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Metro
Jul 2026
The Best Medik8 Products to Shop in the Brand’s Rare 20% Off Sale
Medik8 is offering 20% off almost all products from July 26 at 7:30 a.m. until August 1 at 9 a.m., with no discount code required. The article recommends six discounted skincare products, including Liquid Peptides Advanced MP, Crystal Retinal, Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil, Hydr8 B5, Advanced Pro-Collagen+ Peptide Cream and C-Tetra, while noting that EXO-PDRN Prismatic+ and Total Moisture Daily Cleansing Gel are excluded.
Metro News
Jul 2026
Best spa day deals to book now, from Bannatyne treatments to luxury stays
Metro highlights a selection of Wowcher spa and travel offers across the UK, including Bannatyne treatments with lunch and prosecco from £89, a Glasgow spa day from £46.50, a head-spa experience from £60, and spa days at Doxford Hall and The Jubilee Hotel. Other deals include a £9.99 mystery competition offering a possible five-star Paris spa break, a Low Wood Bay Resort stay from £179, and a luxury London hotel giveaway at The Gore worth £900. The article notes that prices and availability may vary and directs readers to check terms and conditions.
Metro
Jul 2026
These bestselling M&S kitten heels could save you more than £800 on a designer look
Marks & Spencer’s £32 Strappy Kitten Heel Sandals are presented as an affordable alternative to Celine’s £860 Triomphe Heeled Sandals, offering a similar strappy design, ankle buckle and 50mm heel. Available in cream and burgundy in UK sizes 3–8, the M&S shoes are praised for their comfort, security and versatility, although the cream colourway is reportedly selling quickly. The article notes differences in materials and detailing, including M&S’s faux-leather construction and gold-tone pebble compared with Celine’s lambskin, goatskin lining and logo detail.
Metro
Jul 2026
Dunelm shoppers can get this clever fold-out travel bag for under £20 in huge sale
The Dunelm Palermo Fold Out Holdall is on sale for £17.50, reduced from £35. The polyester bag folds out into a garment bag for dresses and shirts, includes zipped compartments and a larger main compartment, and can be carried by its handles or adjustable crossbody strap. The article recommends it for organised travel and notes that shoppers should check airline cabin-bag size limits before purchasing.
Metro
Jun 2026
WUKA launches the UK’s first period-proof swimwear for heavy flows
WUKA has launched the Lunafly Collection, described as the UK’s first period-proof competition swimwear range designed for heavy flows. Co-developed with triple Olympic athlete and two-time Commonwealth champion Hannah Miley, the collection targets competitive swimmers, athletes in training and anyone seeking menstrual protection while swimming. Its integrated gusset holds up to 20ml of menstrual blood for up to four hours of training, while the recycled, chlorine-resistant fabric includes quick-dry absorbency, UV50+ protection and compression. The range includes racerback and tie-back swimsuits, a bikini set and a legsuit, priced from £29.99 to £70.
Metro
Jun 2026
Best Fans and Cooling Mists to Help You Cope with the Heatwave from Amazon
Metro recommends discounted Amazon products to help people cope with a UK heatwave, including tower, handheld and neck fans, lightweight bedding, paddling pools, a facial mist and a portable air conditioner. The article emphasizes affordability, portability and quick cooling, while encouraging readers to shop promptly because sale prices and stock may be limited.
Metro
Jun 2026
Simba bedding and duvets reduced by up to 20% in summer sale
Simba’s summer sale runs from June 23 to June 30, offering discounts of up to 25% on selected mattresses, pillows, duvets and bedding, with no discount code required. Recommended products include the Hybrid Essential, Pro and Ultra mattresses, Hybrid and AeroDown pillows, Hybrid duvets, and a cool linen bedding bundle. The article highlights Simba’s 200-night trial, 10-year guarantee, cooling technologies and support features.
Metro
Jun 2026
This ‘better than my oven’ Philips airfryer is now £85 - and shoppers are obsessed
Metro highlights a discounted Philips Airfryer 3000 Series Dual Basket available through Amazon for £85.49, reduced from £179.99. The nine-litre appliance has separate six- and three-litre drawers, synchronised cooking, RapidAir Plus technology, touchscreen controls, 16 cooking functions and dishwasher-safe components. Customer reviews praise its ease of use, speed, capacity and performance compared with conventional ovens, though the article notes that the discount’s duration is unknown.
Metro
Jun 2026
Struggling to Sleep in the Heat? This £13 Spritz Is My Summer Lifesaver
A writer describes struggling to sleep during a heatwave despite using fans, chilled bedding and other cooling methods. They recommend Curél Deep Moisture Spray for Dry Sensitive Skin, saying its fine ceramide-infused mist hydrates and cools without feeling greasy or irritating. Keeping the £13 spray in the fridge and applying it before bed or during the night is presented as an effective way to feel refreshed, while Boots customer reviews also praise its cooling and hydrating effects.
Metro
Jun 2026
This £45 LookFantastic edit is limited edition - and won’t last long
LookFantastic’s Father’s Day Edit contains seven grooming products from brands including Clinique, Dermalogica, Rituals, Aveda, Jo Malone, Aveeno and Barber Pro, plus a reusable travel bag. The contents are valued at more than £145 but the limited-edition bundle costs £45. It includes skincare, bodycare and haircare products, and is promoted as a convenient Father’s Day gift that may sell out without being restocked.
