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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Card Factory selling £4 scented candle dupe of pricey NEOM version – and it's perfect for thank you teacher gifts
The scented candles are perfect to help you get a good night's sleep SCENT-SATIONAL Card Factory selling £4 scented candle dupe of pricey NEOM version – and it's perfect for thank you teacher gifts Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CARD Factory is now stocking some luscious scented candles, which would make the perfect gift for end-of-year teacher presents. As part of its Forest Retreat range, the lavender and chamomile candles retails for just £3.99, much less than the Neom branded ones of which they are a dupe. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Card Factory has a lavender & chamomile scented candle available for £3.99 Credit: Card Factory 3 They are a dupe of the £20 Neom version Credit: Neom Neom's lavender and chamomile equivalent, which is pitched as helping users get a good night's sleep, sells for a whopping £20. Card Factory's candle comes in a blue glass jar with a floral design, and features a wooden lid with a seal for keeping the fragrance in. It is available in store and online, but those keen to get their hands on it, need to get in quick as stocks are low. Candle-mania The Neom dupes are not the only bargain scented candles that Card Factory has on offer. It recently launched a Yankee Candles dupe, which is budget-friendly as the branded ones can cost up to around £65 for a gift set. Fans of the fragrant candles rushed to their local Card Factory, after hearing there's a set reduced to just £2. Given that it's a set of six, it works out at just 33p each. Lynsay took to the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group on Facebook to share her find, after stumbling across the set in her local high street store. "Great sale on in Card Factory just now," she wrote, adding that she'd found the deal in the Edinburgh store. The same set - containing the soft cotton, pink sand sunset, exotic fruits, cherry vanilla, vanilla frosting and pomegranate coconut votives - retails for £12 in Argos. Candle Safety at Home While candles can be a beautiful addition to the home, it is essential to follow critical safety advice in order to keep your house safe. Candles are the most common cause of house fires, according to the London Fire Brigade, and suggested people switch to LED candles to get the same lighting effect, at a higher safety threshold. The LFB advises people to, never leave candles, incense sticks and oil burners unattended and to make to put them out when leaving a room or before going to sleep. Keep candles in heat-resistant holders on a stable surface and don't put them close to anything that can catch fire, such as curtains, papers, furniture, and clothes. Make sure your candles, including matches and lighters, are out of reach of children and pets. 3 Card Factory has many different candle dupes Credit: Card Factory
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Card Factory selling £4 scented candle dupe of pricey NEOM version – and it's perfect for thank you teacher gifts
CARD Factory is now stocking some luscious scented candles, which would make the perfect gift for end-of-year teacher presents. As part of its Forest Retreat range, the lavender and chamomile candles retails for just £3.99, much less than the Neom branded ones of which they are a dupe. 3 Neom's lavender and chamomile equivalent, which is pitched as helping users get a good night's sleep, sells for a whopping £20. Card Factory's candle comes in a blue glass jar with a floral design, and features a wooden lid with a seal for keeping the fragrance in. It is available in store and online, but those keen to get their hands on it, need to get in quick as stocks are low. Candle-mania The Neom dupes are not the only bargain scented candles that Card Factory has on offer. It recently launched a Yankee Candles dupe, which is budget-friendly as the branded ones can cost up to around £65 for a gift set. Fans of the fragrant candles rushed to their local Card Factory, after hearing there's a set reduced to just £2. Given that it's a set of six, it works out at just 33p each. Lynsay took to the to share her find, after stumbling across the set in her local high street store. "Great sale on in Card Factory just now," she wrote, adding that she'd found the deal in the Edinburgh store. The same set - containing the soft cotton, pink sand sunset, exotic fruits, cherry vanilla, vanilla frosting