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Scottish Sun
11 hours ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Holidaymakers racing to Tesco to buy suitcases slashed to just £12 – and the cabin case is EasyJet approved
Plus find out what you can get with a Clubcard JET SET Holidaymakers racing to Tesco to buy suitcases slashed to just £12 – and the cabin case is EasyJet approved HOLIDAY-MAKERS are dashing to Tesco to grab suitcases scanning at the tills for as little as £12. The major retailer is selling discounted luggage and the cabin-sized one is even EasyJet approved. Advertisement 1 Shoppers have taken to social media to share their excitement. One user posted on Facebook's Extreme Couponing and Bargains group: '[Spotted] Today at Beeston Tesco Nottingham, was quite a few left, waterproof material too!' Other fans raved: 'These are actually really good." While another called them 'a bargain buy'. Advertisement read more on luggage HOLI-YAY Cheapest shop to buy suitcases this week including cabin baggage The cut-price cases are part of Tesco's Constellation range, which includes the Manhattan-style suitcases in a choice of sizes and colours. The retailer has confirmed the luggage range will be available all through summer. Plus Clubcard members will be able to cash in on some great deals. The Manhatten Constellation cabin case is £55 full price but drops to just £40 with a Clubcard. Advertisement Medium comes in at £65, or £45 for Clubcard holders, while the large is £75 but just £50 if you're signed up. But some lucky shoppers have found even better deals on leftover or reduced stock, with some scanning at just £12 at the checkout. I'm 5'3 and a size 10 - Tesco is killing it with their summer co-ords, my haul was amazing & I got 25% off everything too Just be aware that prices vary from store to store and depend on local stock, so it's worth checking your nearest Tesco or phoning ahead to ask if they've got any left. The cabin case also meets strict EasyJet size rules, meaning you won't be hit with unexpected fees at the gate. Advertisement The budget airline only allows one small bag per passenger on board and it must measure no more than 45cm x 36cm x 20cm, handles and wheels included. The bag must also weigh less than 15kg and fit under the seat in front of you. Anything bigger will need to go in the hold and that'll cost you extra at the airport. Baggage rules Here's the key information you need to know about regarding some of the key airlines operating in the UK. EasyJet The budget airline allows each person to bring a small cabin bag on board. It can be no larger than 45cm x 36cm x 20cm, this includes any handles or wheels, and it needs to be able to fit under the seat in front of you. The bag can weigh up to 15kg but easyJet says you must be able to lift and carry it yourself. Any bag larger than the limit, or any additional bags will be put in the hold and you'll have to pay an airport bag fee. Ryanair All Ryanair passengers can bring a small personal bag on board but this must fit under the seat in front of you. It must be no bigger than 40cm x 20cm x 25cm. All over-sized cabin bags will be refused at the boarding gate, or where available put in the hold for a fee. Anyone wanting to bring another bag, you'll need to upgrade and pay extra for priority and two cabin bags or checked baggage. Jet2 Passengers can also bring on board one piece of hand luggage when flying with Jet2, free of charge. It must not weigh more than 10kg and can't be any bigger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm, including any wheels and handles. If your hand luggage is larger or weighs more, it will have to be put into the aircraft's hold, which might incur an additional charge. Travellers can also bring a small, personal item on board with them, such as a handbag, laptop case or a purchase made at the airport, but this has to be placed underneath the seat in front of you. British Airways All British Airways passengers can carry one piece of hand luggage and one small item on board. The hand luggage must not be bigger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm while the small item cannot exceed 40cm x 30cm x15cm. TUI People flying with TUI can bring on board one piece of hand luggage, weighing no more than 10kg for free. It must be no larger than 55cm x 40cm x 20cm and you must be able to lift your hand luggage into an overhead storage compartment by yourself. Items such as laptops, handbags and any item bought at the airport must be small enough to be stored under your seat. Wizz Air Wizz Air passengers can only take a small cabin bag for free onto the plane. Bags must be no more than 10kg, and measure no more than 40cm x 30cm x 20cm. Tesco isn't the only retailer slashing suicase prices. Advertisement We rounded up the cheapest shops to buy suitcases this week. It comes after shoppers recently went wild for a designer-style dupe spotted at Tesco, which looks just like the high-end Rimowa luggage beloved by celebs like Zendaya, Cara Delevingne and Julianne Moore. The celeb-favourite Rimowa Classic Cabin costs a jaw-dropping £1,130 but a savvy shopper took to TikTok after spotting a Tesco lookalike for a fraction of the price. She showed off the find in a viral video and told followers: 'Get yourself down to Tesco because they've just brought out Rimowa-style suitcases and they are stunning!' Advertisement Tesco's version starts at £65, but with a Clubcard, you'll only pay £27.50, saving you over a grand compared to the designer version. Shoppers can even choose from gold or silver versions, depending on availability. To unlock the lowest prices, you'll need a Tesco Clubcard, which is totally free to sign up for. You'll earn points every time you shop and can turn them into vouchers for discounts in store or swap them for rewards like meals out, theme park tickets or even Disney+ subscriptions. Advertisement There's also the Clubcard Plus subscription, which gives you 10% off two big shops every month for £7.99 – perfect if you're stocking up before your summer getaway. So if you're jetting off this summer, now's the time to wheel in the savings.
