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Retail Sales Stagnate as Shoppers Cut Back on Food and Drink Spending

Retail Sales Stagnate as Shoppers Cut Back on Food and Drink Spending

Retail sales flatline in spending lull as shoppers cut back on food and drink

Four Major Banks Just Triggered a Mortgage Rate War (And I'm Actually Excited About It)

Four Major Banks Just Triggered a Mortgage Rate War (And I'm Actually Excited About It)

Major UK banks have triggered a mortgage rate war, offering welcome relief to homeowners. Nationwide initiated cuts of up to 0.20 percentage points, ..

Experian Just Ditched Their £14.99 Monthly Rip-Off (Finally!)

Experian Just Ditched Their £14.99 Monthly Rip-Off (Finally!)

Experian has finally made their full credit reports completely free, ditching the £14.99 monthly subscription fee. UK consumers can now access their ..

This Hurts: Another Brighton Legend Bites the Dust

This Hurts: Another Brighton Legend Bites the Dust

Brighton culinary icon Michael Bremner is closing 64 Degrees this summer after twelve years of operation. The award-winning restaurant, opened in..

They Want Me to Smash My £180k Dream Home – But I'd Rather Go to Prison

They Want Me to Smash My £180k Dream Home – But I'd Rather Go to Prison

Mark Jones faces demolition order for his £180,000 bungalow built without proper planning permission in Birmingham. He constructed the home in 2019..

Found the £10 Game-Changer That Actually Saved My Summer Sleep (And My Sanity)

Found the £10 Game-Changer That Actually Saved My Summer Sleep (And My Sanity)

A desperate search for sleep during the heatwave led to an unexpected £10 solution from Aldi. The Slumberdown Stay Cool Pillow Pair uses Hydrocool..

M&S Just Dropped White Sangria and I'm Having Feelings About It

M&S Just Dropped White Sangria and I'm Having Feelings About It

M&S has launched a Lightly Sparkling White Sangria Cocktail for £7, causing quite a stir on social media. The new drink features orange, lime, and..

Here's How I Actually Scored a Dyson Fan Without Going Broke (Plus the One Word That Saved Me £80)

Here's How I Actually Scored a Dyson Fan Without Going Broke (Plus the One Word That Saved Me £80)

Britain swelters in summer heat as one journalist hunts for affordable Dyson cooling. Major retailers currently offer modest discounts, with Very..

Why My Summer Just Cost Me £300 (And How Yours Might Too)

Why My Summer Just Cost Me £300 (And How Yours Might Too)

A summer day in Brighton ended with a £300 financial sting for one beachgoer breaking multiple local regulations. Brighton & Hove's ban on..

My Epic Quest for the Perfect Garden Sun Lounger (Spoiler: I Found It)

My Epic Quest for the Perfect Garden Sun Lounger (Spoiler: I Found It)

A writer embarks on a quest for the perfect garden sun lounger after their old chair breaks. They test five different models, starting with a..

I Spent Way Too Much Time Testing Cheap Handheld Fans During This Brutal Heatwave

I Spent Way Too Much Time Testing Cheap Handheld Fans During This Brutal Heatwave

Amid a brutal heatwave, I tested six budget handheld fans as Brits panic-buy cooling devices. The Bush Hand Fan (£12) emerged as the clear winner..

Rachel Reeves Just Blinked on ISAs (And Thank God for That)

Rachel Reeves Just Blinked on ISAs (And Thank God for That)

The Chancellor has abandoned controversial plans to reduce the £20k tax-free allowance for cash ISAs. Financial institutions reported a surge in ISA ..

Beating This Heat Without Going Broke (Or Drunk)

Beating This Heat Without Going Broke (Or Drunk)

Beating the heat has become a national challenge as temperatures soar to unbearable levels. One neighbor's air conditioner has already surrendered..

