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Three popular sunscreen products have failed an annual safety test by consumer group Whic h?.

Asda Protect Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF30 High, Calypso Press & Protect Sun Lotion SPF30 and Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Face Sunscreen Lotion all failed the watchdog’s tests to assess their SPF and UVA protection.

Asda said it did not recognise the results, while Calypso said its product passed EU standards and regulations in independent testing.

Which? said the Calypso’s Press & Protect lotion, costing £8 for 200ml, “barely mustered” two-thirds of its claimed SPF30 in both tests.

Asda’s Protect Moisturising lotion failed both rounds of testing, the watchdog said.

Which? tested face-specific sunscreens for the first time this year, finding that the Bondi Sands SPF50+ product costing £7.99 for 75ml “did not come close” to the claimed SPF and did not reach the minimum required UVA protection.

However, Lidl’s Cien Sun Spray SPF30, costing £3.29 for 200ml, “triumphed” in the testing and did an “all-round excellent job” of protecting skin.

Another budget brand, Aldi’s Lacura SPF30 Sun Lotion costing just £2.49 for 200ml, also passed the SPF and UVA tests.

Lidl’s Cien Kids Sensitive Sunscreen Spray 50+ (£3.29 for 200ml) also proved to meet its SPF and UVA protection claims.

Natalie Hitchins, Which? head of home products and services, said: “It is incredibly concerning that some big brands failed our tests and did not offer the level of sun protection claimed on the packaging.

“However, it is great to see cheaper top quality sunscreen options available on the high street and in supermarkets at a time when shoppers need affordable options.

“Our results prove that there’s no need to splash out to keep you and your loved ones safe in the sun this summer and that many of the supermarket own-brand products can do a good job.”

An Asda spokesman said: “We recently had our Asda Protect Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF 30 High re-tested by a leading external provider using internationally recognised testing methods. These test results confirmed that this product has a sun protection factor of 31.5, and therefore we do not recognise the test results Which? has published.

“When Which? reviewed this same product in 2022, they awarded it ‘Great Value’ at that time and it passed their SPF test.”

Calypso Sun said: “All products are carefully and independently tested and have passed EU standards and regulations.”

Bondi Sands said all its products met EU regulations, with validated SPF, broad spectrum and water-resistant testing to support all product claims.

It said: “All of our products undergo rigorous testing processes to ensure they meet and exceed industry standards and requirements.”

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The best suncreams for 2023 as Asda outshines top brand in SPF test

A £3 own-brand lotion triumphed over a £22 option in Which?'s test

• 03:30, 17 JUN 2023

A cheap supermarket own-brand sunscreen has beat top brands seven times the price in a new comparison test. Which? found that the £3 SPF30 sun cream 'outshone' a premium £22 product from Ultrasun.

The consumer group tested high street sun lotions to see which ones stood up to the protection levels listed on the bottle. It also looked at which ones were easiest to apply and which absorbed well into the skin.

Asda came out top, with several of its products passing the sun protection tests while also being very affordable. The grocer's Protect Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF30 cost just £3 for a 200ml and contained all the UVA and UVB sun protection claimed, while also absorbing easily, panellists said.

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Which? also found that Asda's Protect Refreshing Clear Sun Spray at £4 for 200ml was easy to apply and did not leave any visible residue after application. This one also contained the required SPF and UVA protection.

In their feedback, testers said that Asda's offering 'outshone' Ultrasun's £22 Family SPF30 . Although both were 'highly effective' against UV, Ultrasun was not as easily-absorbed and left visible traces on the skin.

Boots' own-brand Soltan Protect & Moisturise Lotion SPF30 at £4 for 200ml also 'comfortably met' standards for UVB and UVA. Asda's Kids Sun Lotion Spray , priced at £3.60, won the SPF50 category for children. Boots' Soltan Kids Protect & Moisturise Lotion was said to be another 'great value' option at £4.

Meanwhile, Which? advised consumers to 'avoid' Avon's Refreshing 3-in-1 Face and Body Sun Lotion SPF30, claiming it 'did not come close to hitting its claimed SPF30'. Avon said it had investigated the specific batch and said it 'stands behind' its own data and that of independent labs which have tested the product.

Natalie Hitchins, Which? head of home products and services, said: "It is great to see cheaper sunscreen options available on the high street and in supermarkets at a time where consumers need affordable options."

She added: "Our advice is to stick to a tried and tested suncream. Do not be fooled into thinking that paying a higher price will definitely mean a better or safer product as our testing proved a supermarket own brand product can do the job well."

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• Published : 21:00, 2 Jun 2023
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WHEN it comes to slapping on sunscreen, we can be slapdash.

Cancer Research UK has revealed people aren’t protecting themselves properly, with around 3.7million UK adults saying they don’t use an SPF when outdoors.

With National Sunscreen Day last Saturday, we asked tanning fanatic Kate Wills to test out five of the top supermarket offerings.

