78 minutes ago 66 days to cut down sugar: ‘I find myself enjoying the sweetness of my lip balm’

How long does it take to change a habit? It varies, but one paper suggests it takes an average of 66 days. We ask writers to change one thing in their lives within that timeframe and tell us if it worksRead more in the 66 days to change seriesMore summer essentialsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNot even a year ago, I would have called myself crazy for giving up sugar, even for 66 days. But the truth is I eat way too much of it and it can’t be good for me.I’ve eaten cake for breakfast on more than one occasion and can easily finish a packet of biscuits in a day. I have a soft spot for baked goods, kindled by the many bakeries and cafes in my neighbourhood. If I go to bed without eating something sweet I feel as though something’s missing. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Woman's genius tip for heating up food if you have a power cut this winter

Instead of panicking next time your lights go out, be prepared with a genius tip that could make all the difference - people in hurricanes and power cuts say it really works

Society

55 minutes ago How Rachel Reeves' debt 'nightmare' has chilling echoes of 1976 when Britain was the 'sick man of Europe' with an economy in crisis that forced it to go 'cap in hand' for £2.3bn bailout

Such is the extent of Britain's current economic troubles, Chancellor Rachel Reeves ' plight has been compared to that of her 1970s predecessor Denis Healey.

Economics

4 hours ago How Amad recovered from two setbacks to become one of Manchester United's most important players

Amad has emerged as Man United's talisman at their lowest ebb for decades when a year ago he couldn't get into the team.

Sport

82 minutes ago 'What has Elon Musk got against Stacey Solomon?' X users complain about feeds being flooded by posts with fake news stories about the 'end of the TV star's career

The 35-year-old UK TV personality and singer is going from strength to strength, but you wouldn't know it from the wave of incorrect claims about her on the social media site.

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32 hours ago Antiques Roadshow expert insists ‘size matters’ as he gives ‘charming’ sculpture top price tag

An Antiques Roadshow guest was in disbelief when a gift she has owned for 50 years was uncovered to be worth a small fortune.

Culture

20 hours ago Doctors thought this little girl had a sickness bug, then she got a nightmare diagnosis

Amelie wants to start living life to the fullest

Science

26 hours ago Motoring expert reveals the one winter lifesaver every driver needs in their car

He said it was 'more important than ever' to make sure your car was equipped with the device, or potentially face a long wait for help on the roads

Transport

78 minutes ago Beat the Blues in January with the Daily Star and win some fantastic prizes

Kick off 2025 with some fun giveaways - from nights out to a sunshine holiday for two. This week's prize is a £100 Cineworld Gift Card

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4 hours ago The Big House Multibank campaigns to combat child hygiene poverty in 2025

Amazon supports with the launch of You Buy. We Donate which will donate thousands of hygiene products to local families in need The Big House Multibank is a charity initiative formed by former Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Amazon, which has donated essential items to over 120,000 families in need across Scotland

Society

76 minutes ago Dehumidifier that removes mould, dries clothes and costs 12p to use now reduced in price

Debenhams has reduced the price of a Pro Breeze 20L dehumidifier that comes with a laundry mode to almost half price

Economics

31 hours ago Mallorca’s Cyle Larin: ‘Some players dive with the pressure but I like it’

Club’s top scorer has his sights set on the Spanish Super Cup but harbours ambitions of playing in the Premier League“Pair of extra socks, pair of extra boxers”, and that, Cyle Larin says, is pretty much that. Well, it is normally. This time, it is a little different. There is a smile and Real Mallorca’s top scorer this season, Canada’s top scorer of all time, says: “Win that first game and you got to stay longer.”More boxers, more socks, maybe more history too. Win that first game, Thursday night’s Spanish Super Cup semi-final, and they will still be there on Sunday night, 5,000km from home and 90 minutes from the third trophy in their 108 years. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Warning to parents over common travel mistake they make in cold weather that could cost a child's life

Parents have been warned of a seemingly innocent but potentially deadly mistake they could make as they try to keep their child warm this winter as cold weather batters Britain.