The Irish Sun
15-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Iconic department store loved in the 90s to be demolished as town centre undergoes £200m transformation
AN ICONIC town centre department store is set for demolition to be replaced by a £200m redevelopment. Dubbed the "heart of Camberley", the former Allders site in the Surrey town's centre is set be demolished over the summer. 4 The Allders department store has been empty for years Credit: Flickr 4 A collection of 114 Manhattan-style apartments were also built on the town centre block Credit: Surrey Heath Borough Council 4 Transformations in Camberley are aimed at making it a hub for independent shopping, dining, and premium leisure experiences Credit: Surrey Heath Borough Council 4 The London Road Block plans to have a similar structure to that of a shopping mall Credit: Surrey Heath Borough Council The former department store building, which has been empty for almost two decades, will instead be replaced by up to 550 homes. Demolition of the site is expected to take 12 months, after Buildings to be stripped down and removed of asbestos are the former Allders department store which went into administration, and a former Thai restaurant. It comes as nearly £1.5 million from HM Government was received in September last year through the Brownfield Land Release Fund. Read More UK News On top of that, Surrey Health council said it would make a "substantial financial contribution" to secure preparation works on the site prior to its development. The council executive heard that the site has "a great potential to deliver a variety of homes", which can thereby "boost town centre and evening economy and regenerate the town" as a whole. Councillor Kel Finan- Cooke said: "The London Road development site has reached a significant milestone with the commencement of these works. "The active development of the site enables the next step of securing a housing developer." Most read in The Sun They added: "The area will be surrounded by hoarding whilst the works take place to protect the site and ensure the public's safety. "We will continue to provide updates as the work progress." Edinburgh's Bold Transformation: From Debenhams to Pod Hotel Marketing for the site is set to start later in the year in order to secure a development and facilitate further regeneration of the new homes. In order to attract developers, the council has progressed with preparatory works and demotion, as a contract has not yet been awarded for the homes. They have invited developers and investors to contact them regarding opportunities for the site. The work is part of the One Public Estate Programme and council's Local Plan which ultimately aims to provide for a total of 5,578 homes over a period of 20 years. This equates to approximately 279 homes per year between 2019 and 2038. Councillor Shaun Macdonald, Leader, Surrey Heath Borough Council said: 'The council is committed to enhancing Camberley town centre, however, we recognise that this cannot be achieved in isolation. "We will work with our partners and stakeholders to ensure that we build on progress already made. "Whilst we understand there are significant challenges ahead, it is crucial that we continue to improve the town centre, deliver new homes, and maintain sound financial management.' The council has recently prioritised development of The Square shopping centre, a new leisure centre, better transport links and investments in cultural infrastructure and digital technology.
Scottish Sun
15-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Iconic department store loved in the 90s to be demolished as town centre undergoes £200m transformation
It is part of a larger plan to regenerate the town TOWN REVIVAL Iconic department store loved in the 90s to be demolished as town centre undergoes £200m transformation AN ICONIC town centre department store is set for demolition to be replaced by a £200m redevelopment. Dubbed the "heart of Camberley", the former Allders site in the Surrey town's centre is set be demolished over the summer. 4 The Allders department store has been empty for years Credit: Flickr 4 A collection of 114 Manhattan-style apartments were also built on the town centre block Credit: Surrey Heath Borough Council 4 Transformations in Camberley are aimed at making it a hub for independent shopping, dining, and premium leisure experiences Credit: Surrey Heath Borough Council 4 The London Road Block plans to have a similar structure to that of a shopping mall Credit: Surrey Heath Borough Council The former department store building, which has been empty for almost two decades, will instead be replaced by up to 550 homes. Demolition of the site is expected to take 12 months, after Surrey Heath Borough Council approved the proposal early last week. Buildings to be stripped down and removed of asbestos are the former Allders department store which went into administration, and a former Thai restaurant. It comes as nearly £1.5 million from HM Government was received in September last year through the Brownfield Land Release Fund. On top of that, Surrey Health council said it would make a "substantial financial contribution" to secure preparation works on the site prior to its development. The council executive heard that the site has "a great potential to deliver a variety of homes", which can thereby "boost town centre and evening economy and regenerate the town" as a whole. Councillor Kel Finan- Cooke said: "The London Road development site has reached a significant milestone with the commencement of these works. "The active development of the site enables the next step of securing a housing developer." They added: "The area will be surrounded by hoarding whilst the works take place to protect the site and ensure the public's safety. "We will continue to provide updates as the work progress." Edinburgh's Bold Transformation: From Debenhams to Pod Hotel Marketing for the site is set to start later in the year in order to secure a development and facilitate further regeneration of the new homes. In order to attract developers, the council has progressed with preparatory works and demotion, as a contract has not yet been awarded for the homes. They have invited developers and investors to contact them regarding opportunities for the site. The work is part of the One Public Estate Programme and council's Local Plan which ultimately aims to provide for a total of 5,578 homes over a period of 20 years. This equates to approximately 279 homes per year between 2019 and 2038. Councillor Shaun Macdonald, Leader, Surrey Heath Borough Council said: 'The council is committed to enhancing Camberley town centre, however, we recognise that this cannot be achieved in isolation. "We will work with our partners and stakeholders to ensure that we build on progress already made. "Whilst we understand there are significant challenges ahead, it is crucial that we continue to improve the town centre, deliver new homes, and maintain sound financial management.' The council has recently prioritised development of The Square shopping centre, a new leisure centre, better transport links and investments in cultural infrastructure and digital technology.
