https://www.theguardian.com/uk/money Latest personal finance and money news, comment and information on your property, mortgages, insurance, savings and investments from the Guardian, the world's leading liberal voice en-gb Guardian News and Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. 2026 Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:00:31 GMT 2026-08-02T21:00:31Z en-gb Guardian News and Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. 2026 https://assets.guim.co.uk/images/guardian-logo-rss.c45beb1bafa34b347ac333af2e6fe23f.png https://www.theguardian.com https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/aug/02/parking-apps-experts-warn-of-ringgo-text-scam <p>Criminals hope by using threats of enforcement action, people will panic and click link to bogus parking app site</p><p>You use parking apps a lot – you have several on your phone – but it is not always straightforward. Sometimes there is a lack of reliable mobile signal, or the app crashes or behaves oddly, or it does not seem to want to accept your bank card.</p><p>Also, it is sometimes hard to keep track of which apps you have used when. So when you receive a text from RingGo saying you owe it money, you are not totally surprised.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/aug/02/parking-apps-experts-warn-of-ringgo-text-scam">Continue reading...</a> Scams Motoring Consumer affairs Money UK news Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:00:14 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/aug/02/parking-apps-experts-warn-of-ringgo-text-scam Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian Shane Hickey 2026-08-02T07:00:14Z https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/aug/02/five-couples-separate-money-diaries-revealed-all-partners <p>Rachel forked out £700 for beauty treatments, Kojo confessed to a £25 cigarette habit, and Jake indulged his love of fancy timepieces. Were their other halves forgiving or furious?</p><p><strong>Rachel and Kojo, Northampton</strong></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/aug/02/five-couples-separate-money-diaries-revealed-all-partners">Continue reading...</a> Life and style Money Relationships Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:00:12 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/aug/02/five-couples-separate-money-diaries-revealed-all-partners Illustration: Sandra Navarro/The Guardian Illustration: Sandra Navarro/The Guardian Illustration: Sandra Navarro/The Guardian Georgina Lawton 2026-08-02T05:00:12Z https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/aug/01/bookingcom-money-back-refund <p>From melted electric sockets to shabby alternatives, readers tell of dealings with platform when things go wrong</p><p>Jane Ripley* spent some time researching the best apartment to stay in for her family’s trip to Batumi in Georgia, eventually settling on one with an “exceptional” rating on Booking.com.</p><p>But when the Ripleys arrived at 11pm on the first day, they were directed to another property that was shabby and had stains on the furniture and ceiling.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/aug/01/bookingcom-money-back-refund">Continue reading...</a> Consumer affairs Travel Money Travel & leisure Consumer rights Technology Business Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:00:49 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/aug/01/bookingcom-money-back-refund Photograph: Sergey Alimov/Getty Images Photograph: Sergey Alimov/Getty Images Photograph: Sergey Alimov/Getty Images Shane Hickey 2026-08-01T09:00:49Z https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/01/proteinmaxxing-could-lead-to-higher-prices-for-infant-formula-say-experts <p>Whey protein, a key infant formula ingredient, is in growing demand, partly linked to rising use of weight-loss drugs</p><p>The rise of “proteinmaxxing” – a trend in which consumers try to eat as much protein as possible – could lead to higher prices for infant formula, experts warn.</p><p>Whey protein, a key ingredient in infant formula, has surged in popularity over the past year as health professionals emphasise the benefits of protein.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/01/proteinmaxxing-could-lead-to-higher-prices-for-infant-formula-say-experts">Continue reading...</a> Food & drink industry Consumer affairs UK news Money Business Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:00:45 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/01/proteinmaxxing-could-lead-to-higher-prices-for-infant-formula-say-experts Photograph: TheToidi/Alamy Photograph: TheToidi/Alamy Photograph: TheToidi/Alamy Sarah Marsh Consumer affairs correspondent 2026-08-01T05:00:45Z https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/31/uk-petrol-price-hits-iran-war-high-adding-to-pressure-on-households <p>Average pump price reaches 160p a litre, while diesel is up 14.5p to 179p and forecast to increase to 185p soon</p><p>The price of petrol has hit a new <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/us-israel-war-on-iran">Iran war</a> high at UK forecourts, adding to the financial pressure on millions of households about to embark on their annual holiday.