Category : Consumers


TV Licence Fee Could Rise Above £180 This April

The annual TV licence fee is expected to increase in April, potentially exceeding £180. Find out who is eligible for a free or discounted licence and how to avoid a £1,000 fine.

Ninja Air Fryer £40 Off in Amazon Sale

Shoppers are rushing to Amazon to snap up the Ninja CRISPi Portable 4-in-1 Air Fryer, now £109.99. Our writer explains how this compact gadget revolutionised her kitchen.

Best Wet and Dry Vacuums for 2026 Tested

Discover the top wet and dry vacuum cleaners for tackling indoor spills and outdoor messes. Our expert testing reveals the best models for power, value and versatility in 2026.

Michelin-starred restaurant gets 1-star hygiene rating

A two-Michelin-starred restaurant in Wales receives a Food Standards Agency hygiene rating of just one. Critics clash over whether elite eateries should be held to the same standards. Read the full story.

Common household item poses huge mould risk

New research shows most UK homes neglect cleaning mats and rugs, creating perfect conditions for mould and allergens. Experts urge monthly washing to protect health.

£70 Beauty Box Slashed to £20 in January Sale

Give Me Cosmetics' Self-Care Edit, worth £71.92, is now just £20. The bundle includes eight full-sized skincare, haircare and makeup products, with shoppers hailing it 'the best'.

Houston restaurant's viral video exposes free meal scam

A Houston Mexican restaurant owner's TikTok video, showing a couple's attempt to get a free meal by planting hair, went viral with 15 million views. The incident highlights the struggles small businesses face.

Perfumes Recalled Over Banned Chemical Risk

Hello by Lionel Richie and Hot by Benetton perfumes sold at Savers recalled for containing banned substance BMHCA, toxic to reproductive health. Customers urged to return for a full refund.

£95 Beauty Box for £8.99 with £47 Cream

Start 2026 with a beauty steal: OK! Beauty Box's Strong Start Edit offers £95 worth of skincare and makeup, including a £47 night cream, for just £8.99 for new subscribers.

Designer Perfumes Recalled for Banned Chemical

Savers Health and Beauty recalls Hello by Lionel Richie and Benetton Hot fragrances containing banned chemical BMHCA, linked to fertility harm. Customers urged to return for full refund.

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