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The Independent UK

Halfords sales and profits tick higher as cycling demand jumps

Bosses said the business was buoyed by a ‘recovery’ in the cycling market, warm summer weather and ‘fantastic’ sales of children’s bikes.

Evening Standard

The best Black Friday deals in the UK under £50: eye serum, headphones and the ultimate travel mug

Black Friday isn’t all about pricey electronics. Here are all our favourite 2025 deals under £50

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I didn't cycle for 20 years, then I picked up mountain biking at 44 - here's how it went

I didn’t envision this would be the year for cycling, let alone mountain biking. Yet, here I am, at the age of 44, riding across the Pennines on two wheels

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‘Once a fortnight would save people hundreds’: how to make your bike last longer, according to experts

From avoiding overtightened bolts to giving it a good clean, here are the easy and affordable habits mechanics swear by

The Guardian - UK

No room for your bike? Here are 13 clever, space-saving storage ideas for indoors and out

From hallway hooks to garden fortresses, here’s where to keep your bike so it’s safe, dry and out of the way

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‘You don’t need one … until you do’: 10 safety essentials cyclists won’t leave home without

From radars to rear-view sunglasses, here’s the safety kit cyclists swear by

The Guardian - UK

Halfords sees 'positive signs of recovery' in cycling market after 'numerous challenges'

Cycling revenue grows by 1.7% for UK's biggest bike retailer

Cycling Weekly

Best car diagnostic tools to save time and money

Get the lowdown on car problems with these OBDII scanners

Evening Standard

No more meltdowns, mess or madness! 20 simple tips for surviving long family journeys

Feeling frazzled at the thought of hours travelling by car, train or ferry? Try these easy, expert-backed ways to keep kids (and adults) calm, fed and smiling

The Guardian - UK

‘The only thing that gets me out of my tent’: the camping essentials you need (and what you don’t)

From foam wash to hammocks, seasoned campers share their non-negotiables – and the kit to skip

The Guardian - UK

O2 decided my phone order was fraud and shut my account

And Three failed to make any of the right connections over a reported fraud

The Guardian - UK

Halfords profits beat expectations after cost savings and price rises

Recently-appointed boss Henry Birch said it reflected a ‘strong’ performance from the business and made progress with its growth strategy.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

9 best kids’ bikes for school runs and off-road adventures

From lightweight hybrids to robust mountain bikes, there’s something for every mini cyclist

The Guardian - UK

BA and Pizza Express among companies that failed to pay minimum wage

More than 60,000 workers have received back pay worth £7.4m from 518 employers after HMRC investigations

Cycling Weekly

Positive signs for UK bike industry as Halfords cycling sales grow

Retailer admits that the impact of Donald Trump's tariffs remains to be seen

Evening Standard

London’s FTSE 100 surges as hopes rise over US-UK trade deal

The index gained 114.78 points on Tuesday, or 1.41%, to close at 8,249.12.

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Evening Standard

Halfords appoints new boss as ‘very challenging’ retail market unlikely to ease

The group hailed rising sales last year, but added that it has been forced to mitigate £23 million in rising costs and taxes from the October budget.

Evening Standard

Best e-bikes under £2000 to get you from A to B for less

A great e-bike experience doesn’t have to be prohibitively expensive

Halfords B98 Electric Hybrid Bike review: big-tyred bruiser with a beefy battery to match

Lazy cyclists will love the power and poise of this chunky electric bike with its funky design lines

Cycling Weekly

Smartwatches drive 'remarkable growth' for Garmin as company nets $1.4 billion

Garmin hits all-time high stock price in record year

Evening Standard

London markets avoid tech sector turbulence to close higher

The FTSE 100 finished 30.16 points, or 0.35%, higher to end the day at 8,533.87.

Evening Standard

Halfords raises profit outlook but warns of uncertainty after Budget

Halfords now expects annual profits of between £32 million and £37 million, compared with the analyst consensus for £28.3 million.

The Guardian - UK

The best bike locks in the UK for all budgets, unpicked by experts

From coveted Kryptonite locks to lightweight and combination designs, these are the bike locks our experts swear by – as well as tips for keeping your bike safe

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