</p><p>The RAC said that in “very unwelcome news for drivers” the average pump price had reached 160p a litre, reversing the fall to 151p in early July that followed the announcement of a <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/18/donald-trump-iran-deal-reactions-anger-relief-incredulity">Middle East ceasefire</a>.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/31/uk-petrol-price-hits-iran-war-high-adding-to-pressure-on-households">Continue reading...</a> Petrol prices UK cost of living crisis Motoring Business Energy industry UK news Money Oil Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:24:43 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/31/uk-petrol-price-hits-iran-war-high-adding-to-pressure-on-households Photograph: Neil Hall/EPA Photograph: Neil Hall/EPA Photograph: Neil Hall/EPA Zoe Wood 2026-07-31T14:24:43Z https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/31/uk-house-prices-july-buyers-cautious-interest-rates <p>Price of average home now £277,542, up from £277,484 the previous month but lower than in May, says Nationwide</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/jul/31/bp-sell-north-sea-ai-record-korea-kospi-stock-market-latest-news-updates">Business live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>Economic uncertainty dampened UK house price growth in July as prospective buyers remained cautious about interest rates during the Iran war in what should be the peak housebuying season.</p><p>House prices rose by only 0.1% in July from a month earlier, according to the lender Nationwide, while annual price growth slowed to 1.8% this month, down from 2.2% in June.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/31/uk-house-prices-july-buyers-cautious-interest-rates">Continue reading...</a> Housing market House prices Nationwide Business Property Real estate UK news Money Construction industry Taylor Wimpey Interest rates Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:56:24 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/31/uk-house-prices-july-buyers-cautious-interest-rates Photograph: Anthony Devlin/PA Photograph: Anthony Devlin/PA Photograph: Anthony Devlin/PA Joanna Partridge and Kalyeena Makortoff 2026-07-31T07:56:24Z https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/31/new-solar-panels-great-britain-15-year-high <p>Boom in solar farms and home installations in first half of 2026 began shortly after start of US-Israel war against Iran</p><p>Great Britain has recorded more new solar power installations in the first half of this year than in any six-month period since 2011, as households turn to rooftop panels to help cut their energy bills.</p><p>An analysis of the government’s official figures shows that Great Britain added 142,536 solar installations in the first six months of the year, putting it on track to top last year’s record solar additions.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/31/new-solar-panels-great-britain-15-year-high">Continue reading...</a> Solar power Renewable energy Environment UK news Energy Household bills Consumer affairs Money Heat pumps Octopus Energy E.ON Energy industry UK cost of living crisis Business Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:00:09 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/31/new-solar-panels-great-britain-15-year-high Photograph: Climate Central Photograph: Climate Central Photograph: Climate Central Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent 2026-07-31T09:00:09Z https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/30/crackdown-claims-firms-spam-car-finance-scandal-payouts <p>Laptops, phones and documents seized as information commissioner acts on messages about mis-selling scandal</p><p>Laptops, mobile phones and documents have been seized after officials carried out search warrants in a crackdown on claims companies plaguing people with spam text messages about the car finance mis-selling scandal.</p><p>The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) <a href="https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/media-centre/news-and-blogs/2026/07/multiple-properties-searched-across-uk-after-millions-of-car-finance-complaints/">executed warrants at homes and businesses</a> linked to five companies in London, Liverpool, Bolton, Burnley and Swansea on Wednesday.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/30/crackdown-claims-firms-spam-car-finance-scandal-payouts">Continue reading...