1 hour ago UK weather: New maps show exact time snow blast and rain deluge to hammer country

A new WXCharts map shows wet winter weather is set to return in a matter of days covering the entirety of the UK - while some areas of the country will see snowfall

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4 hours ago Cosy winter style buys from £21 to add to your wardrobe – including luxe faux fur coat

With the cold weather we've been experiencing, now is the perfect time to upgrade your winter wardrobe with our favourite cosy style buys from River Island, H&M and more

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75 minutes ago Three natural remedies to keep rats and mice away that they absolutely hate

Mice and rats are common household pests, particularly during the winter months, but there are a number of natural remedies that can be used to deter the rodents from entering your home

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3 hours ago Skincare expert shares five beauty mistakes you're making in winter – one is 'crucial'

Skincare expert Jamie Nicole has shared the five things you're doing wrong in your beauty regime in winter – but she also has tips on how to fix them and look after your skin in the colder months

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6 hours ago Dunelm dressing gowns slashed to £1.33 for one day only in deal that rivals £1 Oodie sale

"Absolutely wonderful dressing gown. It's soft and fluffy and toasty warm. Great to cuddle up in on a cold winter's night"

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2 hours ago Warm weather threatens Epiphany ice water plunges for Russia's Orthodox Christians

Thousands of Russians celebrating the Orthodox Christian feast day of Epiphany, where worshippers bathe in the icy waters of frozen lakes and rivers, have been forced to cancel their traditional ceremonies due to unusually warm winter temperatures

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3 hours ago All DWP benefits rising in April 2025 from Universal Credit to PIP and how much you'll get

Millions of UK households are set to see their benefits increase from this April. Here is the full list of the DWP and HMRC benefits set to go up, including how much people will receive

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6 hours ago SNP poised to draw up wealth tax plans to tackle incoming £8.8bn benefits bill

A Labour MP will table a bid at next month’s Scottish conference for the party to adopt a wealth tax policy

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4 hours ago How to stay warm and stylish with winter essentials from your favourite high street brands

The cold weather has well and truly arrived, so why not make sure you're prepared for the months ahead with our favourite cosy style buys from the high street

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4 hours ago AI predicts 'erosion' of US democracy at end of Donald Trump's second term

EXCLUSIVE: The Orange Manbaby cometh and fears of an 'oligarchy', economic ruin and the end of the world have erupted – so the Daily Star turned to AI for answers on Earth's most pressing questions

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6 hours ago River Island's trending £45 pink cardigan is the perfect transitional piece for your wardrobe

Brighten up dreary winter days with this sweet knit

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7 hours ago Alabama refuge is a paradise for birders and thousands of migrating sandhill cranes

Flooded cornfields near the Tennessee River in northern Alabama are a paradise for birders who flock to see tens of thousands of migrating sandhill cranes every winter

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5 hours ago The ‘hidden gem’ village near Greater Manchester where 'time stands still'

It's the perfect place for a winter walk on a crisp day

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12 hours ago Benefit fraudsters will have cash seized from bank accounts under new crackdown

New planned powers will mean that money can be reclaimed from people who have committed fraud and are not on benefits or PAYE

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12 hours ago Man charged with attempted murder after allegedly setting woman on fire at home south of Brisbane

Woman, 34, in hospital after alleged domestic violence incident in Kingston on SaturdayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Queensland man has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly setting fire to a woman in a horrific act of domestic violence in a home south of Brisbane.After being treated by paramedics at the scene in the Logan suburb of Kingston on Saturday morning, the 34-year-old woman was rushed to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s hospital in a serious condition. Police say she sustained serious burns.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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6 hours ago This one daily habit can benefit everyone for free if they start doing it this winter

Discover the benefits of viewing early-morning sunlight – and why you should make it a daily habit to reap the benefits of winter time health and vitality

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13 hours ago Kemi Badenoch's means testing plan puts income of 11 million pensioners at risk

The Tory leader said on Thursday that her party would look at ways to reduce the pension bill by removing benefits from some elderly people

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16 hours ago LA firefighters helped by lull in winds, but more fire weather in forecast

Crews make progress but strong winds anticipated in Los Angles basin next week, carrying potential perilAnother round of fire-provoking Santa Ana winds are anticipated to sweep across the Los Angeles basin next week, carrying new peril as the area continues to assess the damage of the wildfires that devastated the Pacific Palisades and Altadena communities 10 days ago.“We’re looking at more Santa Ana winds and high fire danger. It could be a prolonged event next week,” said Alex Tardy, meteorologist with the National Weather Service office in San Diego. “The bottom line: we’re in uncharted territory this deep into the winter, or rainy season,” in having barely any rain, he added. Continue reading...

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14 hours ago Households could receive £150 in January after missing out on Winter Fuel Payment

You could receive a free £150 payment this month through the Household Support Fund through local councils.

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18 hours ago The Observer view on the Gaza ceasefire: it’s time for both sides to think again

This brief, fragile pause is a chance for all involved in the Israel-Palestine conflict to accept that violence does not work The ceasefire in Gaza, due to begin tomorrow, will bring welcome relief from daily violence but amounts, at present, to little more than a fragile, temporary pause in a conflict that is far from over. Israel has not achieved its principal war aim, as defined by its prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu: the total elimination of Hamas. Nor has Hamas achieved its objective: the destruction of Israel. The leaders responsible for the 7 October 2023 terrorist atrocities are dead. The organisation’s capabilities are severely reduced. But it has survived – which its supporters claim is a victory for Palestinian sumud (steadfastness).Most of the 98 remaining Israeli hostages, alive and dead, will not be freed in this first phase of the ceasefire, which is to last for six weeks. There is no agreed “day after” strategy for devastated Gaza, where nearly 47,000 Palestinians...

