Shop selling second-hand school uniforms for £5
A charity for families facing poverty runs the swap shop for uniforms to help with the cost of living.
Business
Jeweller ‘priced out’ of Christmas market stall this year
Alex says a change in operator and rise in costs means this is the first winter she will not be renting a stall.
Goodwin considers selling part of defence business
The firm is a key supplier of components to UK and US frigate and submarine programmes.
Surprise fall in US jobs last month as slow summer continues
Analysts had expected an uptick in the number of jobs created, but the number of roles fell by 23,000 in July.
Mums hope school uniform swap will help families
Items were donated to the pair for a swap event held in Tavistock Library.
What do people want from Argos?
As Sainsbury agrees to sell Argos for £120m, we ask people if they still shop there, and what the new owners can do to compete with big online retailers like Amazon.
Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.
Hospital staff work in pubs to balance cost pressure
The cost of parking at Medway Maritime Hospital has increased while shift wages have reduced by 20%.
Thousands of young people missing out on money they don’t know about
People aged between 18 and 23 may have thousands in unclaimed government accounts.
Raleigh owner starts insolvency proceedings
Accell, based in the Netherlands, has owned the famous bike brand since 2012.
Winemakers prosper but veg farms wilt in the drought
Growers in the West of England search for new crops to grow in a changing climate.
The homeowners selling up for a life on the water
Growing numbers of people are swapping mortgages for moorings amid the cost of living crisis.
Uniform bank now helping working families
The Community Cupboard offers used school uniform in West Kingsdown and Swanley, Kent.
Bid to extend holiday food and activities programme
The authority will consider who should deliver the holiday activity and meal scheme going forward.
Meta says AI model accessed the internet and hacked another firm
Meta is the latest company to disclose an AI agent breach, raising cyber-security concerns.
What’s causing record high US beef prices?
The meat has never been more expensive, due to supply shortages, but no-one is making more money.
Shorts, strappy tops and sandals: Can my boss tell me what to wear in summer?
Here’s how to style for success while keeping your cool – and where you and your boss stand on your wardrobe.
Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariff refunds hit $100bn
The repayments represent roughly 60% of all tariff revenue collected by the US government under the policy,
Government to prioritise job creation in awarding public contracts under new rules
The changes are part of government efforts to tackle the youth unemployment crisis.
What happened to the internet?
Faced with a barrage of ads, misinformation, AI slop, toxicity and doom-scrolling, it can feel like the internet is kind of… broken. Is it? And what are the alternatives?
Farmers warn shoppers face smaller and more expensive vegetables due to hot weather
This year’s harvest could be the worst on record due to the exceptionally dry spring and summer.