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Multi ethnic group sharing ideas in office

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A view of the Eiffel Tower from between two tall buildings in Paris, France.

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Four suitcases moving on an airport conveyor belt.

The 'problematic' UK airport that loses the most bags and cancels the most flights

Travel 11 hours ago By Jessica Hamilton

Blurred commuters rushing on the London Tube.

I’ll happily admit to ‘barebacking’ on the tube — but not for the reason you think

Travel 15 hours ago By Eleanor Noyce

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Travel 13 hours ago By Sophie-May Williams

A woman sips a Ribena drink in London

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Colourfully painted terraced houses on Falkland Road in Kentish Town, North London.

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A stunning view of Hatta Lake in the Dubai emirate of UAE.

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Two Eurostar trains pulled into a French rial station.

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A British Airways Airbus A320 aeroplane flying across a blue sky.

British Airways has overhauled its 'chaotic' boarding system for economy passengers

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Front of B&M Bargains retail shop.

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Travel 3 days ago By Jessica Hamilton

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What mums really want on Mother's Day — it's not flowers or 'time with the kids'

Families 3 days ago By Carly Lewis-Oduntan

Father and son in skull caps embracing during Eid-Ul-Fitr

What does Eid Mubarak mean and how should you reply to the greeting?

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Travel

'Barebackers' are the commuters plaguing the London tube network

Travel 2 days ago Alice Giddings

Inside one of the world?s deepest underground station that takes passengers 10 minutes to reach the bottom

The world’s deepest underground station takes 10 minutes just to reach the platform

Travel 4 days ago By Jessica Hamilton

Four suitcases moving on an airport conveyor belt.

The 'problematic' UK airport that loses the most bags and cancels the most flights

Travel 11 hours ago By Jessica Hamilton

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Travel 13 hours ago By Sophie-May Williams

A view of the Eiffel Tower from between two tall buildings in Paris, France.

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My mum fostered children - and became a bad parent to me

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The interview was going well - until he started chatting me up

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Sex & Relationships

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Young bride and groom standing at wedding altar

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Shopping

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Model using Gtech’s CLM50 cordless lawnmower

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Travel 2 days ago By Chelsea Dickenson

Property

70s icon's London childhood home hits the market for £449,500

Property 4 days ago Eleanor Noyce

Fontwell, March 24th 2025: 'What I Own' feature with Sebastian Kozakiewicz and Bronwynn Wisdom - in the kitchen

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Property 4 days ago By Eleanor Noyce

Colourfully painted terraced houses on Falkland Road in Kentish Town, North London.

This surprising London suburb could become the UK’s £1,000,000,000 answer to Hollywood

Property 10 hours ago By Eleanor Noyce

Typical row of terraced houses in Dartford, Kent.

Where to move as a first-time buyer if you can't afford London

Property March 24, 2025 By Eleanor Noyce

Tube Train at a Station, London

New plans reveal tube station upgrade in ‘out of control’ London neighbourhood

Property 5 days ago By Alice Giddings

Money

11 things you owned in the 90s that are now worth a small fortune

Money 3 days ago Caroline Westbrook

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Money 16 hours ago By Rosie Murray-West

Martin Lewis issues 10-day warning to qualify for £100 Nationwide bonus payout

Money March 20, 2025 By Jessica Lindsay

A widowed grandmother of six has won a ?4.5m waterfront property in Cornwall, as well as ?100,000 in cash ? for just ?25. June Smith (74) from Essex, who used to holiday in Cornwall in a caravan, is now the new owner of a 6-bedroom three storey mansion in the county. June said her late husband Ron, who was an architectural designer will be ?looking down with an approving smile? at her stunning new house. The Omaze Million-Pound House Draw also raised ?2,100,000 for its charity partner, Marie Curie. Pics of the six-bedroom house and winner June with her family attached (credit Omaze).

A £1,000,000 mistake? The 'Omaze curse' plaguing these stunning dream homes

Money March 25, 2025 By Alice Giddings

Smart Meter readings

Up to 3,500,000 Brits could receive £40 compensation for ‘dumb’ smart meters

Money 16 hours ago By Jessica Lindsay

Food

Walkers fans fuming as crisp giant teases ‘criminal’ salt and vinegar change

Food 5 days ago Courtney Pochin

A Lidl supermarket view from outside with the sky in background

Lidl just launched its ‘best ever’ bakery item — and it’s only 89p

Food 6 days ago By Courtney Pochin

Starbucks coffee cups

Starbucks unveils nostalgic cartoon range and fans are going wild over 'cute' new drink

Food 5 days ago By Courtney Pochin

The entrance to Tesco superstore on London Road

Tesco adds ‘food of the gods’ to its £3.60 supermarket meal deal

Food 7 days ago By Courtney Pochin

A general view outside a McDonalds store on January 30, 2025 in Warrington, United Kingdom.

McDonald's fans bemused by new dessert that looks like 'leek and croutons'

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Metro Classics

17 sunny destinations for an Easter holiday

Travel 14 hours ago Anushka Suharu

Aerial view of Maa bay in Phi phi island, Thailand.

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Travel December 30, 2024 By Jessica Hamilton

The little-known hack for getting upgraded on a flight

Travel January 3, 2025 By Ellie Hutchings

British pound banknotes layered on top of each other.

Average UK salary by region revealed — see how you compare

Money February 12, 2025 By Eleanor Noyce

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Health January 23, 2025 By Jessica Lindsay

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Front of B&M Bargains retail shop.

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