18 h. ago 'Next level' ghd straightener hailed as 'the best yet' gets £53 price cut

Loyal fans have said that it is "worlds ahead of other brands."

Economics

33 h. ago The Guardian view on fiscal rules and financial myths: Britain must stop fearing imaginary bond vigilantes | Editorial

Liz Truss fell not for borrowing, but for incompetence. Rachel Reeves mustn’t repeat the mistake with rules markets don’t demandIn 1995, Nick Leeson, a 28-year-old trader for Barings Bank, brought down the City’s oldest finance house by, among other things, betting that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) couldn’t keep rates low forever after its financial crash led to a borrowing spree. The devastating Kobe earthquake was the final blow. The BoJ cut rates, bond prices rose and his losses spiralled to $1.4bn. His bet that markets would beat Japan brought down the bank.Barings’ collapse is perhaps a spectacular example of the “widowmaker” trade, where speculators think they can outsmart Japanese authorities. They’ve ended up with egg on their face as their gamble on Japan losing fiscal control proved misguided. Japan, with its own currency and a central bank working with the government, shows how the state shapes markets, not the other way round.Do you have an opinion on the issue...

Politics

37 h. ago Beautiful Scottish island with beaches and caves has price cut by £100k after lack of buyers

A stunning island on the northwest of Scotland captured people's attention when it went on the market last year, but now the owners have slashed its price by £100,000

Economics

40 h. ago AD FEATURE: Best time to renew your car insurance that could cut your costs by nearly half

Comparing car insurance policies can help you find the right deal for you, but it's worth doing it during a specific window to help keep your costs down even further

Politics

45 h. ago ‘A gilded temple to the new world order’: inside the former US embassy that is now a super

Even the cheap rooms cost £1,400 a night at London’s bling-heavy hangout for high net worth individuals. From mega-basement spa to gaudy rooftop bar, our writer takes a tourRumours have long swirled about what lies beneath the great 1960s fortress of the former US embassy on Grosvenor Square. There have been lurid fables of cold war bunkers, secret service shooting ranges, CIA interrogation chambers and even escape tunnels to Hyde Park. But none of these fictional fantasies quite compare to the underground lair that has now been excavated below the imposing block, in its new incarnation as one of the fanciest hotels in London.Owned by the royal family of Qatar, and operated by an offshore company registered in the British Virgin Islands, belonging to one of Hong Kong’s wealthiest dynasties, this former outpost of US imperialism has become a gilded temple to the new global order. Reborn as the Chancery Rosewood, it is a beacon of luxury designed to attract the cream of the world’s ul...

Politics

3 d. ago US Open star reveals incredible freebies that every player gets in gift bags that should cost $1,400

The all-United Kingdom team of Neal Skupski and men's doubles partner Joe Salisbury are into the Round of 16 as the No 6 seeds and have their next match on Tuesday against ranked opposition.

Economics

3 d. ago Ninja kettle that offers 'perfect temperature' brew in 50 seconds gets £26 price cut

One shopper said that using this kettle means 'no more burning green tea or lukewarm coffee'.

Economics

4 d. ago 'Amazing' 4K TV from TCL reaches lowest ever price for a limited time

Amazon has cut the price of a well-reviewed 4K TV to the lowest ever price

Politics

5 d. ago Man Utd mega flop Antony breaks silence after Real Betis pull plug on £21.6m transfer

Antony was set to leave Manchester United for Real Betis in a cut-price £21.6million deal but the transfer has now been called off with the Spanish side pulling out of the move

Economics

5 d. ago Nice quality' Dunelm chair sees 50% price cut in end of season sale

The Kaspar Velvet Tub Chair was said to be so perfect one buyer went back to buy more furniture to pair with it

Economics

5 d. ago Sky Sports warning as Virgin's £330 Premier League price cut expires in days

Virgin Media is knocking hundreds off its TV, Sky Sports and fibre broadband packages in a Summer of Sports sale, but it's coming to an end very soon.

Events

6 d. ago Stanley Cup that 'keeps tea and coffee warm for hours' sees 50% price cut

Amazon has cut the price of multiple Stanley products, including this camping mug which is down to £15.99 for a limited time

Events

6 d. ago Apple iPad Air sees price cut to £59 at online only retailer

Save big on an older iPad that, while limited, still has some useful function today

Economics

7 d. ago Abbott Lyon's 'delicate' gold necklace looks like a Burberry chain but costs £400 less

"This necklace is fine and delicate and goes with anything you are wearing. I love it"

Economics

7 d. ago This car feature could save lives – but drivers don’t want to use it

Advanced driver-assistance systems (or ADAS) have been shown to reduce crashes, injuries and insurance claims

Transport

7 d. ago 7 common car accessories that could invalidate your insurance

From air fresheners to baby on board signs and bumper stickers, there are several common car accessories that could invalidate your car insurance

Politics

8 d. ago Martin Lewis shares how to get 'guaranteed' cheaper energy bills until the end of the year

Martin Lewis has shared how people can cut their bills ahead of the latest energy price hike

Science

8 d. ago Trump children set to lose a fortune from their late mother's £13.2m home after price cut

The New York City townhouse where Ivana Trump died has seen a series of price reductions after initially being listed for $26.5 million

Economics

9 d. ago Thai man arrested on suspicion of fraud after four cars have strikingly similar accidents

Insurance claims for alleged accidents resulted in total payout of over £20,000

Events

9 d. ago The surprising physical feature that's giving away your REAL age according to Hollywood surgeon

From Lindsay Lohan and Christina Aguilera to Kris Jenner and Demi Moore, it seems that more and more celebrities these days are turning back the clock with age-defying makeovers.

Politics