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23 hours ago Scientists prize neutrality – that doesn’t cut it any more. In 2025, they must fully back the climate movement | Bill McGuire and Roger Hallam

With 2024 set to go down as the hottest year on record, we know that what is coming is truly horrifyingThe past 12 months have seen our world enter new territory. Last year will go down as the first time that the global average temperature exceeded 1.5C above preindustrial times over a calendar year. We could crash permanently through the 1.5C guardrail within the next five years, and shatter the 2C limit as soon as 2034. This will almost certainly result in the tipping points for collapse of the Greenland and west Antarctic ice sheets being crossed, committing us to the drowning of coastal towns and cities.In years to come, we will look back at this time and ask the same question that future generations will ask: why didn’t we stop this catastrophe?Bill McGuire is professor emeritus of geophysical and climate hazards at UCL and author of Hothouse Earth: an Inhabitant’s GuideRoger Hallam is co-founder of Extinction Rebellion, Insulate Britain and Just Stop Oil Continue reading...

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27 hours ago Snow and heavy winds bring travel disruption with airport runways shut

Large parts of the UK continue to face yellow weather warnings for snow and ice on Thursday, with another ‘very cold night’ expected.

Transport

80 minutes ago The 'best purchase I’ve made in years' table top dishwasher now reduced on Amazon

Shoppers love this table top dishwasher which is now reduced on Amazon

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15 hours ago Extraordinary Debut novels to be reading in January: Confessions by Catherine Airey, The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan, How to Sleep at Night by Elizabeth Harris

Sara Lawrence reviews the best Debuts out now.

Society

94 minutes ago Sony Honda Mobility Afeela 1: Release date, price and all you need to know about the 2026 EV

From price and range, to computing power and release date, everything we know so far about the upcoming Afeela 1 from Sony and Honda.

Economics

1 hour ago Kids left 'traumatised' after family 'forced to sleep in Travelodge laundry room'

The family has vowed never to use the company again after their nightmare experience

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26 hours ago How to tell the difference between the flu, Covid, RSV and norovirus this winter as cases soar

These are the common symptoms you should know about 🏥

Science

84 minutes ago Britain suffers coldest January night in 15 years as Met Office map shows where temperatures are set to plunge even further with chance of

Overnight temperatures dropped to -14.5C in Altnaharra, a small hamlet in the Scottish Highlands,making it the coldest January overnight temperature since 2010.

Politics

16 hours ago Tan Hill Inn housekeeper misses grandchild's birth as staff and punters still snowed in

One woman stuck inside the Tan Hill Inn in North Yorkshire since snow cut it off from the outside world has missed the birth of her grandchild - and another missed their daughter's 18th birthday

Society

1 hour ago Experts reveal ‘ideal’ temperature to keep your bedroom in winter to save money and sleep better

The ideal temperature for your bedroom is cooler than you might think

Economics

2 hours ago Swinney: Consumption room should help reduce ‘entirely unacceptable’ drug deaths

The First Minister has visited the UK’s first facility where drug users can inject in a clean and safe environment.

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26 hours ago Flu EXPLOSION: Top nurses 'never been more worried for patients' as hospital cases spike five

More than 2.3million patients visited A&E in December while ambulance teams tackled over 800,000 incidents - the highest number ever recorded in a month.

Science

98 minutes ago Lovehoney's winter sale slashes up to 70% off toys, lingerie and bedroom essentials

Peruse a range of goodies that may spice things up if you're looking for a bit more sizzle between the sheets.

Politics

18 hours ago LIVE: Manchester city centre properties left without electricity after power cut

Electricity North West are investigating the power cut in the Deansgate area

Society

2 hours ago Alliance Pharma set to be taken over by biggest investor in £349.7m deal

The deal will see investors receive 62.5p per share, which represents a 41% premium on the closing share price of Alliance Pharma on Thursday

Economics

3 hours ago Sophia Kelemen inquest after car park crash postponed due to power cut

Two inquests were first delayed and then postponed due to a technical issue affecting Pembrokeshire County Hall

Events

27 hours ago Energy switching checklist provides essential steps for people trying to lower winter fuel bills

Advice Direct Scotland is urging people not to rush into switching energy suppliers without making several checks first.

Science

1 hour ago What is a cold weather payment, how much is it, and how can I get one?

The payments will automatically be added to the accounts of those eligible – but how much are cold weather payments?

Politics

19 hours ago Everton SACK manager Sean Dyche just THREE HOURS before FA Cup tie as club captain Seamus Coleman takes charge tonight

The Toffees are in another fight against relegation but the timing of Sean Dyche's dismissal will raise eyebrows with it coming so close to kick-off at Goodison Park on Thursday night.