Business Mayor
25-04-2025
- Business
- Business Mayor
Property guardians: caretaker solutions to sky-high city rents
A top-floor, open-plan property in a trendy east London neighbourhood would usually set you back thousands of pounds a month in rent, but Luke Williams is paying a fraction of that. The 45-year-old programme manager is one of a growing number of professionals turning to property guardianship – a housing arrangement whereby people live in vacant buildings in exchange for reduced rent. What was once a lifestyle choice for twentysomething creatives happy to live more precarious lifestyles in exchange for bigger work spaces and community, is now attracting individuals from a range of professional backgrounds. One in five property guardians work in medical, legal or accounting professions, according to data from the Property Guardian Providers Association (PGPA). Williams has rented his Manhattan-style loft for one and a half years and it's the property that has felt most like home. Photograph: Jill Mead/The Guardian 'It's gone from this historical, creative, cool, self-employed type to people who are a bit older in full-time jobs, who are just looking to save money on their monthly costs. This has been shown by the increasing age of guardians signing up, going into their 40s and 50s,' said Arthur Duke, the founder and managing director of Live-in Guardians, a company that manages vacant properties and connects property owners with guardians. Williams's main room, complete with two home offices, a lounge area and enough empty floor space to cartwheel across three times, has the vibe of a bohemian, Manhattan-style loft apartment yet remnants of the property's past life, including fire escape signs and a wall full of plug sockets, are everywhere. 'For me, it's part of the appeal. I like the weird and the offbeat: the hand sanitiser, the whiteboard … the fact that a lot of these places you would walk past and not know they're there,' said Williams, who works for a tech company. Luke Williams outside his Live-in Guardians accommodation. Photograph: Jill Mead/The Guardian Demand for guardianships has rocketed in recent years. Previous property guardians hosted by Duke's company include former professional footballers, engineers, journalists, doctors, police officers and people working for the UN. 'We've even had a Bafta and Cannes film festival-winning documentary producer who lived in a former church' said Duke. Daisy Mangan, 25, who works in insurance, and Rebecca Ludden, 24, a trainee lawyer, live together in a former pub in north-west London. They both came across the property via a post on Instagram. Daisy Mangan, left, and Rebecca Ludden in the former London pub they found via a post on Instagram. Photograph: Jill Mead/The Guardian 'I was previously living in zone 4. It was a bit of a commute to work and I just wanted to be somewhere a bit more central,' said Mangan. Like Williams, Mangan and Ludden enjoy the large space, as well as the history and quirks of the building, which is situated close to some of London's most expensive townhouses. They're also aware, however, that they could be asked to move out at any moment. Property guardians are typically only given 28 days' notice to vacate a property. 'There are cons, but there are also pros … flexibility is actually quite useful in London. Like, if something were to happen and you're tied in for a year, it makes it a bit more difficult,' said Mangan. The converted pub on the corner of a north-west London street. Photograph: Jill Mead/The Guardian Williams, so far, has been lucky. He's had his place for one and a half years, and it's the property that's felt most like home. '[Live in Guardians] are good at working with you to find a new place … they're not just like, get out, you're on the street,' said Williams who has lived in four guardianships including a former classroom and a masonic lodge since 2022. Ian Horton, 61, became a property guardian after selling his home in Dunstable in 2022 due to the uncertainty of Covid and the energy crisis. For the last eight months he has lived in a former pub in Bedford with his partner and two others. 'I was curious when the Fox and Hounds appeared as a potential new home. I knew I had to pursue it, even though I had never heard of guardians before, but I'm glad that I did. The big car park is ideal, as I have two vehicles. The large rooms are great for accommodating my stuff, with the bar area downstairs being great for storage,' said Horton. Between 2022 and 2024, the number of applications from people seeking to become property guardians rose by 60% to more than 50,000 per year. Graham Sievers, chair of the PGPA that represents three of the largest guardianship providers, believes the soaring demand is a result of the cost of living crisis and the rising costs of the private rental sector. 'Charging rents which take 40% plus of someone's income is unsustainable. It's uneconomic and it's pushing people away from the private rental sector,' said Sievers. 'All the stories you hear about 30-year-olds still staying in their parents' place because they can't afford to move out … The opportunity for property guardianships is huge … it offers more affordable accommodation on a widespread basis.'