Water Bills About to Hit Different This Summer (And I'm Not Happy About It)

Water Bills About to Hit Different This Summer (And I'm Not Happy About It)

Water companies are rolling out surge pricing trials across 15 firms, potentially charging more during high-demand periods like heatwaves. The..

This Random Website Paid Me £3,000 for Something I Do Every Day Anyway

This Random Website Paid Me £3,000 for Something I Do Every Day Anyway

A dog walker stumbled upon a lucrative opportunity after spotting an abandoned house on Maple Street. The property was reported to YouSpotProperty,..

I Just Spent 20 Minutes Fighting Other Parents for This B&Q Garden Set (And I'm Not Even Sorry)

I Just Spent 20 Minutes Fighting Other Parents for This B&Q Garden Set (And I'm Not Even Sorry)

B&Q's Derry garden set has sparked a shopping frenzy as temperatures soar to 32C this weekend. The four-piece rattan collection, slashed from £160..

These New Plastic Shopping Trolleys Are Either Genius or Complete Madness

These New Plastic Shopping Trolleys Are Either Genius or Complete Madness

Tesco and Waitrose are trialling American-style plastic shopping trolleys across UK stores. The new carts feature plastic baskets with either hybrid ..

I Just Scored the Most Ridiculous Garden Furniture Deals at Morrisons (and You're Gonna Be Jealous)

I Just Scored the Most Ridiculous Garden Furniture Deals at Morrisons (and You're Gonna Be Jealous)

Morrisons has launched a surprising garden furniture clearance sale with dramatic price reductions. Customers are discovering unexpected bargains,..

I Spent Three Weeks Hunting Down Britain's Best Burgers (And My Wallet Still Hasn't Recovered)

I Spent Three Weeks Hunting Down Britain's Best Burgers (And My Wallet Still Hasn't Recovered)

Britain's first Burger Awards have nominated 261 restaurants across 19 regions. The list includes big names like Patty&Bun and Honest Burgers,..

This £170k House Looks Dead Normal Until You Step Inside... Then It Gets Weird

This £170k House Looks Dead Normal Until You Step Inside... Then It Gets Weird

A £170k terraced house in Rhyl, North Wales conceals an extraordinary Disney-themed interior. The previous owner, a self-proclaimed Disney..

I Just Found Britain's Most Ridiculous Property Deal (And It's Making Me Question Everything)

I Just Found Britain's Most Ridiculous Property Deal (And It's Making Me Question Everything)

A seaside apartment in Paignton, Devon is being auctioned with a guide price of just £1. The two-bedroom property, minutes from the seafront, is..

I Bought a Dog Cooling Mat for Myself and Now I'm Questioning Everything

I Bought a Dog Cooling Mat for Myself and Now I'm Questioning Everything

In a desperate bid to beat the heatwave, I purchased a pet cooling mat for myself – a decision that proved surprisingly effective. The inspiration..

Pizza Express Just Pulled the Ultimate Plot Twist (And Ed Sheeran Probably Knows About It)

Pizza Express Just Pulled the Ultimate Plot Twist (And Ed Sheeran Probably Knows About It)

Pizza Express has resurrected their Calabrese pizza after customers staged a digital revolt against its removal. The iconic spicy sausage pizza..

Your Child Benefit Could Get Axed in Weeks - Here's What You Need to Do

Your Child Benefit Could Get Axed in Weeks - Here's What You Need to Do

Parents with children aged 16-19 face imminent child benefit cuts unless they take action. HMRC automatically terminates payments on August 31st..

Four ways Universal Credit households can boost spare cash for summer holidays

Four ways Universal Credit households can boost spare cash for summer holidays

Four ways Universal Credit households can boost spare cash for summer holidays Universal Credit recipients can access several support schemes to..

Labour's Tax Freeze Could Cost You £15K More for Retirement (And I'm Honestly Panicking)

Labour's Tax Freeze Could Cost You £15K More for Retirement (And I'm Honestly Panicking)

Labour's tax threshold freeze could require an extra £15,000 annually for a comfortable retirement by 2030. Analysis shows retirement costs have..