Each morning, writer Kate Wills, 38, from East London , applied a different SPF50 sunscreen to her face and carried out normal activities, such as working, travelling and eating meals.

She didn’t exercise, swim, sunbathe or apply any other cosmetics.

Eight hours later, skin specialist Dr Ifeoma Ejikeme, of the Adonia Medical Clinic in London , used a professional UV face scanner to check how much protection remained on her face.

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“The darker the image, the higher the SPF and protection from UV radiation,” says Dr Ejikeme.

“Pale areas, white patches and speckles show less SPF on the skin, so less protection.”

Here, Kate gives her verdict on each and rates them for ease of application – while Dr Ejikeme reveals how much protection they offer.

Sainsbury’s Sun Protect Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+, £4.50 for 200ml

KATE SAYS: “Although the bottle says it’s ‘easily absorbed’, it took me ages to rub this in and it left a slightly sticky sheen on my skin.

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“The ingredients include green tea extract and vitamin E and it did feel moisturising, but it also made my skin feel clammy. It smelled quite strongly of chemicals, too.”

Application: 2

DR EJIKEME SAYS: “I’d describe this coverage as a bit patchy.

“In the mid-face and forehead you can start to see some of the skin underneath coming through, meaning there’s not as much coverage here after hours of wear.

“But otherwise it’s offering pretty good protection for only one application.”

Wilko Skin Therapy Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF50+, £4 for 200ml

KATE SAYS: “This lotion felt very thin and runny, but rubbed in easily and had the classic sun cream smell to it.

“My skin felt very smooth all day, but not sticky. It is also notable for being vegan, unlike some, which use animal- derived ingredients such as beeswax and collagen .”

Application: 4

DR EJIKEME SAYS: “Of all the SPFs we tested, this had the least coverage by the end of the day.

“The mid-face, nose and forehead have all lost protection, as well as the mid-cheeks.

“If you’re using this sun cream, you would need to apply it more frequently to ensure you’re protected.”

Tesco Soleil Moisturising Sun Protection Lotion SPF50+, £2.80 for 200ml

KATE SAYS: “This yellow-tinged lotion was thicker than most, but wasn’t too greasy.

“It was easily absorbed and smelled like coconuts, with a bit of a chemical tang.

“If anything, it made my skin feel a bit dry at the end of the day.”

DR EJIKEME SAYS: “This is the winner for me. There’s full SPF coverage of the skin here, even at the end of the day.

“We can see this because all of the face is dark, with barely any white patches.”

Asda Protect Sensitive Formula Sun Lotion SPF50, £3.50 for 200ml

KATE SAYS: “The thickest of all the lotions I tried, this felt very gloopy and sticky.

“It also had a very chemical smell and left a greasy residue on my skin.

“It claims to be formulated for sensitive skin, but I felt like it clogged my pores.”

Application: 1

DR EJIKEME SAYS: “There is a reasonable amount of coverage after eight hours with this sun cream.

“However, you can see that around the eyebrows and the mid-forehead, there are paler patches, meaning you’re starting to lose coverage here.

“But it offers fairly decent protection.”

Lidl Cien Sun Lotion SPF50, £3.69 for 250ml

KATE SAYS: “Like Wilko ’s offering, this Lidl sun cream is also vegan. It had a good consistency, rubbed in well and my face felt smooth.

“The mild floral scent made a surprising change and the packaging was also the nicest of the lot. It would look nice in your bathroom or on your beach towel.”

Application: 5

DR EJIKEME SAYS: “This has good coverage overall, but in the mid-face and around the bridge of the nose and the cheeks we can see the natural skin pigmentation coming through.

"This shows we’re not having full protection in all areas.

“If you use this cream you’d need to apply it more regularly throughout the day.”

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DR Paul Banwell, founder and former head of the Melanoma And Skin Cancer Unit, says we must protect ourselves from the sun at all times.

Here he offers advice to ensure you are fully covered.

He says: “Most people apply sunscreen too thinly and that means protection is reduced.

“An adult should be using around six to eight teaspoons to cover their body.

“If you are using a spray, you want to apply it until an even sheen appears all over the skin.

“Regardless of the SPF, it’s important to put on sunscreen 30 minutes before going outside and reapply it every two hours or immediately after swimming or sweating.

“A high SPF should not lead to a false sense of security – it will not protect you from burning.

“And a high SPF also doesn’t mean you need to reapply it less often.

“Such sunscreens block slightly more UVB rays, but none offer 100 per cent protection.

“I would always advise people to wear SPF throughout the year, no matter what the weather, and recommend a 50+ SPF.”

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Be careful what sun creams you buy as products from Asda, Calypso and Bondi Sands 'don't provide claimed protection'

By Daily Mail Reporter

Published: 19:11 EDT, 20 June 2024 | Updated: 05:18 EDT, 21 June 2024

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If you're making the most of the warmer weather, be careful which sun cream you slap on.

