5 h. ago Woman spends £1 on charity shop outfit but is floored to discover its real worth

Danielle was left stunned when she discovered the true value of an item she'd picked up for a bargain price. The outfit was only £1 at a chairty shop, and people think it's "gorgeous"

Economics

7 h. ago Woman buys outfit found in charity shop's £1 bin and is bowled over by true worth

Danielle managed to bag a "gorgeous" outfit for just £1 after finding it in a charity shop bin, but she was bowled over by its true worth when she realised its real value

Economics

21 h. ago The Guardian view on private prosecutions: access to justice should not depend on people’s ability to pay | Editorial

An option that should provide a safety valve when the state falls short appears to be increasingly a tool for businesses – sometimes to draconian effectIn England and Wales, anyone can take a suspected criminal to court. Private criminal prosecutions, which can be initiated by individuals, companies or charities, can give people a shot at justice. They can also be open to abuse. The Post Office brought 918 successful private prosecutions against its employees to protect its own commercial interests – at a shocking human cost laid bare by an official report last week. Rail companies take the draconian measure of prosecuting people for mistakenly buying the incorrect ticket: in 2023, a woman received a criminal record for erroneously using her railcard to save a total of £1.60.In the context of a depleted justice budget, these prosecutions appear especially dystopian, allowing the wealthy to pay for their day in court. No official record exists for the number now taking place, though&...

Economics

68 h. ago Archer and Bumrah make batters sweat as England and India toil on day two at Lord’s

Third Test, day two: England 387; India 145-3Archer takes wicket with third ball of comebackThe over rate was glacial and the heat oppressive yet every spectator at Lord’s was still transfixed. Nothing stirs the senses quite like high-quality pace bowling and here that old saying held true, be it the latest five-wicket display of Jasprit Bumrah’s utter mastery or Jofra Archer striking third ball on his Test comeback.Archer first, and a moment that will live long in the memory for both the player and his supporters in the stands. As India closed on 145 for three in reply to England’s 387 all out, his figures read one for 22 from 10 overs. And yet that solitary wicket, one that stopped everyone in their tracks, was unquestionably the moment of the day. Continue reading...

Politics

2 d. ago Woman buys Harry Potter cards at charity shop but is floored by their worth

Lola was amazed when she found out how much the cards could be worth after spotting them at a charity shop. The Harry Potter collectables are still pretty popular

Economics

3 d. ago Woman buys Harry Potter cards at charity shop but is bowled over by true worth

A woman called Lola picked up some Harry Potter collectable cards at a charity shop, but she couldn't get over how much they were worth when she did her research at home

Economics

3 d. ago Woman buys simple Shein top – but is left in hysterics after spotting rude pattern

A woman has been left mortified after she failed to spot the X-rated pattern plastered all over her new Shein top - and says she now needs to buy fabric markets to cover it up

Politics

4 d. ago Woman buys beer and tapas in Benidorm bar and price leaves her floored

A British expat proved just how far a fiver can get you in Benidorm after finding a 'hidden gem' in the Old Town where you can fill up on beer and tapas without breaking the bank

Economics

5 d. ago Woman buys crisps at UK farm shop and is astounded by the price

This posh farm shop may just be one of the most expensive in the UK, according to one woman who visited to buy some snacks - and she was astounded by how much she spent

Economics

8 d. ago Woman issues chilling warning to Brits buying holiday homes in Spain after squatters invade home and leave her £90k out of pocket

Louise Bawn, 53, from Bristol, has been battling to win back her €160,000 (£138,000) home in Cartama, Malaga, since it was illegally occupied in early 2023.

Events

1 week ago Woman buys £1.50 mystery bag from car boot sale and contents leave her thrilled

A woman who loves to explore car boot sales and charity shops decided to purchase a £1.50 mystery bag - and was left surprised by its contents, wondering what one thing was

Economics

2 w. ago Woman buys 'designer bag' for £3 at charity shop but is floored by its worth

A woman has shared her amazing haul of handbags from charity shops, including one that she snapped up for just £3 - and it's worth much more than she paid for it

Economics

2 w. ago Woman buys fish and chips in Tenerife but Brits are floored by price

A woman called Caitlin bought fish and chips in Tenerife, but Brits have been left floored by the price. They couldn't get over how it compared to similar meals in the UK

Economics

2 w. ago Woman buys full English breakfast in popular UK city but is floored by price

A woman named Suzanna bought a full English breakfast in a popular UK city, but the price absolutely floored her. She couldn't believe what she was charged for the meal

Economics

3 w. ago 'Most hated woman' who bought twins for £8,000 in baby buying scandal has 'no regrets'

Judith Kilshaw, now 71, became one of the 'most hated' women in Britain when she was involved in a transatlantic baby-buying scandal. But she says she still dreams of seeing the twin girls she brought to the UK

Economics

3 w. ago Woman branded 'most hated' Brit after buying twin babies for £8k has 'no regrets'

Judith and Alan Kilshaw bought twin girls Kiara and Keyara for £8000 and flew them across the Atlantic in a 'repugnant' baby-buying scandal that saw the pair become infamous

Economics

3 w. ago I was branded Britain's most hated woman for buying twin babies online for £8k in 'cash for babies scandal'... here's what happened next

When Judith and Alan Kilshaw bought two six-month-old twin baby girls for £8,000 from a single mother in the US, it sparked what would become a national scandal

Economics