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Wednesday, Jan 28

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Legendary British car brand on brink of building Chinese motors in UK in first deal of its kind

CHINESE car giant Chery is close to agreeing a deal with Jaguar Land Rover - that would allow them to build their motors in the UK. Seen as potentially beneficial both for Britain’s under-pressure car manufacturing sector and for Chery’s…

Iran threatens to retaliate ‘like never before’ to any US attack after Trump warns huge armada is ‘ready for violence’

IRAN is threatening to strike back "like never before" as Donald Trump warns a massive US battle fleet is moving into position. Tehran’s mission to the United Nations fired off the warning on Wednesday after the US President said that time…

Stop ignoring your neighbours! The ‘make a mate’ trick could save £250 on your bills

FORGET turning off lights, shopping around for a new deal or lowering the thermostat. You could save hundreds of pounds a year by having a quick chat with your neighbours. Many people don’t realise that you can use your neighbours' bills…

Major airline confirms it’s axing all long-haul flights at UK airport from next MONTH with hundreds of jobs at risk

A MAJOR airline has confirmed it is axing all long-haul flights from a UK airport - starting next month. The airline will cancel its long-haul transatlantic routes to the US and the Caribbeans. Aer Lingus will stop flying from Manchester…

First-of-its-kind EV with 201-mile range officially launches in UK – and is priced at just £23k

AN affordable new EV has hit the UK market - with prices starting at £23,495. The MG 4 Urban has been unveiled as a slightly different version to the standard - and widely popular - MG 4, in both how it looks and how it is engineered.…

McDonald’s reveals ‘ultimate adult Happy Meal’ is hitting UK menus next WEEK – and 90s kids will love it

McDONALD’S has revealed its "ultimate adult Happy Meal’"is finally landing on menus next week – and it’s a dream come true for 90s kids. McDonald’s is teaming up with Warner Bros. to roll out a brand-new, limited-edition Meal in…

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Forget viral TikTok money hacks – this Victorian saving method could save you £926 a year

YOUR great great grandparents might not have had Monzo pots and smart money apps, but they did have their own saving methods. In today's modern world, where it's so easy to drain your bank account with a tap of your phone or card, perhaps…

The tiny Cotswolds villages where you might bump into a celebrity… with quaint pubs and famous farm shops

YOU can barely explore the Cotswolds without bumping into a famous face or two. While not strictly true - the region stretches 800 square miles after all - it is certainly the spot outside of London which has the highest proportions of A…

Buying a used car? Show support for local, trusted dealerships with Sun Motors – or risk losing them forever

BRITAIN'S beloved local used car dealerships are like pubs, you don’t miss them until they’re gone. Sun Motors says: Support your local car dealership. How? Sun Motors connects the UK’s car buyers with a network of trusted local dealers.…

Scots garage banned from MOT testing amid claims it was issuing ‘ghost’ certificates

A GARAGE has been stopped from carrying out MOT tests after allegedly issuing fraudulent certificates. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) says that vehicles were not present in the Forfar Technical Services garage when the MOT…

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All jobs lost as Scots dealership closes its doors after 22 years

A SCOTTISH motorcycle dealership has closed down its doors for good after 22 years in business. All jobs have been lost at North Harbour Motorcycles in Ayr after it was forced to shut immediately. Following the closure announcement, bosses…

New fat jab that ‘slashes 22% of body weight in less than a year’ set to rival Mounjaro and Wegovy

A NEW jab set to rival the likes of Mounjaro and Wegovy helped people lose up to 22 per cent of their body weight in less than a year, midstage trials show. The drug, manufactured by Roche, is a once-weekly injection currently dubbed CT…

UK’s ‘biggest gaming retailer’ is on brink of administration after phasing out nearly all of its stores

A POPULAR gaming retailer has become the latest British company to be on the brink of administration. The nostalgic high street game shop registered its notice of intention to appoint an administrator this afternoon. The Wednesday…

Major restaurant chain with over 500 UK locations shuts Scots branch suddenly

A MAJOR restaurant chain has abruptly closed down one of its branches in a Scottish city. A user on TikTok posted a video of a poster at Yo! Sushi in Glasgow, which read "We are now closed" alongside a QR code to find the nearest location.…

‘Backwards shopping’ hack helps me save £5k a year – I was living paycheck to paycheck but now have 35% left every month

LAUREN Thorpe, 28, was sick of living paycheck to paycheck and decided to take control of her finances over two years ago. She would spend her monthly income on drinks, fast fashion, and going out for meals - never saving a penny. Now she…