Three popular products have failed an annual safety test by consumer group Which?.

Products from Asda , Calypso and Bondi Sands all failed the watchdog's tests to assess their SPF (sun protection factor) and UVA protection.

The Calypso Press & Protect Sun Lotion, costing £8 for 200ml, 'barely mustered' two-thirds of its claimed SPF 30 in both tests.

Asda's Protect Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF 30 High (£2.80 for 200ml) failed both rounds of testing. 

And the Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Face Sunscreen Lotion (£7.99 for 75ml) 'did not come close' to the claimed SPF or minimum required UVA protection.

Products from Asda , Calypso and Bondi Sands all failed the watchdog's tests to assess their SPF (sun protection factor) and UVA protection

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However, Lidl's Cien Sun Spray SPF 30, costing £3.29 for 200ml, 'triumphed' in the testing and did an 'all-round excellent job'. 

Aldi's Lacura SPF 30 Sun Lotion (£2.49 for 200ml) also passed the SPF and UVA tests.

Lidl's Cien Kids Sensitive Sunscreen Spray 50+ (£3.29 for 200ml) also proved to meet its SPF and UVA protection claims.

Six products were named Best Buys by Which? this year. These passed crucial SPF and UVA tests, and were also rated well for ease of application and how well they were absorbed by the panel of testers. 

Which? has launched a new 'Test Pass' endorsement which shows when a sunscreen has provided the claimed levels of UVA and UVB protection in internationally recognised tests.

Some of the SPF30 passes include Boots' Soltan Protect & Moisturise Spray for £4.50 for a 200ml bottle; Nivea Sun Protect & Moisture for £7.90 per 200ml bottle; Piz Buin Sun Moisturising Sun Lotion for £6.50 per 200ml bottle and Sainsbury's Sun Protect Moisturising Sun Lotion for £5.50 per 200ml bottle.

Some of the SPF50 passes include Garnier Ambre Solaire Kids Water Resistant Spray for £8 per 150ml bottle; Nivea Sun Kids Protect & Care Coloured Spray for £7 per 200ml bottle; Child's Farm 50+ SPF Sun Lotion Spray for £12 per 100ml bottle and Ultrasun Kids SPF50+ for £32 per 150ml bottle. 

Natalie Hitchins, of Which?, said: 'It is incredibly concerning that some big brands failed our tests and did not offer the level of sun protection claimed. However, it is great to see cheaper top quality sunscreen options available.'

Calypso said that its product passed EU standards and regulations in independent testing.

An Asda spokesman commented: 'We recently had our Asda Protect Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF 30 High re-tested by a leading external provider using internationally recognised testing methods. 

These results confirmed this product has a sun protection factor of 31.5, and therefore we do not recognise the test results Which? has published.'

Bondi Sands did not respond to a request for comment.

SPF30 passes

Boots Soltan Protect & Moisturise Spray SPF30, £4.50/200ml

Lidl Cien Sun Spray SPF30 High, £3.29/200ml

Aldi Lacura SPF30 Sun Lotion, £2.49/200ml

Asda Protect Refreshing Clear Sun Spray SPF30, £4/200ml

Nivea Sun Protect & Moisture SPF30 Lotion, £7.90/200ml

Nivea Sun Protect & Moisture SPF30 Spray, £7.90/200ml

Piz Buin in Sun Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF30, £6.50/200ml

Sainsbury's Sun Protect Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF30, £5.50/200ml

Soltan Protect & Moisturise Lotion, SPF30, £4.50/200ml

SPF50+ passes

Garnier Ambre Solaire Kids Water Resistant Spray SPF50, £8/150ml

Lidl Cien Kids Sensitive Sunscreen Spray SPF50+, £3.29/200ml

Nivea Sun Kids Protect & Care Coloured Spray SPF50+, £7/200ml

Aldi Lacura SPF50+ Kids Mini Lotion, £1.35/50ml

Asda Kids Sun Lotion Spray SPF50+, £4/200ml

Boots Soltan Kids Protect & Moisturise Lotion SPF50+, £4.50/200ml

Child's Farm 50+ SPF Sun Lotion Spray, £12/100ml

Child's Farm SPF50+ Kids Roll-on Sun Lotion, £10/50ml

Superdrug Kids SPF 50+ Roll-on Sun Lotion, £2.79/100ml

Ultrasun Kids SPF50+, £32/150ml

Face sunscreens - SPF50 and 50+ passes

Garnier Ambre Solaire Super UV Daily Invisible Face Serum SPF50+, £9.49/30ml

Boots Soltan Brightening Protect & Moisturise w/ Vitamin C SPF50, £6.50/50ml

Nivea Sun UV Face Anti-Age Q10 Cream SPF50, £10/50ml

Ultrasun Face SPF50+, £26/50ml

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Three popular sunscreen products have failed an annual safety test to measure their actual SPF and UVA protection.