The Guardian
25-04-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
‘I like the weird and the offbeat': the rise of the UK property guardians
A top-floor, open plan property in a trendy east London neighbourhood would be expected to set you back thousands of pounds a month, but Luke Williams is paying just a fraction of that. The 45-year-old programme manager is one of a growing number of professionals turning to property guardianship – a housing arrangement where people can live in vacant buildings in exchange for reduced rent. What was once a lifestyle choice for 20-something creatives, happy to live more precarious lifestyles in exchange for bigger work spaces and community, is now attracting individuals from a range of professional backgrounds. One in five property guardians works in medical, legal, or accounting professions, according to data from the Property Guardian Providers Association (PGPA). 'It's gone from this historical, creative, cool, self-employed type to people who are a bit older in full-time jobs, who are just looking to save money on their monthly costs. This has been shown by the increasing age of guardians signing up, going into their 40s and 50s,' said Arthur Duke, the founder and managing director of Live-in Guardians, a company that manages vacant properties and connects property owners with guardians. Williams's main room, complete with two home offices, a lounge area, and enough empty floor space to cartwheel three times across, has the vibe of a bohemian, Manhattan-style loft apartment. Yet remnants of the property's past life, including fire escape signs and a wall full of plug sockets, are everywhere. 'For me, it's part of the appeal. I like the weird and the offbeat: the hand sanitiser, the whiteboard … the fact that a lot of these places you would walk past and not know they're there,' said Williams, who works for a tech company. Demand for guardianships has skyrocketed in recent years. Previous property guardians hosted by Duke's company include former professional footballers, engineers, journalists, doctors, police officers, and people working for the UN. 'We've even had a Bafta and Cannes film festival-winning documentary producer who lived in a former church' said Duke. Daisy Mangan, 25, who works in insurance, and Rebecca Ludden, 24, a trainee lawyer, live together in a former pub in north-west London. They both came across the property via a post on Instagram. 'I was previously living in zone 4. It was a bit of a commute to work, and I just wanted to be somewhere a bit more central' said Mangan. Like Williams, Mangan and Ludden enjoy the large space, as well as the history and quirks of the building, which sits close to some of London's most expensive townhouses. However, they're also aware that they could be asked to move out at any moment. Property guardians are typically only given 28 day's notice to vacate a property. 'There are cons, but there are also pros … flexibility is actually quite useful in London. Like, if something were to happen and you're tied in for a year, it makes it a bit more difficult' said Mangan. Williams, so far, has been lucky. He's had his place for one and a half years, and it's the property that's felt most like home. '[Live in Guardians] are good at working with you to find a new place … they're not just like, get out, you're on the street' said Williams who has lived in four guardianships including a former classroom and a Masonic lodge since 2022. Ian Horton, 61, became a property guardian after selling his home in Dunstable in 2022, due to the uncertainty of Covid and the energy crisis. For the last eight months, he has lived in a former pub in Bedford with his partner and two others. 'I was curious when the Fox and Hounds appeared as a potential new home. I knew I had to pursue it, even though I had never heard of guardians before, but I'm glad that I did … The big car park is ideal, as I have two vehicles. The large rooms are great for accommodating my stuff, with the bar area downstairs being great for storage' said Horton. Between 2022 and 2024, the number of applications from people seeking to become property guardians rose by 60%, to over 50,000 per year. Graham Sievers, chair of the PGPA, that represents three of the largest guardianship providers believes the soaring demand is a result of the cost of living crisis and the rising costs of the private rental sector. 'Charging rents which take 40% plus of someone's income is unsustainable, it's uneconomic and it's pushing people away from the private rental sector. All the stories you hear about 30-year-olds still staying in their parents' place because they can't afford to move out … the opportunity for property guardianships is huge … it offers more affordable accommodation on a widespread basis' said Sievers
