35 m. ago Shoppers 'can get 50% off olive oil' using woman's 'genius' app hack

One savvy shopper has shared the simple yet clever way she managed to stock up on half priced olive oil and people were quick to praise her 'genius financial decision'

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48 m. ago London and South East face being battered with higher council tax as ministers slash funding to 'wealthy' areas

A new funding formula will see central cash diverted to the most 'deprived' areas, heaping pressure on better-off authorities that have managed to keep bills under control.

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54 m. ago Add 1 ingredient to your mashed potato to guarantee it's 'creamier than ever'

Mashed potatoes are a staple in many households, but if you're looking to elevate your mash to the next level, then you need to try this recipe that involves adding just one item

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56 m. ago UK gives Abramovich final warning to transfer £2.5bn to Ukraine fund

Keir Starmer says oligarch must commit funds from sale of Chelsea football club or face court actionEurope live – latest updatesUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK has given its final warning to Roman Abramovich to release £2.5bn from the oligarch’s sale of Chelsea FC to give to Ukraine, telling the billionaire to release the funds within 90 days or face court action.Keir Starmer told the House of Commons the funds from Abramovich, who is subject to UK sanctions, would be converted into a new foundation for humanitarian causes in Ukraine and that the issuing of a licence for the transfer was the last chance Abramovich would have to comply. Continue reading...

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91 m. ago Washington state flooding damage profound but unclear, governor warns

Record rains have forced hundreds of rescues, swamped communities and left rivers high, with more storms forecastThe extent of the damage in Washington state is profound but unclear after more than a week of heavy rains and record flooding, according to the state’s governor, Bob Ferguson.A barrage of storms from weather systems stretching across the Pacific has dumped close to 2ft (0.6 metres) of rain in parts of the state, swelling rivers far beyond their banks and prompting more than 600 rescues across 10 counties. Continue reading...

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93 m. ago 'Overwhelming' symptom is a key sign of flu as cases surge in Scotland

Public Health Scotland has warned there is currently a 'high level' of flu activity

Science

94 m. ago Flu alert as doctor warns of 'overwhelming' symptom amid surge in cases

Flu levels are continuing to rise in the UK, and a doctor has shared some of the key differences between the illness and a cold

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97 m. ago Net migration to UK could rise to 300,000 by end of decade, says government adviser

Chair of migration advisory committee says figure will jump as numbers of overseas students and workers rise againNet migration to the UK could rise to about 300,000 by the end of the decade, a leading government adviser has said.Prof Brian Bell, the chair of the migration advisory committee, said the overall migration figure would jump “in the medium term” from the current level of 204,000 as the numbers of overseas students and workers rose again. Continue reading...

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99 m. ago World's longest underwater road tunnel being built 400m below sea level

The Rogfast tunnel will also become the deepest four-lane road tunnel and the world's deepest underwater junction when the £472million project opens in 2033

Politics

1 hour ago Hidden symptoms of high cholesterol experts say to look out for

High cholesterol usually has no symptoms, but in some cases visible signs could signal dangerously high levels — as experts explain what you need to do to bring your cholesterol levels down

Science

1 hour ago Gary Neville's Stock Exchange Hotel given the go ahead for major extension plans

There will be more than double the amount of new rooms as well as a new spa, restaurant and lounge

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2 h. ago Sparta Prague boss breaks Rangers shortlist silence as he eyes Scottish football redemption

Brian Priske’s side take on Aberdeen this week as he looks to pile on the agony to 'battered' SPFL side in the Europa League

Politics

3 h. ago Keir Starmer tells Roman Abramovich 'give up £2.5bn Chelsea cash or face court'

Keir Starmer has instructed Roman Abramovich to transfer £2.5bn from his sale of Chelsea FC to humanitarian causes in Ukraine or face court action

Economics

3 h. ago Boost for London's black cabs as applications for taxi driver test The Knowledge hit highest level in a decade

The challenging test, which was introduced in 1865, requires drivers to learn 320 routes and 6,000 points of interest around London within a six-mile radius of Charing Cross.

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3 h. ago Warner Bros asks investors to reject takeover bid from Paramount Skydance

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3 h. ago Keir Starmer issues ultimatum to Roman Abramovich over Chelsea sale cash

The UK is threatening legal action against Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich unless he hands over the proceeds of the sale of Chelsea FC to the Ukrainian people

Economics

3 h. ago UK will transfer £2.5bn of Abramovich cash to Ukraine fund, Starmer says

Prime minister says oligarch must commit funds from sale of London football club or face court actionEurope live – latest updatesUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK will formally issue instructions to transfer £2.5bn from Roman Abramovich’s sale of Chelsea FC to humanitarian causes in Ukraine, telling the billionaire to commit the funds or face court action.Keir Starmer told the House of Commons the funds from the oligarch, who is subject to UK sanctions, would be converted in to a new foundation for Ukraine and that the issuing of a licence for the transfer was the last chance Abromovich would have to comply before legal action was taken. Continue reading...

Economics

3 h. ago Love Island's Tommy Bradley addresses 'my wife' post as All Stars rumours swirl

Love Island star Tommy Bradley has addressed romance rumours with influencer Daniella Stockley, reassuring his followers he's "still single"

Politics

3 h. ago Warner Bros Discovery urges shareholders to reject Paramount’s $108.4bn takeover bid

WBD had agreed to sell to Netflix but Paramount swiftly countered with an all-cash offer, which WBD’s board is calling ‘inadequate’Warner Bros Discovery has urged shareholders to reject a $108.4bn hostile takeover offer from Paramount Skydance, branding it “inadequate” amid an extraordinary corporate battle to control the legacy media conglomerate.WBD agreed to sell its storied movie studios, HBO cable network and streaming service to Netflix in a $82.7bn deal earlier this month, setting the stage for a seismic shift in Hollywood’s industrial landscape. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago What Americans think about giving cash as holiday gifts, according to a new AP

A new AP-NORC poll finds that most U.S. adults are on board with giving cash or gift cards as holiday presents

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