Sun cream sold by Asda , Calypso and Bondi Sands were among the items considered to be below the required standards, according to Which? consumer group.

Tests carried out by the watchdog found that the products did not match the level of protection advertised on the bottle.

The products which failed the tests were:

• Asda Protect Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF30 High
• Calypso Press & Protect Sun Lotion SPF30 
• Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Face Sunscreen Lotion

Asda’s lotion failed in both rounds of testing, Which? found, however Asda said it did not recognise the results.

Meanwhile, the consumer experts said Calypso’s product, which costs £8 for 200ml, ‘barely mustered’ two-thirds of its claimed SPF30 in both tests.

Calypso also denied its lotion was unsafe and said it passed EU standards and regulations in independent testing.

The Bondi Sands cream costing £7.99 ‘did not come close’ to the claimed SPF, nor did it reach the minimum required UVA protection, after Which? tested face-specific sunscreen for the first time this year.

‘Incredibly concerning’

‘It is incredibly concerning that some big brands failed our tests and did not offer the level of sun protection claimed on the packaging,’ said Natalie Hitchins, the head of Which? home products and services.

‘However, it is great to see cheaper top quality sunscreen options available on the high street and in supermarkets at a time when shoppers need affordable options.

‘Our results prove that there’s no need to splash out to keep you and your loved ones safe in the sun this summer and that many of the supermarket own-brand products can do a good job.’

The budget sunscreen products which did pass the tests include items sold by Lidl and Aldi.

Lidl’s £3.29 Cien Sun Spray SPF30, ‘triumphed’ in the testing and did an ‘all-round excellent job’ of protecting skin.

Aldi’s Lacura SPF30 Sun Lotion, which costs just £2.49 for 200ml, also passed the SPF and UVA tests.

Lidl’s Cien Kids Sensitive Sunscreen Spray 50+ (£3.29 for 200ml) also proved to meet its SPF and UVA protection claims.

An Asda spokesman said: ‘We recently had our Asda Protect Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF 30 High re-tested by a leading external provider using internationally recognised testing methods.

‘These test results confirmed that this product has a sun protection factor of 31.5, and therefore we do not recognise the test results Which? has published.

‘When Which? reviewed this same product in 2022, they awarded it “Great Value” at that time and it passed their SPF test.’

Calypso Sun said: ‘All products are carefully and independently tested and have passed EU standards and regulations.’

Bondi Sands did not respond to a request for comment.

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Three big brands fail Which? sunscreen tests

Discounted supermarket versions costing less than a third of the price passed with flying colours, the consumer group said.

Three popular sunscreen products have failed an annual safety test by consumer group Which?.

Asda Protect Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF30 High, Calypso Press & Protect Sun Lotion SPF30 and Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Face Sunscreen Lotion all failed the watchdog’s tests to assess their SPF and UVA protection.

Which? said the Calypso’s Press & Protect lotion, costing £8 for 200ml, “barely mustered” two-thirds of its claimed SPF30 in both tests.

Asda’s Protect Moisturising lotion failed both rounds of testing, the watchdog said.

Which? tested face-specific sunscreens for the first time this year, finding that the Bondi Sands SPF50+ product costing £7.99 for 75ml “did not come close” to the claimed SPF and did not reach the minimum required UVA protection.

Lidl’s Cien Kids Sensitive Sunscreen Spray 50+ (£3.29 for 200ml) also proved to meet its SPF and UVA protection claims.

Natalie Hitchins, Which? head of home products and services, said: “It is incredibly concerning that some big brands failed our tests and did not offer the level of sun protection claimed on the packaging.

“However, it is great to see cheaper top quality sunscreen options available on the high street and in supermarkets at a time when shoppers need affordable options.

“Our results prove that there’s no need to splash out to keep you and your loved ones safe in the sun this summer and that many of the supermarket own-brand products can do a good job.”

An Asda spokesman said: “We recently had our Asda Protect Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF 30 High re-tested by a leading external provider using internationally recognised testing methods. These test results confirmed that this product has a sun protection factor of 31.5, and therefore we do not recognise the test results Which? has published.

“When Which? reviewed this same product in 2022, they awarded it ‘Great Value’ at that time and it passed their SPF test.”

Calypso Sun said: “All products are carefully and independently tested and have passed EU standards and regulations.”

Bondi Sands said all its products met EU regulations, with validated SPF, broad spectrum and water-resistant testing to support all product claims.

It said: “All of our products undergo rigorous testing processes to ensure they meet and exceed industry standards and requirements.”

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Researchers claimed the products - from Asda, Calypso and Bondi Sands - did not match the claimed levels of sun protection and urged people not to buy them after Which? tested 26 popular sun creams

• 00:01, 21 Jun 2024
• Updated 11:14, 21 Jun 2024

Three big-name sun creams have failed safety tests by the consumer group Which?

