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Nationwide Services Plunge Into Blackout, Customers Struggle to Access Accounts

Nationwide Services Plunge Into Blackout, Customers Struggle to Access Accounts

Nationwide's services experienced a widespread outage, leaving thousands unable to access their accounts. Reports on Downdetector indicated nearly 1,..

Bargain hunters gutted as Poundland shuts Gravesend shop - everything slashed to half price

Bargain hunters gutted as Poundland shuts Gravesend shop - everything slashed to half price

Poundland in Gravesend's St George's Centre is closing down, with everything now selling at 50% off. The closure marks another casualty for the..

Pee Puddles, Bush-Hiding Dogs & Stinky Bulldogs: Your Pet Problems Solved

Pee Puddles, Bush-Hiding Dogs & Stinky Bulldogs: Your Pet Problems Solved

Veterinarian Sean from tails.com tackles common pet problems in this practical advice column. Cat owner Alex's 8-year-old Reggie is drinking..

Fashion giant River Island pulls the plug on Chesterfield store TODAY – and it's not the only one!

Fashion giant River Island pulls the plug on Chesterfield store TODAY – and it's not the only one!

River Island's Chesterfield store closes today at 5:30pm, marking another casualty in Britain's retail decline. The fashion chain ran 30% off sales..

Don't Let Sneaky Summer Fines Ruin Your Fun (Or Your Bank Account)

Don't Let Sneaky Summer Fines Ruin Your Fun (Or Your Bank Account)

Summer fines are lurking to ruin your vacation fun and finances. Clean air zones in major UK cities have unclear signage, resulting in hefty..

Lidl's Dyson Clone Will Save You Nearly £190 - But You'll Need to Move Fast

Lidl's Dyson Clone Will Save You Nearly £190 - But You'll Need to Move Fast

Lidl is launching a Dyson clone vacuum for just £59.99 next Sunday, offering shoppers a massive £190 saving compared to the real thing. The..

Breakfast Fans 'Gutted' as Quaker Axes Beloved Chocolate Porridge

Breakfast Fans 'Gutted' as Quaker Axes Beloved Chocolate Porridge

Quaker has discontinued their popular Oat So Simple Velvety Chocolate porridge sachets, leaving breakfast enthusiasts across the UK devastated. The..

£425 cash lifeline for struggling families - but you'll need to act fast

£425 cash lifeline for struggling families - but you'll need to act fast

Struggling families in East Riding can now apply for £425 in direct support as the Household Support Fund reopens. The government has extended a..

Poundland's Clapham Junction shop getting the axe – commuters left fuming

Poundland's Clapham Junction shop getting the axe – commuters left fuming

Poundland's Clapham Junction branch will close on May 2nd, leaving commuters without their go-to spot for emergency purchases. The store has been a..

Last-minute Easter shopping chaos: My supermarket survival guide for the 2025 Bank Holiday weekend

Last-minute Easter shopping chaos: My supermarket survival guide for the 2025 Bank Holiday weekend

Last-minute Easter shopping looms as supermarkets brace for Saturday crowds ahead of the 2025 holiday weekend. Most major retailers maintain normal..

I turned my TV addiction into a side hustle - £500 in my pocket just for having opinions!

I turned my TV addiction into a side hustle - £500 in my pocket just for having opinions!

Retired teacher Mary Quinton, 67, has turned her TV viewing habits into a £500 side income through a website called The Viewers. The Norfolk..

I spent £3.99 at B&M and now my coworkers think I'm wearing designer perfume

I spent £3.99 at B&M and now my coworkers think I'm wearing designer perfume

A shopper accidentally discovered a £3.99 perfume at B&M that smells identical to Viktor&Rolf's Flowerbomb, which costs £155. The bargain find,..

Last chance! New Look's Bexleyheath store closing TODAY after massive clearance madness

Last chance! New Look's Bexleyheath store closing TODAY after massive clearance madness

New Look's Bexleyheath store closes today amid scenes of frenzied bargain-hunting, with customers fighting over heavily discounted items. Staff..

Aldi's £12 Garden Lifesaver Makes Electric Patio Work a Breeze (and Saves You £30)

Aldi's £12 Garden Lifesaver Makes Electric Patio Work a Breeze (and Saves You £30)

Aldi's new Workzone Cable Reel hits stores this Thursday for just £12.99, offering a budget solution to garden power struggles. The 10-metre cable..

