The government has started issuing £25 cold weather payments to eligible households - as the UK is hit with a cold snap. Read this and the rest of today's consumer and personal finance news below.

Best Black Friday deals available to buy now, according to a shopping expert - I’ve found the best offers offers ahead of the main event, from Dyson, Apple, The Ordinary and more ...

Other personal highlights include the ever-popular and five-star-rated Ninja AF300UK Air Fryer at Argos for £119 (was £149.99 ...

Following Vladimir Putin's approval of new rules governing the use of nuclear weapons, the world has rarely been closer to World War III. So what might happen if he nuked London?

Percentages: FG 41.509, FT .783. 3-Point Goals: 7-19, .368 (Catalon 2-4, Wright 2-4, Eads 2-6, Masonius 1-1, Lops 0-1, Lawson 0-2, Melious 0-1) Blocked Shots: 6 (Lops 3, Masonius 2, Catalon 1) ...