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Surrey school cuts blazer costs by £20 with in-house uniform shop

A Surrey secondary school has opened its own uniform shop to sell items at cost, cutting blazer prices by £20. The move aligns with new government rules limiting branded school uniform items to three, plus a tie, which took effect in September 2026.

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Reading Festival Headliner's Surprise Cwmbran Celtic Shirt Boost Sales

Cwmbran Celtic's away shirt, worn by Fontaines D.C. frontman Grian Chatten during Reading Festival, generated a surge in pre-orders and helped raise funds for independent music venues.

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Grian Chatten performing at Reading Festival wearing a Cwmbran Celtic FC away shirt. The football shirt is green and white.

Consumer watchdog exposes Booking.com security flaws with fake 10 Downing Street listing

Consumer group Which? successfully created a fake 10 Downing Street holiday rental on Booking.com, exposing significant security flaws. The fraudulent listing remained online for two months and received 14 booking requests, revealing inadequate fraud detection and identity verification systems.

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10 Downing Street. The black door featuring the "10" lettering and letterbox is closed, with Larry the Cat sat on the doorstep in front of it.

Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario to Lake America following Trump directive

Apple has renamed Lake Ontario as Lake America on its US maps service following President Trump's executive order, while Google made a similar change. The move reflects escalating US-Canada trade tensions after negotiations collapsed and 50% tariffs were imposed.

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A sign reads "Lake Ontario now and always" with a boy playing with a ball nearby.

Six Budget-Friendly Ways to Enjoy Restaurant Meals During Cost of Living Squeeze

With over a third of Brits cutting back on restaurant visits due to cost of living pressures, establishments are offering multiple ways to dine affordably. From loyalty schemes and off-peak discounts to kids-eat-free campaigns and soft launches, discover six strategies to enjoy meals out without ...

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UK Borrowing Costs Hit 28-Year Peak as Bond Sell-Off Intensifies Fiscal Pressure on Burnham

UK government borrowing costs have hit their highest level in nearly three decades, with 30-year gilt yields reaching 5.89% and 10-year yields at 5.23%. The surge, driven by Middle East tensions and inflation concerns, constrains fiscal headroom ahead of Prime Minister Burnham's October Budget.

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Ikea launches €1.2bn price cut across 1,500 European products to attract budget shoppers

Ikea is cutting prices on around 1,500 products across Europe by up to 28%, investing €1.2 billion to make furniture affordable as consumers struggle with rising living costs. The Billy bookcase and Kallax storage units are among bestsellers receiving significant discounts.

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Turkish-built CalMac ferries face £20m cost rise and extended delays

Construction costs for four new CalMac ferries being built in Turkey have risen by £20m, with MV Loch Indaal now due in October—20 months late. The other two vessels are expected in early 2027.

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A large black and white ship with red funnels and a red bulbous bow just poking above the water. The name Loch Indaal can be seen on its bow

Hospitality sector demands permanent VAT relief, not temporary 'gimmick'

Hospitality businesses in the South West are demanding permanent VAT relief rather than temporary schemes, arguing the government's summer savings initiative failed to deliver meaningful support due to poor publicity and its short-term nature.

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A row of people of all ages are standing in front of a takeaway fish and chip shop on a pavement in the sun, they have their backs to the camera. The takeaway's name Harbour Lights is written above blue and white awnings in white and yellow lettering.

Shein's Hong Kong debut marks sharp retreat from $100bn ambitions

Shein commenced trading on Hong Kong's stock exchange after pricing its IPO at $1.7bn, valuing the fast-fashion retailer at $26.3bn—far below its former $100bn private valuation. The listing follows failed US and UK attempts amid regulatory scrutiny and labour concerns.

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A woman poses for a picture while holding a Shein-branded shopping bag. She is surrounded by pastel-shaded balloons in a room.

FTC and 22 states sue Amazon for allegedly rigging ad auctions to overcharge advertisers billions

The FTC and 22 state attorneys general have sued Amazon, alleging the company manipulated advertising auctions to overcharge more than a million advertisers by approximately $20 billion since 2019. Amazon denies the allegations and says regulators misunderstand how digital advertising markets ope...

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Bank of England Governor Warns AI Could Trigger Global Economic Downturn

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned G20 finance ministers that artificial intelligence could trigger a global economic downturn and pose severe cybersecurity risks to financial systems worldwide.

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An investor looks at an electronic board showing stock information with numbers highlighted in red and lime green against a black background. The investor has her back to the camera and has her left hand resting on her head.

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