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A cyber attack on critical infrastructure could put the safety of the nation at risk (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Explainer Biggest UK technology outages of 2026

The lights go on in Bond Street

London’s poshest shopping street switches on Christmas lights

Originally costing £3.99, eBay sellers are asking a premium for the "rare" soft toy

Aldi’s £3.99 Cauli Dog is being listed for £100 on eBay after toy rush

Nearly a quarter of shoppers plan on buying technology this Black Friday

Black Friday warning as AI scams fool shoppers

Morrisons saay their flashing shelf labels will help customers find products quickly via their mobile phones.

Morrisons introduces flashing pink lights on supermarket shelves

I popped to Aldi to see Kevin the Carrot’s Christmas toys and found plushies, pyjamas and decorations

Aldi’s Kevin the Carrot Christmas toys are back in stores now

Christmas shoppers are being warned by Martin Lewis to check carefully when they are buying experience vouchers.

Martin Lewis issues Christmas warning over experience day gifts

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

Claire Helen, 53, says her mum Joyce, 83, stocking up for the millennium and "buying into conspiracy theories".

Mum reveals £50 ‘doomsday box’ essentials for a UK blackout

Four major brands banned over 'misleading' green delivery claims

A shopper with a trolley filled with groceries at a supermarket

Emergency stock-up surges as grocery inflation rises

Amazon hopes to use drones to deliver parcels

Amazon drone deliveries expand across UK town

Iconic store makes shock return 14 years after high street collapse

Black Friday 2026

Explainer How to spot genuine Black Friday deals and avoid scams

The Christmas refund rule shoppers should know before buying presents, as high street returns catch people out

The Christmas returns rule to know before buying presents

Does your broadband contract come with a hidden catch?

Explainer Why broadband bills can rise even when you’re in contract

Aldi wins supermarket price war as Asda slips behind rivals
Aldi has retained its cheapest-supermarket crown as Tesco and Sainsbury’s loyalty prices push Asda down the rankings ahead of the crucial Christmas shopping period.
Marc Reeves

Cool: Ice was the popular order on on Deliveroo this year

Britain’s most ordered Deliveroo item of 2026 revealed

The nation's favourite bakery has teamed up with Hotel Gotham Newcastle to launch a permanent suite

Greggs opens luxury hotel suite with sausage roll hotline

What’s in the box? Parents are increasingly worried about the tech in their kids’ toys

Explainer AI toys explained: what parents need to know before Christmas

Mouth and Foot Painting Artists president Tom Yendell OBE with one of the organisation’s Christmas cards beside a red postbox.

Stamp prices hit Christmas card tradition and charity income

EuroMillions players could be in with a chance of sharing a £108m jackpot, with 500 lottery entries available for just £9.

EuroMillions jackpot hits £108m and you can get 500 entries for £9

UK shopper footfall fell sharply in October, with traditional high streets suffering the biggest decline.

Shoppers stay away as UK high streets suffer slump

Amazon driver tosses parcel out of van window - before 'taking snap of damaged package as proof of delivery'

Amazon driver ‘lobs’ Christmas parcel from van window

Remarkit founder Eleanor Bucks on site at partner WasteCare in Leeds

Can refurbished appliances really save you hundreds?

Kellogg’s has reformulated Rice Krispies and Coco Pops, replacing rice grains with flour following changing weather conditions, but now some people won't be able to eat them.

Kellogg’s recipe changes mean some can no longer eat popular cereals

Clapped out? A carriage owned by Northern

Every train in northern England is ‘clapped out’, minister says

Subway to open 70 new stores inside major supermarket

Subway to open 70 new restaurants in Asda
Subway is set to open up to 70 new restaurants inside Asda supermarkets over the next four years as it accelerates a major expansion across the UK and wider EMEA region.
Donna Lincoln

Dean Mayhew, left, got his unusual Clubcard tattoo in July 2022 after months of considering the idea. He’s here with tattoo artist Dan Rossetter

Tesco tattoo dad says supermarket is too expensive

Shoppers will spend an average of just over £304 treating themselves this Black Friday, according to research.