Metro
Jun 2026
M&S fans call these £26 sandals ‘perfect’ - and they look designer
Marks & Spencer’s £26 Leather Flat Mule Sandals are presented as an affordable alternative to Hermès’ £640 Oran sandals. Both styles feature leather construction, slip-on designs and square toes with an interlocked or cut-out strap detail. The M&S sandals come in tan and orange, standard and wide fittings, and UK sizes 3 to 8, while the Hermès version offers more colours and half sizes. M&S shoppers praise the high-street pair for its comfort, quality, fit and designer-inspired appearance.
Metro News
Jun 2026
Best Garden Deals to Shop Now With Huge Savings on Outdoor Essentials
A selection of discounted Wowcher products is presented for improving gardens, patios and balconies during the summer heatwave. The deals include a portable air cooler, garden seating sets, a swing, hanging egg chair, retractable-canopy pergola and reclining sun lounger, with advertised savings ranging from modest reductions to more than 80% off.
Metro
Jun 2026
The viral Damson Madder Lilo dress is back - and shoppers are obsessed
Damson Madder has relaunched its viral Lilo Mini Dress in a checked print available in magenta pink and Cardamon Check. The £70–£75 cotton dress can be worn as a mini dress, strapless bandeau or midi skirt, and comes in UK sizes 6 to 20 with tailoring available. Its versatile design, lightweight fabric and suitability for festivals, holidays and summer occasions are highlighted as key reasons for its popularity.
Metro
May 2026
M&S Shoppers Are Obsessed With This £40 Wicker Picnic Hamper – Perfect for ‘Picky Bits’ Season
Marks & Spencer’s £40 Wicker Picnic Hamper with Wine Holder is recommended as a practical summer accessory for transporting its Picky Bits range to picnics. The hamper has lined, covered side compartments, central bottle holders and foldable handles, making it easy to organize, carry and store snacks and drinks. Its durability, styling and easy-clean design are presented as making it a worthwhile investment for repeated summer use.
Metro
May 2026
TALA launches new 'ultra flattering' swimwear collection with May Ridts
TALA has launched a swimwear and holiday clothing collection created in collaboration with May Ridts. The range includes two-tone bikinis, multi-way designs, supportive underwired swimwear, swimsuits, knit cover-ups and linen separates. Metro highlights several products, particularly the Contrast Underwired Swimsuit, which is described as sculpting, supportive and flattering, alongside skirts, tops, trousers and bikini separates that can be mixed and matched. Ridts says the collaboration offers an inclusive collection that allows customers to dress comfortably and confidently without conforming to a particular body type.
Metro
May 2026
Arsenal win Premier League after 22 years — best merchandise to celebrate the Gunners’ title
Arsenal are presented as having won the Premier League by beating Crystal Palace 2–1 at Selhurst Park, ending a 22-year wait for the title under manager Mikel Arteta. The piece notes supporters’ hopes of a further victory against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League Final and promotes a range of Arsenal merchandise for the planned North London celebrations, including shirts, scarves, party supplies, memorabilia, drinkware and accessories.
Metro
May 2026
Best Fans to Help the Whole Family Cope With the Current 'Amber Warning'
A selection of fans is recommended for coping with a heatwave and amber weather warnings across parts of the UK. The roundup includes tower, pedestal, desk, portable and misting fans from Bush, Shark, Dyson, John Lewis, Meaco and Honeywell, with products compared on price, speed settings, oscillation, portability, noise levels and additional features. Argos has reported a sharp rise in fan searches, while the Bush White Tower Fan’s sales increased by more than 500% in a week.
Metro
May 2026
Get the Miu Miu aesthetic for less with Next’s £24 raffia ballet pumps
Next’s £24 Multi Forever Comfort Raffia Ballet Flats are presented as an affordable alternative to Miu Miu’s £970 woven ballerinas, featuring a multicoloured woven exterior, red piping, a bow detail and a comfortable rubber sole. The shoes are praised for their versatility with summer outfits and have an average shopper rating of 4.7 out of five, while the article notes that they resemble the colourful materials used in Miu Miu’s footwear and crochet tote designs without being identical.
Metro
May 2026
Too hot to sleep? These Shark fan deals will cool you down fast
Metro highlights three discounted Shark fans aimed at helping people cope with a UK heatwave. The featured models include the FlexBreeze Pro Mist, which works indoors and outdoors and sprays a water or ice-based mist; the compact, multidirectional Turboblade; and the cordless FlexBreeze HydroGo, which can run for up to 12 hours and also provides cooling mist. Prices range from £99.99 to £249.99, with limited stock and colours available on some models.
Metro
May 2026
Hunter’s iconic green inspires a new Lick paint shade perfect for any room
Hunter and Lick have collaborated to create Green 170, a limited-edition deep green paint marking Hunter’s 170th anniversary. Inspired by the colour and polished finish of Hunter’s Original Tall Boot, the £45 soft-sheen eggshell paint has blue and black undertones and is marketed as durable, stain-resistant and suitable for hallways, boot rooms, living rooms, dining spaces and bedrooms. Lick suggests pairing it with several colours from its existing range.