3 d. ago We hid in the bathroom as bombs fell on Kyiv. Is this Trump’s idea of peace?

In the early hours of 24 April the realisation dawned: Putin will get a deal that humiliates Ukraine – or continue to slaughter our civiliansDay 1,156 of the invasion; 24 April 2025. Thirty hours after the end of Russia’s fake “Easter ceasefire”. It is 6.21am: feeling anxious, I call my father. He is travelling by train from the western part of Ukraine to Kyiv, due to arrive in 40 minutes. He picks up the phone, and from his cheerful tone I gather that he has not yet heard the news. I ask if the train is running late. My father says everything is fine, he can already spot familiar places in the Kyiv region. He wants to know why I doubt the arrival time. I tell him that sadly Russia has been shelling the country all night long. In Kyiv, I say, we have lived through one of the worst nights. “I’m jumping in a taxi,” I add. “I’ll see you soon.”Those who survive shelling often imitate the sounds of explosions when they talk about the experience. I instantly think of this when an early mo...

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4 d. ago 11 of the best cheap hotels in Edinburgh 2025: Where to stay if you’re on a budget

A trip the Scottish capital doesn’t have to be expensive, especially when there are budget-friendly hotels to enjoy during your stay

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4 d. ago Weekend Wishlist: 11 fashion, beauty and payday picks our shopping writers are loving

Treat yourself to one (or several) of our favourite items this week from M&S, Glow Recipe and more

Economics

9 d. ago Travellers can escape April showers with these bargain beach holiday deals

On the Beach is offering a variety of holiday deals perfect for travellers looking for some much-needed sunshine

Economics

1 week ago Amazon UK Book Sale launches with up to 70% off books and devices

Amazon’s first ever UK Book Sale is now live, with huge savings across fiction, kids’ books, cookery, comics, Kindles and more

Politics

2 w. ago Full list as Asda cuts price of five popular items to 8p ahead of Easter

The deal will run up to 21 April, Easter Monday

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2 w. ago ‘This £9 beauty bundle transformed my morning routine and saved me over £80’

I've been testing out this new beauty box and the skin, hair and body products inside have made a huge impact on my morning routine – and saved me over £80, too

Economics

2 w. ago Every Sky customer can get cheaper broadband in 'biggest ever' discount

Sky broadband customers hit by April price hikes may be able to lock in a new deal at just £26 a month – but you’ll need to act fast.

Economics

2 w. ago Major supermarket reduces bags of vegetables to just 8p ahead of Easter

The deal will run up to 20 April, Easter Sunday

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2 w. ago Combination of two cheap drugs could save lives after heart attack, study finds

Giving patients statins and ezetimibe after a heart attack can reduce risk of second attack or stroke, say scientistsThousands of heart attacks or strokes could be prevented and lives saved with a combination of two cheap drugs, a study suggests.Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death worldwide, with heart attacks the most common acute event. For those who survive an attack, the risk of another one is highest in the first year because blood vessels are more sensitive, making it easier for blood clots to develop. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Perfume brands fighting a ‘lost cause’ against cheap dupes, say lawyers

Luxury companies need greater protection from imitators gaining the approval of social media influencers, as trademarking scent is almost impossible, experts sayOne perfume smells suspiciously like a £355 bottle of Baccarat Rouge 540 eau de parfum. Another, which has notes of grapefruit, rose and Levantine spice, is reminiscent of a £215 bottle of Penhaligon’s Halfeti. But unlike those luxury brands, these “dupe scents” can cost as little as a fiver.As many as half of UK consumers are now thought to have succumbed to the social media craze for cheap perfumes “inspired by” well-known luxury fragrances. And lawyers now say perfume brands and beauty companies need greater legal protection from rivals who imitate their products. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago April deals: 10 of the best pub and restaurant offers for Easter 2025

Here is a list of the offers available for Easter 🍴

Economics

2 w. ago Best cheap travel deals to book in April 2025: Flights and hotels

Need a holiday? Bag a getaway for less this month

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3 w. ago Best online clothing sales to shop right now: April deals you don’t want to miss

Make the most of the current high street sales

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3 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 08 April: Markets rally on dealmaking hopes, S&P 500 seen higher

Buyers returned to the London stock market today after a three day rout triggered by Donald’s Trump’s trade war threats.

Economics

3 w. ago Get Netflix and Sky TV for 50p per day in deal that dodges April price hikes

Sky is offering a £15 TV package that bundles together Sky TV and a Netflix subscription

Economics

3 w. ago Simba is giving shoppers £526 of free bedding to 'significantly improve' sleep

The deal is set to end on April 11, 2025 - that's next Friday

Economics

3 w. ago Free and cheap Easter 2025 days out and activities for the family

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry shares some of the best free and cheap Easter days out and activities this April

Politics

3 w. ago From Chipotle to Moe’s – all the restaurants offering deals on National Burrito Day

Most restaurants are offering a buy one, get one free deal on April 3

Economics

4 w. ago Best alcohol deals for April from supermarkets and online shops

Your monthly roundup of boozy news, freshly corked launches and fizzing discounts

Economics