Snagged! B&Q's garden furniture sale is a lifesaver for my sad patio (and could save you £200)

Snagged! B&Q's garden furniture sale is a lifesaver for my sad patio (and could save you £200)

B&Q has launched a 25% off sale across their garden furniture range, perfect timing for patio makeovers. Notable deals include a 10-seater set..

Chocolate fiends! Lindt's Easter eggs now HALF PRICE (and I'm already on my third)

Chocolate fiends! Lindt's Easter eggs now HALF PRICE (and I'm already on my third)

Lindt has slashed Easter egg prices by 50%, causing a frenzy among chocolate lovers. Their classic LINDOR eggs have dropped from £13 to £6.50, while ..

Last Chance Dash: Cambridge Sports Direct Closing TODAY as Bargain Hunters Scramble for Final Deals

Last Chance Dash: Cambridge Sports Direct Closing TODAY as Bargain Hunters Scramble for Final Deals

Cambridge shoppers have mere hours left to visit Sports Direct on Newmarket Road before its permanent closure today. Bargain hunters have descended..

Facebook Flooded with Fake Bonmarché Going Out of Business Scams - I Almost Got Suckered In

Facebook Flooded with Fake Bonmarché Going Out of Business Scams - I Almost Got Suckered In

Facebook users are being targeted by fraudulent Bonmarché going out of business ads, according to an investigation by Which? Seven different scam..

I spent £4.80 on iced coffee today and got a Snoopy cup worth SEVEN QUID

I spent £4.80 on iced coffee today and got a Snoopy cup worth SEVEN QUID

Starbucks is giving away limited-edition Snoopy cups with any grande-sized iced drink purchase until midnight tonight. The Joe Kind Snoopy Reusable..

Oi! I've spent 3 years tracking down Britain's most banging fish and chips – my definitive 12..

Oi! I've spent 3 years tracking down Britain's most banging fish and chips – my definitive 12..

A food critic has spent three years searching for Britain's best fish and chips, risking his marriage in the pursuit. As a Scottish Fish and Chips..

I Tried That Ridiculous TikTok Money-Saving Challenge and Almost Lost My Mind (But Saved £696)

I Tried That Ridiculous TikTok Money-Saving Challenge and Almost Lost My Mind (But Saved £696)

A journalist attempted TikTok's lifestyle creep challenge to save money before maternity leave. She followed seven strict rules: no holidays, beauty ..

Last-Minute Easter Egg Hunt: Where to Score Chocolate Without Breaking the Bank

Last-Minute Easter Egg Hunt: Where to Score Chocolate Without Breaking the Bank

Easter weekend has arrived, leaving last-minute shoppers scrambling for chocolate eggs. Supermarkets are offering significant discounts as the..

Naked Angels in Fruit Hats: The Bizarre World of Sonny Angel Collecting (and the $2,600 Golden Pig..

Naked Angels in Fruit Hats: The Bizarre World of Sonny Angel Collecting (and the $2,600 Golden Pig..

Sonny Angel collectibles, tiny nude cherub figures with quirky headgear, have sparked a global collecting frenzy. Created in Japan in 2004 as pocket ..

41,000 Households Face Energy Bill Nightmare as Radio Meters Go Dark

41,000 Households Face Energy Bill Nightmare as Radio Meters Go Dark

Forty-one thousand households with Radio Teleswitch Service meters face a looming crisis as the system shuts down June 30th. Customers who don't..

The State Pension Lottery: Why Some Oldies Get Rich While Others Get Screwed

The State Pension Lottery: Why Some Oldies Get Rich While Others Get Screwed

The UK state pension system has created a stark divide among retirees, with some receiving double what others get. Only 25% of pensioners receive..

Balloons, Memories, and Heartbreak: Hull's Beloved Party Shop Calls It Quits After 17 Years

Balloons, Memories, and Heartbreak: Hull's Beloved Party Shop Calls It Quits After 17 Years

Hullaballoon, a beloved party shop in Hull, will close permanently on May 31st after 17 years in business. Owner Elaine Hakim, 66, is shutting down..

