Green sleeves? Laundry detergent being tweaked owing to gen Z’s love of matcha

Japanese green tea named stain of the year as survey finds Aperol spritz and bubble tea are also leaving their mark

Average mortgage for UK first-time buyer hits record high of £210,800

People able to buy homes previously beyond budget, aided by rising wages and looser affordability tests

From choosing frozen turkey to shopping supermarket specials, festive lunch need not break the household budget

After Trump ended key repayment plan, 40% of borrowers say their student loans make it harder to cover essentials

Drivers also told to take caution after complaints rise about long-stay meet-and-greet services

Free2move, Enterprise Car Club and Co Wheels among those eyeing growth, as well as peer-to-peer firm Hiyacar

The short answer is yes, but if you don’t want big brands or to use Amazon then more time and a lot more prompts are needed

As shoppers ask ChatGPT for inspiration, brands scramble to ensure their products appeal to the bots calling the shots

Ofgem proposes cutting debt by giving new residents with no supply deal limited credit before they are cut off

Why proposals for a shorter working week are winning over teachers and parents – despite the logistical headaches

Alluvi continues sales on Telegram after MHRA seized counterfeit, unlicensed retatrutide and tirzepatide pens

High street banks dodged a windfall tax – now they should invest in growth of local lenders

Banks and specialist lenders will not pay tax on compensation payouts, sidestepping 2015 rule

Millions of real trees are sold each year, and costs vary widely – we ask experts how to find good deals

Crafters, artisans and others told to declare income if above £1,000 trading allowance in tax year