8 h. ago Best wine deals to shop in October, from supermarket offers to vegan bottles

From sauvignon blanc to sparkling Crémant, these deals are absolutely ‘di-vine’

Economics

29 h. ago I compared bakeries at Lidl, Sainsbury's, M&S and more — there's a clear winner

From croissants and doughnuts to bread and cakes, each supermarket offers a different range of baked goods, but which is the best?

Politics

60 h. ago Strathaven marks over two decades as a Fairtrade Town with new bench

The town has many outlets, both independent shops and larger supermarket chains, which continue to offer a wide range of Fairtrade goods and produce.

Politics

3 d. ago Best beauty and fashion buys to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025

Think pink this October and shop one of these gorgeous beauty, fashion and home buys that give back to cancer charities

Events

4 d. ago 'I'm a wine connoisseur and this wine advent calendar is the best I've found'

Our triple certified wine expert Jada Jones is hailing the calendar 'the best on the market'

Politics

8 d. ago The top 15 deals on laptops, headphone, devices and more to shop now in Amazon's October Prime Day sale

Get ready to unlock unmissable savings on must-have tech during the Amazon October Prime Day sale , with deals to be had across a huge array of the site's devices.

Economics

9 d. ago Experts love this wine service – and this deal gets you 12 bottles for just £6 each

If you don’t like a bottle you receive, you get the credit back to try something new

Economics

1 week ago Revealed: Loyalty schemes are the cheapest way to book hotels, according to new research

Much like supermarket loyalty cards, the world's biggest hotel chains offer free schemes that can equal big discounts for those who stay faithful.

Politics

1 week ago The Standard Shopping Shortlist: What to shop, see and know in October 2025

The hot-off-the-press launches and shiny shopping newness to know this month

Economics

1 week ago Morrisons: More Card loyalty offer launched by UK supermarket that could cut your groceries shopping bill

Shoppers are being handed a shortcut to rewards with a simple way to turn everyday spending into extra savings 💳

Economics

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

Make the most of the current high street sales

Economics

2 w. ago How to get a free Amazon Prime membership and shop exclusive deals in October

Grab a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime and access all the perks of a full membership

Economics

2 w. ago Mary Portas looks back: ‘After Dad died, his wife made us homeless. I never got to be a teenager, instead I worked’

The queen of shops on her tragic teenage years, her glittering rise through retail and her spiritual awakeningBorn in Watford in 1960, Mary Portas is a businesswoman, broadcaster and activist. She joined Harvey Nichols in 1989 and left in 1997 to found the marketing agency Yellowdoor (now Portas). In 2007, she began her television career with the BBC Two series Mary Queen of Shops. She was retail tsar for the UK government in 2011, and is a co‑chair of the Better Business Act. She has three children – two with her ex‑husband, Graham Portas, and one with her ex-wife, Melanie Rickey. Her new book, I Shop, Therefore I Am, is published on 2 October.This was taken at my office in Harvey Nichols. I was finding my feet as a creative director, so magazines wanted to put me on their pages. The clothes – Norma Kamali trousers and a Donna Karan bodysuit – were a subliminal way of reflecting who I was. In my early 20s, I was dressing to cater to the trends. As...

Events

2 w. ago Poundland to shut six shops today as it confirms two more stores to close – full list of 67 being axed

POUNDLAND is set to close six stores today in a blow to shoppers. The popular discount chain will close its branches in Havant, Newport, Ripley, Swanley, Uttoxeter and Partick for good today. Meanwhile, it has confirmed that a further two stores will be axed. Its shop in Market Harborough will close on October 9, while...

Economics

2 w. ago M&S' £40 luxury cheese and wine hampers available for £24 with clever early Christmas deal

Marks & Spencer's luxurious wine and cheese hampers make the perfect gifts for Christmas, and you can now get one for just £24 with cleber early Christmas offer

Economics

2 w. ago Experts love this wine service – and this deal gets you 12 bottles for £6 each

If you don’t like a bottle you receive, you get the credit back to try something new

Economics

3 w. ago Best early Black Friday alcohol deals: Beer, wine, spirits discounts in the UK

Stock up on your favourite drinks at unbeatable prices and be prepared for the festive season.

Economics

3 w. ago Sommeliers love Naked Wines – and this deal gets you 12 bottles for less than £6 each

If you don’t like a bottle you receive, you get the credit back to try something new

Economics

3 w. ago Unlock exclusive world wines and save £80 with Naked Wines deal

Experience stress-free wine selection and savings with Naked Wines, supporting independent winemakers directly

Economics

3 w. ago UK supermarket slashes cost of all Christmas chocolate tubs to cheapest price

One supermarket is offering all the popular Christmas chocolate tubs at the lowest price.

Economics