Business rates review for pubs and hotels promised by government
Labour government review led by Jerry Schurder will improve business rate valuations for pubs and hotels in England and Wales before 2029 revaluation.
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Aldi three-bottle limit on £9.99 rosé magnum from Thursday
Aldi cuts Le Grand Poulet Rosé Magnum to £9.99 from August 27, with a strict three-bottle limit per customer while stocks last.
Pre-Order Modern Warfare 4 for £46.42 and Play Beta Early
Pre-order Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 for £46.42 via TopCashback and Argos before August 25 to access the Open Beta early on PS5 and Xbox, saving £16.57.
Wolverhampton house prices jump 52% as buyers seek value
Wolverhampton house prices rose 52% in five years, reaching £230,000, as buyers seek affordability near Birmingham, according to new data.
Skipton launches £540k Members' Draw with £25k top prize
Skipton Building Society launches a £540,000 Members' Draw. From October 2026, eight winners share £50,000 monthly, with top prizes of £25,000.
Pension warning: savers risk losing £38,000
New Moneybox research reveals UK workers could miss out on £26,042.50 in lost pensions, rising to £37,880 in Wales. Experts urge savers to track down forgotten pots.
Tesco Clubcard vouchers expire August 31 – act now
Tesco urges Clubcard holders to redeem August 2024 vouchers before 11.59pm on August 31, when millions of pounds worth become invalid. Triple value with reward partners.
CMA probes Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School
The CMA has opened formal investigations into Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School over concerns customers were not shown full prices upfront, with compensation possible if breaches are found.
Stellantis recalls 955,000 cars over camera software issue
Stellantis recalls 955,000 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles due to a software error affecting rear-view cameras, months after a 1.3 million vehicle fire-risk recall.
Aktar Islam's ready meals impress critic with Michelin-star quality
Aktar Islam's Atkar at Home ready meals won nine Great Taste awards, and a food critic praised the Michelin-star quality, calling the £85 box cheaper than a takeaway.
Lloyds: AI creates jobs in over half of UK firms
54% of UK businesses say AI has created new jobs, Lloyds Bank finds. 58% plan to invest in AI skills, while 31% lack needed skills.
Ikea to launch secondhand marketplace in UK, taking on eBay
Ikea will launch a UK secondhand selling site within months, letting Ikea Family members trade pre-owned items directly, competing with eBay and Vinted.
Young women's investment portfolios 49% larger than men's
Young female investors at Lloyds Bank hold portfolios averaging £14,040, 49% more than young men's £9,450, a £4,590 gap. Women invest more actively.
Paramount+ UK prices rise up to £24 a year from August 27
Paramount+ raises UK subscription prices from August 27: basic up £1, standard up £2, premium up £2 monthly, adding up to £24 annually.
Students Urged to Prioritise Overdrafts Over Bank Freebies
Personal finance experts urge students to prioritise interest-free overdrafts over sign-up freebies when choosing student accounts for September, as maintenance loans fall short by £502 monthly.
Stoke-on-Trent named Midlands' cheapest place to buy a home
Average house prices in Stoke-on-Trent are just £148,000, around half the national average, making it the Midlands' cheapest place to live, a new study reveals.
Co-op Fresh Mondays: Half-price fruit and veg for shoppers
Co-op launches Fresh Mondays, offering Birmingham shoppers up to 50% off fruit and veg weekly, with items like cherry tomatoes and blackberries reduced.
Half of UK property markets slower to sell than a year ago
Zoopla data reveals 180 of 363 UK local authorities now take longer to sell homes, with 8 areas requiring 60+ days, despite the national average holding at 42 days.
HMRC opens phase two tax adviser registration deadline
HMRC has opened the second phase of mandatory tax adviser registration, with eligible advisers required to register by 18 November 2026. Registration is free and online.
M&S £40 padded jacket praised for cooler weather
Marks & Spencer's Padded Collared Short Jacket, priced at £40, is hailed as 'great for when the weather gets cooler'. Available in bitter chocolate and sage green, sizes 6-24, with a 4.7-star rating.
Broadband bills cheaper than 10 years ago, millions overpay
Broadband bills have fallen by up to 43% since 2016, yet 28% of customers out of contract could save £7-£9 monthly. Research from Broadband Genie and Ofcom reveals the savings.
Birmingham homebuyers lose 49% living space in decade
Birmingham homebuyers now get 49% less living space than a decade ago. Average prices near £300,000 buy just 96 square metres, down from 189 in 2016.
AJ Bell warns over common SIPP mistakes and pension rules
AJ Bell warns pensioners about common SIPP mistakes, including contribution limits, carry-forward rules, and the minimum pension age rising to 57 in 2028.
Nine Homeware Buys to Brighten Your Home as Summer Ends
From discounted dog beds to floral wallpaper, discover nine homeware items to lift your spirits as summer draws to a close, with prices and savings included.
Nationwide and Visa launch £20k Let's Celebrate Towns contest
Towns across the UK can enter Visa and Nationwide's Let's Celebrate Towns competition by October 25, with five £20,000 grants for community projects.
Pension inheritance tax changes spark 50% rise in enquiries
From April 2027, untouched pension pots will face inheritance tax, prompting a 50% surge in planning enquiries, says adviser David Stirling.
Five tax-free allowances could save Brits up to £2,000
UK residents could miss out on £50bn in unused tax allowances. Expert Michele Tieghi reveals five tax-free allowances worth up to £2,000 before April.
UK house asking prices fall by £7,360 in August
Rightmove reports average newly listed home prices fell 2% (£7,360) to £365,000 in August, the largest drop in eight years, amid subdued demand and mortgage rate concerns.
2,400 PIP claimants owed back pay as DWP can't trace them
Over 2,000 PIP claimants are owed backdated money but the DWP can't find them. Around £266m has already been paid to 47,000 people in the review.
Aldi 2 for £2 strawberry deal runs until August 26
Aldi's 2 for £2 deal on British strawberries saves shoppers 98p, running from August 21-26 while stocks last, helping growers manage a bumper crop.
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