Researchers claimed the products - from Asda , Calypso and Bondi Sands - did not match the claimed levels of sun protection and urged people not to buy them. Which? tested 26 popular sun creams to assess how much SPF and UVA protection they gave.

The group says it used internationally recognised standard tests. One that failed the tests was Calypso’s Press & Protect Sun Lotion SPF30, which costs £8 for a 200ml bottle.

Which? says the product only achieved two-thirds of its claimed SPF30 in both tests. Another fail was Asda’s Protect Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF30 High (£2.80/200ml). Which? said it too failed to provide the SPF30 level of shielding from the sub.

For the first time, Which? also tested face-specific sunscreens. One of them, Bondi Sands SPF50+ Face Sunscreen (£7.99/75ml), failed the consumer champion’s SPF tests twice.

“It did not come close to the claimed SPF and didn’t reach the minimum required UVA protection,” said Which? However, Lidl's Cien Sun Spray SPF30, costing £3.29 for 200ml, "triumphed" in the testing and did an "all-around excellent job" of protecting the skin.

Another budget brand, Aldi's Lacura SPF30 Sun Lotion costing just £2.49 for 200ml, also passed the SPF and UVA tests.

Natalie Hitchins, Which? head of home products and services said: "It is incredibly concerning that some big brands failed our tests and did not offer the level of sun protection claimed on the packaging.

"However, it is great to see cheaper quality sunscreen options available on the high street and in supermarkets at a time when shoppers need affordable options.

"Our results prove that there's no need to splash out to keep you and your loved ones safe in the sun this summer and that many of the supermarket's own-brand products can do a good job."

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An Asda spokesman said: "We recently had our Asda Protect Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF 30 High re-tested by a leading external provider using internationally recognised testing methods.

“These test results confirmed that this product has a sun protection factor of 31.5, and therefore we do not recognise the test results Which? has published.

"When Which? reviewed this same product in 2022, they awarded it 'Great Value' at that time and it passed their SPF test." Calypso Sun said: "All products are carefully and independently tested and have passed EU standards and regulations."

Bondi Sands did not respond to a request from Which? for comment.

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Three popular sunscreen products offer less protection than they claim to, according to Which?

The consumer group tested 26 of the most popular sun tan lotions for their SPF and UVA levels.

They found that three lotions from Asda, Calypso Sun and Bondi Sands did not pass all the tests.

However, cheaper alternatives from supermarket brands, like Aldi and Lidl, did pass.

Asda said it did not recognise the results, while Calypso said its product passed European Union (EU) standards and regulations in independent testing.

A list of the products which failed some of the tests by Which?

Asda Protect Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF30 High

Calypso Press & Protect Sun Lotion SPF30

Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Face Sunscreen Lotion

Each of these products failed the watchdog’s tests to assess their SPF and UVA protection.

Which? said the Calypso’s Press & Protect lotion, costing £8 for 200ml, “barely mustered” two-thirds of its claimed SPF30 in both tests.

Asda’s Protect Moisturising lotion failed both rounds of testing, the watchdog said.

Which? tested face-specific sunscreens for the first time this year, finding that the Bondi Sands SPF50+ product costing £7.99 for 75ml “did not come close” to the claimed SPF and did not reach the minimum required UVA protection.

However, Lidl’s Cien Sun Spray SPF30, costing £3.29 for 200ml, “triumphed” in the testing and did an “all-round excellent job” of protecting skin.

Another budget brand, Aldi’s Lacura SPF30 Sun Lotion costing just £2.49 for 200ml, also passed the SPF and UVA tests.

Lidl’s Cien Kids Sensitive Sunscreen Spray 50+ (£3.29 for 200ml) also proved to meet its SPF and UVA protection claims.

Natalie Hitchins, Which? head of home products and services, said: “It is incredibly concerning that some big brands failed our tests and did not offer the level of sun protection claimed on the packaging.

“However, it is great to see cheaper top quality sunscreen options available on the high street and in supermarkets at a time when shoppers need affordable options.

“Our results prove that there’s no need to splash out to keep you and your loved ones safe in the sun this summer and that many of the supermarket own-brand products can do a good job.”

An Asda spokesman said: “We recently had our Asda Protect Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF 30 High re-tested by a leading external provider using internationally recognised testing methods.

"These test results confirmed that this product has a sun protection factor of 31.5, and therefore we do not recognise the test results Which? has published.

“When Which? reviewed this same product in 2022, they awarded it ‘Great Value’ at that time and it passed their SPF test.”

Calypso Sun said: “All products are carefully and independently tested and have passed EU standards and regulations.”

Bondi Sands did not respond to a request for comment.

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Plusnet customers have just weeks left to switch to another mobile provider, or risk losing their phone number and access to banking apps.

At the end of the month Plusnet mobile services - which is part of BT - will close as EE takes over as BT's main mobile brand. 

The company said customers should have been contacted 30 days before the date their account will close.

They will then have 40 days from that date to switch provider.

