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Shopping and technology Amazon’s 48-hour Prime Big Deal Days event starts on 6 October. Before buying, compare price history, model numbers, seller details, return terms and the real saving against recent prices.
Money The average new five-year fixed mortgage rate has reached 6% for the first time in three years, while sub-5% fixed deals have almost disappeared. Here is what that means for households approaching a remortgage.
Environment Another dry week has pushed reservoir storage lower across England. Six reservoirs are exceptionally low, 10 Environment Agency areas remain in drought, and water restrictions still affect about 30 million people.
Money Revolut is now Europe’s most valuable startup, but its business model still looks different from a conventional bank. The key questions are deposits, lending, revenue mix, regulation and customer trust.
Entertainment Strictly Come Dancing 2026 begins a new era with three presenters, 15 celebrities, returning judges and a refreshed professional line-up. This guide keeps the season in one place instead of treating every announcement as a separate page.
