Amazon is accused of inflating prices during the coronavirus pandemic by a consumer watchdog that found evidence of price gouging. Public Citizen released a report detailing ‘significant price increases’ on a number of essential products sold both by Amazon and third-party sellers. Items included hand sanitizers, toilet paper, face masks and corn starch, which saw … Read more
Many firms now let you hire everything from gadgets and plants to clothes and toys — and even a pet How much ‘stuff’ do you own? Are your wardrobes overflowing with clothes you don’t wear? Is your spare room full of junk? If so, you’re not alone: the average household owns 300,000 items. But in … Read more
Battle of the museums! Institutions from around the world show off their ‘star objects’ including a Viking sock and 2,000-year-old coins in an impromptu social media competition Museums around the world have competed over who has the best object Range from the world’s oldest football to a Viking sock or 2,000 year-old coins The Yorkshire Museum began … Read more
An inflatable pub, a Tom Jones jigsaw puzzle, a Mr Bean cardboard cutout, a stretch rubber chicken, a star and a penny farthing are some of the unusual items Britons snapped up during lockdown. Holed up in their homes, it it clear that some Britons went to great lengths and expense to up the fun … Read more
How to refresh your home for less: What to spend £500, £1,000 or £5,000 on for maximum impact inside your property Some households are better off financially thanks to lockdown With more time spent at home, many could be looking to spruce it up We take a look on how to improve your property with … Read more
Facebook has banned the sale of all ancient artefacts amid fears that items looted from Iraq and Syria are being traded on its platforms. The move — a tightening of previous rules that only covered stolen artefacts — followed a campaign by academics and a BBC News exposé of illicit sales. The changes were announced as … Read more
Shoppers told to act swiftly if they need to return unwanted items bought before lockdown By Amelia Murray For The Daily Mail Published: 22:00 BST, 23 June 2020 | Updated: 23:48 BST, 23 June 2020 Warning: The clock is ticking for returns on items bought before lockdown Shoppers stuck with unwanted items bought before lockdown … Read more
The real estate market reopened last month, after being forced to close amid the coronavirus pandemic. And Davina McCall appeared to be making the most of the easing lockdown rules, as she was spotted moving house on Wednesday. The TV presenter, 52, could be seen carrying a door mat and an array of other goods … Read more
Matt Hancock announces the UK is to ‘stockpile’ protective gowns, masks and gloves as domestic firms sign deals to provide two BILLION items of PPE for the Government and the NHS Health Secretary said that authoritieds no longer struggling with demand Will now build up stocks against future outbreaks Domestic deals to produce two billion items … Read more
No cash in the attic! Homeowners have an average of £2,600 in unwanted items stored away, eBay reveals (but the loft is the place you’re least likely to find them) New research from eBay says average UK household sitting on 42 unused items eBay found nearly half of Brits throw away items instead of selling … Read more