</a> Spam Motor finance Information commissioner Financial Conduct Authority Regulators Consumer affairs UK news Business Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:39:46 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/30/crackdown-claims-firms-spam-car-finance-scandal-payouts Photograph: Information Commissioner's Office Photograph: Information Commissioner's Office Photograph: Information Commissioner's Office Rupert Jones 2026-07-30T13:39:46Z https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/30/bank-of-england-holds-interest-rates-inflation-fears-mount <p>Split vote comes as Iran war is rekindled and oil price climbs close to $90 a barrel</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/jul/30/ftse-100-record-federal-reserve-hold-kevin-warsh-iran-attacks-donald-trump-rolls-royce-shell-lloyds-bank-of-england-interest-rates-business-live-latest-updates">Business live – latest updates</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/30/middle-east-crisis-preventing-drop-in-uk-interest-rates-bank-of-england-inflation">Only Middle East crisis is preventing drop in UK interest rates</a></p></li></ul><p>The Bank of England has kept UK interest rates on hold as it warned that a further escalation in the Iran war could drive inflation above 4% next year, adding to cost of living pressures on households.</p><p>Against a volatile backdrop in the Middle East conflict, the Bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) voted by six to three to keep its key base rate at 3.75%.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/30/bank-of-england-holds-interest-rates-inflation-fears-mount">Continue reading...</a> Interest rates Bank of England Business Economics Economic policy Inflation Monetary policy committee UK news Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:47:35 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/30/bank-of-england-holds-interest-rates-inflation-fears-mount Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian Richard Partington Senior economics correspondent 2026-07-30T15:47:35Z https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/28/booked-travelodge-move-hotel-arrival-room <p>We told it of our 11pm arrival time but when we got there our room was no longer available as it had ‘overbooked’</p><p><strong>I booked and paid for a room in the Travelodge London King’s Cross Royal Scot hotel six weeks in advance. It was for myself and my husband, who has heart disease and dementia.</strong></p><p><strong>I had called the hotel on the day of arrival to advise that we would be checking in at 11pm and was told that was fine.</strong></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/28/booked-travelodge-move-hotel-arrival-room">Continue reading...</a> Money Consumer affairs Consumer rights Travel Hotels UK news Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:00:31 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/28/booked-travelodge-move-hotel-arrival-room Photograph: Peter Dazeley Photograph: Peter Dazeley Photograph: Peter Dazeley Anna Tims 2026-07-28T06:00:31Z https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/27/nissan-repair-car-driving-instructor <p>I’m a self-employed driving instructor and I’m running out of cash to hire a replacement dual-control vehicle</p><p><strong>My livelihood as a self-employed driving instructor is under threat owing to Nissan’s failure to repair my leased dual-control car.</strong></p><p><strong>It has been off the road awaiting a spare part for three months, and I’ve now been told it will take at least a further month to arrive.</strong></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/27/nissan-repair-car-driving-instructor">Continue reading...</a> Motoring Money Consumer affairs Motoring Technology UK news Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:00:34 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/27/nissan-repair-car-driving-instructor Photograph: Keith Morris/Alamy Photograph: Keith Morris/Alamy Photograph: Keith Morris/Alamy Anna Tims 2026-07-27T06:00:34Z https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/20/why-cant-lifestyle-mobility-store-show-compassion-after-my-loss <p>I bought a wheelchair for my daughter, but she later died in hospital and the company refuses a refund</p><p><strong>I bought a £435 wheelchair for my disabled daughter from my local Lifestyle &amp; Mobility store.</strong></p><p><strong>She had been admitted to hospital for tests and I planned to use the chair to take her on outings when she was discharged.</strong></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/20/why-cant-lifestyle-mobility-store-show-compassion-after-my-loss">Continue reading...