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..

I Ate My Way Through Every Supermarket Ice Lolly So You Don't Have To

I Ate My Way Through Every Supermarket Ice Lolly So You Don't Have To

Britain's scorching heatwave inspired our writer to taste-test fruit split ice lollies from seven major supermarkets. Sainsbury's offering (£1.50)..

That £1.69 Aldi Thing That Actually Stops Flies From Dive-Bombing Your BBQ

That £1.69 Aldi Thing That Actually Stops Flies From Dive-Bombing Your BBQ

Aldi's Food Umbrellas are proving to be the unexpected hero of summer BBQs at just £1.69 each. These mesh covers, available in various patterns..

Holy Crap, Bacardi Breezer Is Back (Sort Of)

Holy Crap, Bacardi Breezer Is Back (Sort Of)

Bacardi Breezer is making a comeback, minus the Bacardi part. The fruity alcopop that defined many awkward teenage years in the 90s returns after a..

That Summer Job Could Actually Save Your Career (If You Don't Mess It Up)

That Summer Job Could Actually Save Your Career (If You Don't Mess It Up)

Summer job numbers have plummeted to a seven-year low, down 13% from last year. Despite this, over 20,000 seasonal roles remain available for those..

UK Economy Takes Another Hit: GDP Drops 0.1% and Here's What It Actually Means for You

UK Economy Takes Another Hit: GDP Drops 0.1% and Here's What It Actually Means for You

UK economy shrank by 0.1% in May, worse than economists' predictions of a 0.1% increase. Despite official attempts to highlight three-month growth,..

This Week's Ice Cream Hack That Actually Works (And I'm Slightly Obsessed)

This Week's Ice Cream Hack That Actually Works (And I'm Slightly Obsessed)

A surprising ice cream cashback deal is currently available through TopCashback until September 30th. New members can earn £5 back on any ice cream..

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Budget Family Days Out

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Budget Family Days Out

Budget family days out needn't break the bank this summer. Annual passes offer exceptional value, with options like the National Art Pass providing..

When Your Favorite Greggs Just... Vanishes

When Your Favorite Greggs Just... Vanishes

Mystery surrounds the sudden closure of a Greggs bakery on Liverpool's Old Hall Street. Customers were met with locked doors and no explanation,..

Captain Morgan Just Dropped Something That's Making Beer Lovers Lose Their Minds

Captain Morgan Just Dropped Something That's Making Beer Lovers Lose Their Minds

Captain Morgan has launched its first-ever tropical beer called Muck Pit Brew. The new beverage combines spiced rum with hops, featuring fermented..

This Massive Sauna Plan Has Our Entire Neighborhood Ready to Riot

This Massive Sauna Plan Has Our Entire Neighborhood Ready to Riot

A massive 25-person wood-fired sauna planned for Southbourne Beach has sparked outrage among local residents. Eighty-eight-year-old Ann Warwick..

Wait, Aldi Has Bakeries Now? I Feel Like I've Been Living Under a Rock

Wait, Aldi Has Bakeries Now? I Feel Like I've Been Living Under a Rock

Aldi has quietly introduced in-store bakeries in select UK locations, a development that began five years ago. Only 25 out of Aldi's 1,050 UK stores ..

How I'm Surviving This 33°C Heat Without Going Broke (And You Can Too)

How I'm Surviving This 33°C Heat Without Going Broke (And You Can Too)

Scorching temperatures of 33°C are set to hit this weekend, prompting concerns about cooling costs. Running a pedestal fan costs around 1.5p per..

When Britain's Greatest Chippy Dies, We All Lose a Bit of Our Souls

When Britain's Greatest Chippy Dies, We All Lose a Bit of Our Souls

Britain's iconic Oakwood Fisheries in Leeds has closed after 90 years, leaving locals heartbroken. Owner Steven Webster announced the permanent..