7 h. ago Trump administration destroys $10 million of contraceptives bought by USAID for low

The Trump administration reportedly had offers to buy the contraceptives at no cost to the U.S. taxpayer, which it did not accept

Politics

14 h. ago Poundland shoppers given warning as final online sale ends – here's what 10p gets you

As part of Poundland's cost-cutting measure, the ability to buy cheap products from the discount retailer online ends in just a few days' time, but there are some bargains left to be had

Events

3 d. ago Aldi shopper explains one product she always buys elsewhere despite higher cost

From dishwasher tablets to tofu, here are the items that our shopping expert always seem to buy in Aldi (and never from Sainsbury's)

Economics

4 d. ago Ayrshire shopper scoops over £520 for CHAS in Aldi Supermarket Sweep

Aldi Scotland’s much-loved Supermarket Sweep challenge recently returned to Ayrshire, and one lucky local winner has raised £522.73 for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) while picking up the same amount in Aldi favourites for herself.

Economics

8 d. ago Dunfermline shopper sets fundraising record with over £1,100 raised for CHAS in Aldi Supermarket Sweep

Aldi Scotland’s much-loved Supermarket Sweep has been all over Scotland this year, and after being chosen to take part in the gameshow inspired activity, a lucky local winner has raised a record total of £1,119.39 for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) while picking up the same amount in Aldi favourites for herself.

Economics

2 w. ago Mounjaro vs Wegovy: Cost, side effects and how to buy weight

The cost of Mounjaro is about to increase, which has got many users considering switching to Wegova. Here we take a look at the differences between the two weight-loss drugs

Economics

2 w. ago Soft and bouncy £18 mattress topper is ‘perfect for university beds’ say parents

Heading off to uni, or moving into rented accommodation? A comfy mattress topper is a great buy – and doesn't have to cost a fortune, as parents have been praising this £18 one

Economics

3 w. ago 'I'm a shopping expert and I know a secret code on Aldi shelf labels'

Jordon Cox, known as Coupon King on ITV’s This Morning, explained that if a product label has a capital 'D' printed in the top right corner, it means the item is discontinued

Economics

3 w. ago Glasgow shopper scoops over £600 for CHAS in Aldi Supermarket Sweep

Aldi Scotland’s much-loved Supermarket Sweep challenge recently returned to Glasgow, and one lucky local winner has raised £605.79 for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) while picking up the same amount in Aldi favourites for herself.

Economics

3 w. ago SoftBank invests $2bn in Intel; proposed new UK property tax ‘could cut cost of buying expensive homes’

Washington reportedly considering 10% stake in US chipmakerGood morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy.Japan’s SoftBank has agreed to invest $2bn (£1.5bn) in Intel, the struggling US chip company, while the Trump administration is reportedly considering a 10% stake in the business by converting Chips Act subsidies into equity. That would make Washington Intel’s largest shareholder.Semiconductors are the foundation of every industry. For more than 50 years, Intel has been a trusted leader in innovation. This strategic investment reflects our belief that advanced semiconductor manufacturing and supply will further expand in the United States, with Intel playing a critical role. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago 1 in 4 of parents sacrifice food or heating to afford children’s school uniform

Almost half of parents are worried about the cost of buying uniform for the start of the school year

Society