst conditions since 2016, with postings down 12% year-on-year. Recent graduates are struggling..

Morrisons Just Axed 72 Butcher Counters and I'm Not Sure How I Feel About This

Morrisons Just Axed 72 Butcher Counters and I'm Not Sure How I Feel About This

Morrisons has closed 72 butcher counters across the UK, replacing them with pre-packaged displays. The change is part of their Morrisons Magic..

They Want HOW MUCH for a Pint? Glastonbury's Bar Prices Just Hit Different This Year

They Want HOW MUCH for a Pint? Glastonbury's Bar Prices Just Hit Different This Year

Glastonbury Festival bar prices have sparked outrage online, with pints now costing £7.20 – a 45p increase from last year. A double spirit with..

This Scottish Island Just Hit the Market and I'm Already Calculating My Mortgage

This Scottish Island Just Hit the Market and I'm Already Calculating My Mortgage

A Scottish island with a crumbling castle has hit the market for the first time since 1945. Shuna Island, spanning 1,110 acres, is listed for £5.5..

Three's Network Just Died and I'm Stuck Using WhatsApp Like It's 2012

Three's Network Just Died and I'm Stuck Using WhatsApp Like It's 2012

Three's network has suffered a major outage, leaving thousands of customers unable to make or receive calls since 8am. Despite Three claiming only a ..

This £4.99 Lidl toolkit just saved my mate from buying a £800 phone (and made Argos look ridiculous)

This £4.99 Lidl toolkit just saved my mate from buying a £800 phone (and made Argos look ridiculous)

Lidl's £4.99 smartphone repair kit has saved consumers from expensive device replacements. A friend nearly spent £800 on a new iPhone after cracking ..

McDonald's Just Killed Off Their Best Breakfast Deal and People Are Losing It

McDonald's Just Killed Off Their Best Breakfast Deal and People Are Losing It

McDonald's has axed their popular £2.99 breakfast deal featuring a Sausage and Egg McMuffin plus hot drink, sparking outrage online. The same items..

Got This Sketchy Text From Barclays? Here's Why Your Gut Was Right

Got This Sketchy Text From Barclays? Here's Why Your Gut Was Right

A sophisticated Barclays banking scam recently targeted customers with a fraudulent text message. The message claimed a £3,733.50 payment to AVIVA..

M&S Just Dropped a Dessert Sandwich That's Basically Japanese TikTok Food

M&S Just Dropped a Dessert Sandwich That's Basically Japanese TikTok Food

M&S has launched a Red Diamond Strawberry & Crème Sandwich for £2.80, essentially a British take on viral Japanese fruit sandwiches. The new product ..

Holy Grail of Snacks: Disco's Pickled Onion Crisps Are Finally Coming Back (And I'm Not Okay)

Holy Grail of Snacks: Disco's Pickled Onion Crisps Are Finally Coming Back (And I'm Not Okay)

Pickled onion Discos are returning after a twenty-year absence, sending snack enthusiasts into a frenzy. The iconic ring-shaped crisps vanished from ..

Iceland's Big Brother Moment: Facial Recognition Cameras Coming to Every UK Store

Iceland's Big Brother Moment: Facial Recognition Cameras Coming to Every UK Store

Iceland is rolling out facial recognition cameras to all UK stores to combat theft and violence against staff. Two locations already use the..

My Summer of Hunting Down Air Con Units That Won't Bankrupt Me

My Summer of Hunting Down Air Con Units That Won't Bankrupt Me

The summer heat has become unbearable, pushing many to seek affordable cooling solutions. After enduring a neighbour's boasts about his expensive..

Why I'll Never Share a Bank Account with My Husband (And It's Not About Trust)

Why I'll Never Share a Bank Account with My Husband (And It's Not About Trust)

Joint bank accounts becoming less popular among couples Only one in eight couples now share everything in a joint account, according to a TSB survey...

That One Detail on Your Spare Change That Could Pay Your Rent

That One Detail on Your Spare Change That Could Pay Your Rent

Rare coins in your pocket change could be worth hundreds of pounds. Collectors pay astonishing premiums for scarce coins, sometimes 400+ times face..

This Costa Boycott Thing Has Me Thinking About Corporate Menu Madness

This Costa Boycott Thing Has Me Thinking About Corporate Menu Madness

A Costa Coffee customer's vegan rocky road craving sparked online outrage after discovering the treat had been discontinued. Andy visited his local..

I Just Spent My Entire Evening Obsessing Over £10 Garden Lights (And Now I Get Why Everyone's..

I Just Spent My Entire Evening Obsessing Over £10 Garden Lights (And Now I Get Why Everyone's..

Garden lights from Dunelm have captivated local attention, with neighbors sharing photos of their transformed outdoor spaces. Priced at just £10,..

My Summer Survival Guide: Forest Adventures That Won't Bankrupt You

My Summer Survival Guide: Forest Adventures That Won't Bankrupt You

Forest adventures offer budget-friendly summer entertainment for families. Forests provide free, shaded alternatives to expensive theme parks, with..

These Weight Loss Jabs Are Actually Killing Grocery Sales (And I'm Not Even Surprised)

These Weight Loss Jabs Are Actually Killing Grocery Sales (And I'm Not Even Surprised)

Weight loss injections are causing a noticeable drop in grocery sales, with volumes down 0.4% year-on-year according to new Kantar data. ..

The Money Tricks Everyone's Actually Using (And Why I'm Still Broke)

The Money Tricks Everyone's Actually Using (And Why I'm Still Broke)

A recent poll reveals 82% of Brits are using clever money hacks while many struggle financially. Popular strategies include 'no spend days', opening ..

22 Energy Companies Actually Giving Out Free £150 (And Why Mine Isn't One of Them)

22 Energy Companies Actually Giving Out Free £150 (And Why Mine Isn't One of Them)

Twenty-two energy companies in the UK are offering a £150 Warm Home Discount on electricity bills. The scheme runs from October to March, with..

NatWest Just Killed Six More Branches This Week (And Nobody Seems to Care)

NatWest Just Killed Six More Branches This Week (And Nobody Seems to Care)

NatWest has closed six more branches this week, part of 55 total closures announced earlier. This continues the dismantling of high street banking..

Holy Nostalgia: Hooch Is Actually Bringing Back Those Legendary 90s Cans

Holy Nostalgia: Hooch Is Actually Bringing Back Those Legendary 90s Cans

Hooch is reviving its iconic 90s cans this summer, bringing back the exact design from 1995. The nostalgic limited-edition cans will be available at ..

This Child Support Change is Going to Hurt Families (And Nobody's Talking About It)

This Child Support Change is Going to Hurt Families (And Nobody's Talking About It)

A major overhaul to UK child maintenance payments will impact nearly a million families. The government has quietly announced changes that will..