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The Sun
15 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Cheapest shop to buy garden furniture this weekend with prices starting from £14
SUMMER is here and many will be thinking about spending more time in the garden now the weather is warmer. But the cost of sprucing up your outside space can be pricey, especially if you are not savvy. 1 Luckily, a number of retailers have rolled out summer sales giving customers the chance to save. Below we list the best summer offers to help jazz up your garden. Wilko Living and Home Black Linear Wicker Hanging Egg Chair - £86 Egg chairs have become one of the most sought after garden pieces in recent years and loved by the likes of Stacey Solomon and Mrs Hinch. But, the pod shaped seats are not cheap, with prices easily topping £400 depending where you shop. Wilko is currently selling a Black Liner Wicker Hanging Egg Chair for £86, making it one of the cheapests on the market. They stylish swinging chair comes with black padded cushions for added support and relations. It is only available to shop online, but customers get free delivery with this order so can dodge any fees. If that doesn't tickle your fancy, The Range is selling a Marisa Hanging Chair with Cushion for £99. The Range Arosa Steel Gazebo - £89.99 Gazebos are an easy way to add the wow factor to your garden, but can be expensive when bought at full price. The Range has knocked £30 off its Arosa Steel Gazebo with the product now scanning for just under £90. Customers have raved about the stylish feature and praised it for how easy it was to set up. One shopper said: "It looks really nice and perfect size for a table and 4 chairs. My husband at 75 put this up on his own and didn't have any problems.". It is available to buy online and for click and collect across The Range stores. B&M is also selling a Steel Framed Gazebo for £100 down from £125. B&M four piece sofa set - £150 Garden sofa's are chic and arguably much more comfortable than sitting on a sun lounger. But the dapper outdoor piece often comes at a price. B&M has slashed the price of Sorrento Sofa Set to £150 down from £200, making it one of the cheapest on the market. It comes with one table, a two-seater sofa and two arm chairs, all in a stylish grey finish If you are not a fan of the colour, the bargain store is also selling the same product in sand for £150. Those who are keen to get their hands on the product will need to head to one of B&M's 700 plus across the UK. You can find your nearest store by visiting, Dunelm Rattan Bistro Chair - £14 Rattan garden furniture can add a timeless feel to any garden and are highly sought after by many shoppers. If you are on the hunt for one of the woven wood pieces look no further than Dunelm. The homeware giant has slashed the price of its Rattan Bistro Chair to £14, down from £20. If you picked up two it would come to £28, which is £33 cheaper than what Tesco is charging for a set. The supermarket's Living and home PE Rattan Stacking Garden Chairs-Set of 2 cost £61 in stores. How to update your garden on the cheap IF you want your garden to impress this summer, you've come to the right place... Plan and Prioritise Assess Your Space: Take a walk around your garden and note areas that need improvement. Set a Budget: Determine how much you can afford to spend. Prioritise Projects: Focus on high-impact areas first, like pathways, seating, or focal points. DIY Projects Build Your Own Planters: Use reclaimed wood, pallets, or other materials to create custom planters. Create Garden Art: Use old items like tires, bottles, or cans to make unique garden decorations. Pathways: Lay down gravel or mulch to create affordable and attractive garden paths. Plant Smart Buy Seeds, Not Plants: Seeds are cheaper than mature plants and offer a wider variety. Share and Swap: Exchange plants and seeds with friends or join a local gardening club. Grow Perennials: Invest in plants that come back year after year to save money in the long run. Use Free Resources Compost: Make your own compost from kitchen scraps and yard waste to enrich your soil. Rainwater Collection: Set up a rain barrel to collect water for your garden. Mulch: Use leaves, grass clippings, or wood chips as free mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. Repurpose and Upcycle Old Furniture: Turn an old chair into a plant stand or a dresser drawer into a planter. Containers: Use buckets, tins, or even old shoes as quirky plant containers. Pallets: Create vertical gardens or compost bins from discarded pallets. Shop Smart Sales and Discounts: Look for end-of-season sales or discounts at garden centers. Second-Hand Stores: Find pots, tools, and decorations at thrift stores or garage sales. Online Marketplaces: Check sites like Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace for free or cheap garden supplies. Maintenance Weed Regularly: Stay on top of weeding to keep your garden looking tidy. Prune and Deadhead: Regularly prune plants and deadhead flowers to encourage growth and blooms. Tool Care: Maintain your tools by cleaning and sharpening them to prolong their life and effectiveness. By using these tips, you can give your garden a fresh, updated look without spending a lot of money. Happy gardening!
