2 h. ago Healthier candies for this Halloween that aren’t quite as packed with harmful sugars and saturated fats

The scariest thing on Halloween each year may well be that the average American eats more than three pounds of candy

Events

3 h. ago Common 18p breakfast food supports 'heart health' and lowers 'blood sugar levels'

An uncommon breakfast food that is available at most supermarkets is a powerhouse in terms of nutrition and can even help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease

Society

4 h. ago Shoppers race to buy 'massive' bottle of Hugo Boss aftershave reduced by £73 in fragrance deal

A 200ml bottle of Hugo Boss Bottled Night Eau de Toilette has been slashed in price, and Christmas shoppers are racing to snap up the 'too good to dismiss' offer

Economics

5 h. ago Lakeland's reduced moisture absorber removes 'amazing amount' of water from households

The humidity absorber is quiet, and 'sits nicely in any room'.

Politics

6 h. ago Liver disease breakthrough as scientists discover two common medications can REVERSE deadly condition

Spanish scientists have found that combining a drug to tackle high cholesterol and one for high blood pressure, could 'significantly' reduce fat build up.

Events

6 h. ago Home Bargains drops £62 Jimmy Choo perfume that 'gets compliments' to under £40

The discount retailer has heavily reduced the price of the designer fragrance

Economics

7 h. ago The widely available supplement that may reduce your risk of skin cancer

New research suggests a vitamin B3 supplement may prevent many cases of the world’s most frequently diagnosed cancer

Events

7 h. ago Forbes calls for windfall tax to be replaced at the coming Budget

The tax places a levy on the profits of oil and gas firms and is due to continue to 2030.

Economics

7 h. ago Bank of America now sees $65 silver, as price spike reduces London market to a ‘state of seizure.’

Bank of America now sees $65 silver, as price spike reduces London market to a ‘state of seizure.’  MarketWatch

Economics

8 h. ago Scottish university working on ‘dissolving’ circuit boards that could slash electronic waste

“Moving towards more sustainable, recyclable electronics is vitally important to help reduce the impact of our technology sector” – Mahmoud Wagih

Politics

8 h. ago Amazon's £160 'impressive' and 'sleek' smartwatch dropped to just £21

Amazon has reduced the price of a popular smartwatch, which has been dubbed "impressive" by shoppers

Economics

8 h. ago ‘It’s a road to destruction’: climate defenders facing surge in reprisals, says UN expert

Mary Lawlor, UN special rapporteur for human rights defenders, accuses US, UK and other governments of paying lip service to climate goals while criminalizing activistsHuman rights defenders organizing to prevent climate catastrophe are facing a surge in reprisals, as governments around the world denigrate, delegitimize and criminalize activists in spite of worsening global heating, a top United Nations official has told the Guardian.Mary Lawlor, the UN special rapporteur for human rights defenders since 2020, has documented hundreds of cases where states have sought to smear and silence climate defenders engaged in peaceful protest, non-violent civil disobedience and litigation. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Rachel Reeves told to come clean on pension tax changes as thousands sign online petition

Speculation is mounting that the Chancellor may reduce the maximum amount that savers can withdraw tax-free from their retirement funds - prompting some to pull cash out now.

Economics

9 h. ago Farage to give up Reform’s manifesto pledge for £90bn in tax cuts

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage will promise not to reduce taxes before cutting spending and making savings in the civil service at a major speech next month

Economics

9 h. ago Amazon reduces 'impressive' and 'perfect' £160 smartwatch to £21

Amazon has reduced the price of a popular smartwatch, which has been dubbed "impressive" by shoppers

Economics

9 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 13 October: Lloyds shares up despite new provision, miners lift index

Lloyds Banking Group today made a big increase to the amount it will need to cover motor finance mis-selling compensation.

Politics

11 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 13 October: Lloyds lifts car finance provision, mortgage rates rise

Lloyds Banking Group today made a big increase to the amount it will need to cover motor finance mis-selling compensation.

Economics

15 h. ago 'Best' Charlotte Tilbury product sells ‘one a minute’ and is ‘brilliant for mature skin’

Charlotte Tilbury has brought back a bestselling favourite with four shades to choose from, and it's already a hit with beauty fans who say it makes them look ‘10 years younger’

Politics

18 h. ago Revealed: The town with magical Christmas market and 'cheapest flights' in 2025

Flights to some of Europe's most 'magical' Christmas markets have been significantly reduced, offering UK travellers the ultimate festive experience for less this winter. 

Politics

19 h. ago Coral reefs, ice sheets and Amazon rainforest approaching a tipping point due to global heating, report says

Unless global heating is reduced to 1.2C ‘as fast as possible’, warm water coral reefs will not remain ‘at any meaningful scale’, a report by 160 scientists from 23 countries warnsSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereThe earth has reached its first catastrophic tipping point linked to greenhouse gas emissions, with warm water coral reefs now facing a long-term decline and risking the livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people, according to a new report.The report from scientists and conservationists warns the world is also “on the brink” of reaching other tipping points, including the dieback of the Amazon, the collapse of major ocean currents and the loss of ice sheets.Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a free newsletter Continue reading...

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