</a> Consumer affairs Consumer rights Disability Money Retail industry Business UK news Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:48 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/20/why-cant-lifestyle-mobility-store-show-compassion-after-my-loss Photograph: Fahroni/Alamy Photograph: Fahroni/Alamy Photograph: Fahroni/Alamy Anna Tims 2026-07-20T06:00:48Z https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/21/british-gas-energy-meter-home-tariff <p>When the problem was finally sorted out in our new-build home, it increased my tariff by 19%</p><p><strong>Residents in our new housing development are being billed for each other’s energy after the meters were mixed up.</strong></p><p><strong>I realised British Gas was sending bills for my energy to the developer of the estate instead of to me. I informed British Gas of my details when I moved in seven months ago.</strong></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/21/british-gas-energy-meter-home-tariff">Continue reading...</a> Money Consumer affairs Consumer rights Energy bills Household bills Energy industry Business UK news Centrica Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:00:03 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/21/british-gas-energy-meter-home-tariff Photograph: David Burton/Alamy Photograph: David Burton/Alamy Photograph: David Burton/Alamy Anna Tims 2026-07-21T06:00:03Z https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/26/spotify-scam-fake-emails-fraud <p>Criminals send victims to a cloned site that collects login, personal and payment details</p><p>You have had a Spotify account for years and your credit card is linked for the monthly payments. When an email arrives telling you that your payment couldn’t be processed you are not surprised as the expiry date on the card is soon.</p><p>“We encountered an issue while processing your recent payment,” it says. “To keep your access active and avoid interruption, please review and update your information.”</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/26/spotify-scam-fake-emails-fraud">Continue reading...</a> Money Spotify Scams Consumer affairs Sun, 26 Jul 2026 06:00:03 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/26/spotify-scam-fake-emails-fraud Photograph: Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Photograph: Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Photograph: Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Samuel Gibbs Consumer technology editor 2026-07-26T06:00:03Z https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/19/x-scams-login-new-device-message-account-crypto-phishing <p>They are out to steal your password to commit further fraud such as crypto scams or phishing attacks</p><p>You have had an X account for years, since it was known as Twitter. When an email arrives about a new login from a location nowhere near where you live, alarm bells begin to ring.</p><p>“We noticed a login to your account from a new device. Was this you?” the email asks.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/19/x-scams-login-new-device-message-account-crypto-phishing">Continue reading...</a> Scams Money Consumer affairs X Social media Technology Media UK news US news World news Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:00:18 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/19/x-scams-login-new-device-message-account-crypto-phishing Photograph: AlexPhotoStock/Alamy Photograph: AlexPhotoStock/Alamy Photograph: AlexPhotoStock/Alamy Samuel Gibbs Consumer technology editor 2026-07-19T06:00:18Z https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/12/clone-news-sites-faked-scam-investment-sites-social-media <p>Fraudsters create false articles that appear to be from publishers such as the Guardian to share on social media</p><p>The Guardian article looks interesting. It says the billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has stormed out of a BBC interview after presenter Laura Kuenssberg revealed details of his personal financial affairs – and now the episode has been removed from iPlayer.</p><p>Among the detail in the piece is that Ratcliffe has been using an online investment platform to make money. The report says although the site has been kept secret, other people have used it too, and they have made a fortune. There is a link to the site where you can trade cryptocurrency, stocks and shares.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/12/clone-news-sites-faked-scam-investment-sites-social-media">Continue reading...