and pomegranate coconut votives - retails for £12 in Argos. Candle Safety at Home While candles can be a beautiful addition to the home, it is essential to follow critical safety advice in order to keep your house safe. Candles are the most common cause of house fires, according to the London Fire Brigade, and suggested people switch to LED candles to get the same lighting effect, at a higher safety threshold. The LFB advises people to, never leave candles, incense sticks and oil burners unattended and to make to put them out when leaving a room or before going to sleep. Keep candles in heat-resistant holders on a stable surface and don't put them close to anything that can catch fire, such as curtains, papers, furniture, and clothes. Make sure your candles, including matches and lighters, are out of reach of children and pets.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Top UK Dividend Stocks Offering Up To 5% Yield
As the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices face downward pressure due to weak trade data from China, investors are increasingly seeking stability in uncertain markets. In such conditions, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream, making them an attractive option for those looking to mitigate volatility while still participating in the market. Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating WPP (LSE:WPP) 7.06% ★★★★★★ Treatt (LSE:TET) 3.06% ★★★★★☆ OSB Group (LSE:OSB) 6.70% ★★★★★☆ NWF Group (AIM:NWF) 4.68% ★★★★★☆ Man Group (LSE:EMG) 7.29% ★★★★★☆ Keller Group (LSE:KLR) 3.21% ★★★★★☆ James Latham (AIM:LTHM) 6.75% ★★★★★☆ Grafton Group (LSE:GFTU) 3.62% ★★★★★☆ Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM) 6.64% ★★★★★☆ 4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR) 5.09% ★★★★★☆ Click here to see the full list of 58 stocks from our Top UK Dividend Stocks screener. Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener. Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆ Overview: Card Factory plc is a specialist retailer of cards, gifts, and celebration essentials with operations in the UK, South Africa, Republic of Ireland, the US, and internationally; it has a market cap of £333.20 million. Operations: Card Factory plc generates revenue through its Cardfactory Stores (£506.80 million), Cardfactory Online (including Getting Personal, £13.20 million), and Partnerships (£22.20 million). Dividend Yield: 5% Card Factory's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, but recent increases suggest potential stability. The company trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, offering good relative value in the market. Despite a low dividend yield of 5.04%, below the UK top quartile, dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 34.8% and 23.8%, respectively. Recent financials show steady sales growth to £542.5 million with net income slightly down at £47.8 million for fiscal year ending January 2025. Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Card Factory's dividend report. The analysis detailed in our Card Factory valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value. Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆ Overview: Paragon Banking Group PLC offers financial products and services in the United Kingdom, with a market cap of £1.77 billion. Operations: Paragon Banking Group PLC generates its revenue through segments including Mortgage Lending (£278.30 million) and Commercial Lending (£106.80 million) in the United Kingdom. Dividend Yield: 4.5% Paragon Banking Group's dividend payments have been volatile, yet recent increases indicate potential improvement. The interim dividend of £0.136 per share is well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 40.6% and 17.9%, respectively. Trading at a significant discount to its fair value, the stock offers good relative value despite a lower-than-top-tier UK dividend yield of 4.46%. Recent earnings growth supports financial stability with net income reaching £100.8 million for H1 2025. Take a closer look at Paragon Banking Group's potential here in our dividend report. Our valuation report unveils the possibility Paragon Banking Group's shares may be trading at a discount. Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆ Overview: J Sainsbury plc operates in the United Kingdom, offering food, general merchandise, clothing retailing and financial services, with a market cap of £6.44 billion. Operations: J Sainsbury plc generates revenue through its retail segment, contributing £32.63 billion, and its financial services segment, adding £182 million. Dividend Yield: 4.8% J Sainsbury's dividend payments have been inconsistent, yet recent increases suggest a shift towards stability. The final dividend of 9.7 pence per share reflects a modest rise, supported by strong earnings coverage and a cash payout ratio of 27.6%. Despite trading at an attractive value, the stock's yield remains below top-tier UK payers. A £200 million share buyback and planned special dividend from bank disposal proceeds further enhance shareholder returns amidst ongoing business expansions. Get an in-depth perspective on J Sainsbury's performance by reading our dividend report here. Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that J Sainsbury is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials. Click this link to deep-dive into the 58 companies within our Top UK Dividend Stocks screener. Are these companies part of your investment strategy? Use Simply Wall St to consolidate your holdings into a portfolio and gain insights with our comprehensive analysis tools. Enhance your investing ability with the Simply Wall St app and enjoy free access to essential market intelligence spanning every continent. Explore high-performing small cap companies that haven't yet garnered significant analyst attention. Fuel your portfolio with companies showing strong growth potential, backed by optimistic outlooks both from analysts and management. Find companies with promising cash flow potential yet trading below their fair value. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. 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Daily Mail
12-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
What life is REALLY like in Gibraltar: 'The Rock' is like stepping back into 70s Britain, complete with retro shops and red phone boxes
With red phone boxes on the streets, a retro-looking M&S, full English breakfasts and cheap prices, it's like walking down a British high street in the 1970s. But this isn't a typical British village - it's on the Southern coast of Spain where the sunny weather and local monkey population are the only hints that you're 1,000 miles away from Blightly. The contested British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar is home to a whole range of familiar shops, from Morrisons to Costa Coffee and even a Card Factory, and although it's much closer to Africa than England, locals can tuck into classic delights such as a roast dinner or afternoon tea. Earlier this week, the UK reached a deal with the EU for Gibraltar to have a 'fluid' border with Spain that will allow travellers to cross by land without checks, clearing ts the way to finalise a post-Brexit deal on the territory with the EU. But those flying into Gibraltar from the UK will face one check from Gibraltarian officials and another by the Spanish on behalf of the EU because the land border will allow those arriving by air access to the European Schengen free travel area unchecked. The UK and Gibraltar insisted the changes would not affect the sovereignty of the British overseas territory where the currency is pounds and resident hold British passports, despite being more than 1,000 miles away. It's said that the move could also see airlines start to add flights to Gibraltar from countries other than the UK in a boost to tourism, and visitors should expect a dose of British hospitality rather than traditional Spanish culture. Meg Leigh left her life in Yorkshire to move to Gibraltar four years ago and frequently shares glimpses into her new sunny life abroad, including seaside strolls and meeting the local wild monkeys. Posting on TikTok, she said: 'I wouldn't move back to the UK. Four years on and I own my house, have a job for life and better quality of life. Three years later and as much as I miss my family & friends, I love my life in Gib.' However, she recommended people to find a job before moving because it is 'super expensive'. According to Rightmove, house prices in Gibraltar rose to an average of £491,867 over the last year, with the higher living expenses put down to everything needing to be imported in. But for Brits hoping to visit the peninsula, this may not be an issue - as travellers won't need to worry about changing currency while jewellery shops and perfume shops are all 'duty free'. Hannah, who posts on TikTok under the username @lidbetterlidbetter, said Gibraltar is like 'the UK but actually in the sun'. In a video that has almost two million views on TikTok, she filmed clips of marching bands on the high street, telephone boxes and chain shops. But in the same video, she filmed sandy beaches, dolphin spotting, and the hundreds of monkeys that live up on the Rock - Gibraltar's iconic mountain. 