Barclays: Card spending sees biggest fall since 2021
Barclays reports the steepest drop in debit and credit card spending since 2021. Discover the key trends in non-essential retail, Black Friday, and festive drinking plans.
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SmilePro Teeth Whitening Kit: A New Year Confidence Boost
Discover how at-home teeth whitening kits like SmilePro are becoming a key part of New Year routines, offering convenience and a gradual confidence boost. Shop the kit from £49.
Waitrose: Over Half of Customers Opt for Snacky Foods
A new Waitrose report reveals a fundamental shift in UK eating habits, with 57% of customers choosing snacks over traditional meals. Discover the drivers behind this change, from GLP-1 drugs to demand for 'natural indulgence'.
20 Million UK Adults at Risk from 'Silent Scam'
National Trading Standards warns of 'silent scams' draining millions via unwanted subscriptions. Learn how to spot them and protect your bank account.
8 in 10 Brits return or sell unwanted gifts
New research shows 80% of Brits regift, return, or sell unwanted presents, with clothes topping the list. Expert advice on your consumer rights for post-Christmas returns.
Christmas Gift Return Rights: What You Need to Know
Understand your legal rights for returning faulty or unwanted Christmas gifts in the UK. Know the 30-day and 14-day rules, and when shops can refuse.
Asda hits out at Labour over 'killing confidence'
Asda's boss says a botched £1bn IT system transition set the business back six months, hitting availability and sales. He also warns the Budget has left consumers 'confused and concerned'.
10 Major Product Recalls in December 2025
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued multiple product recalls in December 2025, affecting items from beauty products to home goods. Check the list to see if you own any affected items.
Lloyds Bank warns of falling UK business confidence
Lloyds Bank's latest survey reveals a dip in UK business confidence to 42% in November. Explore the key data and expert insights on hiring, wages, and price pressures for 2026.
Barclays pledges £45bn UK lending boost over three years
Barclays announces a major £45 billion lending increase and £4.4bn UK investment over the next three years, aiming to mobilise economic growth and support customers.
Lloyds: Business Confidence Ends 2025 Higher
Lloyds Bank reveals UK business confidence rose 10 points in 2025, with construction leading the surge. A positive sign for economic growth heading into 2026.
Shein bra leaves woman with burns and blisters
A woman from Durham claims a cheap Shein adhesive bra caused painful burns and scarring. Shein has removed the product and issued a refund. Read her full story.
Amazon Christmas Scam Warning Issued by Which?
Shoppers are warned of a fake Amazon 'free product' scam using QR codes. Learn how to spot the fraud, protect your details, and where to report it.
Over half of UK workers saving for retirement outside pensions
New research reveals a crisis in pension confidence, with 57% of employed Britons using alternative methods like cash ISAs and property to save for later life. Experts warn of a dangerous engagement gap.
Expert's Top 10 Tech Gadgets of 2025 Revealed
Consumer tech expert Gareth Butterfield unveils his favourite gadgets of 2025, from groundbreaking solar systems to surprise folding phones and AI-powered gear. Discover the year's top innovations.
Post-Brexit rules limit NI car sales from January 1
Major changes from January 1, 2026, will restrict the new car models available in Northern Ireland due to post-Brexit regulations. Find out how this impacts your next vehicle purchase.
Washing machine setting can 'halve' your energy bill
Consumer group Which? reveals how washing clothes at 20°C instead of 40°C can cut energy use by 62%, saving UK households up to £40 annually. Learn the simple switch to reduce costs.
UK inflation falls more than expected to 3.2%
UK inflation fell sharply to 3.2% in November, the lowest rate in eight months. The surprise drop, driven by food prices, makes a Bank of England interest rate cut highly likely. Read the full analysis.
Disaronno Recalled Over Glass Contamination Risk
Disaronno Originale liqueur is urgently recalled due to potential glass fragments in specific 700ml bottles. Check batch codes and return product. Safety alert issued by the FSA.
Martin Lewis's vital warning on bank card payments
Money expert Martin Lewis urges UK consumers to choose Direct Debits over recurring card payments for stronger legal protection and easier cancellation. Learn the crucial difference.
Home insurers named for low claims acceptance rates
Consumer group Which? exposes three major home insurers accepting less than half of claims. Discover the firms named and what it means for your policy. Read the full report now.
Widower's Virgin Media account transfer nightmare
A grieving widower details his three-month struggle to transfer his late wife's Virgin Media account, facing repeated calls and paying double. Read his full story.
Achieve a Confident, Bright Smile This Festive Season
Don't hide your smile in festive photos. Discover how MySweetSmile's gentle, peroxide-free whitening range can boost your confidence for every Christmas party. Get your camera-ready glow.
How Quality Street decides which sweets to discontinue
A Nestlé brand manager reveals the consumer-driven process behind Quality Street's chocolate mix and why axing a sweet causes 'outrage'. Discover the years of planning behind new flavours.
Sports Direct Demands £2,076 From Shoppers Over Stolen Parcels
Sports Direct customers face court threats and demands for thousands after parcels were stolen from doorsteps. The retailer is using a crime agency to pursue refunded shoppers. Read the full investigation.
Santander's 10 urgent demands to UK government on fraud
Santander UK issues 10 urgent demands to the Labour government, calling for a consumer-first payments strategy as fraud prevention tops public priorities. Read the full report.
Black Friday slows UK shop price inflation
Black Friday sales led to a slowdown in shop price rises across the UK high street in November, new data reveals. Discover how consumer deals impacted inflation.
Kellogg's cereal box shrinkflation angers UK shoppers
Kellogg's reduces size of popular cereal from 500g to 460g while keeping price at £3.40. Fans cry 'robbed in daylight' as shrinkflation trend continues.
Nationwide Sees 'Unexpected' 7.3M Black Friday Transactions
Nationwide Building Society reports a record-breaking Black Friday with over 7.3 million transactions, a 9.18% surge from 2024. Discover the data and what it means for UK consumers.
Sore throat remedies to avoid, says Which?
Consumer experts reveal which sore throat treatments aren't worth buying and what home remedies actually work. Save money with these NHS-approved alternatives.
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