Charity shop game bought for £10 sells for thousands
A savvy US shopper with just £22 in her bank bought a rare Nintendo game for £6. Discover how her risk paid off with a life-changing £18,756 sale. Read the full story.
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UK probes foreign election interference after bribery scandal
The UK government has ordered an independent review into foreign financial interference in politics after a former Reform UK leader was jailed for taking pro-Russia bribes. Can new rules protect democracy?
Beauty founder Paige Louise raises £70k for Christmas charity
P.Louise founder Paige Louise Williams has raised £70,000 for Cash for Kids' Mission Christmas, aiming to provide gifts for 25,000 disadvantaged children in Greater Manchester. See how her campaign is making a difference.
Taylor Swift's $197m tour bonuses revealed
Taylor Swift gave $197m in bonuses to her Eras Tour crew, with dancers reportedly receiving $750k each. The star's history of charity donations and UK food bank support is also highlighted.
Mum saves £300 on Xmas gifts via charity shops
A Manchester mum reveals how buying second-hand toys saves hundreds for Christmas memories, despite facing judgment for getting her nails done. Discover her savvy shopping tips.
Scope charity shop chain closing 77 stores in 2025
Disability equality charity Scope is shutting 77 high street shops this year, with three closing this weekend. The move puts 200 jobs at risk and impacts 2,000 volunteers. Read the full list of closures.
Charity shop Manolo Blahniks bought for £6.50, sold for £160
A US woman's incredible charity shop find saw her buy designer Manolo Blahnik heels for just £6.50, selling them for a huge profit. Discover the story behind this viral thrifting win.
Powerball Jackpot Rolls Over, Winners Share Millions
The Powerball jackpot rolls over to a massive £12 million after no division one winner. Discover how Australian lottery winners are spreading joy by sharing their prizes with family and charity.
Fergie's charity donations nosedive 80% amid Epstein fallout
Sarah Ferguson's charity saw donations crash to just £31,000 last year, an 80% drop, as a trustee resigned following the Epstein email scandal. Exclusive details.
Charity shop joggers bought for £8 could be worth £2,000
A TikToker was left stunned after discovering a pair of £8 charity shop jogging bottoms may be a £2,000 designer item. See how she spotted the hidden luxury label.
Hugh Laurie's jacket found in charity shop, sold for £750
A savvy shopper uncovered a haul of designer clothes in London charity shops, including a jacket made for actor Hugh Laurie, making a £1,000 profit from one trip. Discover the secrets of sustainable, high-profit charity shopping.
Charity shops face closure amid cost crisis
UK charity shops issue urgent warning as rising costs and poor donations threaten survival. Cancer Research UK plans 200 closures. Here's how you can help.
£1.14 charity shop rug worth a fortune
A woman discovered her £1.14 charity shop rug is a valuable Navajo textile worth thousands. Learn how to spot these hidden treasures and their rich history.
Fugees rapper sentenced to 14 years in prison
Grammy winner Pras Michel of the Fugees receives a 14-year prison sentence for illegally funnelling foreign money into Obama's 2012 campaign. Read the full story.
Charity shop bargain hunter makes huge £140 profit
A part-time Vinted and eBay seller reveals how he turned a £17.50 charity shop spend into a £157.50 profit. Discover his incredible bargain hunting secrets and resale tips.
Democrats introduce bill to restrict Trump ballroom donations
Senator Elizabeth Warren and Democrats propose the Stop Ballroom Bribery Act to prevent potential corruption in funding Trump's $300 million White House ballroom project. Read the full story.
Leicester grenade discovery prompts city shutdown
Multiple roads in Leicester city centre remain closed after a grenade was discovered in a charity shop donation. Explosives teams are on scene as police urge public to avoid the area.
Lost photos found in charity shop camera
A woman who bought an old film camera from a Hackney charity shop discovered undeveloped photos inside. She's now trying to find the family pictured in the nostalgic snaps, believed to be from the early 2000s.
MacKenzie Scott donates $700m to HBCUs
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott continues her unprecedented giving, donating $700 million to Historically Black Colleges and Universities, rewriting the book on philanthropy.
Original 1962 Barbie found in charity shop for £8
A woman's incredible charity shop find of an original 1962 Barbie doll, purchased for just £8, could be worth over £540. Discover the full story of this vintage treasure.
Woman demands free designer clothes from charity shop
A woman's shocking attempt to claim expensive designer items for free from a charity shop has sparked outrage after she misunderstood a promotional event. The brazen customer demanded high-end pieces without payment, leaving staff and fellow shoppers stun
Rare Superman comics bought for 20p now worth thousands
A remarkable comic book find sees a 20p charity shop purchase transform into a valuable collector's item worth thousands, with rare Superman issues heading to auction.
Charity shop jewellery box hides thousands in gold treasure
A routine charity shop purchase turned into a life-changing discovery when a woman found thousands of pounds worth of gold and jewellery hidden in a £15 box.
Charity shop blanket buy turns into smelly nightmare
A shopper's charity shop bargain turned into a household horror story when foul-smelling blankets filled her home with an unbearable stench that wouldn't wash out.
Charity Shop Secrets: 9 Tips for Finding Hidden Gems
Discover the expert strategies that charity shop volunteers use to uncover designer labels and valuable items for pennies. Learn when to shop, what to look for, and how to spot quality pieces.
£2 charity shop vase worth thousands as rare Chinese artefact
A man's £2 charity shop purchase turned into the find of a lifetime when experts identified it as a valuable 18th-century Chinese vase, set to fetch thousands at auction.
Kilchoan's last shop closes in online retail blow
The remote Scottish Highlands community of Kilchoan faces a devastating blow as its only local shop announces permanent closure, highlighting the existential threat online retail poses to rural Britain.
US Governors Face Backlash Over Charity Donations
Multiple US state governors are under scrutiny after investigation reveals they used campaign funds for personal charitable donations, raising ethical questions about political giving practices.
£3.50 charity cardigan revealed as £350 designer item
A savvy shopper's incredible charity shop find sees a £3.50 purchase revealed as a premium designer cardigan worth 100 times its price tag in this remarkable thrifting success story.
Woman finds £1,400 boots for just £14 in charity shop
A savvy shopper's charity shop visit turned into the deal of a lifetime when she discovered designer leather boots worth over £1,400 for just £14. Discover how to spot hidden gems in charity shops.
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