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Bask in the glorious sunshine in your own garden in style as paddling pools slashed by up to 60% by B&M and Wilko
WITH the UK baking in sunny weather only expected to get hotter what better way is there to cool off than in an outdoor paddling pool. Dozens of retailers have the miniature swimming pools in stock for summer with plenty of cheap options on offer. From B&M to Very, Wilko to The Range, here are some of the cheapest pools we found this summer. It's worth bearing in mind, these are just the cheapest inflatable pools we could find and you might find the same ones, or similar, cheaper in other stores. Using websites like Price Spy, Price Runner and Trolley to compare prices across thousands of products is the best way to find good deals. B&M 6 B&M is selling their kids summer set pool for just £8. Discount retailer B&M is selling a small summer pool that's ideal for your little ones to splash around in. The retailer doesn't offer a home delivery service so the pool can't be ordered online. Shoppers hoping to nab one can pick it up in store though. The paddling pool is only 1 metre wide so not worth buying if you're looking for something a bit bigger. Shoppers will have to buy an air pump separately to pump up the three-ringed pool. Very Very's pool is on offer at the moment with its price slashed from £39.99 to just £14.99. Shoppers can order it via home delivery but will have to pay a small fee. The inflatable pool is designed for people aged six and over and measures in at 2.62m x 1.75m x 51cm. It also comes with a repair patch you can use to fix any leaks. Wilko Wilko is selling a whole inflatable pool set for only £39.99. You can order via home delivery with fees starting from £4.99 while click and collect is free. This set comes with inflatable toys and even a slide. If you don't have a Wilko branch near you, The Range is selling the same pool for £39.99. Denny Shop 6 Denny Shop is selling a giant 10ft Jilong Inflatable Round Paddling Pool for just £29.99. The retailer is offering free shipping across the UK and a smaller 8ft size for £22.99. You can buy both size pools with filters for £51.99 and £55.99, respectively. The Range The Range is offering an Avenli Prompt Set Pool Set for an impressive reduced price. The budget retailer has slashed the price of its pool offering from £49.99 to just £34.99 . Click and collect is available at no extra cost, which might be a better option if you want to collect for the weekend. The inflatable measures 3m x 3m x 76cm. ASDA Asda are offering up a shark themed pool, perfect for animal loving kids and it only costs £15. Shoppers ordering via home delivery and click and collect will be charged £4. Asda's offering measures in at 1.93m x 2.21m x 68cm making it suitable for kids aged two and older. How to bag a bargain SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain… Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with. Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks. Sales are when you can pick up a real steal. Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on. Sign up to mailing lists and you'll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too. When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use and are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer. Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping. Bargain hunters can also use B&M's scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out. And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you'll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
Three ways to rustle up a tasty cool treat on a budget when the sun is shining
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THERE is nothing better than a tasty and cool treat when the sun is shining. Raid your cupboard and you can rustle up one of these easy treats on a budget. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Find out how to rustle up one of these easy treats on a budget Credit: Getty Here is what to try . . . CRUNCHY YOGHURT BITES: This recipe from Tesco real food is a great one to do with kids. You'll need an empty ice-cube tray, then sprinkle cereal to cover the base. You can use granola, crunchy cornflakes or anything in your cupboard. Next, spoon in Greek-style yoghurt to cover the cereal and top each cube with a few pieces of chopped fruit. Try raspberries, blueberries or mango. Freeze for one or two hours until solid before enjoying. CHOCOLATE BARK: If you love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate, this recipe from Sainsbury's is for you, and costs just 54p a serving. Melt 370g of chocolate in a bowl over a pan of water, then pour over a tray lined with baking paper. Soften 125g of peanut butter for 30 seconds or so in the microwave, then spoon it over the melted chocolate. You can use a fork or toothpick to create a swirling patter between the two. If you fancy a bit of texture, sprinkle a handful of salted popcorn over the mixture, before popping in the fridge for an hour to set. FROZEN DATE: This tasty Tesco Real Food recipe is better for you than most sweet treats — and it is just 12p a serving depending on the cost of the dates. Cut a slit in each date and remove the stones if they have not been pitted, fill with a little almond butter and place on a tray lined with baking paper. Melt a small amount of dark chocolate in the microwave or over a pan of hot water before drizzling over the stuffed dates. Sprinkle with a pinch of seat salt. I'm a Tunnocks fanatic and there were no lollies left in the shop so I stuck a teacake in the freezer and here is what happened Then eat as they are or pop into the freezer and eat from frozen for a superb cooldown. All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability Deal of the day 7 This tie-belt shirt dress is now reduced at H&M Credit: H&M EMBRACE the warm weather in this tie-belt shirt dress, now reduced from £22.99 to £12 at H&M. SAVE: £10.99 Cheap treat 7 Save 50p on this strawberry jar Credit: Wilko MAKE drinks a little more fun with this strawberry jar (450ml) and straw, £1.99, from Wilko – down from £2.49 SAVE: 50p What's new? McDONALD'S has refreshed its menu and now features the Big Arch burger, £7.99, as well as the Toffee Crisp McFlurry, £2.39. Top swap 7 Try this ironing board, £22 at Ikea Credit: IKEA 7 Or pick up a similar one at Lidl for £14.99 Credit: Lidl HEAD to Ikea for this ironing board, £22. Or from today you can pick up a similar household essential at Lidl for £14.99. SAVE: £7.01 Little helper RELIEVE tired or puffy eyes with these Garnier jelly eye patches, £3.32, from Superdrug. Shop & save 7 This Impulse body mist is down to £3 at Boots Credit: Boots GIVE yourself a fragrant pick-me-up with Impulse body mist, in various scents, down from £6 to £3 at Boots. SAVE: £3 Hot right now FROM now until the end of June, for every two hygiene products bought on Amazon, it will donate a third to The Multibank charity. PLAY NOW TO WIN £200 7 Join thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we're giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers - whether you're saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you'll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!
