Microsoft says hackers are not behind its global outage, but the disruption follows cyber attacks on retailers, supermarket freezers and major cloud failures.

Microsoft's global Outlook and Teams outage is the latest in a year of major technology failures. From Tesco tills and banking blackouts to airport chaos and cyberattacks, these are the incidents that disrupted Britain in 2026.

A lifelong passion that began with a shop window discovery aged eight has turned into an incredible collection of more than 100 vintage toy trucks – and now one lucky buyer could snap them up for £20,000.

The new By Coleen collection features sparkle tops, dresses and cosy layers, with affordable pieces for taking your look from work to Christmas drinks.

We all have a loved one who deserves a day of total and complete relaxation

From Dyson and Ninja to Kindle, Yoto and premium coffee machines, our reviewers reveal the products they already rate and are hoping to see heavily discounted this Black Friday.

Black Friday hasn’t arrived, but the mattress discounts have. Simba’s early sale includes savings of up to £990, plus reductions on pillows, duvets and more

OPI is giving beauty fans an early taste of Black Friday with a chance to win 25% off their order and more in an exclusive Jackpot Game.

Black Friday shoppers are being warned that AI-powered scams are becoming harder to spot, with fake retailer websites, bogus reviews and tempting discounts putting millions at risk.

Morrisons is rolling out flashing pink shelf labels in more than 270 UK stores, allowing shoppers to locate products using their phones. Here’s how the new system works.

I couldn't find the big Kevin plush from previous years, but Aldi has plenty of other festive treats, including tree decorations I couldn't resist buying.

Christmas shoppers buying experience vouchers as gifts have been urged to check their purchases carefully after MoneySavingExpert uncovered a paid subscription being automatically added to purchases at one popular retailer.

From a huge outdoor inflatable to a musical snow globe and festive jumpers, here's what fans can buy.

The 12-day calendar includes six perfumes and six scented candles, with a £420 saving on its original price.

Mrs Hinch has shared her latest make-up routine, revealing the L'Oréal Paris products she loves - and you can buy them yourself in the Black Friday sales.

Stacey Solomon has told fans she ‘can’t believe how nice’ the matching two piece is.

The most thoughtful presents for the home including kitchen, decor and garden gifts.

With households encouraged to prepare for disruption, Jackery’s latest sale offers a timely chance to explore backup power. Discounts include £521 off the Explorer 1000 v2, alongside larger batteries and solar panels

The flash sale gives crafters a chance to shop the latest Cricut launches for less.

Fancy living like Hugh Grant? The famous blue-fronted London home from the 1999 romantic comedy Notting Hill has hit the property market for an eye-watering £7.5million.

The Irish trio will perform in the UK and Europe throughout spring and summer 2027, following the release of their second album Weight of the Feather on 9th April 2027

The Trainspotting star is pictured armed and in police uniform as the BBC reveals new details of Line Of Duty’s long-awaited seventh series, with three familiar faces returning.

David Walliams’ former primary school is reviewing his books as pressure grows on schools and libraries to remove his titles following sexual misconduct allegations.

Real Housewives of Cheshire psychic Deborah Davies got rid of her collection of 80 supposedly haunted dolls after she and her daughter both dreamed she would die.

From Denzel's natural dog treats to 24 days of toys for cats, these festive calendars mean pets don't have to miss out.

Reviewers have opened every door of Lovehoney's £119 couples advent calendar - and their verdicts reveal whether its claimed £487.75 contents are worth the money.

Lovehoney’s 2026 couples’ advent calendar is packed with 24 surprises worth £487.75 in total, but costs £119 – a saving of almost £339.

Lovehoney has knocked £368.75 off the combined value of its 24-day couples calendar - and free delivery is included too.

Amazon has launched several new Kindle today, including a brand new Colorsoft and Paperwhite. The new release means shoppers can now buy devices at discounted prices ahead of the main Black Friday sales too.

Long battery life, clever noise cancellation and a tempting promotional price make Huawei’s latest earbuds worth a look. They aren’t without compromises, but there’s plenty to like for the money

Schools in England are being urged to move beyond “not seen, not heard” mobile phone rules, with ministers pushing for devices to be physically inaccessible throughout the school day.

Nine little screens might sound like an unnecessary addition to a desk already covered in buttons. But Logitech’s wonderfully customisable MX Keypad has become one of my most-used gadgets

From a countdown projected on the floor to AI-powered washing programmes, Haier’s smart dishwasher promises plenty. After several weeks and a house party’s worth of washing up, I’m thoroughly won over

A 2kg bag of ice cubes beat burgers, pizza and restaurant favourites to become Deliveroo’s most delivered item in Britain during 2026.

Aldi has unveiled its much-anticipated 2026 Christmas advert, bringing back fan favourite Kevin the Carrot for the 10th year.

Switching from dairy to plant-based milk, yoghurt and cheese could reduce intake of iodine, calcium and key vitamins, with teenage girls and younger women most affected, researchers say.