1 hour ago 'My favourite winter coat that's like a duvet when I wear it is on sale'

Originally priced at £89, the snuggly coat is now in the clearance sale and on offer for £49

Politics

1 hour ago The remote island perfect for winter sun that you’ve probably never heard of

Set on a remote peninsula at the northern tip of the island, Bom Bom was the first hotel to open

Politics

1 hour ago From constant scandals to its best shows ending – how 2024 turned into the BBC’s annus horribilis

With star names such as Gary Lineker, Kirsty Wark and Mishal Husain leaving, a slew of others embroiled in legal troubles and a sharp drop in income, this has been a dreadful 12 months for the broadcaster. But could it get worse?The BBC’s three top earners this year will never be repeated. They are: Gary Lineker (who will step down from Match of the Day at the end of the 2024-25 season), Zoe Ball (resigned from Radio 2 breakfast show), Huw Edwards (convicted of accessing indecent images of children). It is a striking degree of churn for their biggest names.But four more of their highest-paid employees will also be absent next year: Mishal Husain (resigned to go to Bloomberg TV), Kirsty Wark and Martha Kearney (semi-retired) and Steve Wright (who died in February). There is also significant doubt about whether three of the likely recipients of the biggest pay cheques from BBC Studios (which, by claiming independent commercial status, does not have to make public pay disclosures) will...

Politics

1 hour ago The hidden 'gem' Scottish Highlands cabin you can book for cosy 'digital detox'

At the moment, a one-of-a-kind Scottish 'bothy' that visitors have described as "beautiful" and "lovely" can be booked through Airbnb for £90 per night this winter.

Politics

2 hours ago Why has Cadbury lost its royal warrant? How chocolatier went from humble Quaker shop to Britain's favourite brand

The confectionery giant based in Bourneville, Birmingham, was among 100 companies to lose out on an official endorsement from 'The Firm', after being stripped of its Royal Warrant status.

Economics

2 hours ago Make 'the best air fryer Brussels sprouts you'll ever try' with just five ingredients

If you're a sprout hater you may think you'll never be convinced to eat the controversial green veg, but one recipe could change your mind

Politics

3 hours ago DWP to pay £25 to households when temperatures drop to this level over winter

Cold Weather Payments are issued between November and March each winter, each worth £25. The extra cash is designed to help cover the extra costs associated with cold weather - like the need to put on your heating

Economics

3 hours ago 'Jewel in the crown' Welsh attraction, Llancaiach Fawr in Caerphilly, shuts in council cuts

Llancaiach Fawr in Caerphilly, which received a £500,000 annual council subsidy, has shut with 20 paid and 18 voluntary staff let go, despite a campaign to save it

Politics

3 hours ago Nigella Lawson's turkey warning as 'one request must be made to butchers'

Fretting about how your Christmas turkey is going to turn out? Calm down, and pour yourself a Baileys - this Nigella Lawson recipe has got you covered - and relies on just on a simple request to the butcher.

Events

3 hours ago Woman who fleeced company of £370,000 avoids jail because she's pregnant

"She was a well-respected employee at that company for nine years. Unfortunately she found an easy way to access cash."

Economics