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M&S ditches plastic bags for paper ones in all stores and food halls

18 September 2023
M&S ditches plastic bags for paper ones in all stores and food halls

M&S ditches plastic bags for paper ones in all stores and food halls

18 September 2023

M&S is scrapping plastic carriers in all stores and replacing them with paper bags instead.


Supermarket loyalty prices not ‘always as good as they seem’ warns Which?

15 September 2023
Supermarket loyalty prices not ‘always as good as they seem’ warns Which?

Supermarket loyalty prices not ‘always as good as they seem’ warns Which?

15 September 2023

Tesco and Sainsbury’s have defended their loyalty schemes amid claims by Which? that regular prices may be being raised to make deals look better.


Body cameras for Primark staff as bosses warn of rise in shoplifting

13 September 2023
Body cameras for Primark staff as bosses warn of rise in shoplifting

Body cameras for Primark staff as bosses warn of rise in shoplifting

13 September 2023

Primark has become the latest retailer to say it’s suffering at the hands of shoplifters with profits set to be hit by a loss of stolen stock.


Met Office predicts six-day heatwave ahead of hot weekend

08 September 2023
Met Office predicts six-day heatwave ahead of hot weekend

Met Office predicts six-day heatwave ahead of hot weekend

08 September 2023

With temperatures continuing to climb ahead of the weekend, the Met Office says September’s heatwave could be about to break all records.


Vet prices to be reviewed amid concerns owners aren’t getting ‘value for money

08 September 2023
Vet prices to be reviewed amid concerns owners aren’t getting ‘value for money

Vet prices to be reviewed amid concerns owners aren’t getting ‘value for money

08 September 2023

The cost of vet treatment has risen faster than inflation, claims the CMA, which is to review whether pet owners are getting a good deal.


Asian hornets: what do they look like and who do you tell?

05 September 2023
Asian hornets: what do they look like and who do you tell?

Asian hornets: what do they look like and who do you tell?

05 September 2023

A vast increase in Asian hornet nests is raising fears UK bees are in danger but what do the invaders look like and how do you report sightings?


Lidl recalls children’s snacks due to explicit content website link

01 September 2023
Lidl recalls children’s snacks due to explicit content website link

Lidl recalls children’s snacks due to explicit content website link

01 September 2023

Lidl is recalling Paw Patrol-themed children’s snacks because a website on the back of packaging has been ‘compromised’ with explicit content.


Great British National Service scheme: How would it work and who is in favour?

01 September 2023
Great British National Service scheme: How would it work and who is in favour?

Great British National Service scheme: How would it work and who is in favour?

01 September 2023

All 16-year-olds could be enrolled in a new National Service scheme - which has the backing of Commons leader Penny Mordaunt - but how would it work?


Royal Mint reveals full list of rare coins from Queen’s reign

01 September 2023
Royal Mint reveals full list of rare coins from Queen’s reign

Royal Mint reveals full list of rare coins from Queen’s reign

01 September 2023

Households are being encouraged to check purses and piggy banks as The Royal Mint reveals the full list of rare coins made during the Queen’s reign.


1p King Charles stamp among latest Royal Mail release

31 August 2023
1p King Charles stamp among latest Royal Mail release

1p King Charles stamp among latest Royal Mail release

31 August 2023

Royal Mail has released nine new ‘everyday’ stamps featuring the portrait of King Charles with values ranging from 1p to £5.


This is when to see rare blue supermoon for first time in 14 years

30 August 2023
This is when to see rare blue supermoon for first time in 14 years

This is when to see rare blue supermoon for first time in 14 years

30 August 2023

A rare blue supermoon not seen for more than a decade will appear in the skies above us this week and here’s how to see it.


Speed cameras: how they work, how they’ll catch you and the myths around them

10 August 2023
Speed cameras: how they work, how they’ll catch you and the myths around them

Speed cameras: how they work, how they’ll catch you and the myths around them

10 August 2023

Speed cameras are a feature on many roads and whether you agree with their use or not, drivers have to live with them, but how exactly do they work?


Nestlé announces the return of popular chocolate bar

07 August 2023
Nestlé announces the return of popular chocolate bar

Nestlé announces the return of popular chocolate bar

07 August 2023

Confectioner Nestlé has confirmed the return of a popular KitKat bar that was discontinued more than three years ago.


Gale force winds and hail in Met Office’s latest summer forecast

01 August 2023
Gale force winds and hail in Met Office’s latest summer forecast

Gale force winds and hail in Met Office’s latest summer forecast

01 August 2023

The country’s bleak summer weather looks set to continue with warnings of hail and gale force winds in the latest Met Office forecast for August.


Supermarket to scrap largest milk cartons

01 August 2023
Supermarket to scrap largest milk cartons

Supermarket to scrap largest milk cartons

01 August 2023

A supermarket is phasing out its largest six-pint milk cartons as part of efforts to reduce food waste by customers.


Sales of Covid-19 tests up by a third as cases increase

31 July 2023
Sales of Covid-19 tests up by a third as cases increase

Sales of Covid-19 tests up by a third as cases increase

31 July 2023

Sales of Covid-19 home test kits are up by a third, says Boots, as health officials say they are watching a rise in cases and hospital admissions.


Alcohol prices to rise from August 1 – with a bottle of wine costing 44p more

29 July 2023
Alcohol prices to rise from August 1 – with a bottle of wine costing 44p more

Alcohol prices to rise from August 1 – with a bottle of wine costing 44p more

29 July 2023

The price of wine, gin and other spirits could rise significantly but why is your favourite drink about to become more expensive?


‘Why are the school holidays so long - I’m not convinced children need six weeks off?’

25 July 2023
‘Why are the school holidays so long - I’m not convinced children need six weeks off?’

‘Why are the school holidays so long - I’m not convinced children need six weeks off?’

25 July 2023

Parents and teachers in Wales are to be asked about shortening the school summer holiday and our columnist thinks it’s time England followed suit.


Are these the 10 naughtiest dog breeds?

24 July 2023
Are these the 10 naughtiest dog breeds?

Are these the 10 naughtiest dog breeds?

24 July 2023

The dog breeds most likely to enjoy mischief making have made it into a Kennel Club’s list of naughtiest dogs but do you agree with the findings?


How and when to see July’s meteor shower

11 July 2023
How and when to see July’s meteor shower

How and when to see July’s meteor shower

11 July 2023

The Delta Aquariids meteor shower is about to start but when will it peak and how can you best see the shooting stars?