47 minutes ago Martin Lewis shares four conditions which could mean you pay no council tax

Martin Lewis explained on his ITV Money Show how people with certain conditions could be eligible for a council tax discount - and it could save them hundreds of pounds a year

Economics

52 minutes ago One in five people think the World Wide Web was invented by Bill Gates

Approximately 20 per cent of Britons thought Bill Gates was the man who invented the Web when, in fact, it was British-born Sir Tim Berners-Lee who developed it in 1989.

Politics

55 minutes ago Donald Trump announces picks for labor and treasury departments, CDC and surgeon general in flurry of nominations – live

Scott Bessent, Russ Vought, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Sebastian Gorka and Dave Weldon among choices for key posts in second Trump administrationTrump picks hedge-fund investor Scott Bessent for treasury secretaryTrump selects key Project 2025 figure Russ Vought to head budget officeIn a new interview on Friday, Matt Gaetz revealed that he will not be returning to Congress next year.Speaking to conservative talk show host Charlie Kirk, Gaetz, who withdrew his attorney general nomination yesterday, said:“I’m still going to be in the fight, but it’s going to be from a new perch. I do not intend to join the 119th Congress,” CNN reports.“There are a number of fantastic Floridians who’ve stepped up to run for my seat, people who have inspired with their heroism, with their public service. And I’m ...

Politics

58 minutes ago Councils warn they 'won't be able to cope' with number of complaints if Ed Miliband goes ahead with plans for mass rollout of heat pumps

In evidence to Mr Miliband's department, local authorities say they are already having to deal with noise complaints from people living next door to properties that have had a heat pump installed.

Events

2 hours ago Top surgeon who crashed his car while more than FIVE times over the drink limit keeps his job after medical tribunal is told he was in personal 'crisis'

Dr Paulo Torres ploughed his car into the barriers of his hospital while more than five times the drink-drive limit in the middle of the afternoon.

Events

2 hours ago Pubs 'deeply and painfully wounded' in wake of Autumn Budget as industry chief warns of further closures and job losses following £650 million hit to the sector

Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association, warned venues will shut, jobs will be lost and the price of a pint will go up in a £650m hit to the sector.

Economics

2 hours ago Listeria outbreak tied to Yu Shang Food leaves California infant dead and 10 people sick

U.S. health officials said a California infant has died and at least 10 other people have been sickened in an outbreak of listeria food poisoning tied to ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that include chicken feet, duck neck and pork hock, feet and tongue

Events

2 hours ago Ruben Amorim makes first Manchester United transfer vow in clear message over new signings

New Red Devils boss expecting to have the most important say when it comes to arrivals at Old Trafford

Sport

2 hours ago Massachusetts will phase out use of hotels and motels to shelter homeless families, governor says

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced that the state's reliance on hotels and motels to shelter homeless people will be phased out in the next couple of years

Society

3 hours ago Energy boss tells customers to 'snuggle up' under electric blankets to beat the cold this winter

Octopus Energy founder Greg Jackson has encouraged those struggling to warm their houses this winter to use cheaper options such as electric blankets.

Economics