</a> Scams Money Consumer affairs The Guardian Media Cybercrime Technology Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:00:11 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/12/clone-news-sites-faked-scam-investment-sites-social-media Photograph: PeopleImages.com/Yuri A/Shutterstock/PeopleImages.com - Yuri A Photograph: PeopleImages.com/Yuri A/Shutterstock/PeopleImages.com - Yuri A Photograph: PeopleImages.com/Yuri A/Shutterstock/PeopleImages.com - Yuri A Shane Hickey 2026-07-12T06:00:11Z https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/05/air-conditioning-scams-fake-deals-heatwave-aldi <p>By using websites copied from stores such as Aldi, fraudsters hope hot and bothered buyers will miss the red flags</p><p>With the UK heatwave expected to increase temperatures over the next week, you decide to invest in an air conditioning unit. But they are expensive, and <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/02/fan-shortage-uk-heatwave-currys">stocks are running out</a> in the shops as everyone else has had the same idea.</p><p>After a quick search, you see that there are other options online, and some from names that you recognise.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/05/air-conditioning-scams-fake-deals-heatwave-aldi">Continue reading...</a> Scams Consumer affairs Money Aldi Retail industry Supermarkets Business Extreme heat Environment Sun, 05 Jul 2026 06:00:19 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/05/air-conditioning-scams-fake-deals-heatwave-aldi Photograph: nensuria/Getty Images Photograph: nensuria/Getty Images Photograph: nensuria/Getty Images Shane Hickey 2026-07-05T06:00:19Z https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2025/mar/28/best-cordless-vacuum-cleaners-uk <p>Stick vacuums are a convenient alternative to corded designs, but which model wins for overall cleaning prowess? Our expert reveals all</p><p>• <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2024/nov/26/best-robot-vacuum-mop"><strong>The best robot vacuums</strong></a><strong><br>• </strong><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2026/feb/13/how-to-make-vacuum-cleaner-last-longer"><strong>How to make your vacuum last longer</strong></a></p><p>Choosing a cordless vacuum isn’t a decision that should be taken lightly. You’re likely to keep a vacuum cleaner for years, relying heavily on its ability to suck up dust, crumbs, mud, pet hair and any other dry spillages or sheddings that end up on your floor. Choosing the right model can be the difference between an effective cleaner that’s a delight to pull out of the cupboard and a dud that you dread having to unblock, detangle and clean after every use.</p><p>In this review, I took 16 of the leading cordless vacuum cleaners from a range of manufacturers and at various prices and inflicted the same cleaning tests on each one. That takes all the guesswork out of picking your next cleaner: I can tell you exactly which ones picked up the most mess.</p><p><strong>Best cordless vacuum cleaner overall: <br></strong>Shark PowerDetect Clean &amp; Empty IP3251</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2025/mar/28/best-cordless-vacuum-cleaners-uk">Continue reading...</a> Homes Life and style Technology Family Interiors Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:00:50 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2025/mar/28/best-cordless-vacuum-cleaners-uk Composite: PR Image Composite: PR Image Composite: PR Image Andy Shaw 2026-07-30T09:00:50Z https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2026/jul/28/shark-powerdetect-speed-clean-and-empty-pet-pro-review <p>Shark’s cordless vacuum is a whiz at cleaning hard floors and pet hair, but a disarmingly short battery life caught our reviewer off guard</p><p>• <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2025/mar/28/best-cordless-vacuum-cleaners-uk"><strong>The best cordless vacuum cleaners – tested</strong></a></p><p>Vacuuming rarely starts with vacuuming. First you have to clear the floor of stray socks and abandoned toys left behind by children, pets or messy partners. Then there’s the irritation of finding the vacuum’s dustbin still full of dirt, or the battery flat because someone forgot to charge it.</p><p>The (take a deep breath – long name coming up) Shark PowerDetect Speed Clean and Empty Pet Pro cordless vacuum Ultramarine IA3241UKT certainly won’t pick up the scattered toys for you, but it has been designed to make the job of vacuuming as frictionless as possible.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2026/jul/28/shark-powerdetect-speed-clean-and-empty-pet-pro-review">Continue reading...