How can I keep my mobile number?

Customers who want to keep their mobile number will need to request a porting authorisation code (PAC). 

To do this, text the word PAC to 65075 and give it to a new provider. The code remains valid for 30 days.

A Plusnet spokesperson told Sky News it had been contacting customers for months to let them know the mobile service was closing. 

It said it is offering customers EE SIM-only deals starting at just £4 a month. Alternatively, they can switch to any other supplier, taking their number with them.

Around 1,500 workers at Tata Steel are to hold an "all-out indefinite strike", the Unite union has announced. 

The industrial action at Port Talbot and Llanwern, Newport, will begin on 8 July and is expected to "severely impact" the company's UK operations, the union said.

It comes in response to plans to close Tata Steel's blast furnaces in South Wales, putting 2,800 jobs at risk, according to the union.

Unite said it would be the first time in more than 40 years that steelworkers in the UK have gone on strike.

Industrial action, including staff working to rule and a ban on overtime, began earlier this week.

The union's general secretary Sharon Graham said: "The strikes will go on until Tata halts its disastrous plans.

"Unite is backing Tata's workers to the hilt in their historic battle to save the Welsh steel industry and give it the bright future it deserves."

The UK's biggest trade union has officially backed the campaign to introduce a four-day working week. 

Unison has argued the flexible working pattern could help employers recruit and retain staff, and has demanded the next government take action to make sure more businesses adopt it. 

Campaigners have argued that research shows business performance and productivity increases when staff are able to work a four-day week.

Unison's general secretary Christina McAnea said the COVID pandemic proved people could do their jobs from home and, with the use of AI on the rise, the move was inevitable. 

"What's needed is a rethink on how workplaces are organised, as well as progressive policies that future-proof people's livelihoods and protect their wellbeing," she said. 

Last year, 61 companies across the UK took part in a four-day working week trial, and 56 of them agreed to stick with it. 

The Great British summer could finally be arriving, with some forecasts suggesting there could be a heatwave next week.

But as temperatures creep towards 30C, technology in your home, including mobile phones and broadband routers, can overheat.

Placing a router in the coolest room, away from direct sunlight is the best way to ensure you stay connected to the internet, experts at Uswitch.com have recommended. 

Mobile phones are also designed to work up to 35C.

Putting devices in direct sunlight can put them under additional strain.

Uswitch.com says by closing down unused apps, checking non-official chargers, and avoiding putting mobiles in a fridge or freezer, can keep them cooler for longer. 

As thousands of Taylor Swift fans descend on Wembley Stadium for the blockbuster Eras tour this weekend, parents who are set to endure the clapping, screaming and crying have the chance to bag themselves a freebie. 

Tech retailer Curry's is giving away free JBL noise-cancelling headphones to the first 50 parents or guardians who show a valid concert ticket.

"Taylor Swift's tour in Wembley will be a musical moment like no other," Stuart Taylor, store manager at Curry's in Wembley, said.

"But we know she isn't for everyone. 

"We have already seen so many videos of social media of parents taking their kids to dates on the tour so far, so we wanted to give something back to parents doing their duty - whether they're going with their kids or playing taxi driver."

The deal only applies to the Wembley store in northwest London.

Government borrowing was less than expected in May , new figures have revealed.

Net borrowing - the difference between public sector spending and income - was £15bn, an increase of £0.8bn on the same time last year, the Office for National Statistics said.

The amount is below the £15.7bn forecast by the Office for Budget Responsibility and less than expected by economists.

However, it's still the highest amount for the month of May since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Retail sales rose by a better-than-expected 2.9% in May as increased footfall, better weather and deals saw shoppers return to high streets, according to officials.

It comes following a poor performance during the previous month as days of heavy rain dampened demand across much of the country.

Economists polled by news agency Reuters had been expecting a rise of around 1.5%.

Meanwhile, the Office for National Statistics also revised its retail sales figures for April.

It previously estimated that they fell by a worse-than-expected 2.3%, but now it says the drop was 1.8%.

Microsoft has regained the title of the world's most valuable public company , just days after it was overtaken by one of its rivals.

Computer chipmaker Nvidia lost its hold on the top spot after its shares slipped by 3.5% in the US yesterday, leaving the company valued at $3.2trn (£2.5trn).

Nvidia, Microsoft and Apple are now in a three-horse race for the top spot, while they are also battling to become the world's first $4trn (£3.2trn) firm, analysts say.

A key factor to watch is whether Nvidia can maintain its dominance in AI, or if its market share will be eroded by its rivals as they invest heavily in the field while racing to catch up.

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Shares in Britvic have surged by 15% on the FTSE 250 this morning after the soft drinks maker revealed it had rejected a takeover bid from beer giant Carlsberg.

The Hertfordshire-based company, which owns brands including Robinsons squash and J20 - as well as distribution rights for Pepsi in the UK - said the proposed £3.1bn deal was a "significant" undervaluation of its worth.