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YouTube wants to CHARGE users a fee to use popular feature after controversial ‘experiment’ unearthed by fan

THE tech giant has many YouTube Premium subscribers in the UK but millions still enjoy the site for free. However, a fan has discovered that the platform wants to charge users for one of its most popular free features. Playback speed is…

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Ford Capri Review: A decent family motor with an iconic name, get used models from JUST £273 a month

THIS isn’t a Capri. It’s the OMFG. Doesn’t look like a Capri. Doesn’t sound like a Capri. Doesn’t smell like a Capri. Doesn’t feel like a Capri. There’s no engine in the front or bag of cement in the back. But at least Eric Cantona loves…

I’m a finance expert – this simple move could change your finances for years

I’m a personal finance expert – and this is the one surprising thing you should do that could transform your finances for years to come. Brian Brynes, director of personal finance at Moneybox, has shared his insights as part of Financial…

British outdoor chain plunges into administration as boss admits ‘it’s an extremely sad day for everyone’

A BRITISH outdoor chain has become the latest high street company to fold into administration, after facing 3 years of "incredible challenges". The announcement came in a letter, saying external pressures had created "an insurmountable…

Major fashion chain founded in Scotland in desperate fight to avoid collapse AGAIN after closing 23 UK stores last year

A popular fashion chain founded in Scotland is urgently seeking a financial rescue package after a "disappointing" festive season. The high street retailer, which started up in Glasgow in 1993, has struggled to compete with sites such as…

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Trump issues devastating warning to Iran as ‘massive’ US armada moves into strike position after regime ‘slaughters 30k’

DONALD Trump has warned Iran that "time is running out" to negotiate a nuclear weapons deal, threatening that a "massive Armada" is pushing towards the country. The US President posted on TruthSocial that the fleet, headed by Aircraft…

I tried the delicious Five Guys fat jab-friendly burger that’s just 246 calories, here’s why I’ll be ordering again

A STAGGERING 6.8 million burgers are eaten every day in the UK but weighing in at up to 900 calories, they’re hardly a dieter’s best friend…until now. Fast food chain Five Guys have launched a diet-friendly burger so fast-food connoisseur…

‘Don’t play with my heart rate like that’ – supermarket customers raging over emails suggesting they’ve been SCAMMED

CO-OP has been blasted for sending customers marketing emails which suggested their accounts had been hacked. Messages sent to some Co-op shoppers contained the title "we've detected unusual activity on your membership". Panicking members…

Big discount chain to collapse into administration TODAY putting 130 stores and 1,200 jobs at risk

ANOTHER Brit retailer is facing collapse, leaving at least 1,200 jobs at risk. The discount chain is expected to hand in an application for insolvency as early as this afternoon. The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) was already in peril when…

Amazon to cut 16,000 jobs as it aims to ‘reduce bureaucracy’

AMAZON is cutting 16,000 jobs across the company in a move to simplify its business. The major company shared the "difficult news" with its employees in a memo earlier today. It is understood the majority of jobs impacted by the cuts will…

How to redo your kitchen with buys from Aldi selling for as little as 6 PENCE & they’re sending DIY fans wild

IT can be pricey trying to transform a house. So if you're looking for a budget-friendly makeover idea, it's worth checking out your local Aldi. Amy took to the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group on Facebook to share her find from her…

Beckham book author makes bombshell claim Brooklyn was ‘used and manipulated’ by parents amid bitter family feud

A TOP author who has previously penned a book on the Beckhams has shockingly claimed eldest child Brooklyn was "used and manipulated" by his famous parents. Tom Bower, who wrote 2024 book The House of Beckham: Money, Sex and Power, spoke…

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Brooklyn Beckham’s wife Nicola Peltz ‘gets one million dollars a MONTH allowance from her billionaire dad’

NICOLA Peltz gets a staggering $1 million-a-month allowance from her billionaire father, according to new claims. The actress’ husband Brooklyn Beckham may come from one of the most famous families in the world but her family have them…

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HUGE win for first time buyers as nasty penalty costing hard saving Brits £75million a year scrapped

FIRST-TIME buyers will no longer be hit with a nasty penalty costing them an average of £790, according to reports. The Government is currently working on a replacement for the Lifetime ISA (LISA), which can be used to help boost your…

I grew £2k into £21k by investing in a ‘down in dumps’ company – here’s how you can do the same

DANIEL Foster knew he was taking a risk by investing £2,000 in a struggling company, but he had a feeling his gamble would pay off. His shares were a bargain at just 87p each when he bought them four years ago - now they're worth more than…