</a> Homes Technology Interiors Life and style Family Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:00:35 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2026/jul/28/shark-powerdetect-speed-clean-and-empty-pet-pro-review Photograph: Andy Shaw Photograph: Andy Shaw Photograph: Andy Shaw Andy Shaw 2026-07-28T09:00:35Z https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/jul/27/what-if-we-got-ai-right-by-eleanor-drage-review-avoiding-apocalypse <p>The academic’s ambitious guide to the ethics of tech falls short of its promise to provide meaningful answers</p><p>The AI ethicist Eleanor Drage believes that to thrive alongside artificial intelligence, humans need to recognise AI’s “humanity”. She means that while we often speak of AI as though it were some mystical, formless thing, it is the product of hours of human labour, in silicon and&nbsp;quartz mines, microchip factories and data labelling centres. If citizens want to wrest power from the tech companies that are building AI, it helps to understand clearly what they are selling us. This also means seeing through the marketing and hype: “the cloud”, that nebulous, distant place where your photos are stored, is just someone else’s computer; an AI “hallucination” is a system error or data labelling mistake; intelligence is a very broad – and potentially misleading – term.</p><p>The story in Silicon Valley is that AI will either save us, ushering in a new era of prosperity and human longevity, or it will wipe us all out. Drage argues, convincingly, that big tech cannot possibly deliver on its utopian promises while it continues to chase profit and power above all else, and while it serves the interests of a narrow few. Meanwhile, the cultural obsession with the AI-induced apocalypse conveniently redirects attention from the practical conversations we could be having about how to make AI safer – by ensuring citizens have more power over how their information is used, and how AI models are trained and regulated, for example. Tech titans’ apocalyptic visions also create the false impression that AI safety is more important than climate change, geopolitical tensions and inequality, three problems that are already causing a huge amount of suffering and that, if addressed, would reduce many AI-linked risks too.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/jul/27/what-if-we-got-ai-right-by-eleanor-drage-review-avoiding-apocalypse">Continue reading...</a> Science and nature books AI (artificial intelligence) Technology Books Culture Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:00:34 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/jul/27/what-if-we-got-ai-right-by-eleanor-drage-review-avoiding-apocalypse Photograph: Apple Photos Clean Up Photograph: Apple Photos Clean Up Photograph: Apple Photos Clean Up Sophie McBain 2026-07-27T08:00:34Z https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/27/honor-magic-v6-review-android-sleek-foldable-phone-battery-cameras <p>Super-premium Android has top performance, long battery life and good cameras, but is let down by software</p><p>Honor’s svelte Android phone-tablet has been given a glow-up for its sixth version, offering a great alternative to Samsung for a fancy foldable with a red suede-like back framed in gold.</p><p>The Magic V6 continues the Chinese challenger brand’s strategy of taking a razor-thin device and slapping a giant circular lump on the back to fit in top-class cameras, something others often forgo. It costs a not inconsiderable £1,500 (€1,700/A$2,999) but only until August when the price jumps to a cool £2,000 (€2,300) – a solid £300 more than last year’s model as the cost of <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/06/ramageddon-cheap-phones-laptops-macbooks-ps5s-ai-chips">RAMageddon continues to bite</a>, even at the very top end of the market.</p><p><strong>Main screen:</strong> 7.95in (403ppi) 120Hz OLED flexible display</p><p><strong>Cover screen:</strong> 6.52in (406ppi) 120Hz OLED</p><p><strong>Processor:</strong> Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5</p><p><strong>RAM:</strong> 16GB</p><p><strong>Storage:</strong> 512GB</p><p><strong>Operating system:</strong> MagicOS 10 (Android 16)</p><p><strong>Camera:</strong> 50MP + 50MP ultrawide + 64MP 3x tele; 2x 20MP selfie</p><p><strong>Connectivity:</strong> 5G, dual sim + esim, USB-C, wifi 7, NFC, Bluetooth 6, GNSS</p><p><strong>Water resistance:</strong> <a href="https://www.iec.ch/ip-ratings">IP68/69</a> (1.5 metres for 30 minutes)</p><p><strong>Dimensions folded:</strong> 156.7 x 74.5 x 8.75-9mm</p><p><strong>Dimensions unfolded:</strong> 156.7 x 145.6 x 4.0-4.1mm</p><p><strong>Weight:</strong> 219-224g</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/27/honor-magic-v6-review-android-sleek-foldable-phone-battery-cameras">Continue reading...</a> Android Tablet computers Mobile phones Smartphones Technology Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:00:32 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/27/honor-magic-v6-review-android-sleek-foldable-phone-battery-cameras Photograph: Samuel Gibbs/The Guardian Photograph: Samuel Gibbs/The Guardian Photograph: Samuel Gibbs/The Guardian Samuel Gibbs Consumer technology editor 2026-07-27T06:00:32Z https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2026/aug/01/best-worst-supermarket-tinned-anchovies-tasted-rated <p>We put 10 tinned and jarred varieties to the test to see which anchovies are the best catch for your cash</p><p>• <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2025/may/17/best-tinned-sardines-food-filter-taste-test"><strong>The best supermarket tinned sardines</strong></a></p><p>To taste these anchovies, I invited a friend, the food journalist and author Sudi Pigott, to join me. Arriving with a packet of Pujadó Solano anchovies and her new book, Consider the Anchovy, in hand, she and I tasted 10 brands of anchovies straight from the tin or jar with sparkling water and cucumber to cleanse the palate. According to Pigott, the best anchovies are “juicy, plump and velvety, with a sweet, nutty taste of jamón!”