Britvic told shareholders this morning that its board "remains confident in the current and future prospects" of the company.

However, board members said they would "consider any further proposal on its merits," adding: "There can be no certainty that any firm offer will be made for the company, nor as to the terms of any such offer, should one be made."

The FTSE 100 overall is down nearly 0.3% in early trading, with the FTSE 250 slipping 0.2%.

Top climbers on the FTSE 100 include grocery delivery firm Ocado, which is up 3%.

It comes amid increasing consumer confidence, falling inflation and new figures that revealed a better-than-expected 2.9% rise in retail sales during May.

Water firms United Utilities and Severn Trent are also both up around 2%.

Packaging firm Smurfit Kappa is among the biggest fallers, dropping nearly 3% on Friday morning.

On the currency markets, £1 buys $1.26 US or €1.18, similar to yesterday's rates.

Oil prices are stable this morning, with the cost of a barrel of Brent Crude hovering around $85 (£67).

It can be hard to balance the demands of eating well without spending a lot.

In this series, we try to find the healthiest options in the supermarket for the best value - and have enlisted the help of  Sunna Van Kampen , founder of Tonic Health, who went viral on social media for reviewing food in the search of healthier choices.

In this series we don't try to find the outright healthiest option, but help you get better nutritional value for as little money as possible.

This time, we're looking at whether frozen fruit and vegetables, often a lot cheaper and more convenient, are just as good for you as fresh. 

Frozen products often get bad press, but is that fair? 

Sunna argues they can be better for you nutritionally than fresh - and that's good news for your wallet.

Fresh produce challenges

Before we get to why frozen fruit and veg is so great, let's look at some of the downsides of fresh produce. 

"Fresh fruit and vegetables are some of the healthiest foods you can eat, but they often have been picked before peak ripeness to allow them to ripen during the long distances to reach your local supermarket," he says.

This gives them less time to develop their full range of vitamins, minerals and natural antioxidants and during the journey, they might also spend days or even weeks in transit and storage. 

Because of that, vitamins like C and B and other antioxidants start to degrade - beginning the moment they are picked. 

"By the time it reaches your plate, your fruits and veggies might not be as nutrient-dense as they once were," he says.

The average UK household also wastes about £470 of food each year - and a big portion of that is fresh fruit and vegetables that have gone bad before being eaten. 

Why frozen may be a better option 

"Frozen veg could be your best ally in maintaining a nutritious diet while keeping costs low," Sunna says. 

Frozen produce is picked at peak ripeness, when it's most nutrient-dense, then flash-frozen within hours of picking. 

"This process effectively pauses the degradation of the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, preserving the nutritional value until you're ready to eat," Sunna says. 

"Freezing produce also locks in nutrients that might otherwise be lost during the transportation and storage of fresh fruits and vegetables."

The good news doesn't stop there - as your wallet can also win here.

Here are a few examples of the price difference between fresh and frozen produce:

Blueberries - more than 40% saving

• Fresh 300g - £10.50 a kg
• Frozen 400g - £6.25 a kg 

Broccoli - more than 45% saving

• Fresh loose - £2.19 a kg
• Frozen florets - £1.19 a kg

Spinach - more than 65% saving

• Baby fresh 220g - £6.10 a kg
• Frozen 900g - £2.06 a kg

So switching from fresh to frozen blueberries (assuming one punnet a week) would save you £33.80 a year - do the same with broccoli and spinach and you're looking at more than £100 in savings. 

Look in your cupboards and in your fridge for easy substitutes to maximise savings - these are just three examples. 

There is one obvious drawback here...

"Frozen doesn't always taste as good as fresh," Sunna says, "but there are simple ways to make these changes more palatable for your taste buds too."

Sticking with our examples above - using fruit in smoothies means you'll barely notice a difference, while you can steam or roast broccoli instead of boiling it to avoid it going mushy.

Spinach tastes virtually the same. 

"Don't let the allure of fresh produce blind you to the benefits of their frozen counterparts," Sunna says.

"By switching to frozen, you can enjoy better nutrient retention, amazing cost savings, and reduce food waste - a win-win-win." 

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Three popular sunscreen products have failed an annual safety test by Which?.

Asda Protect Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF30 High, Calypso Press & Protect Sun Lotion SPF30 and Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Face Sunscreen Lotion all failed the consumer champion's tests to assess their SPF and UVA protection.

Asda said it did not recognise the results, while Calypso said its product passed EU standards and regulations in independent testing.

Which? said the Calypso's Press & Protect lotion "barely mustered" two-thirds of its claimed SPF30 across the two tests.

Asda's Protect Moisturising lotion failed both rounds of testing, it added.

Bondi Sands SPF50+ "did not come close" to the claimed SPF and did not reach the minimum required UVA protection. 

Asda said: "We recently had our Asda Protect Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF 30 High re-tested by a leading external provider using internationally recognised testing methods. 

