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Now, you may already know that Amazon hosts its huge Prime Day in November just after Black Friday , but did you know the online marketplace also hosts a second Prime Day in July? This year, the summer sale is taking place on July 12 and 13, and with over 2 million deals , you won’t want to miss out. From tech and beauty to fashion and homeware, Amazon is home to some huge branded names, and we’ve already spotted some great early Prime Day deals so you can stock up on some cult favourites for less. So, whether you’re looking to upgrade your tech, or running low on your beauty must-haves, it’s the perfect opportunity to grab your favourites before the big Prime Day rush. Top 3 early Prime Day deals BaByliss Curl Secret Simplicity Gift Set, £56.99 (was £120) Get the perfect bouncy waves with this BaByliss Curl gift set - now with 53% off. The styler automatically alternates the curl direction for natural looking curls and features 2 heat settings of 185C and … [Read more...] about Best early Amazon Prime Day deals to shop right now including tech and beauty

A MAN has revealed how he buys all of his stylish clothes from charity shops and car boot sales for a fraction of what they originally cost. Charlie Betts, who shares videos on his TikTok profile @chilli.97 , recently updated his followers on a charity shop haul he’d got his hands on. In a video posted to the social media platform, Charlie told his 25,000 fans he’d recently landed back in the UK after being away - and one of the first things he couldn’t wait to do was bag some bargains. The social media star, who also runs a successful depop store, said: “Let me just tell you, I’ve been gagging for the charity shops.” Charlie then showed the clothes he’d spotted in his local shop, starting off with a Ted Baker t-shirt and Wrangler overshirt. Other items up for grabs on the clothing rails included a brown Billabong top, a Jasper Conran hoody, and Le Coq Sportif and Lacoste t-shirts. Read More in Charity Shops THRIFTY TIP The 13 mistakes … [Read more...] about I love shopping but buy all my clothes from charity shops and car boots – people want my style but it’s all a bargain

POUNDLAND sells everything from homeware to beauty products, but shoppers might not always be getting the best bargains. The budget retailer officially ditched its famous £1 price point in 2019, with prices ranging from 50p to £5. Poundland said it was focusing on "simple" price points to provide shoppers with more choice and value. But today the retailer confirmed it would make sure 60 per cent of what it sells is £1 or less. A spokesman said the move had been made to help customers looking to save during the cost of living crisis. Barry Williams, Poundland managing director, said: “It’s clear customers are shopping more intentionally and that’s why we’re leaning into our £1 price point. READ MORE ON SAVING CASH SUN SAVERS Five ways to save money on your summer holiday spending ICE TO KNOW I'm a money pro - how to slash a quarter off your food bill using your freezer "While we don’t have a magic … [Read more...] about I’m a pound store shopping pro – the £1 bargains that you should avoid

A SAVVY fashionista has revealed how to get the best bargains at major retailers, including ASOS and Zara. Although Brits are currently suffering through a cost-of-living crisis, which could be lasting for more than another year , that doesn't mean you should stop treating yourself every once in a while. Luckily, if you're fashion-obsessed like Fabulous , there are ways to give your wardrobe an update without breaking your bank - and one savvy shopper has revealed how. Offering a helping hand to those who need a fashion fix , Bella, who goes behind the username @be11a_2000 on TikTok , shared a few hacks for high street favourites, such as Zara and H&M . In one of her videos , which has taken the social media community by storm, the whizz explained how to get bargains on ASOS , the online go-to for many fashionistas. Here, according to her, it's all about timing, which ''makes a huge difference'' to what you're going to pay. read more … [Read more...] about I’m a savvy shopper – the simple tricks to get bargains at ASOS, Zara & H&M including the exact time to shop online

A SHOPPING guru has revealed how you can sell cheap Poundland items and make a profit of £1.5k. As Brits are suffering through a cost-of-living crisis, with families set to be thousands of pounds worse off , for most spending less has become more important than ever. Although there are plenty of ways households can save money, savvy shoppers can also make a pound or two - or a whopping £1.5k, according to one whizz. Zain Shah , who regularly shares tips and tricks on everything finance-related, took it to YouTube to reveal how Poundland fans can turn the cheap products into some extra cash. In the video , he explained that the secret lies in reselling your goods on eBay ''for crazy amount of profit''. There are plenty of opportunities to rake in money , especially with products that are high in demand. read more money stories ALL CHANGE Five money changes happening in July including Universal Credit direct payments … [Read more...] about I’m a shopping whizz… there’s a way you can make £1.5k by selling Poundland items – it’s so easy, anyone can do it

