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Octopus Energy customers set for £43 payment after 'failing to provide final bills'

Octopus Energy has been ordered to fork out £1.5 million in refunds and compensation after neglecting to issue final bills to customers within the mandatory six-week period, regulator Ofgem has...

Archaeology breakthrough as shipwreck with 2,000 year old items leaves scientists shocked

Marine archaeologists working off the coast of Turkey have made an incredible discovery. An ancient shipwreck containing remarkably well-preserved artefacts from 2,000 years ago has been...

I lived in one of the UK's 'worst' seaside towns - tourists should know 1 thing

It’s been rated as one of the worst seaside towns in the UK - but I lived in Weston-super-Mare for three years, and there’s one thing tourists probably don’t know.The little Somerset resort is...

Sainsbury’s roll out offer worth £5,000 but only for electric vehicle drivers

Sainsbury’s is ramping up its loyalty offering with a summer competition for EV drivers. The competition will give one customer the chance to win one million Nectar points – worth at least...

Boots shoppers spot Liz Earle 'skin smoothing' set worth £89 for £39 in flash sale

Anti-ageing skincare doesn't always come cheap, especially when it's by a top-rated beauty brand such as Liz Earle. Looking out for discounts and deals is a smart way to stock up without spending a...

Currys boss' chilling warning to Reeves: 'think very carefully' before you make it 'worse'

The boss of Currys has warned Chancellor Rachel Reeves that further tax hikes will hurt growth and jobs as retailers are still reeling from her last Budget.Chief executive Alex Baldock urged the...

Meghan Markle skewered by expert who brands new move ‘the great wine robbery’

Meghan Markle sparked a royal frenzy earlier this week with the launch of her latest business venture — As Ever, Rosé. But there’s one catch: it must be purchased in minimum batches of three...

Rachel Reeves must resign NOW – but not for the reasons you think

Nobody should cheer that. But it’s impossible to ignore the fact that the Chancellor has made mistake after mistake, with little sign she’s learned from any of them.She tanked sentiment the...

The ‘nostalgic’ UK seaside village with golden dunes hidden behind wall

More Brits of late have been choosing to make the most of what the UK has to offer when enjoying days out or staycations. Being an island, there are many beaches and scenic seaside spots to choose...

The ‘hidden’ UK beach full of fossils with tiny village and free parking

In recent years, more people have been choosing to have a staycation, a consequence of which is crowds of people showing up at well-known idyllic coastal towns during peak seasons. Indeed,...

Deadly airbag fault sees 2.5m cars recalled in France

Deadly airbag fault sees 2.5m cars recalled in France1 day agoHugh SchofieldBBC NewsReporting fromParisGetty ImagesFrance has ordered the recall of 2.5 million cars equipped with defective airbags...

Millionaire shares one simple task everyone should do before airport check-in

Millionaire Mark Tilbury has shared his golden advice on how to safeguard your finances if your luggage goes missing at the airport. The entrepreneur and YouTube star, with a whopping 6.29 million...

M&S divides shoppers with new 'not to be missed' £2.80 sandwich with controversial filling

M&S has sparked debate among shoppers with its latest "not to be missed" sandwich featuring an unconventional twist.The high-street favourite has boldly introduced the Strawberry and Creme...

Deadly airbag fault sees 2.5m cars recalled in France

Deadly airbag fault sees 2.5m cars recalled in France2 hours agoHugh SchofieldBBC NewsReporting fromParisGetty ImagesFrance has ordered the recall of 2.5 million cars equipped with defective airbags...

'Skinny jab' weight-loss drugs have worrying effect on UK supermarkets

Weight-loss drugs look poised to have a worrying effect on UK supermarkets as total grocery sales volumes fall. Market research firm Kantar has suggested the use of so-called "skinny jabs" may partly...