'Welcome to living in the UK but in the sunshine,' Hannah, who is originally from the south of England, said in one video. Filming her surroundings, she said there is a McDonalds but the 'menu is really different', as well as a Burger King and Costa. She said: 'It's mainly perfume shops and jewellery shops. This is because it's all duty free and really cheap.' Hannah said that English is the native language, but many people are bilingual with Spanish and get the two mixed when they speak. She added: 'It's small! But a real sense of community and great school and health systems.' In another clip, she showed her followers Gibraltar's airport, where the runway bisects a main road. She says that cars will queue on either side of the runway until given the all clear - before driving over the runway itself to enter the country. Hannah said: 'One of the craziest things about Gibraltar is probably the whole runway, airport scenario. It's honestly so bizarre.' Chloe Martinez is a musician who was born and raised in Gibraltar - and often shows people what life is really like there. She's also shown the vast array of British brands available - including a Pizza Hut by the main square and a Dominos pizza and Taco Bell in Casemates Square near the bus terminal. In the main shopping centre is a Mango, while the main high street is home to Next, Accessorize, Tommy Hilfiger, Early Learning Centre, Entertainment, Costa Coffee, Boux Avenue and even a Card Factory. Chloe says they even have two Holland and Barretts in Gibraltar despite its tiny size, as well as Clarks Matalan and Hotel Chocolate. There's a 'huge' Marks and Spencer spread over two floors, home to a range of tasty treats. She said: 'It's one of the bigger stores we have in Gib. Everyone goes here because the stuff is so good!' Bizarrely, there's a Spanish supermarket called Eroski that stocks products from Waitrose, while Food and Co sells items from Tesco and Iceland. Similarly, when TikToker Ellis Rayson visited Gibraltar, he was stunned to see that the Morrisons there even had a café - and wasted no time in ordering a full English breakfast. Unlike the UK, he enjoyed stunning views of the nearby harbour, commenting: 'By the way, have a look at this view. It's not quite UK Morrisons I can tell you that for free.' Meg Leigh left her life in Yorkshire for one in Gibraltar and says she'd never go back There are royal mail post boxes around Gibraltar - even decorated with crochet toppers like in the UK Enjoying the novelty of a traditional breakfast abroad, he visited O'Reilly's, an Irish pub and steakhouse. 'It reminds me of being in Canary Wharf in the summer. Really really nice place. I could get used to this,' he said. Ellis ordered another full English, an orange juice and a mojito, which were £2 all day. It came with a slice of toast, two eggs, two hash browns, baked beans, mushrooms, sausages and bacon. 'It looks like a mean brekkie that to be fair!' said Ellis when it arrived. 'Honestly I'm struggling to get my head round this place.' After trying it, he gave his verdict: 'Oh my god, so good.' Breaking down the cost, paid £9.99 for his full English, £4.50 for his orange juice, and £2 for the mojito, costing him £16.49. Chloe has also spoken about the cultural differences between Gibraltar and the UK. She said: ''As Brits from the Mediterranean, we do pass on and maintain British traditions and customs. A lot of our households add a Gibraltarian touch, a Mediterranean touch.' For example on Christmas Day, they will have a classic roast dinner, but then will play traditional board games. Though she speaks Spanish and English, she says she identifies as Gibraltarian and speaks in Llanito, which is the country's dialect and a blend of the two languages. On the cover of her passport, it reads: 'United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland', and underneath says 'Gibraltar', listing her as a British Citizen inside. She added: 'No matter what anybody else says or any other country says, Gibraltar belongs to its people.' Another Gibraltarian resident Elaina Stewart @wellnesswithelaina appears to enjoy a relaxed and outdoorsy life after moving there from Scotland. The 27-year-old has a regular 9 to 5 job, but will enjoy walks in the sun after work, all from her apartment which overlooks the Rock and the harbour. She too can still enjoy the best the UK has to offer - such as roast dinners and afternoon tea - all from the sunny peninsula thousands of miles away.