</p><p>The anchovy supply chain has been heavily affected by El Niño, which caused abnormal weather events in Peru, where the most economical anchovies in our test were fished. But premium anchovies sourced from the Bay of Biscay (the Cantabrian Sea) have also faced external pressures. A lack of supply, among other factors, has increased prices and left some supermarket shelves bare.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2026/aug/01/best-worst-supermarket-tinned-anchovies-tasted-rated">Continue reading...</a> Food Fish Seafood Life and style Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:00:52 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2026/aug/01/best-worst-supermarket-tinned-anchovies-tasted-rated Photograph: Robert Billington/The Guardian. Food styling: Robert Billington. Photograph: Robert Billington/The Guardian. Food styling: Robert Billington. Photograph: Robert Billington/The Guardian. Food styling: Robert Billington. Tom Hunt 2026-08-01T12:00:52Z https://www.theguardian.com/money/gallery/2026/jul/31/charming-homes-for-sale-with-family-gardens-in-england-in-pictures <p>From the heart of the Peak District to the Kent Downs, houses with outside space to suit all ages</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/gallery/2026/jul/31/charming-homes-for-sale-with-family-gardens-in-england-in-pictures">Continue reading...</a> Property Money UK news England Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:00:06 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/money/gallery/2026/jul/31/charming-homes-for-sale-with-family-gardens-in-england-in-pictures Photograph: Jon Cruttenden Photography Photograph: Jon Cruttenden Photography Photograph: Jon Cruttenden Photography Anna White 2026-07-31T06:00:06Z https://www.theguardian.com/money/gallery/2026/jul/24/homes-with-grand-designs-for-sale-in-england-and-scotland-in-pictures <p>From an intricate bronze-like townhouse in Manchester to a sculptural property in the Essex countryside</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/gallery/2026/jul/24/homes-with-grand-designs-for-sale-in-england-and-scotland-in-pictures">Continue reading...</a> Money Property Architecture Consumer affairs Art and design UK news Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:00:05 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/money/gallery/2026/jul/24/homes-with-grand-designs-for-sale-in-england-and-scotland-in-pictures Photograph: The Modern House Photograph: The Modern House Photograph: The Modern House Anna White 2026-07-24T06:00:05Z https://www.theguardian.com/money/gallery/2026/jul/17/homes-to-rent-before-buying-in-cities-in-england-and-scotland-in-pictures <p>From a flat on the ninth floor of a 34-floor skyscraper on Liverpool’s waterfront to a mid-terrace cottage in Norwich</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/gallery/2026/jul/17/homes-to-rent-before-buying-in-cities-in-england-and-scotland-in-pictures">Continue reading...</a> Renting property Property Money UK news England Scotland Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:00:02 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/money/gallery/2026/jul/17/homes-to-rent-before-buying-in-cities-in-england-and-scotland-in-pictures Photograph: Hamptons Photograph: Hamptons Photograph: Hamptons Anna White 2026-07-17T06:00:02Z https://www.theguardian.com/money/gallery/2026/jul/10/homes-for-sale-with-stylish-bedrooms-in-england-and-wales-in-pictures <p>From a warehouse conversion in London with views of the water, to a 17th-century barn with an annexe used as a yoga retreat</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/gallery/2026/jul/10/homes-for-sale-with-stylish-bedrooms-in-england-and-wales-in-pictures">Continue reading...</a> Money Property UK news Real estate House prices Business Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:00:12 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/money/gallery/2026/jul/10/homes-for-sale-with-stylish-bedrooms-in-england-and-wales-in-pictures Photograph: William Benton-Fife Photographer/Strutt & Parker Photograph: William Benton-Fife Photographer/Strutt & Parker Photograph: William Benton-Fife Photographer/Strutt & Parker Anna White 2026-07-10T06:00:12Z