Black Friday shoppers to splash out £304 on treats

Greene Santa and two reindeer arrive at The George in Southwark, London, to launch The Big Christmas Shift,

Eight unexpected perks of working Christmas Day

Dame Kristin Scott Thomas stars in this year’s John Lewis Christmas advert.

John Lewis Christmas advert 2026 revealed with star cast

Counterfeit beauty products have been found to contain mercury, lead and methanol

Fake beauty warning after mercury and lead found in cosmetics

Cottage vs robovac: The Eufy Omni E35 automatically detects changes between hard flooring and rugs, switching cleaning modes as it moves around the home.

10 products our reviewers want to see discounted for Black Friday

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Toddler ‘stopped breathing’ after choking on Aldi Halloween sweet

Traitors is a flagship BBC show

BBC TV licence fee could top £200 as thousands stop paying

Poundland shop

Poundland on brink of administration with 12,000 jobs at risk

TK Maxx

Breaking TK Maxx recalls coffee after mould toxin found above legal limit

Alfie Learmouth booked to take his girlfriend of nine years Jordan Bland, 27, on a romantic five-day trip to Positano, Italy, last month [September 3]

Booking.com chatbot backed £1,500 villa scam

Jet2 pledged they will not be adding fuel surcharges on holidays booked between this winter and summer 2028

Jet2 has good news for summer holidaymakers

The compact SumUp card reader helps market traders, craft sellers and small businesses accept contactless and card payments without expensive equipment.

Cash is king? This £30 gadget gives customers a much easier option

The cheapest supermarket pumpkins might not be where you’d expect them to be this year

Aldi and Lidl beaten by two supermarket rivals in pumpkin price test

Decathlon baby seat recall sparks choking warning for parents

The General Tarleton scotch egg - a popular Yorkshire pub run by a Michelin-starred chef has launched what it believes to be the UK's first scotch egg loyalty card

Pub launches scotch egg loyalty card in UK first

BT, EE, TalkTalk and Vodafone have been named Britain's most complained-about broadband providers in new Ofcom figures, as campaigners call for an end to mid-contract price rises that can add £48 a year to household bills.

Four broadband giants top Ofcom complaints list

Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

Broadband customers face fresh £48 bill warning

Selfridges' Christmas display has been unveiled

Selfridges reveals Christmas 2026 windows

Collette McFarlane inspects her rental property, which she says was trashed by tenants.

Landlord faces £55k rent bill after eviction battle

Sainsbury’s offers families extra £3 a week for healthy food ahead of Christmas

Sainsbury’s brings back £3 weekly healthy start top-up for families

Families are paying for increasingly elaborate - and costly - Halloween celebrations

Halloween costs families £209 as spending spirals

M&S Sparks customers can earn up to £15 in festive rewards this Christmas by shopping for eligible drinks, flowers and café treats. Photos by Marks and Spencer.

M&S Sparks shoppers can earn £15 in rewards when Christmas shopping

Shoppers are being urged to check websites carefully before buying Christmas presents online. Aldi does have an official website, (pictured), but it is used only to advertise their products and deals, and shoppers are not able to buy through it.

Aldi issues shopping scam warning after customer is caught out

Rat sightings rose by 15% across the UK during the summer, according to Rentokil, with experts warning that colder weather could drive more rodents into homes.

Rat sightings rise 15% as winter warning issued

Andrew Evans discovered white eggs inside a premium Burford Brown carton bought at Sainsbury’s

Sainsbury’s shopper caught out by premium egg ‘carton con’

The compact SumUp card reader helps market traders, craft sellers and small businesses accept contactless and card payments without expensive equipment.

7 side hustles to make extra money before Christmas

M&S has introduced its 2026 Christmas sandwich range alongside seasonal snacks and sweet treats.

M&S Christmas sandwiches and there's plenty of festive favourites

Debenhams shoppers have been surprised to find a winter warming essential for sale for more than £1,600. Stock image.

Debenhams hot water bottle costs an astonishing £1,620

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