"These test results confirmed that this product has a sun protection factor of 31.5, and therefore we do not recognise the test results Which? has published.

"When Which? reviewed this same product in 2022, they awarded it 'Great Value' at that time and it passed their SPF test."

Calypso Sun said: "All products are carefully and independently tested and have passed EU standards and regulations."

Bondi Sands did not respond to a Which? request for comment.

Every Friday we get an overview of the mortgage market with the help of industry experts. This week we have spoken to David Hollingworth, associate director at  L&C Mortgages , and Rachel Springall, finance expert at  Moneyfactscompare.co.uk . 

Although it was widely expected to happen, the Bank of England's decision to hold interest rates at the 16-year high of 5.25% for the seventh time in a row dealt a blow to borrowers.

There had been better news the day before, when inflation fell to the Bank of England's target of 2%, ending a long three-year wait for borrowers.

Markets now expect the Bank to cut interest rates in August or September, which would be a major moment.

As Rachel Springall, finance expert at Moneyfactscompare.co.uk, says, with inflation reaching the target "there will be more pressure on the committee to vote in favour to cut the bank base rate at its next meeting in August".

"Regardless of any potential base rate changes to come, fixed mortgage rates can rise or fall depending on how markets anticipate rates to fluctuate, so it's essential borrowers keep a close eye on the latest deals to hit the market," she adds. 

"Week on week, the overall average two-year fixed rate fell to 5.96% and the average five-year fixed rate remained at 5.53%."

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Will a cut change anything?

The last time inflation was this low was July 2021. Back then, as David Hollingworth, associate director at L&C Mortgages, points out, the lowest fixed rates were around 1%. 

They're now around 4.5%, which shows how quickly rates have changed.

Mortgage rates have moved around a bit in recent months as markets questioned when the interest rate cut would come and how big the cuts would be, David says.

"That pushed some fixed rates up a little, but we've seen funding costs ease back a little, and now lender price changes are often a mixed bag of cuts and hikes. 

"Overall mortgage rates are tending to hold steady and the decision to hold the base rate will not come as a surprise to anyone, so it's unlikely that there will be much reaction in mortgage rates."

He has some advice for anyone delaying taking out a mortgage in the hopes of a rate cut: "Those that have been holding off in the hope that fixed rates will drop soon may want to reconsider their approach. 

"Even if we do see a cut in August or September that will already have been priced into fixed rates and may not result in a major shift in rates.

"In many ways the safer approach may be to get a rate in place to protect against any increases and then keep rates under review up until the end of the existing deal.

"If rates do improve, you will generally still be able to move across to the newer product."

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Three popular sunscreen products have failed an annual safety test by consumer group Which? .

Asda Protect Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF30 High, Calypso Press & Protect Sun Lotion SPF30 and Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Face Sunscreen Lotion all failed the watchdog’s tests to assess their SPF (sun protection factor) and UVA (ultraviolet A) protection.

Asda said it did not recognise the results, while Calypso said its product passed EU standards and regulations in independent testing.

Which? said the Calypso’s Press & Protect lotion, costing £8 for 200ml, “barely mustered” two-thirds of its claimed SPF30 in both tests.

Asda’s Protect Moisturising lotion failed both rounds of testing, the watchdog said.

Which? tested face-specific sunscreens for the first time this year, finding that the Bondi Sands SPF50+ product costing £7.99 for 75ml “did not come close” to the claimed SPF and did not reach the minimum required UVA protection.

However, Lidl’s Cien Sun Spray SPF30, costing £3.29 for 200ml, “triumphed” in the testing and did an “all-round excellent job” of protecting skin.

Another budget brand, Aldi’s Lacura SPF30 Sun Lotion costing just £2.49 for 200ml, also passed the SPF and UVA tests.

Lidl’s Cien Kids Sensitive Sunscreen Spray 50+ (£3.29 for 200ml) also proved to meet its SPF and UVA protection claims.

‘Affordable sunscreen options’

Natalie Hitchins, Which? head of home products and services, said: “It is incredibly concerning that some big brands failed our tests and did not offer the level of sun protection claimed on the packaging.

“However, it is great to see cheaper top quality sunscreen options available on the high street and in supermarkets at a time when shoppers need affordable options.

“Our results prove that there’s no need to splash out to keep you and your loved ones safe in the sun this summer and that many of the supermarket own-brand products can do a good job.”

An Asda spokesman said: “We recently had our Asda Protect Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF 30 High re-tested by a leading external provider using internationally recognised testing methods. These test results confirmed that this product has a sun protection factor of 31.5, and therefore we do not recognise the test results Which? has published.

“When Which? reviewed this same product in 2022, they awarded it ‘great value’ at that time and it passed their SPF test.”

Calypso Sun said: “All products are carefully and independently tested and have passed EU standards and regulations.”

Bondi Sands did not respond to a request for comment.

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