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My Boss Owes Me Ice Cream: What Employment Lawyers Actually Say About Working in This Heat

My Boss Owes Me Ice Cream: What Employment Lawyers Actually Say About Working in This Heat

The UK has no maximum temperature limit for workplaces, leaving employees sweating without legal recourse during heatwaves. While the government..

New Look Just Crushed Another Town's Dreams (And My Faith in High Street Shopping)

New Look Just Crushed Another Town's Dreams (And My Faith in High Street Shopping)

New Look has announced the closure of its Scarborough store, marking its 13th shutdown this year. The Brunswick Centre location will close on..

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Cheap Toys (My Summer Survival Guide)

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Cheap Toys (My Summer Survival Guide)

Summer holidays with kids can drain your wallet on toys that quickly lose appeal. A revelation came when I discovered toy libraries – subscription..

This TV Expert Just Told Me My Junk Drawer Could Pay My Rent

This TV Expert Just Told Me My Junk Drawer Could Pay My Rent

Antiques expert Dan Hatfield claims British homes contain around £3,000 worth of forgotten items, with £300 in toys alone. Plush toys are..

Your Energy Bill is About to Get Brutal - Here's What's Actually Draining Your Wallet

Your Energy Bill is About to Get Brutal - Here's What's Actually Draining Your Wallet

Energy bills are set to soar this winter, with some households facing monthly costs of up to £340. Washing machines and dryer combos are among the..

That £210m Winner Better Check Their Calendar – A Lottery Insider's Guide to Not Screwing Up Your..

That £210m Winner Better Check Their Calendar – A Lottery Insider's Guide to Not Screwing Up Your..

A £210 million EuroMillions jackpot has been won by a French player. Lottery winners have exactly 180 days to claim their prize before it's..

Poundland's Going Back to Its Roots (And I'm Actually Here for It)

Poundland's Going Back to Its Roots (And I'm Actually Here for It)

Poundland is returning to its roots with a simplified £1, £2, £3 pricing structure across all UK stores by September. The retailer aims to have 60%..

This £79 Wickes Gadget Just Made Me Question Everything I Know About Patio Cleaning

This £79 Wickes Gadget Just Made Me Question Everything I Know About Patio Cleaning

A £79 Wickes gadget is revolutionising patio cleaning across Britain. The Karcher T5 T-Racer has been described as cleaning sorcery by members of..

Why Brits Are Getting Smarter About Money (But Still Playing It Safe)

Why Brits Are Getting Smarter About Money (But Still Playing It Safe)

British financial confidence is rising, with 39% now feeling confident about investing, up from 33% last year. Forty percent of people report better ..

Another Three Factory Shops Bite the Dust – And I'm Getting Tired of This Story

Another Three Factory Shops Bite the Dust – And I'm Getting Tired of This Story

Three more Original Factory Shop branches are closing down with 60% price cuts in March, Chard, and Horley. The chain's slow decline continues under ..

Another Month, Another Punch to the Wallet: UK Inflation Hits 3.8%

Another Month, Another Punch to the Wallet: UK Inflation Hits 3.8%

UK inflation has risen to 3.8% in July, up from June's 3.6%, according to the Office for National Statistics. Airfares surged by 17.1% between June..

Lidl Just Crushed Morrisons (And Nobody Saw It Coming)

Lidl Just Crushed Morrisons (And Nobody Saw It Coming)

Lidl is on the verge of overtaking Morrisons in Britain's grocery market, holding 8.3% compared to Morrisons' 8.4%. The German discounter saw sales..

Poundland Just Pulled a Fast One: Mystery Store Closure Nobody Saw Coming

Poundland Just Pulled a Fast One: Mystery Store Closure Nobody Saw Coming

Poundland has unexpectedly closed its Selly Oak, Birmingham branch without prior announcement. This closure wasn't included in their official list..

Morrisons Just Dropped the Ultimate M&S Dupe Range (And I'm Already Planning My Shopping List)

Morrisons Just Dropped the Ultimate M&S Dupe Range (And I'm Already Planning My Shopping List)

Morrisons has launched a new bakery range directly challenging M&S with more affordable versions of popular items. The supermarket is offering their ..

