4 h. ago Best day and time to charge your EV and save money with 'plunge pricing'

Brits driving electric vehicles (EVs) have been urged to charge their cars at specific times of the day and slash costs with a little-known tool known as 'plunge pricing'

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5 h. ago Dementia warning as drug taken by millions raises risk of memory robbing disorder by up to 40%, study finds

The pill manufactured by Pfizer-typically taken three times a day-was approved on the NHS in the early 1990s to treat nerve pain and epilepsy.

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9 h. ago Tobin Heath announces retirement from soccer after lengthy injury absence

Announcement disappoints her legions of fans who hoped she might one day retake the fieldUS international and two-time World Cup winner Tobin Heath announced her retirement on Thursday, after years away from the sport due to injury, disappointing her legions of fans who hoped she might one day retake the field.Famed for her cool demeanour and extraordinary intelligence on the pitch, Heath picked up two Olympic golds and won the NWSL championship twice with the Portland Thorns. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Fate of Aukus nuclear submarine deal may be delayed months as UK and Australia wait on Trump review

Snap Trump administration review of the $360bn deal announced a month ago will extend well beyond initial 30-day timeframeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia and the UK potentially face months of more uncertainty over the future of the Aukus agreement, amid expectations a snap Trump administration review of the nuclear submarines deal will extend well beyond its initial 30-day timeframe.The author of Britain’s Aukus review, Sir Stephen Lovegrove, said both countries would contribute to the Pentagon assessment but warned there was “a way to go” yet before advice to US President Donald Trump was settled.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Shark vaccum that cleans house 'in no time' drops from £250 to £170 in Prime Day deal

'I don’t know why I didn’t buy this sooner! It’s so handy and reliable and I can easily get this out 10 times a day.'

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19 h. ago TRNSMT Day 1: Full Friday set times, banned items, weather forecast, what VIP gets you

It’s the first of three days of music at Glasgow Green - with rapper 50 Cent headlining.

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21 h. ago Why NOT to buy a Nespresso coffee machine this Amazon Prime Day

Amazon's Prime Day sale is officially back for another year - and this time it's bigger than ever. Unfortunately, not every deal is a winner, which is why we've rounded up the coffee machine deals.

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23 h. ago Dog owners urged to follow one walking rule during UK heatwave

The Met Office is now warning pet owners to avoid walking their dogs during certain times of the day, following the news of a third heatwave for later this week.

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37 h. ago Snag Morphy Richards' new microwave toastie maker for just £19 in a massive sale

Kitchen gadgets don't get much better than this handy Microwave Toastie Sandwich Maker, which is currently on sale at Amazon for Amazon Prime Day - and ensures perfect sandwiches every time

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38 h. ago More than half of Brits are skipping their lunch breaks as they're 'too busy or feel guilty'

A study of 2,000 full-time employees found only 36% take their lunch break every day, with 13% admitting it is often as little as once a week

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39 h. ago Busy Brits often miss lunch breaks, feeling guilty and overwhelmed, survey finds

A study of 2,000 full-time employees found only 36% take their lunch break every day, with 13% admitting it is often as little as once a week

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40 h. ago ‘Amazon Prime Day saved me £90 on beauty last year – this time I’ve saved even more’

The six products beauty editor Laura Mulley buys on repeat, and how much she'll save by adding them to her shopping basket this Amazon Prime Day – with bigger savings than last year

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40 h. ago ‘The best song to have sex to? Kraftwerk has good beats’: Mel Giedroyc’s honest playlist

The comedian, presenter and podcaster was haunted by Eleanor Rigby and can’t really handle Abba at karaoke, but which 90s dance banger makes her pine for the good old days?The first song I remember hearing My mum was a massive Beatles fan. I remember, pretty much every day after school from the age of five, coming home and putting on Eleanor Rigby, because I loved the storytelling. The idea of a face that you keep in a jar by the door haunted me, and “all the lonely people” was just too much.The first single I bought I got 2p a week pocket money – it was in the 70s. My older sister and I went halves on Bo Rap [Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen], which cost 30p on seven-inch, from a record shop in Epsom. I’d heard it on Top of the Pops and I must have listened to it seven times a day. Continue reading...

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41 h. ago Amazon Prime Day 2025: This is the first time the Oura Ring 4 has been discounted

Thanks to Amazon Prime Day, fitness enthusiasts looking to try the high-tech health tracking jewellery can enjoy slashed prices

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43 h. ago The five holiday accessories that are a complete waste of money, according to a travel expert

Every time I book a holiday, the day before I jet off, I find myself standing in Boots.

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59 h. ago Kate Middleton sneaks in cosy cuddle with Prince William during French state visit

The Prince and Princess of Wales looked as loved up as they found time for several tender moments during the first day of the French president’s visit to the UK

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61 h. ago Why is the Earth spinning faster? Is time speeding up? Australia’s experts give us their second opinion

A standard Earth day is 86,400 seconds, but over three days in July and August, scientists expect the planet’s rotation to quicken relative to the sunTime flies, and three days in July and August could flit by faster than usual this year – but only if your clocks are set to astronomical time.A standard Earth day is 86,400 seconds. But on 9 July, 22 July and 5 August, scientists expect the planet’s rotation to quicken relative to the sun, truncating the days by a millisecond or more. Continue reading...

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61 h. ago Ninja Thirsti water bottle drops to cheapest price this year for Amazon Prime Day

The Ninja Thirsti Water Bottle and Flask has been reduced as part of a limited time Amazon Prime Day deal

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62 h. ago ‘A sheer delight to watch’: the 20 most lovable people on British television

From TV’s most infectious laugh to presenters so joyous they make the world a better place, here are the most adorable presences to grace the UK’s screensThere’s a lot to be said for lovability on TV. Whether it’s charming presenters or experts who entertain as they educate, we decided it was high time to salute the people who make our every day viewing a pleasure. Consider it a “soft power list” of TV’s most affable talents.The likes of Mel and Sue, Chris Packham, Clare Balding, Guy Martin, Kaleb Cooper, Roman Kemp, David Olusoga, Joe Lycett, AJ Odudu, Tom Allen and Stephen Mangan narrowly missed the cut. But they’re all just an adorable viral moment away from breaking into the agreeable elite. Continue reading...

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62 h. ago Brits say 'sorry' an average of nine times a day and here are the 15 ways we do it

The UK’s “sorry culture” baffles foreigners as we endlessly apologise but without really meaning it, according to a new study which says 'I’m sorry to hear that' is our favourite way to say it

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