8 d. ago Our experts reveal the best Black Friday deals that are actually worth shopping today

The Independent’s consumer experts have found the top offers and are providing their shopping tips

Economics

1 week ago Rachel Reeves says budget will cut living costs after shock OBR leak

Chancellor unveils action on energy bills, rail fares and two-child benefit cap as she reveals £26bn tax risesHow does freezing tax thresholds affect your tax bill?Budget 2025: key points at a glanceRachel Reeves has declared her budget will slash living costs for millions including ending the two-child benefit limit and cutting energy bills, but taxes are set to soar by £26bn to plug a gaping shortfall in the public finances.Major measures in the budget leaked early in a shock accidental release by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), triggering an instant bond market reaction an hour before the chancellor was on her feet in the House of Commons. After months of speculation, Reeves said her measures would put the public finances on a sustainable path while building “a fairer, a stronger, a more secure Britain” by tackling inflation and investing in large infrastructure projects. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Sainsbury’s shoppers can get £10 worth of FREE shopping just in time for Christmas

SAVVY Sainsbury’s shoppers are rushing to bag free festive goodies after the supermarket quietly launched a Christmas giveaway worth £10. The retailer posted the surprise offer on Facebook, revealing that customers can scoop up to 1,000 Nectar points, simply by completing five tasks in its app. Paired with personalised bonuses already offered to many users,...

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2 w. ago Emma Raducanu boosts net worth as British star's 2025 tennis earnings revealed

British No.1 Emma Raducanu has managed to significantly boost her net worth this year despite having to withdraw from next month's lucrative exhibitions in America

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3 w. ago Figures reveal top stocks and shares Isa pots worth huge amount more than cash Isa accounts

Approximately 3,080 ISA accounts held a market value exceeding £1 million in the same tax year

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3 w. ago Do you have one gathering dust in your attic? Experts reveal the retro DVDs that are now worth a FORTUNE

Experts from Pink Storage have scoured eBay to uncover the retro DVDs that are now worth a fortune.

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3 w. ago I've spent £80,000 to look like this at 67 and have had everything from a breast reduction to Turkey teeth, lip filler and an eyebrow transplant. Now LIZ JONES reveals what was worth it

What prompted a lifetime in stitches? Not the humorous kind - the painful sort. Was it worth it or, as that unsisterly commentator proclaimed, am I indeed awful, a laughing stock?

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