Hoover HL2 Vacuum at £129: A Bargain Review
Hoover HL2 vacuum review: £129 sale price makes it one of the best-value corded upright vacuums with 850W suction, lift-away system, and anti-hair wrap.
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Claire's Closes Final UK Stores, 1,000 Jobs Lost
Claire's Accessories has shut all its UK stores, resulting in over 1,000 job losses. Administrators Kroll confirmed closures on April 27, 2026.
Claire’s closes all UK and Ireland stores, 1,300 jobs lost
Claire’s has shut all 154 standalone stores in the UK and Ireland, making 1,300 staff redundant. The fashion accessories chain, with locations in Birmingham, Merry Hill and Walsall, blamed weak Christmas trading and online competition.
Argos Washing Line Slashed to 85p with TopCashback Deal
Argos Home 30m washing line reduced from £16 to just 85p for new TopCashback users. Existing users can get it for 87p. Free click and collect available.
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UK distillery Zymurgorium enters administration after decade
Zymurgorium, a major UK distillery known for gin and beers, has collapsed into administration after a decade. Joint administrators appointed on April 13.
Blackpool Street Food Project Creates Jobs as Opening Nears
New jobs are available as Blackpool's Southbeach Streetfood project moves forward. The site will feature 19 shipping containers with diverse food options and seating for 400.
Solar Farm Gets Go-Ahead in Glazebury Amid Green Belt Concerns
Warrington Council approves a 10MW solar farm on green belt land at Duckinfield House Farm, despite 43 objections citing landscape harm and loss of agricultural land.
Birmingham schools in thousands of pounds dinner money debt
A Birmingham headteacher warns schools are carrying thousands of pounds in dinner money debt as families struggle with the cost of living crisis.
Hybrid Car Tax Plan Moves Forward Under Reeves
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces backlash over a new pay-per-mile tax on hybrid vehicles, set for 2028, which critics say amounts to double taxation for drivers.
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2027 ISA Changes: Pensioners Spared, Limit Cut to £12k
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that from 2027, the cash ISA annual limit will be cut to £12,000 for under-65s, while pensioners retain the £20,000 allowance.
Get Paid to Use Electricity with Smart Meters This Weekend
UK households with smart meters can earn up to £10 by using electricity between 8am-4pm on May 2-4. Sign up by April 29 via Uswitch app.
Birmingham Bin Strike Deal: Agency Workers, Discipline, Job Security
A deal to end the Birmingham bin strike includes agency worker permanency, quashed discipline, and job security. Unite warns it will walk away if there are U-turns.
Ryanair: Wizz Air and airBaltic Risk Collapse
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary warns that Wizz Air and airBaltic could run out of cash by winter due to rising jet fuel costs amid the Iran-US conflict.
Octopus Energy bills rise from May 1 with short notice
Certain Octopus Energy customers on Octopus Go tariffs will see higher bills from May 1 after being given only a fortnight's notice, with standing charges rising by 52p monthly.
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Lloyds Bank Launches UK First with Plain Vanilla Listed Bonds
Lloyds Bank announces UK's first Plain Vanilla Listed Bond conversion, transferring £1.4bn to make corporate bonds more accessible to retail investors.
UK Mortgage Rates May Rise Again Amid Iran War
UK households face potential mortgage rate hikes as Middle East tensions and inflation rise. Experts warn of 'limbo' for borrowers.
Bargain Home Office Desks and Chairs from Under £60
Upgrade your home office on a budget with desks and chairs from under £60 at Office Furniture Online. Free next-day delivery and discounts available.
Amazon £35 Rapid Boil Kettle: 7 Cups, Fans Love It
The Tefal Rapid Boil 1.7L Cordless Kettle is available on Amazon for £34.99, boasting a 3,000W element and 1.7-litre capacity to make up to seven cups quickly.
Four-Piece Luggage Set on Amazon Sale for Family Holidays
Get a stylish and practical four-piece luggage set for the whole family on Amazon sale. Lightweight ABS hard shell, spinner wheels, and TSA locks included. Under £85.
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BBQ Controversy, Tube Plan, and Brum's Young Tories
Andy Stubbs of Low n Slow faces backlash over £53k crowdfund delay. Tories propose Birmingham underground study. Plus: Camp Hill line rivalry, court backlog, and events.
EDF Only Supplier Offering Free Electricity Sundays
EDF launches Sunday Saver challenge, giving customers free electricity on four Sundays in May. Earn up to 64 hours of free power by shifting usage away from peak hours.
DWP Slammed for 'Ridiculous' Perks for UC Claimants
DWP faces backlash over discounted golf, spa days, and drinks for Universal Credit claimants, with critics calling it a 'massive disincentive to work'.
British Army to Replace Land Rovers with Toyota GLV
The British Army will phase out Land Rovers after 70 years, replacing them with a new Babcock GLV based on Toyota Land Cruiser and Hilux, developed under the MoD's Light Mobility Programme.
Middle East Tension May Hike Flight Prices: Travel Tips
Rising fuel costs due to Middle East tensions could increase flight and energy prices. Expert Martyn James explains your legal protections and how to handle cancellations.
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Lidl to Open Three New Stores in West Midlands
Lidl announces three new stores in Darlaston, Rugeley, and Wolverhampton as part of a £600M investment, offering a finder's fee for new sites.
Car Finance Payout Scheme Moves Ahead After Industry Drops Challenge
The FCA's £9.1bn motor finance compensation scheme proceeds after the Finance and Leasing Association and major lenders decline legal action, despite concerns.
Drivers to Get £829 Each in Car Finance Compensation
Millions of UK drivers could receive £829 each after major lenders accept the FCA's car finance redress scheme, compensating for hidden commissions from 2007-2024.
Iran War May Cause UK Food and Beer Shortages This Summer
A leaked UK government document warns that the ongoing Iran war could lead to food shortages, with CO2 levels dropping to 18%, affecting farming, hospitality, and beer supply ahead of the World Cup.
Santander Agrees £829 Payouts for 12M Car Finance Deals
Santander has agreed to a redress scheme paying around £829 each to motorists affected by 12.1 million mis-sold car finance deals, with total compensation expected to reach £7.5 billion.
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Bath Spinout Secures €4.1m EU Funding for Microplastic Solution
Naturbeads, a University of Bath spinout, has secured €4.1m in EU funding to build a production plant in Italy, advancing its biodegradable alternative to microplastics.
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