1 hour ago A World Cup preying on Fomo: Fifa’s 2026 ticket scheme is a late

Dynamic pricing, crypto detritus and corporate doublespeak have made the task of buying 2026 World Cup tickets a grim case study in the monetization of emotionWhen the first tickets for the 2026 World Cup went on sale last week, millions of fans joined online queues only to discover what Gianni Infantino’s assurance that “the world will be welcome” really means. The cheapest face-value seat for next summer’s final, somewhere in the gods of New Jersey’s 82,500-seat MetLife Stadium where the players are specks and the football’s a rumor, comes at a cost of $2,030 (oxygen tank not included). Most upper-deck seats range from $2,790 to $4,210, according to customers who finally glimpsed the prices that had been closely guarded. The much-touted $60 tickets for group-stage games, propped up by Fifa as evidence of affordability, exist only as comically tiny green smudges on the edge of digital seating maps, little more than mirages of inclusivity.Fifa had kept the costs under wraps until th...

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2 h. ago How can we get the sellers of the house we're buying to let us keep their Aga?

In the house we are looking at, there are a number of items we'd like to be included in the sale. How can we ensure the sellers don't run away with them?

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3 h. ago Mysterious 'floating' 1920s thatched commuter home next to the River Thames in Berkshire on sale for £2.45m

The thatched home in Berkshire is under an hour from London yet has sweeping views of the Thames and beyond

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9 h. ago 'Exceptional' Scottish home for sale with views over historic World War Two loch

"A rare opportunity to purchase a modern, energy conscious home."

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10 h. ago Nepo baby Cruz Beckham kicked out of McDonald's as he couldn't afford Big Mac

Cruz splits his time between the family's properties in the UK and Miami, US, often staying at his parents' London mansion or their Cotswolds home when in the UK

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14 h. ago Save 50% on Marc Jacobs Daisy perfume that gets ‘so many compliments’ and ‘lasts all day’

The Marc Jacobs Daisy perfume has sweet, fruity and floral notes that make it perfect for every season, and its currently 50% in a major beauty sale, slashing it to £51

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14 h. ago Marc Jacobs perfume that ‘lasts all day’ with a ‘sweet and feminine scent’ is now 50% off

Marc Jacobs’ iconic Daisy perfume is ‘fruity and floral’ and usually priced at £102, but you can now get your hands on it for just £51 in a limited time beauty sale

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14 h. ago Man Utd takeover latest after Turki Alalshikh message, Glazer sale verdict, UAE backers

Manchester United takeover talk has hit the headlines again following a cryptic tweet from Saudi sports general Turki Alalshikh

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17 h. ago Angelina Jolie says she hasn’t ‘set foot’ in winery since ‘painful events’ leading up to Brad Pitt divorce

The exes have been embroiled in a legal battle over the sale of the French winery since 2022

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18 h. ago Debenhams shoppers 'can't believe' sale price of 'stunning' £3,195 diamond watch

The GV2 Bellagio Swiss Made Quartz Watch is currently on sale at Debenhams with a 94% discount, meaning customers can save a whopping £2,999 on the usual price

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18 h. ago Rare £5 Bank of England note goes on sale – its value is staggering

The rare Bank of England note, thought to date back to around 1892, is thought to have come from a branch in the West Midlands

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18 h. ago Rare £5 Bank of England note goes up for sale and the valuation is jaw

The 133-year-old five pound note, that dates back to May 5, 1892, has now gone up for sale for a staggering £25,000 - 5,000 times more than its original worth

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19 h. ago South Lanarkshire Council breaks ground on 19 properties in Larkhall

More than half of the homes (11 in total) will take into account specific care need, with wheelchair accessibility, structural hoist capacity, space for carers and dedicated accessible parking spaces.

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21 h. ago Britain's smallest castle that is built into trendy town's historic walls goes on sale for £330k

The Gazebo Tower (pictured) sits in pride of place on the high street in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, looking out over the river and the surrounding countryside.

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22 h. ago Tickets For London’s Iconic New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show Go On Sale Next Week

Tickets For London’s Iconic New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show Go On Sale Next Week  Time Out Worldwide

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22 h. ago Crocs 'unbelievably comfortable' slippers that are 'true to size' reduced to £30

Just in time for winter, Crocs has launched a sale on its faux-fur lined range which includes slippers, clogs and sandals that are designed to keep feet warm

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22 h. ago Tickets for London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks go on sale next Friday

Tickets for London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks go on sale next Friday  ianVisits

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22 h. ago House in legendary Kensington artists' studios for sale for £4.35m

The house was previously owned by the architect Christopher Smallwood, who renovated and re-designed the house himself

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23 h. ago Historic Dumfries and Galloway hotel goes on the market for £3.25 million

The Cally Palace Hotel and Golf Course is up for sale, having started life as an 18th century Georgian mansion house.

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23 h. ago The Cure in Cardiff 2026 presale and general sale ticket information

The British rock band is embarking on a UK tour next summer and these are the ticket details

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