28 h. ago AI to almost certainly 'wipe out humanity' within a century, expert claims

One expert says that although the emergence of AI will help in some fields, the reality is that it could have horrific consequences

Politics

30 h. ago Warning after 'fit and healthy' man has sudden stroke after drinking eight energy drinks a day

Experts warn that other energy drink ingredients contain 'hidden caffeine' that isn't declared

Events

31 h. ago A&E patient 'waits two days' for bed as research reveals 'shameful' scale of corridor care

The study "reinforces that the shameful practice of corridor care is endemic in emergency departments in the UK," experts warn

Science

35 h. ago Common winter grooming habit may be ruining your skin, experts warn

As the months turn colder and wetter, it can pose a range of challenges to our skin

Events

37 h. ago Warning to anyone taking in a neighbour's parcel this Christmas

A seemingly harmless favour can spark a 'legal pass-the-parcel' if items turn up damaged or later go missing, experts warn

Events

37 h. ago Legal warning issued over 'good neighbour' decision this Christmas

Parcel experts warn that accepting deliveries for neighbours could bring a legal fight with it

Events

51 h. ago RAC tells all drivers to stop using 1 item to defrost windscreens in December

As freezing temperatures hit the UK this winter, motoring experts warn against dangerous defrosting methods. The RAC has urged drivers to stop using a common item

Politics

54 h. ago Stark warning to pension savers over Rachel Reeves’s salary sacrifice changes

HMRC suggest 3.3 million people will be impacted by the salary sacrifice changes

Events

59 h. ago ‘I feel it’s a friend’: quarter of teenagers turn to AI chatbots for mental health support

Experts warn of dangers as England and Wales study shows 13- to 17-year-olds consulting AI amid long waiting lists for servicesIt was after one friend was shot and another stabbed, both fatally, that Shan asked ChatGPT for help. She had tried conventional mental health services but “chat”, as she came to know her AI “friend”, felt safer, less intimidating and, crucially, more available when it came to handling the trauma from the deaths of her young friends.As she started consulting the AI model, the Tottenham teenager joined about 40% of 13- to 17-year-olds in England and Wales affected by youth violence who are turning to AI chatbots for mental health support, according to research among more than 11,000 young people. Continue reading...

Politics

60 h. ago Pension alert as savers could be owed £3,800 tax refund on average from HMRC

HMRC has paid out £48.7 million in refunds for overpaid tax on pension withdrawals between April and June, with the average refund worth around £3,800

Economics

69 h. ago You might be too old to safely shovel. Experts warn of common winter chores’ risks

The American Heart Association says shoveling can place stress on a person’s heart, regardless of age

Events

3 d. ago El Nino is set to become substantially STRONGER and more frequent, experts warn

El Niño years are set to become significantly stronger and more regular due to human-caused climate change , a study has found.

Events

3 d. ago Experts warn sharing this one item of winter clothing could leave you with bald spots

Experts say it could leave you with nasty contagious infections

Events

3 d. ago Social media damages children’s attention spans in a way TV and video games don’t, study finds

‘Greater consumption of social media might explain part of the increase we’re seeing in ADHD diagnoses’, experts warn

Events

3 d. ago New salary sacrifice changes set to impact more than three million people from April

An estimated 7.7 million employees currently use salary sacrifice to make pension contributions.

Economics

3 d. ago The £30,000 pension timebomb as savers are left to sort their own retirement: RUTH SUNDERLAND

The notion that millions of people can manage without access to proper financial advice is, frankly, for the birds.

Economics

4 d. ago Vet gives flea warning to pet owners as 'fantastic' treatment hailed by shoppers

Experts warn turning on heating triggers dormant flea eggs to hatch in carpets and furniture

Events

6 d. ago Reeves’ salary sacrifice changes to hit 3.3mn pension savers

HMRC data points to impact of UK government’s crackdown on tax advantages of workplace schemes

Economics

6 d. ago 3.3m pension savers set to lose out after major Budget changes announced

It's estimated over 7 million employees currently use salary sacrifice to make pension contributions

Economics

6 d. ago 3.3 million pension savers set to lose out after major Budget changes announced

It's estimated over 7 million employees currently use salary sacrifice to make pension contributions

Economics