04 January 2024
People selling unwanted items online through websites such as Vinted or eBay could soon be forced to declare their extra income and here’s why.
22 November 2023
Black Friday is now one of the biggest shopping events of the year but it can also encourage increases in online fraud so how can you avoid a scam?
22 November 2023
Black Friday is now one of the biggest shopping events of the year but it can also encourage increases in online fraud so how can you avoid a scam?
13 November 2023
Courier giant Evri says it’s investing £46million ahead of Christmas as Ofcom reveals it is fining Royal Mail for not hitting its delivery targets.
01 October 2023
Shop staff are facing ‘unacceptable levels’ of violence and abuse, says the British Retail Consortium, which is demanding more help from police.
22 September 2023
The most popular Christmas toys to have topped children’s wish lists since 1973 have been revealed by Argos – but how many of them do you remember?
01 August 2023
More and more self-service tills are requiring shoppers to show proof of purchase before leaving but it’s a policy our columnist disagrees with.
21 July 2023
A study of more than 26,000 food and drink items at eight supermarkets has uncovered the products now costing you significantly more.
19 July 2023
The price of car insurance has gone up 40% and insurance experts fear the sudden change will force some motorists off the road.
12 July 2023
Disposable barbecues shouldn’t be sold during very hot weather suggest new guidelines issued to shops this summer by retail and fire experts.
07 July 2023
Stamps with no barcode are soon to expire and Royal Mail is warning people to use them up or swap out before the risk of incurring a surcharge.
03 July 2023
Drivers could soon be told where the cheapest fuel is after a probe into prices found a lack of competition has left motorists paying over the odds.
30 June 2023
The sweets which we most prefer to add to our pick and mix pots have been revealed by Wilko...
10 May 2023
Longer lorries are to be allowed on UK roads but campaigners say they put other users at risk and communities don’t want them ‘thundering’ through.
02 May 2023
Supermarkets are recalling numerous Cadbury-branded items over fears they may contain a dangerous bacteria that causes food poisoning.
27 April 2023
With supermarket loyalty cards now frequently unlocking the cheapest prices we take a look at what being a member of each scheme might get you.
25 April 2023
Rationing has returned to one major supermarket as a result of low stock levels being caused by harvest problems in Europe.