Tesco Just Stabbed Us All in the Back With Their Meal Deal Price Hike

Tesco Just Stabbed Us All in the Back With Their Meal Deal Price Hike

Tesco has increased its meal deal prices yet again, sparking customer outrage. The basic deal now costs £3.85 with a Clubcard and £4.25 without,..

August Christmas Chocolate Madness: When Did We Lose Our Minds?

August Christmas Chocolate Madness: When Did We Lose Our Minds?

Christmas chocolate has appeared in Tesco in August, causing shoppers to do a double-take. Tubs of Cadbury Roses, Heroes, Quality Street and..

This Lottery Won't Steal Your Money – And Yes, Someone Actually Won £1M With Just £17

This Lottery Won't Steal Your Money – And Yes, Someone Actually Won £1M With Just £17

Premium Bonds offer a government-run lottery where you keep your stake money. Over 23 million Britons hold £127.7 billion in these bonds through..

Government Wants Us Working Until We're 70 – Because Apparently 66 Isn't Old Enough

Government Wants Us Working Until We're 70 – Because Apparently 66 Isn't Old Enough

Government contemplates raising pension age to 70 Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has ordered a review of state pension age, potentially..

Rachel Reeves is Coming for Your House (And Your Wallet)

Rachel Reeves is Coming for Your House (And Your Wallet)

Rachel Reeves reportedly considering new tax on homes worth over £500,000, potentially hitting ordinary homeowners as property values rise. The..

Schools Need to Stop Bleeding Parents Dry Over Fancy Blazers - Here's What's Actually Changing

Schools Need to Stop Bleeding Parents Dry Over Fancy Blazers - Here's What's Actually Changing

Schools are being urged to stop forcing parents to buy expensive branded uniforms immediately, ahead of official rule changes in 2026. Education..

B&M Just Broke My Heart (And Probably Yours Too)

B&M Just Broke My Heart (And Probably Yours Too)

B&M's Musselburgh branch in Scotland will close permanently on January 9, 2026. Staff will be relocated to other local stores, with the company..

I Ate Every Cookie Dough Ice Cream in the Supermarket – The Winner Shocked Me

I Ate Every Cookie Dough Ice Cream in the Supermarket – The Winner Shocked Me

A journalist tasted eight supermarket cookie dough ice creams to find the best value. Haagen-Dazs disappointed despite its premium price, offering..

Found These Monster Popeyes Chip Bags at the Most Random Place

Found These Monster Popeyes Chip Bags at the Most Random Place

A shopper stumbled upon giant 1kg bags of Popeyes Cajun Coated Oven Fries at Heron Foods for just £1.79. The discovery was unexpected, as these are..

Another Costa Bites the Dust: Why Your Favorite Coffee Spot Keeps Disappearing

Another Costa Bites the Dust: Why Your Favorite Coffee Spot Keeps Disappearing

Costa Coffee is closing its Andover Bus Station kiosk in December, marking the 20th location shuttered since last year. Commuters who relied on this ..

This Ghost Estate Has Been Haunting County Durham for Seven Years (And Nobody Knows Why)

This Ghost Estate Has Been Haunting County Durham for Seven Years (And Nobody Knows Why)

A bizarre ghost estate in County Durham has remained empty for seven years, baffling locals. Several houses at the former Brown Jug Inn site in..

My Local Bank Just Disappeared (Along with 64 Others) – Here's the Brutal List

My Local Bank Just Disappeared (Along with 64 Others) – Here's the Brutal List

Banking giants Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland are closing 65 more branches across the UK, starting this month. The closures begin with Lloyds ..

I Taste-Tested Walkers' First New Permanent Flavours in Forever (One Literally Tastes Like My Local ..

I Taste-Tested Walkers' First New Permanent Flavours in Forever (One Literally Tastes Like My Local ..

Walkers has finally introduced new permanent flavours after decades of consistency. The two newcomers, Chicken Masala and Sticky Teriyaki, hit..