UK Chocolate Wars: Dubai-Style Treats Hit M&S and Iceland (and I'm Obsessed)

UK Chocolate Wars: Dubai-Style Treats Hit M&S and Iceland (and I'm Obsessed)

UK's chocolate scene is experiencing a Dubai-inspired revolution with major retailers jumping on the trend. Marks & Spencer will launch their..

Another One Bites the Dust: Regatta Calls it Quits in Dundee After Just Two Years

Another One Bites the Dust: Regatta Calls it Quits in Dundee After Just Two Years

Regatta outdoor clothing store in Dundee's Overgate Centre is closing down after just two years. Staff were reportedly informed only last week, with ..

Topshop's Dramatic Comeback Has Me Clearing My Wardrobe (And My Bank Account)

Topshop's Dramatic Comeback Has Me Clearing My Wardrobe (And My Bank Account)

Topshop has teased a dramatic return to physical retail this August after four years of online-only existence. The iconic fashion brand, once a high ..

Easter Shopping Showdown: Where to Grab Eggs and Roast Dinner Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Easter Shopping Showdown: Where to Grab Eggs and Roast Dinner Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Easter shoppers can find the best deals at Asda for most seasonal treats, according to a comprehensive price comparison. The supermarket offers..

I Drank 15 Supermarket Wines Under £5 So You Don't Have To – But You Actually Should

I Drank 15 Supermarket Wines Under £5 So You Don't Have To – But You Actually Should

A Guardian journalist explores 15 supermarket wines under £5 for Easter weekend. Aldi's Cairanne at £4.99 outshines an £18 bottle in a blind taste..

Eggshell Magic: 4 Weird Ways I've Been Saving Money with My Breakfast Trash

Eggshell Magic: 4 Weird Ways I've Been Saving Money with My Breakfast Trash

Eggshell innovation has transformed one woman's breakfast waste into household solutions. Her crushed eggshells create an effective barrier against..

The Final Days of WHSmith: Another British Icon Vanishes from Our High Streets

The Final Days of WHSmith: Another British Icon Vanishes from Our High Streets

WHSmith, the 233-year-old British retail institution, is vanishing from high streets across the UK. Two more stores in Halesowen and Diss will close ..

Goodbye forever? Our beloved 90s shopping centre faces the wrecking ball in bonkers plan that might ..

Goodbye forever? Our beloved 90s shopping centre faces the wrecking ball in bonkers plan that might ..

Loughborough's historic Carillon Court shopping centre faces demolition under controversial new plans. The beloved mall, a community fixture since..

Southend locals buzzing as Dunelm swoops in to fill Primark's ghost space

Southend locals buzzing as Dunelm swoops in to fill Primark's ghost space

Dunelm is set to occupy the long-vacant Primark space in Southend's Royals Shopping Centre, ending a five-year retail void. Local residents are..

Pizza Express slashes reward perks and loyal customers are NOT having it

Pizza Express slashes reward perks and loyal customers are NOT having it

Pizza Express has drastically cut back its rewards program, sparking outrage among loyal customers. Starting April 28th, the restaurant chain will..

The DWP's Cruel PIP Purge: Over a Million Vulnerable People About to Get Screwed

The DWP's Cruel PIP Purge: Over a Million Vulnerable People About to Get Screwed

Over a million disabled people face losing Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefits under new assessment criteria starting November 2026. A..

The Holy Grail of Pennies: That Elusive 1933 Coin That Could Buy You a Literal Yacht

The Holy Grail of Pennies: That Elusive 1933 Coin That Could Buy You a Literal Yacht

A rare 1933 George V penny could fetch up to £200,000 at auction, with only six known to exist worldwide. Coin collectors are frantically searching..

Easter Weekend Aldi Treasure Hunt: Middle Aisle Madness That'll Save Your Garden (and Wallet)

Easter Weekend Aldi Treasure Hunt: Middle Aisle Madness That'll Save Your Garden (and Wallet)

Aldi's middle aisle offers Easter weekend bargains for savvy shoppers. The store will be closed Sunday, so plan accordingly. A £39.99 pressure..

Don't Let Easter Egg Scammers Crack Your Bank Account – I Nearly Fell for It!

Don't Let Easter Egg Scammers Crack Your Bank Account – I Nearly Fell for It!

Easter egg scammers are targeting bargain-hunters with fake Cadbury giveaways across social media platforms. The writer nearly fell victim to a free ..