The Sun
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
All the Middle of Lidl plants being sold in supermarkets this week with prices starting at £1.99
WITH summer now in full swing, many people will be getting their gardening gloves on and looking to spruce up their outdoor spaces. For those looking to give their garden a glow-up on a budget, Lidl has launched a new range of outdoor plants, with prices starting from just £1.99. Starting from this week, shoppers can get their hands on British bedding plants and assorted flowering plants, which are perfect for brightening up flowerbeds this summer. A £4.99 pot of French Lavender, perfect for attracting bees and butterflies, is among the plants hitting the Middle of Lidl from this Thursday, June 19. Those looking for something brighter can pick up the Bougainvillea plant for £7.99, featuring "vibrant tropical-like pink flowers". Gardeners will also be able to find a beautiful light pink Fuschia plant for £6.99, and an Allium plant, which features feathery white flowers, for £5.99. The cheapest finds in the new range are the Assorted Flowering Plants and the British Bedding Plants, both at £1.99. Not only are the assorted flowers budget friendly, but you can also expect them to bloom every week until October. More flowers will be hitting the Middle of Lidl from June 22, including a garden staple, the Hydrangea, for £8.99. Garden Roses, which are perfect for patios, will also be available for £9.99, as well as assorted Calla Lillies, which can be grown indoors or outdoors, for £5.99. More dramatic Oriental Lillies will also be hitting shelves for £8.99, which the supermarket says will add a "wonderful frangrance to your garden". To help you look after your new plants, Lidl is also offering a range of plant food and compost. Five Lidl rosés you need this summer, according to a wine expert - a £6.99 buy is as light & crispy as £22 Whispering Angel The Levington Tomorite Concentrated Tomato Food is being sold for £3.99, while the Miracle-Gro Pour & Feed Ready To Use Liquid is also £3.99. A 20l pack of compost is selling for £1.99, while decorative bark chips are available for £3.49. Lidl's plants are some of the cheapest available right now, with Sainsbury's selling a garden lavender basket for £20, and Wilko selling a similar Fuschia plant for £7.99. The flowers are available in the 'middle aisle' of Lidl across stores nationwide, although you'll want to be quick as they're expected to fly off shelves. You can also call up your local store in advance to check if they have the products you're looking for in stock. Other Lidl summer deals Also in the 'Middle of Lidl' from this week, shoppers will be able to get their hands on some budget cycling gear, perfect for those planning on spending the longer summer evenings and weekends outdoors on their bike. The CRIVIT Adult's Cycle Helmet with Rear Light is selling for £12.99, while the retailer is also offering a Premium Cordless Compressed Air Pump for £24.99. A dual power carpet cleaner is also going on sale for £79.99, and a handheld garment steamer for £19.99. The supermarket is even offering a dupe of the trendy Stanley Cup for just £5.99, available in a range of colours including green, pink, black and beige. How to bag a bargain SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain… Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with. Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks. Sales are when you can pick up a real steal. Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on. Sign up to mailing lists and you'll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too. When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use and are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer. Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping. Bargain hunters can also use B&M's scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out. And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you'll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Former Wilko workers to receive $2.7m payout after tribunal ruling
An employment tribunal has ruled in favour of 10,000 former employees of failed UK high street retailer Wilko, following a legal victory by the GMB union. 9,000 ex-employees from larger stores, each with a workforce of at least 20 individuals, are entitled to £2m ($2.7m) compensation equivalent to four days' wages. 1,100 former staff members from distribution and support centres will receive remuneration for 13 days. The ruling determined that Wilko did not engage in adequate consultation with its workforce before entering administration in 2023. GMB represented the interests of thousands of its members who were affected by job losses when the discount retailer collapsed. Its successful legal challenge has led to this financial redress for the impacted workers. GMB rep and former Wilko worker David Bartlett stated: 'It has been a long, hard, slog getting this money – the very least Wilko workers deserve after the way they were treated. 'In no way will this make up for the stress and anxiety they faced during those dark days in 2023. 'But GMB hopes it will give them a much-needed boost as they move on with their new lives and careers.' In August 2023, the retailer announced the closure of the majority of its stores as it failed to secure a buyer, putting 12,500 jobs and 400 stores at risk. During negotiations, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), acting as Wilko's administrator, confirmed that saving the majority of the business was unlikely. However, M2 Capital proposed a £90m rescue bid, promising to keep all employee positions secure for two years. GMB Union has now reached a settlement regarding the protective award for Band 1 employees made redundant during the administration process. The consultation period required by law was 45 days for distribution centres and support centres, and 30 days for larger stores. The settlement reflects the discrepancy between the required consultation duration and what was provided by Wilko. This is the reason for the difference in compensation for different groups of employees. "Former Wilko workers to receive $2.7m payout after tribunal ruling" was originally created and published by Retail Insight Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