How I Managed to Stash Away £10K on Just £21K - My Eight Bank Accounts Strategy (Yes, Really)

How I Managed to Stash Away £10K on Just £21K - My Eight Bank Accounts Strategy (Yes, Really)

A 25-year-old manufacturing tech saved nearly £10K on a £21K salary through a unique banking strategy. Pascaline Kelechi, originally from Nigeria,..

John Lewis is Going All-In on Fashion (And I'm Actually Excited About This)

John Lewis is Going All-In on Fashion (And I'm Actually Excited About This)

John Lewis is adding 100 new clothing brands across all 36 UK stores this autumn. The department store's premium collections will include exclusive..

The Ghost House Next Door Is Driving Us Mental

The Ghost House Next Door Is Driving Us Mental

A derelict house at 21 Braidwood Place has plagued neighbours for over five years. The abandoned property has become an eyesore, with its owner..

This £100K House Looks Like Nothing Special Until You Step Inside

This £100K House Looks Like Nothing Special Until You Step Inside

A seemingly ordinary terraced house in Great Yarmouth hides an extraordinary secret behind its façade. Step inside and you'll discover a..

That £82k Death Tax Hit? Yeah, It's Coming for Your House Too

That £82k Death Tax Hit? Yeah, It's Coming for Your House Too

Britain's middle-class homeowners face a staggering £82,158 inheritance tax bill under new rules. Chancellor Rachel Reeves' October Budget removed..

Listen. If You're on Benefits, Stop What You're Doing and Apply for This £350 NOW

Listen. If You're on Benefits, Stop What You're Doing and Apply for This £350 NOW

Urgent news for benefit recipients - a Household Support Fund offering up to £350 in free cash is available now. The £742million fund runs until..

Found This Dunelm Fire Pit for Under a Tenner – My Tiny Garden Just Got an Upgrade

Found This Dunelm Fire Pit for Under a Tenner – My Tiny Garden Just Got an Upgrade

A bargain hunter struck gold on Dunelm's website, finding a portable fire pit reduced from £39 to just £9.75. The compact, foldable design makes it..

My Sunday Afternoon Batch-Cooking Obsession (And Why You Need It Too)

My Sunday Afternoon Batch-Cooking Obsession (And Why You Need It Too)

A writer shares their transformation from food delivery dependence to batch-cooking convert. Once spending $300 monthly on takeout, their turning..

Spotted: Kellogg's Just Dropped a Cereal That's Making Everyone Lose Their Minds Over Sugar Puffs

Spotted: Kellogg's Just Dropped a Cereal That's Making Everyone Lose Their Minds Over Sugar Puffs

Kellogg's Smacks have arrived in UK supermarkets, priced at £2.50. The sweetened puff wheat cereal, long popular in America, has sparked a wave of..

Another High Street Casualty: The Original Factory Shop Axes Three More Stores (And I'm Not Even..

Another High Street Casualty: The Original Factory Shop Axes Three More Stores (And I'm Not Even..

The Original Factory Shop has announced the closure of three more stores amid a major restructuring effort. The latest casualties include locations..

Amazon Just Dropped Their Temu Killer and I Spent Way Too Much Money Testing It

Amazon Just Dropped Their Temu Killer and I Spent Way Too Much Money Testing It

Amazon has launched a new Haul section to compete with Temu and Shein, offering products under £20. A limited-time 70% off sale has shoppers scoring ..

Banks Are About to Become the DWP's New Watchdogs (And It's Coming Sooner Than You Think)

Banks Are About to Become the DWP's New Watchdogs (And It's Coming Sooner Than You Think)

Banks to become benefits fraud detectives by April 2026 under new government legislation. Financial institutions will scan accounts for..

This Michelin Restaurant Just Charged Me £19 for Water (And I Actually Paid It)

This Michelin Restaurant Just Charged Me £19 for Water (And I Actually Paid It)

A Michelin restaurant in Macclesfield has unveiled Britain's first water-only menu, with bottles priced up to £19. Chef-owner Joseph Rawlins and..