Society

4 hours ago Melania’s $40m Amazon deal: another sign Bezos is capitulating to Donald Trump | Margaret Sullivan

Sadly, the Amazon-Melania deal has much the same flavor as the rest of Trump appeasement moves – not just by Bezos but by others of his ilkThe language in a New York Times article was extremely restrained as it described Jeff Bezos’s evolving stance regarding Donald Trump.The Amazon founder and the president-elect had had a rocky relationship in the past, “but in recent months, Amazon and Mr. Bezos have taken steps to repair it”.Margaret Sullivan is a Guardian US columnist Continue reading...

Economics

4 hours ago Peter Jones and Dragons' Den judges left shocked at bizarre pitch as they ask: 'Did you actually just say those words?'

Katriona Shovlin, 32, set up Hen Weekend Chicken Boarding from her home in Upchurch, Kent, in 2023 and pitched the idea to Dragons' Den judges on last night's episode.

Events

27 hours ago Patients in chairs ‘day and night’ and physio gym turned into ward, say doctors

The Royal College of Physicians has published accounts from doctors on the front line talking about the crisis in NHS hospitals.

Science

2 hours ago Sleep deprivation leads to intrusive thoughts and reliving bad memories

The brain's ability to suppress such intrusive memories is contingent on obtaining restful sleep, scientists say

Politics

20 hours ago Everton SACK manager Sean Dyche just three hours BEFORE they play in the FA Cup, as club captain Seamus Coleman takes charge tonight

The Toffees are in another fight against relegation but the timing of Sean Dyche's dismissal will raise eyebrows with it coming so close to kick-off at Goodison Park on Thursday night.

Society

4 hours ago Price of resale tickets to be capped under plans to tackle touts after Oasis fans saw prices soar

The Government has announced the measures as part of a 'Plan for Change' to clamp down on touts, who are estimated to cost music fans an extra £145m a year

Economics

4 hours ago LA fires live tracker: Map shows where hellish California infernos are heading next

A huge section of southern California was ablaze Tuesday night as the Pacific Palisades fire continued to spread , a fire map shows.

Events

28 hours ago Flu surges AGAIN: Hospital cases spike, emergency services report 'busiest winter EVER'

More than 2.3million patients visited A&E in December while ambulance teams handled over 800,000 incidents - the highest number ever recorded.

Science

2 hours ago This Morning's Nadine Baggott praises night cream as 'more powerful than retinol'

On a recent episode of ITV's This Morning, beauty expert Nadine Baggott shared her top beauty trends for 2025 – including an anti-ageing night cream 'more powerful than retinol'

Politics

21 hours ago Weather Channel horrifies viewers by airing gruesome sight among fire debris

On Wednesday multiple social media users shared clips of the moment they believed showed human remains amid the devastation left by the wildfires.

Society

6 hours ago AD FEATURE: A&E doctor reveals the ideal way to get speedy treatment this winter

There are a range of NHS options available to help you access the right care in the right place

Economics

5 hours ago The Traitors' Tyler reveals 'secret' strategy he used on BBC show before shock exit

The latest episode of the cut-throat BBC reality competition saw Faithful Tyler banished from the castle as his close friends turned against him

Events

30 hours ago HMPV virus – latest: EU monitoring cases amid soaring infections across China

Cases of the flu-like virus have spiked across northern Chinese provinces this winter

Science

2 hours ago Roman shoppers are 'in love' with 'cosy' zebra print dress that 'skims bumps'

The jacquard knit dress has been marked as a favourite by Roman shoppers and it's now reduced to a lower price

Politics

22 hours ago Everton SACK manager Sean Dyche, just three hours BEFORE they play in the FA Cup, as club captain Seamus Coleman takes charge tonight

Everton have sacked Sean Dyche as their manager just three hours before their FA Cup third-round tie against Peterborough United on Thursday night.

Society

7 hours ago Shop a 'brilliant' dehumidifier that 'dries clothes quicker' worth £230 for less as it has 72% off

There's a dehumidifier causing quite the stir among shoppers as it not only 'dries clothes quicker' according to customer testimonials, but it's also been slashed from £300 down to £85

Economics

6 hours ago Greggs customers to be hit by price rises after fresh warning over economy

The bakery chain made £2 billion in annual sales for the first time last year, but warned of ‘lower consumer confidence’ in recent months.

