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What is a consumer? We reveal where the notion came from

We’re referred to as ‘consumers’ all the time. The word is often used interchangeably with ‘citizen’, ‘shopper’, ‘household’ or ‘Briton’. ... read more

Katy Perry boasts about her $25m American Idol paycheck

Katy Perry has a lot to celebrate and she’s putting it out there: she’s ready for a man to celebrate with her.  When asked about her $25 million do... read more

Champions League final fans to have faces scanned

In the Jason Bourne film franchise, CIA operatives use advanced facial recognition technology to swiftly pick targets out of a busy crowd. Now it appears a vers... read more

Katy Perry ‘is getting $25 MILLION’ to judge American idol

Katy Perry is getting an astounding $25 million to become the new American Idol anchor judge according to a new report. Sources familiar with the negotiation be... read more

Keith Urban has ‘no idea’ if he’ll return to American Idol

Keith Urban was a seemingly consistent piece in the otherwise revolving door of American Idol judges before it was axed from Fox last year. And with ABC lapping... read more

Cassie Sainsbury’s fiance and her mother aren’t speaking

The fiance of accused drug mule Cassandra Sainsbury hasn’t spoken to her mother since she was arrested last month. Scott Broadbridge, 23, has failed to sp... read more

Cassie Sainsbury’s fiance Scott now person of interest

The fiance of accused drug mule Cassandra Sainsbury is now considered a ‘person of interest’ to Colombian prosecutors investigating the 5.8kg of coc... read more

Robert Hardman on cruising as a family

Whatever preconceptions I once had about cruising, I never expected my first experience to pan out quite like this: watching a dance spectacular on ice in the m... read more

No trophy to play for but it’s a cup final

The final game is actually a final. There is no other way to describe what is the most important Premier League fixture Liverpool have contested since challengi... read more

Sainsbury’s Bank launches best-buy purchase credit card

Sainsbury’s Bank has upped the ante on its purchase credit card, boosting the 0 per cent interest deal to a market-beating 31 months. The new deal overtakes t... read more

Why banks can give you a credit card you never applied for

Nearly a quarter of borrowers believe that getting accepted for a credit card guarantees them the advertised interest rate and 0 per cent promotion. But what ma... read more

Stress-free Seattle: Uncover the charms of a coffee city

Seattle may not have the iconic sights of New York or the glitz of Los Angeles, but nor does it have the frenetic pace and brashness. Known as the U.S.’s ... read more

Lulled by Lima: Why Peru’s capital is more than a pit-stop

Lulled by lavish Lima: Why Peru’s cosmopolitan capital is way more than a pit-stop on the path to Machu Picchu Once seen as just a place to change planes,... read more

Cassie Sainsbury’s mum breaks down in tears

Cassie Sainsbury’s mother is seen breaking down in tears in a preview for the family’s tell-all interview with 60 Minutes. Channel Nine assisted th... read more

In search of a Swiss master: On the trail of Giacometti

Alberto Giacometti was a mountain goat. As a boy he disappeared into the meadows above the village of Stampa in Bregaglia near the Swiss-Italian border. When th... read more

Cassandra Sainsbury’s mother breaks down on 60 minutes

Cassandra Sainsbury’s mother has broken down in tears during the filming of a 60 Minutes documentary that reportedly earned the family $1 million. In the docu... read more

Lloyds Avios credit card customers unable to redeem points

Some Lloyds credit card customers, enticed by the bank’s offer of Avios points that can be redeemed for flights, have seen balances vanish – and told it... read more

Chris Daughtry ‘cast as judge on American Idol reboot’

Chris Daughtry may be going back to the show that made him a star. On Monday UsWeekly claimed the former American Idol contestant will be hired as a judge for t... read more

Katy Perry CONFIRMED as a judge on American Idol

Katy Perry confirmed on Tuesday she will serve as a judge on the reboot of American Idol. The announcement was made on Tuesday with ABC during the TV Upfronts i... read more

Paula Abdul rules out returning to American Idol

She may have been there when it all started but this star has no plans to be there for the next reincarnation of this talent launch pad. Paul Abdul has ruled ou... read more

Half of under 35s can’t afford £250 unexpected bill

Half of households under the age of 35 couldn’t afford an unexpected bill of just £250, forcing them to turn to a credit or the bank of mum and dad, accordin... read more

Tim Gurner hits back after he was slammed by millennials

A young property tycoon who was slammed by millennials for his comments about their spending habits and unrealistic expectations has hit back at his critics. Ti... read more

Would a Universal Basic Income work? Guy Standing explains

Should we give every Briton a basic monthly income? For some it’s the key to stamping out exploitation for others it’s a ticket to laziness… By Ra... read more

Fox bashes ‘extremely fradulent’ fast American Idol return

After spending $25 million on a ‘farewell season’ just last year, Fox is not happy with FremantleMedia for bringing American Idol back to the small ... read more