36 h. ago Which? reveals the best supermarket garden furniture for 2025

British high-street supermarkets, including Aldi, Asda and Sainsbury's, shared their most popular outdoor items with consumer champion Which?.

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3 d. ago The British high street institution used to wash dirty cash: Why money launderers are turning to 400

In its latest National Strategic Assessment, the NCA said dirty cash was often deposited into the bank accounts of front companies like car washes and nail bars.

Economics

5 d. ago Men charged in 'plot to smuggle laundered cash out of UK in washing powder boxes'

The National Crime Agency says millions of pounds was being smuggled out of the UK

Politics

6 d. ago Trump confirms ‘full and comprehensive’ trade deal with UK – US politics live

US president hails ‘first announcement’ of trade agreement and says ‘many other deals to follow’Downing Street said the British prime minister Keir Starmer would make a statement on trade talks with the US on Thursday.The agreement is likely to focus on lowering US tariffs on specific products, such as British steel, aluminium and cars.The prime minister will always act in Britain’s national interest – for workers, for business, for families.The United States is an indispensable ally for both our economic and national security.The agreement with the United Kingdom is a full and comprehensive one that will cement the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom for many years to come.Because of our long time history and allegiance together, it is a great honor to have the United Kingdom as our FIRST announcement. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Revealed: The chilling number of ordinary Brits targeted by gangs and criminals to become money mules and help launder dirty cash

EXCLUSIVE: A growing trend has seen criminals ask British youngsters to hold cash in their accounts before sending it on elsewhere.

Events

8 d. ago ‘Women designing for women’: the new wave dominating UK high street

Whistles recruits ex-Topshop design chief, while M&S, Uniqlo and Cos thrive with women in top creative rolesThe health of the British high street is a much-discussed topic in fashion. The latest secret weapon set to resuscitate the sector? A wave of female designers at much-loved brands.Jacqui Markham, previously the design director at Topshop and Asos, was named the new creative director at Whistles last week. She joins Maddy Evans, promoted to director of womenswear at Marks & Spencer this year, and Clare Waight Keller, the former Givenchy designer who joined Uniqlo last year. Meanwhile, Cos, the fashion insiders’ current favourite, has had Karin Gustafsson at the design helm since the brand began in 2006. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Tesco shoppers learn mind blowing meaning behind supermarket giant's name

Tesco is a staple of the British high street with its red and white logo a familiar sight for millions of people. But few know the true meaning behind the supermarket's name.

Economics

1 week ago Yet another WHSmith store closes as 20 branches to shut in 2025 – see full list

WHSmith has been a staple of the Great British High Street since its inception in 1792 but now the chain, in the face of real economic hardship, has been forced to make closures

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1 week ago First male supermodel Paul Sculfor reveals why he's STILL in touch with A

From Levis to Versace and Louis Vuitton, the British model had brands both high street and high end in thrall as his growing prominence inevitably took him across the globe.

Politics

1 week ago Resident doctors in England ballot for strike action over pay

The ballot will open on May 27 and closes on July 7.

Events

1 week ago Coronation Street dealt blow as British Soap Awards shortlist revealed with weeks until awards

The ITV soap will go up against Emmerdale, EastEnders and Hollyoaks at the awards bash later this month

Economics

2 w. ago Kate Middleton backs British high street with one of her most affordable outfits yet

Kate Middleton was spotted wearing a blue button-up shirt during her recent visit to Mull, Scotland - and it's said to be one from Boden's new collection

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2 w. ago Attorneys for former Tennessee House Speaker and top aide say the pair did nothing illegal

The trial of former Tennessee House speaker and his onetime chief of staff on bribery, kickback and money laundering charges is underway, with defense attorneys arguing that the pair did nothing illegal

Society

3 w. ago Reeves moves to block cheap imports undercutting British high street

The Chancellor announced the move amid the fallout from Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Politics

3 w. ago Costa Del Sol killers waited for man to finish football game before gun attack

The victim, who is believed to be British, was shot dead in a horrific street killing in Spain on Monday evening.

Events

3 w. ago UK drug dealers create their own cryptocurrency to launder dirty money: How street

EXCLUSIVE: This is thought to be the first time experts have observed the launch of a genuine digital coin by a British street gang.

Economics

3 w. ago 'Brit' in his 30s gunned down in Costa del Sol street: Police 'hunting assassin after getaway car found torched'

A 'British' man has been killed in a Costa del Sol street shooting.

Events

3 w. ago British fashion chain Joules shares 'sad' news as high street store to shut next week

The news of the closure was told to local shoppers through a sign in the window of the New Canal Street branch last week and its final day of trading will be Monday, April 21

Politics

3 w. ago Supermarket worker caught trying to smuggle £1m cash in suitcases out of Heathrow Airport

Mazen Al Shaar, 48, was about to fly to Beirut when intercepted by Border Force officers

Economics

3 w. ago Money launderer refuses to attend court as he is ordered to surrender tens of thousands of pounds in frozen assets

Robert Norris is currently serving a lengthy sentence for laundering dirty money

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