3 d. ago ‘A lot of money to be made’: Paris hit with spate of €1m handbag heists

Police say ease of re-selling, twinned with growing demand, has encouraged gangs to target luxury leather goodsA series of million-euro robberies of luxury handbags from boutiques and brand headquarters in Paris has shown that high-value leather goods are now a bigger target for organised criminals than jewels or cash, as French police pursue sophisticated gangs targeting designer bags.Paris has been the scene of several high-profile robberies of handbags over the past year, fuelled by the growing global demand for designer leather goods, which are increasingly being displayed by influencers on social media. As designer handbags sell for record prices at auction – with the late singer Jane Birkin’s Hermès bag fetching €8.6m (£7.4m) this summer – prices are rising in boutiques and secondhand bags are gaining value as collectors’ items. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Italians turn away from private beaches amid debate over rising prices

Figures suggest shift from country’s traditional summer culture, with lounger and parasol rentals up to €90 a dayItalians appear to be snubbing beaches this summer, amid claims they are rebelling against the high prices charged by the owners of private beach concessions.Going to the beach and renting cabins, loungers and parasols – usually at the same location – has long been an ingrained habit of Italian summer holiday culture. Continue reading...

Economics

4 d. ago 'Beautiful' Boden dress shoppers are 'living in this summer' hits lowest ever price

The Aria Broderie Trim Midi Dress is selling out fast on the retailer's website and has a 4.4 star rating

Economics

5 d. ago Alejandro Garnacho transfer latest as Chelsea reach agreement but Man Utd lay down demand

Manchester United are set to sell Alejandro Garnacho this summer but want their £50million price tag - reduced from £80m in January - but Chelsea are looking to deal at a lower value for the Argentina international

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5 d. ago Shopper on their feet for 12 hours says discount Skechers slip on sneakers are 'the one'

The summer sale at Skechers includes price reductions on some of its top-selling designs

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9 d. ago Nobody's Child launches 'HUGE' summer sale with 1,400 lines slashed to as little as £6

Prices at Nobody's Child's summer sale starts from as little as £6

Economics

9 d. ago Liverpool transfer news: Fresh interest in Darwin Nunez as three youngsters face exit

AC Milan are the latest big club being linked with a move for Darwin Nunez, who Liverpool remain willing to sell for the right price during Arne Slot's summer rebuild

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1 week ago The extreme sports stars paying the ultimate price for their passion: How top Base jumpers, paragliders and mountain bikers have died living out their dreams in deadly summer

With every jump, fly, or take-off comes the horrific possibility that it could be the last one.

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3 w. ago The 15 best valued theme parks you can attend with the family this summer and their day ticket prices

Looking for thrills and spills for all the family and getting more for your money? Why not check out these 15 theme park destinations.

Politics

3 w. ago Virgin Media's Sky Sports bundles cut by £330 ahead of Premier League season

Virgin has slashed more than £300 off select TV, broadband and Sky Sports bundles to their 'lowest ever price' in its Summer of Sports sale, offering plenty of Premier League, EFL and Formula 1 action for less

Politics

3 w. ago Businesses are already passing the cost of tariffs onto consumers, Federal Reserve survey finds

Prices are expected to rise even more by late summer, the Federal Reserve said

Economics

3 w. ago Nobody's Child fans get extra 15% off half price summer sale snagging items from £5

The brand's up to 60% off sale has been running since the start of July and recently they've introduced an additional 15% on top of it with a nifty money-saving code

Economics

3 w. ago Ninja’s cool box that keeps ice intact 'for 24 hours' slashed by £70

Ninja has the perfect summer essential which is slashed in price

Economics

3 w. ago Biggest Boots summer sale deals, including 'better than half price' straighteners

The Big Boots Summer Sale has arrived, offering major discounts on thousands of beauty products, such as big-name hair tools, designer fragrances and more

Economics

3 w. ago Vicky Pattison's chic crochet outfit is ideal for summer and priced from £35

Here's where to buy the Geordie Shore star's exact outfit, plus other great high-street crochet buys

Economics

4 w. ago Boden slashes price of summer dress with 'flattering' neckline by 50%

The high street retailer has slashed the price of almost 700 dresses in its clearance sale and there's one dress in particular that's selling fast

Politics

last month Sky summer sale cuts price of household essentials but Virgin has something better

Sky is taking on Virgin Media and Plusnet with its latest round of price cuts, but are the deals actually worth it?

Economics

last month Add a tropical touch to your garden this summer with half price 'candy pink' flowering trees

Green-thumbed shoppers looking to add some tropical colour to their garden this summer won't want to snooze on this pair of candy pink flowering trees that are now 50% off

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