81 m. ago Martin Lewis reveals how council tax could change – and urges people to act

It could soon be easier to challenge council tax bands under new plans

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6 h. ago Lavender will be 'bigger and healthier' if 1 kitchen scrap is sprinkled in soil

Lavender plants are easy to care for, but there's one thing you can add to the soil to help the blooms grow bigger and healthier - and you probably have some in the kitchen

Science

12 h. ago Chaos for UK region as new Metro trains withdrawn just months after launching

A bold plan to transform connectivity in the North East with a £362m fleet of new Metro carriages has faced yet another major snag, just months after its grand debut

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19 h. ago Make electricity cheaper so households benefit from heat pumps, advisers urge

The Climate Change Committee has called for policy costs to come off electricity bills in an ‘optimistic’ first report on Labour’s climate progress.

Society

20 h. ago Feeling the heat: Your AC is going to push summer electricity bills to an average of $186 a month

Hot weather and rising gas prices will drive up your electricity bill this summer, experts warn.

Economics

24 h. ago Clever animals that make their own tools from digging chimps to rocker otters

The animal world is full of clever critters that use common objects to make their lives easier – and some, like the shrike, even impale prey on thorny plants

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29 h. ago Trump lashes out at Israel and Iran after ceasefire he brokered is violated

US president orders Israel to turn around its planes, warning bombing sorties would be ‘major violation’Middle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has reacted furiously after an Israel-Iran ceasefire he had brokered and taken credit for was violated within a few hours, ordering Israel to turn its warplanes around midair and abort their planned bombing sorties, which he warned would be a “major violation”.Israel claimed Iran had been the first to break the truce, saying it had shot down two ballistic missiles heading for northern Israel at about 10.30am, about two and a half hours after the ceasefire was announced. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago Car makers call for planned easing of electricity costs to go further

Proposed relief on standing charges was included in the Industrial Strategy published on Monday.

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34 h. ago ‘It’s cheap but it’s not disposable’: why fast tech is a growing waste problem

Low-cost and quickly discarded products are playing a key role in world’s fastest-growing waste problem – electronicsIt is cheap, often poorly made, and usually ends up in the bin or buried among the other knick-knacks, takeaway menus and birthday candles in the kitchen drawer.Known as “fast-tech”, these low-cost electronics are increasingly common – from mini-fans and electric toothbrushes, to portable chargers and LED toilet seats, often bought for just a few pounds online. Continue reading...

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50 h. ago Flight evacuating British nationals from Israel has departed, says Foreign Office – UK politics live

Foreign secretary David Lammy says further flights will follow in the coming daysBy the way, if you actually wanted to read the Modern Industrial Strategy document published by the government today, you can find it here.The government has just pushed out a joint statement from business leaders welcoming it, which says:The Industrial Strategy launched today marks a significant step forward and a valuable opportunity for the business community to rally behind a new vision for the UK – boosting confidence, sentiment, and enthusiasm for investment.From start-ups and small businesses to large corporates, businesses need a more attractive, stable environment that enables faster, easier, and more certain investment decisions.For too long high electricity costs have held back British businesses, as a result of our reliance on gas sold on volatile international markets.As part of our modern industrial strategy we’re unlocking the potential of British industry by slashing industrial electrici...

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51 h. ago Major car maker issues 'stop drive' recall on popular older models after lethal issue killed woman in France

The immediate 'stop drive' notice has been issued for all examples across Europe with outstanding recall notices for a well-documented fault.

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57 h. ago ‘High energy costs have held back businesses’, says Miliband as government announces industrial strategy – UK politics live

Prime minister says 10-year industrial strategy marks ‘turning point for economy’ as energy secretary says government will cut electricity costs for businessesBy the way, if you actually wanted to read the Modern Industrial Strategy document published by the government today, you can find it here.The government has just pushed out a joint statement from business leaders welcoming it, which says:The Industrial Strategy launched today marks a significant step forward and a valuable opportunity for the business community to rally behind a new vision for the UK – boosting confidence, sentiment, and enthusiasm for investment.From start-ups and small businesses to large corporates, businesses need a more attractive, stable environment that enables faster, easier, and more certain investment decisions.For too long high electricity costs have held back British businesses, as a result of our reliance on gas sold on volatile international markets.As part of our modern industrial strategy we’r...

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3 d. ago WWE fans call for Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia to be axed due to Iran threats and WW3 fears

Fans are showing concern for some of the world's biggest WWE fighters as they plan to head to the Middle East amid rising tensions between Iran and Isreal - especially given the United States' involvement

Sport

3 d. ago Boost blueberry plants and make them ‘tastier and healthier' adding 2 items to soil

Blueberry plants are fairly easy to grow, making them a great choice for both inexperienced and avid gardeners. But, for the biggest and juiciest blueberries, fertilising is key - and two household items can help

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5 d. ago We need to take the cost and complexity out of going electric to supercharge EV adoption

Greener options need to be simple and affordable, rather than another thing to worry about

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6 d. ago Cheshire gets huge car parts centre the size of NINE FOOTBALL PITCHES creating 200 new jobs in the region

The enormous Parts Distribution Centre is located in Ellesmere Port to streamline the supply chain for the car maker's 10 global brands.

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6 d. ago We need to take the cost and complexity out of going electric to supercharge EVs

Greener options need to be simple and affordable, rather than another thing to worry about

Politics

6 d. ago Lotto winning rocker planning easy ride into retirement after scooping millions

Rocker Jon Waring, 57, and wife, Lucy, 48, from Paignton in Devon, who also have a 15-year-old daughter, are planning to take life at a more relaxed pace thanks to a tidy £3.9m jackpot win

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6 d. ago Easy riders! Couple who scooped £4m Lotto jackpot quit their jobs to buy Harley

Jon and Lucy Waring, from Paignton in Devon, are now planning an easy ride into retirement after quitting their jobs and drawing up a bucket list for the ultimate golden years shopping spree.

Economics

7 d. ago Death toll from Russian attack on Kyiv rises to 28 – Europe live

More than 130 were injured in Tuesday’s attack on Ukrainian capitalAnd speaking of Russia’s impact on its neighbours, let’s quickly go to Miranda Bryant in the Nordics and see how the region monitors the global threat of war, terror and piracy on seas from its Maritime Cyber Resilience Centre.The European Commission has insisted there will be no return to Russian gas, as it published plans to phase out fossil fuel imports from its eastern neighbour by 2028. Continue reading...

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