Scottish Sun
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘That's another two years on UC then' trolls say as proud nan shows off gender reveal filmed 'round by the bins'
Scroll down to see the full list of the most extravagant gender reveals in recent history WHEELIE? 'That's another two years on UC then' trolls say as proud nan shows off gender reveal filmed 'round by the bins' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A NAN-TO-BE has taken the internet by storm after proudly sharing her son's gender reveal ''round by the bins''. Following the exciting news that she was going to become a grandma to a baby boy, Sharon Jones took to TikTok where she shared the sweet moment. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The gran-to-be shared the gender reveal on TikTok - where it's since gone viral Credit: Tiktok/@sharonannjones50 2 The couple also shared a list of potential monikers - though some viewers reckoned it was one big name instead Credit: Tiktok/@sharonannjones50 However, despite the wonderful family addition, the clip landed on the so-called wrong side of TikTok, as brutal online trolls declared the child hasn't ''got a chance''. At the start of the video, the grandma could be heard telling the couple - son Ross and his partner Chelsea - to ''twist and turn'' the confetti poppers. After some struggle, Ross finally managed to crack the popper open - with heaps of blue paper shreds announcing the newborn would be a little boy. ''Oh s**t, my eardrum popped,'' the father-to-be said in pain, as he proceeded to help pregnant Chelsea. As Ross was also choking on a teeny paper that had, unfortunately, landed in his mouth, another member of the family - thought to be Sharon's partner - popped the balloon. ''Little boy,'' said the nan-to-be, as she filmed the confetti mess near the family's house, before revealing what her grandson would be named. The potential monikers included Levi, Brandon, Jackson and Vince, with the names all written in blue on a disposable paper plate. However, some social media users reckoned that perhaps it was all one long moniker - Levi Brandon Jackson Vince. Thrilled with the news, the sweet couple posed with the plate - and they had also coincidentally dressed in blue, with Chelsea sporting a light blue sweatshirt and joggers and her partner rocking a hoodie with blue elements. Proud nan Sharon wrote in the caption: ''my son Ross and his partner Chelsea having a gender reveal and it [it's] a boy.'' My gender reveal was totally ruined by the Card Factory - I found out it the worst way ever we were having a boy and left disappointed 'Gender reveal behind the council sheds' Since being uploaded online under the username @sharonannjones50, the sweet clip has gone viral, amassing over a whopping 1.6million views in just four days. It's also won the nan-to-be more than 51k likes, close to 4k shares, with a further 5,379 people flooding to comments - where the reaction was mainly brutal. The world's most expensive gender reveals GENDER reveals are becoming bigger and more elaborate day by day, with people constantly thinking of different ways to up those before them. And money is no issue for a lot of these couples - with some spending hundreds or thousands on the event. Read on for some of the most expensive gender reveals in history. Ste Hamilton Wealthy property tycoon and YouTuber Ste Hamilton decided to gift his wife-to-be Isabella Rowles with a £300,000 Lamborghini, which would be in either pink or blue to reflect their baby's gender. Steven and Isabella and friends and family attended an extravagant event at the Belfry Hotel and Resort near Birmingham to find out they were having a baby boy. "It was worth every second of the hard work to see the happiness in everyone's faces on the day," Ste said, after spending a further £40,000 on the big reveal. Logan Paul The wrestling star and YouTuber and fiancee Nina Agdal staged a public wrestling match for their gender reveal. A wrestler in pink trunks took on one in blue, with the one in pink emerging victorious - signifying that they are having a baby girl. Inga Stumbriene The Lithuanian influencer hired planes to fly in the sky as she, her fiance and their nearest and dearest watched. The planes dropped a load of blue confetti - revealing the pair were having a boy - but people insisted it was the "most polluted" gender reveal ever. Anonymous couple One of the most recent jaw-dropping gender reveals happened in May 2024, when a couple decided to DYE a waterfall to reveal if they were having a boy or girl. After the videos circulated on the social media, the public demanded for the couple to be punished, with some suggesting they should go to jail. Others were concerned about water contamination, as the pair had used a powdered chemical known as "Blue Lagoon" into the Queima-Pe River, which feeds the waterfall. One TikTok troll wrote: ''Where did you guys do your gender reveal? Oh just round by the bins.'' ''Some kids just haven't got a chance,'' read another mean comment. '' 'My eardrum has popped' That's another two years on universal credit then...'' a third said. ''Gender reveal behind the council sheds,'' someone else penned. Luckily for the new couple and their family it wasn't all vicious trolling, as one kind person hit back at all the keyboard warriors. ''These comments aren't it ! Just scroll on ! Congrats guys.'' ''they're all smiling and happy, congrats,'' another said.
