98 m. ago Amazon Echo Pop speaker drops to £20.99 in huge Prime Day deal

Amazon’s Echo Pop has never been cheaper – and bundle deals with bulbs and plugs make it even smarter.

Economics

2 h. ago Edinburgh Book Festival 2025: The 25 past Booker Prize nominees at this year's event

From the legendary Ian McEwan to 2024 winner Samantha Harvey, here are all of the previous Booker Prize winners and nominees at the 2025 Edinburgh International Book Festival.

Culture

12 h. ago Apple Mac mini M4 drops to £499 in stunning Prime Day deal — my home office upgrade of the year

This compact powerhouse transformed my home office — and it’s now even cheaper thanks to Amazon Prime Day.

Economics

22 h. ago Debenhams drops £70 makeup box to £17 and it 'makes any bedroom look amazing'

The 'super stylish' storage box has recieved rave reviews and has dropped down in price by 75%

Economics

24 h. ago ‘Chipping away at democracy’: authors fear outcome of US supreme court’s LGBTQ+ book ruling

Some parents can now opt students out of LGBTQ+ book readings. The writers warn of increased book bans and biasSarah Brannen, an illustrator and children’s book author, was riding in the car with her sister when she received an alert on her phone in late June. She was in a group chat with other authors whose books were being debated in a US supreme court case, and the messages soon poured in. Her book, Uncle Bobby’s Wedding, highlights a same-sex marriage, and is at the center of a contentious case that could have widespread implications for public school education throughout the nation.As per the 27 June ruling, a group of Maryland parents have the option to remove their public elementary school students from classes where Uncle Bobby’s Wedding and other storybooks with LGBTQ+ themes are read. The justices decided through a 6-3 vote that the Montgomery county school board violated parents’ right to freely exercise their religion by forbidding kids from opting out of instruction. Th...

Culture

40 h. ago The best holidays to book for August 2025, from Somerset staycations to Corfu beach breaks

Whether looking for a break close to home or dreaming of something further afield, here’s some inspiration for your peak summer escape

Politics

3 d. ago Easyjet cabin case and bag set drops to £56 in limited time deal and comes in four colours

'Exceptional price for the quality of small case and bag'

Economics

4 d. ago 'Sturdy' mini greenhouse that looks 'absolutely beautiful' drops to £71 in double deal

For those who have limited garden space, the mini greenhouse is the ideal for growing your favourite flowers and plants.

Economics

4 d. ago 'Magic' robot vacuum cleaner drops below £100 in early Prime Day deal

There's no need to spend precious time vacuuming with a robot helper

Economics

4 d. ago A Beautiful Family by Jennifer Trevelyan review – an immersive but imperfect coming

Subject of a fierce bidding war, this charming debut shows Trevelyan has an impressive knack for character, but is let down by a predictable plotWriting a story from a child’s perspective works like a filter over a lens. Novels such as Sofie Laguna’s The Eye of the Sheep, Craig Silvey’s Jasper Jones and Mark Haddon’s The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time use a younger person’s narration to process darker, adult themes and reveal the mythologies of the adult world. Jennifer Trevelyan’s debut A Beautiful Family uses a similar framing to tell an immersive yet imperfect coming-of-age mystery set in New Zealand.It’s 1985, and 10-year-old Alix – a tomboyish, inquisitive girl who is never without her red Walkman and Split Enz cassette tape – is on holiday with her family, who have left their Wellington home for the nearby Kāpiti Coast. Her novelist mother normally prefers secluded spots, but this time she has curiously opted for a populous beach town. Between her parents’ bicke...

Politics

5 d. ago Stanley just dropped new Quencher cups that nail summer’s trending print

Stripes are the one print that’s here to stay this summer, and thanks to Stanley’s new striped Quencher cups you can keep your trending print going from wardrobe to water bottle

Politics

5 d. ago Motorised pool loungers reduced to £69 in Wowcher summer deal

These inflatable, motor-powered loungers let you float, spin, and sip your drink in sunny style – and they’ve just dropped to £69 in a limited-time Wowcher deal.

Economics

6 d. ago iPhone 16 Pro Max price drop – best UK deal now includes free Casetify case

Apple’s flagship iPhone 16 Pro Max is rarely reduced – but EE now has a cracking deal that matches the lowest UK price and adds a £30 case free.

Economics

6 d. ago Summer cruise deals have dropped for 2025 – these are the best to book now

Cruise brands are making waves with attractive holiday deals

Economics

6 d. ago Refurbished Galaxy Watch 4 drops to £49.99 in early bird Wowcher deal

Samsung’s stylish Galaxy Watch 4 is back at an unbeatable price, with refurbished models going for just £49.99 – but only if you're quick.

Economics

7 d. ago Bryan Kohberger accepts plea deal in Idaho murders case after prosecution drops death penalty

Quadruple homicide suspect Bryan Kohberger has reportedly accepted a plea deal in the horrific slaying of four University of Idaho students.

Events

8 d. ago Reese Witherspoon’s hit book club for romcom lovers: best podcasts of the week

Fans of bestselling novelist Emily Henry will devour the juicy first episode. Plus, Women’s Euros 2025 and Christine McGuinness delves into dating!If you too have raced through Emily Henry’s moreish romcom novels, you’ll want to tune in to this new podcast from Reese Witherspoon’s book club. Henry is the first guest, along with director Yulin Kuang, who is bringing her stories to the big screen. They’re talking all things romance with host Danielle Robay, who will continue to meet authors in a series made for listening to in a sunny park. Hollie Richardson Widely available, episodes weekly Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Germany U21s confronted by ‘distraught’ woman and accused of theft before England final

Germany's Under-21 side have had no issues on the pitch during this summer's issues but were faced with an unexpected confrontation after cruising into the final

Politics

1 week ago I read every day — these are the best 10 books I've read this year that I would recommend to anyone

We might only be six months into 2025, but it's already been a good year for book lovers - here are 10 of the very best new releases I've read this year

Politics

1 week ago McDonald's fans 'shocked' as it drops popular meal deal customers brand 'lifesaver'

Customers have been disappointed as a saver deal disappears from McDonalds' menu

Economics