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11 hours ago TALK OF THE TOWN: Claws out for Madonna as her prowling cat act ruins bizarre London show

TALK OF THE TOWN: Claws out for Madonna as her prowling cat act ruins bizarre London show  Daily Mail

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17 hours ago Marks and Spencer's 'easy to wear' winter to spring dress reduced by £51 elsewhere

The 'easy to wear' dress is sold at M&S, but can still be picked up for a lot less in the Nobody's Child sale

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22 hours ago Christian mountain rescue team which helps drunk skiers on the slopes in the French Alps reveals which nation needs their help most

Founded five years ago, the Ski Angels spend the winter season volunteering in Meribel, France - picking up skiers and snowboarders who've overindulged.

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12 hours ago Ministers to announce plans to claim back money from benefit fraudsters

Liz Kendall has said that legislation will ‘make sure’ that people who ‘seek to cheat’ the system are held accountable.

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21 hours ago Pensioners forced to wait for winter fuel payments until the spring as decision delays grow

Newly revealed figures show that at the start of December, pensioners faced an average wait of 106 days for their winter fuel payments

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23 hours ago ‘Discovered’ diaries of British socialite Unity Mitford reveal Hitler relationship

Diaries, believed to be genuine, chronicle 139 pre-war meetings between antisemitic British socialite Unity Mitford and the Nazi leaderThe diary of an antisemitic British socialite who was obsessed with Adolf Hitler and struck up a personal relationship with the Nazi leader has been discovered, according to the Daily Mail.The leather-bound journals, which had been lost to historians and unseen for eight decades, appear to reveal the extent of aristocrat Unity Mitford’s relationship with the dictator. Continue reading...

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21 hours ago Tears and a public walkout: Gladiator star Paul Mescal and pop singer Gracie Abrams' emotional night in London

Tears and a public walkout: Gladiator star Paul Mescal and pop singer Gracie Abrams' emotional night in London  Daily Mail

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22 hours ago You could get £150 free cash after DWP rule change – check if you're eligible

Through the Household Support Fund scheme, some councils are giving homes £150 cash if they are no longer eligible for the Department for Work and Pensions Winter Fuel Payment

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26 hours ago Did Unity Mitford have sex with Hitler? The Mail's new podcast reveals every scandalous detail in the notorious debutante's unseen diary

Set across four episodes and released today, Hitler's English Girlfriend: The Secret Diary of Unity Mitford explores every salacious detail recorded by the debutante.

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21 hours ago Should you encourage kids to eat everything on their plate? Habit could pose 'difficulties'

Experts reveal top tips on how to help your child develop a positive relationship with food.

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26 hours ago February 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as DWP cuts rumoured

All the essential cost of living information you need

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30 hours ago Met Office snow verdict as bitter European freeze to bring chaos to Britain

The Met Office has revealed a host of weather patterns set to batter the nation in the coming weeks as winter takes aim at Britain.

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21 hours ago Alejandro Garnacho to Napoli transfer update as Man United prepare for 'new bid'

Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho is not proactively searching for a departure from Old Trafford this winter

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29 hours ago Households getting £150 this month after losing out on Winter Fuel payment

Most recently, some local councils announced that they would be giving cash to households no longer eligible for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Winter Fuel Payment

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31 hours ago UK weather maps reveal exact date 1,000km SNOW AND RAIN storm will engulf entire country

The latest weather modelling maps show the UK faces a 1,000km-wide winter storm bringing both snow and rain towards the end of this month, and the Met Office says more of the white stuff is possible

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29 hours ago Humpback whales back in Britain, with rise in sightings from Kent to Isles of Scilly

More sightings may be a positive sign for growing population but also indicative of effect of climate changeThe slap of an enormous tail upon grey waters as a humpback whale leaps from the sea is becoming an increasingly possible – although still rare – natural thrill around Britain.The 30-tonne, 15 metre-long migratory giants are being spotted in growing numbers and locations this winter from Kent to the Isles of Scilly. Continue reading...

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33 hours ago Eli was out for his daily surf when he was surrounded by dolphins. What should have been a moment of beauty suddenly became a terrifying ordeal

Eli Anderson, 20, was surfing his local break at Emerald beach New South Wales Mid North Coast on December 29 when he felt a sudden impact he likens to being hit by a car.

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34 hours ago Britain is becoming a nation of dishonest scroungers who openly steal from supermarkets and defraud the benefits system, study warns

A new study sheds a light on the worrying trends mostly 'associated with younger people' and changing social attitudes that have made theft almost a 'national sport'.

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34 hours ago The warmth of Kate's hug for my friend Becks who's recovering from cancer proves just how WRONG Meghan has been, reveals AMANDA PLATELL

I could hardly believe my eyes when I opened my Daily Mail on Wednesday to see my neighbour and friend Becks being embraced by the Princess of Wales at London's Royal Marsden Hospital.

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