Events

2 hours ago Expert shares essential checklist to prevent costly boiler repairs this winter

As the Met Office issued further severe weather warnings this week with more snow and ice on the way, nearly seven in 10 Brits say boiler breakdown is their 'biggest fear'

Politics

23 hours ago UK weather live: Britain braces for coldest night of winter so far with temperatures to drop as low as

The warning for snow comes amid continued weather disruption at airports and schools across the UK

Society

7 hours ago Ninja's Thirsti water bottle 'perfect for the gym' is £4 for shoppers who do one thing

The best selling Ninja Thirsti is leakproof and works for hot and cold drinks and now shoppers can get it at its best ever price - but only if they're quick

Economics

6 hours ago ‘My heated blanket keeps me so warm I hardly ever have the heating on and now it's on sale'

Silentnight's heated blanket has been a saviour for keeping me warm during the winter weather. It costs pennies to run and heats up almost instantly, keeping my heating bill down

Events

2 hours ago Scotland freezes in UK's coldest night of winter as temperatures set to fall further

The Met Office reported that the overnight temperatures at Altanharra, northern Scotland, were as low as minus 14C.

Politics

27 hours ago Minimum temperature to heat your home at to avoid frozen pipes without hiking energy bills

As temperatures plummet across the UK, understanding how to effectively heat your home in the winter is crucial

Society

9 hours ago Stock market today: Asian shares slide further as rate cut, tariff worries hit market sentiment

Shares have fallen for a second day in Asia after U.S. markets were closed to observe a National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter

Economics

6 hours ago Mum, 27, left 'in a nightmare' and close to death after horror procedure

Sofia Alessia was told not to go to Turkey so stayed in the UK

Events

2 hours ago Pearls of great price polished by Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra

Pearls of great price polished by Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra  Bachtrack

Politics

27 hours ago Symptoms of Clive Myrie's 'drooping eye' syndrome as viewers raise health concerns

BBC News at Six presenter Clive Myrie was hit with a barrage of concern over his health on Monday night

Society

13 hours ago Company boss flew into a rage and attacked employee with a toolbox after they cost him a £128,000 contract at Amazon for vaping, court hears

Stephen Bamrick and his team were escorted off the Fife site where they were installing fibre-optic cabling after an employee ignored a ban on smoking or vaping.

Economics

7 hours ago Eurostar trains should stop in Kent as UK seeks to repair Brexit damage, says Keir Starmer

Eurostar is also being urged to cut ticket prices as the cost of using the HS1 high speed line is reduced

Events

3 hours ago What TV channel is Borussia Dortmund vs Bayer Leverkusen? Live stream, ref, VAR and team news as Bundesliga returns

German football is back after a winter break and there's a blockbuster clash as two giants go head-to-head

Politics

30 hours ago Rodrigo Bentancur posts health update as fiancee rushes to his hospital bedside after worrying mystery collapse and nine minutes of treatment on the pitch in Tottenham's win over Liverpool

Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has posted an update on his condition after suffering a worrying injury in his side's 1-0 win over Liverpool on Wednesday night.

Society

14 hours ago Inside Scotland's £2.3million shooting gallery for addicts to inject  their heroin in comfort

A £2.3million 'shooting gallery' where drug-users can inject their own heroin and cocaine will fuel addiction and overdose deaths, it was warned yesterday.

Economics

9 hours ago First fire festival of the long, dark winter to light up Scottish island

Torches at the ready in Scalloway.

Events

4 hours ago Business expert explains why Jiffy's radical proposal to cut Welsh regions makes sense

Jonathan Davies' forthright views on what needs to happen in Welsh rugby have certainly sparked debate. Here, a business expert gives his views

Politics

36 hours ago Wayne Rooney risks house blaze after blowing up hairdryer in his sleep

Coleen Rooney opened up about a near-disaster that almost happened when her husband, Wayne Rooney, was trying to sleep

Society

15 hours ago Price of resale tickets to be capped under plans to clamp down on touts

The measures would aim to prevent organised touts reselling a large number of tickets at vastly inflated prices, the Government said.

Economics

9 hours ago Tesco issues price rise warning as popular shopping items set to go up

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) said there there is "little hope" of food prices "going anywhere but up" in the second half of 2025

Events

4 hours ago How many times it's normal to get up in the night to pee, according to your age

About 70 per cent of people over the age of 70 have nocturia - the need to go to the toilet in the middle of the night. But when is it a sign of something more serious?

Politics

15 hours ago Coronation Street bosses 'face revolt from stars who say they're worked like dogs and fear being axed to cut costs'

All is not well in Weatherfield as some of the show's mid-ranking actors and younger stars are said to be worried they'll be axed in a bid to save money.