A video of an assistance dog helping a wheelchair user on a shopping trip has gone viral on TikTok, where it has received a wave of praise from users on the video-sharing platform. The footage shared by the TikTok account of the dog named Bracken (under the username assistancedog_bracken) had received 1.1 million views and 134,000 likes at the time of writing. The video showed Bracken helping the wheelchair user with various tasks, including getting itself ready for the trip by bringing its jacket and leash over to the owner. The original poster said Bracken is "trained to help me get dressed and undressed," as the video showed the dog pulling her trousers off and later bringing items back to the owner. The video also showed the dog pressing the buttons on the elevator and perching onto the owner's lap using two paws to allow the owner to clip the leash onto its neck. A December 2020 study published in the peer-reviewed PLOS ONE journal notes that: "Beyond the … [Read more...] about Disabled woman shows how her assistance dog helps her shop: ‘Goodest boy’

PET SHOP BOYS have announced a huge tour for 2023, and here's how you can get involved. The arena tour will see them perform at huge dates across the country. Get tickets to Pet Shop Boys - click here Available from Ticketmaster here, you can get tickets here. They're on sale now, but you'll need to be fast if you want to bag a pair. The huge Dreamland tour will see them perform at London's OVO Arena Wembley, Leeds First Direct Arena and more. Fresh from their Glastonbury headline performance on the Other Stage it's a show, not to be missed. Pet Shop Boys continue their acclaimed Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live tour with shows in 2023. Tickets on sale now. https://t.co/gKykIAYc16 pic.twitter.com/EePN8whsLK — Pet Shop Boys (@petshopboys) June 28, 2022 The Pet Shop Boys was co-founded by Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe in 1981. Neil was the primary vocalist while Christ was the keyboardist. They manage to have sold more than 100 million … [Read more...] about Pet Shop Boys announce 2023 tour and here’s how you can get tickets

A bride has taken to TikTok to get help retracing some of her wedding items that her neighbour had given away. Danni Rushby, who goes by the username @dannirushby on the app, had flown from the UK to New Zealand to visit family and get married. But she had to have some of the wedding items shipped back home after her luggage had been lost. READ MORE: Pornhub legend Mia Khalifa claims she 'doesn't flinch at divorce' in dig at past flames Only when they got there, they were given to a neighbour who took all of the items to a charity and now she has no idea where to begin retracing them. In the video, which now has more than 800 views, Danni explained: "I'm hoping TikTok can come to my rescue because I've tried everything else and nothing's worked. "To cut a long story short – I shipped over lots of my own items from the UK to New Zealand where I live, but I went back to the UK to visit family. "Couldn't fit all of the stuff in the bag because the airline lost … [Read more...] about Bride’s horror as wedding items get sent to neighbour – who gives them to charity shop

The missile attack on the shopping centre in the Ukrainian city of ­Kremenchuk joins the growing list of atrocities committed by Russian forces. It is a reminder that Vladimir Putin is ­deliberately targeting innocent civilians. Ukrainian people can take heart from the show of support by premiers at the G7 summit in Germany yesterday where they pledged to stand by the country for as long as it takes. Contrary to claims that cracks were starting to appear in the alliance, the world leaders were united in the view that it is for Ukraine alone to determine its future. Words of solidarity will count for nothing unless they are accompanied by more military assistance. ­President Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to the G7 for more anti-aircraft systems, weapons and tougher sanctions. Western powers must answer his call. To do otherwise would allow Putin to gain further ground and kill and maim more innocents. Pay up, Javid If Sajid Javid values the people who care for us, he … [Read more...] about ‘Attack on Ukrainian shopping centre is reminder Putin targets innocent civilians’

Mall in central Ukraine hit by Russian missile strike Zelenskyy appeals to G7 summit for more Russia sanctions US to send advanced air defense system to Ukraine NATO to boost rapid response forces to 300,000 Finland, Sweden to discuss NATO bids with Erdogan This article was last updated at 22:15 UTC/GMT This live updates article has been closed. Click here for the latest developments on Russia's war on Ukraine. G7 leaders condemn 'abominable' strike in Kremenchuk The leaders of the G7 member states released a statement on Monday evening to "solemnly condemn the abominable attack on a shopping mall in Kremenchuk" that killed at least 10 people. "Indiscriminate attacks on innocent civilians constitute a war crime. Russian President [Vladimir] Putin and those responsible will be held to account," the statement said. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who is hosting the G7 summit, reaffirmed the "unwavering support" of the group of rich nations for Ukraine earlier in … [Read more...] about Russian missile strike hits shopping mall in central Ukraine — as it happened