Economics

9 hours ago Winter storm plods into the Deep South, prompting states of emergency and school closures

Another blast of winter storms is closing schools, snarling flights and putting millions of residents on alert across parts of the Deep South and south-central U.S. The National Weather Service says heavy snowfall and icy conditions are likely Friday in Mississippi, Georgia, Kentucky and Tennessee

Events

21 hours ago The tiny beach hut on sale for the same price as a family home: Wooden cabin in Britain's beach hut property hotspot hits the market for £450,000

Mudeford Spit in Christchurch Harbour, Dorset, has emerged as one of the most desirable addresses for buyers seeking out picturesque coastal locations.

Economics

10 hours ago LA fires live updates: at least seven deaths as California wildfires rage and crews battle new fire

Palisades, Kenneth and Eaton fires remain uncontrolled as Los Angeles officials say ‘historic winds’ and extensive droughts have created the ‘perfect storm’Full report: Los Angeles fires burn through city as death toll expected to riseVisual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so bad?As wildfires spread across Los Angeles in the middle of winter, the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service confirms global temperatures eclipsed the 1.5C warming barrier for the first time.As Damian Carrington explains:The average temperature in 2024 was 1.6C above preindustrial levels, data from the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) shows. That is a jump of 0.1C from 2023, which was also a record hot year and represents levels of heat never experienced by modern humans. Continue reading...

Events

4 hours ago 'Amazing' portable heater that makes a difference 'in just a few minutes' reduced by 25% on Amazon

Prepare to feel warm again thanks to this heater with a long list of features and now reduced too

Politics

22 hours ago Why Sting, Bob Geldof and £200 billion of British businesses are teaming up in Edinburgh

“The British Business Awards is a vital event. For one night, the leaders of British business will come together in Edinburgh to celebrate success and make a difference. I look forward to seeing you on the night” - Bob Geldof

Economics

12 hours ago Record hot 2024 was first year to break 1.5C warming threshold, scientists say

Climate datasets confirm last year was the hottest on record.

Events

5 hours ago Darren Ferguson confronted by 'bang out of order' Everton star as Ashley Young 'gutted'

Tyler Young was an unused substitute in Peterborough's 2-0 loss to Everton in the FA Cup on Thursday night, with Darren Ferguson's decision not to bring him on prompting a backlash

Politics

22 hours ago Brits 'paying price for Labour's bungled Budget': Reeves warned money from tax hikes will have to go on servicing debt after markets turn on UK

Sterling tumbled to its lowest level against the US dollar for over a year this morning as investors continued to push up risk premium on UK gilts - the way the state finances its activities.

Economics

13 hours ago Frozen Britain wakes after 'coldest night of the winter': Warnings over

Brits will wake up to a frosty morning after sub-zero temperatures iced parts of the country in what was expected to be the coldest night of winter so far. 

Events

5 hours ago Spotlight on gilts and why the spectre of stagflation is leading to financial turbulence

Bond prices have plummeted in recent days and shares in banks and building societies have also suffered, while the pound is close to $1.25, its lowest level in over a year

Politics

22 hours ago Ninja air fryer sees massive price drop to less than £70 in January sales

The Ninja AF100 air fryer is currently on sale on the brand's website for £69.99, down from its usual price of £119.99 - so don't hang about if you want to pick one up

Economics

15 hours ago Emmerdale villagers left fighting for their lives after car plunges through frozen lake in first look at deadly winter wipeout

In the sneak peek pictures, the crew can be seen standing on the icy lake with a car stuck headfirst in to the ice.

Events

5 hours ago UK sees coldest night of winter as temperatures expected to fall further

Overnight temperatures fell as low as minus 14C in Altanharra, northern Scotland, according to the Met Office.

Politics

23 hours ago Homeowners ditch Dyson and Shark for £70 cordless vacuum cleaner that 'works perfectly'

The Akitas 3in1 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is a number one best-seller on Amazon and costs just £69.99

Economics

15 hours ago Burned homes and rattled nerves: Altadena residents grapple with toll of deadly LA blaze

Intense winds scattered embers across huge swaths of land, burning down some houses while leaving some unscathedTell us: how have the California wildfires affected you?Ash was falling gently over the Historic Highlands neighborhood of Pasadena, California, on Thursday as residents began to grapple with the toll of the Eaton fire still being fought in the mountains above.This area was under an evacuation order on Wednesday, and the next day the streets were still littered with fallen branches from Tuesday night’s intense windstorm. The fire broke out early in the evening and spread rapidly amid the powerful gusts, killing at least four people and destroying more than 5,000 structures in the area, which also includes the Altadena and Sierra Madre neighborhoods. As of Thursday afternoon, the blaze had burned 13,690 acres and remained 0% contained. Continue reading...

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