2 h. ago Roman wax jacket similar to Barbour but costs almost £300 less now in sale

"I've worn this coat all winter and it looks just as good now as when I first bought it. It looks classy with boots"

Economics

2 h. ago How to dress for work without spending a fortune – or sacrificing personal style

Also: advice to reduce screen time, how to maximize your toaster oven, the best gloves and at-home fitness staples This piece was originally published in the Filter US newsletter on buying fewer, better things. Sign up here to get early access to itEach week we cut through the noise to bring you smart, practical recommendations on how to live better – from what is worth buying to the tools, habits and ideas that actually last.At this time last year, I was a full-time student, throwing on the requisite leggings and an oversized sweatshirt for evening classes and late-night library sessions. This year, I’ve joined countless others in office life, zipping in and out of conference rooms and hopping on video calls for interviews and meetings. I love any excuse to shop, but many office-friendly pieces, including pricey blazers and crisp button-downs, are far outside my price range.The 27 best fashion gifts in the US – curated by our favorite stylists and creatorsEight winter clothing esse...

Economics

3 h. ago The Guardian view on Europe’s stalling night train revival: don’t let it hit the buffers | Editorial

The most romantic way to traverse the continent is environmentally friendly and popular with the public. But market challenges need addressingWhen the European Union made its 2020 commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by the middle of the century, there was a wave of excitement about what that might mean for the continent’s most romantic form of travel. The golden era of night trains had, it was previously assumed, gone for good amid the rise of low-cost, short-haul flights. But the new environmental imperatives suggested that they could be a glamorous part of a greener future, delivering a climate impact that was 28 times less than flying. The European Commission enthusiastically identified a plethora of potential new routes that it judged could be economically viable.Sadly, due to a series of challenges that Brussels and national governments have done too little to address, the renaissance appears to be stalling. Last month, a two-year-old night service linking Paris w...

Events

3 h. ago Buffalo Bills v Jacksonville Jaguars: NFL playoffs wildcard round live

Jaguars travel to Buffalo to play the Bills (6pm GMT KO) Eagles take on 49ers in Santa Clara (9.30pm GMT KO) Get in touch: email Graham hereSo how about those Bears then?! A first playoff win since 2010 featuring the largest comeback in franchise playoff history while inflicting the biggest blown lead in Packers history is really rather impressive, isn’t it?Head coach Ben Johnson’s first year in Chicago has transformed the team from a rabble into never-say-die warriors. So how far can this rising force go? Who they face next is, of course, crucial. If the 49ers beat the Eagles then they host the Rams next weekend and if the 49ers lose then the Eagles head to Soldier Field. If forced to choose you might think Caleb Williams and company would prefer a visit from the Eagles. We shall see. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago John Swinney accused of breaking own rules with £7.6k business

The First Minister took flights and subsistence worth nearly £7,600 for his trip to lobby Donald Trump over Scotch whisky tariffs in September

Economics

6 h. ago Thousands of UK households to get £150 free energy payment this month

Utilita started distributing the Warm Home Discount cash to smart prepay customers on January 7 and said it plans to pay everyone by the end of the month

Economics

6 h. ago High Noon theatre review: Billy Crudup brings charisma to bonkers real

This adaptation of the classic Gary Cooper Western takes big risks but has propulsive storytelling

Politics

6 h. ago Amanda Owen shares announcement as Our Farm Next Door future confirmed

Our Farm Next Door is making a return to More4 soon as Amanda Owen shared the exciting news with fans on Instagram

Politics

6 h. ago Buddhist monks and their dog captivate Americans while walking for peace

A group of Buddhist monks is getting viral attention with their 2,300-mile Walk for Peace from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C. The monks say their aim is to promote mindfulness and healing and finding inner peace

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7 h. ago Davina McCall transforms into ‘trophy wife’ for Masked Singer in husband’s behind

Davina McCall’s husband shared a behind-the-scenes video of his wife’s transformation into a “trophy wife” for ITV’s Masked Singer.

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7 h. ago Ball boy famously booted by Eden Hazard is now a millionaire thanks to vodka empire

Former Swansea City ball boy Charlie Morgan has amassed an eye-watering net worth with his vodka empire in the decade since he was booted by Eden Hazard in 2013

Politics

8 h. ago Hamnet review: This powerful exploration of love and grief is exquisitely acted and will break your heart

Famously, little is known of the private life of William Shakespeare, still less that of his wife, Anne Hathaway, and it is important to remember that as Hamnet weaves its enchanting spell.

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8 h. ago Designer perfume that 'gets compliments from strangers' at lowest price at Boots

Boots' January sale has reduced this luxury perfume to the best price on the high street.

Politics

8 h. ago ‘There is one story we never tell’: will old family photos bring joy to my ailing mother – or remind us of dark secrets?

As Alzheimer’s tightens its grip, we have started making our way through the hundreds of albums in my childhood home. But some are too painful to revisitA couple of months ago, my mother moved into a nursing home. Her Alzheimer’s has progressed to a point where it’s no longer safe for her to live alone, and she now needs round-the-clock care. It has been my task to empty out her house, where she lived for more than 50 years.It’s not a job I would have asked for; it requires that I trawl through memories that aren’t mine, or shared memories that are painful for one reason or another. But my mother is no longer able  to make these decisions herself, about which of her possessions are worth keeping hold of and which should be discarded, either for practical reasons of space or necessity or because a continued attachment to the stories behind them might do more harm than good. By deciding these things for her I’m curating her life story. Continue reading...

Society

8 h. ago My favourite family photo: ‘This is a happy picture – and also saturated in grief’

The snapshot was taken just months after I lost my mum, and not everyone in it is still with us. But it is an image of survival, capturing the aftermath of grief and the beforemath of future lossesI remember the moment this photo was taken: five years ago, on my partner Claire’s birthday, in a National Trust for Scotland garden six miles east of Edinburgh. We were standing on a wooden deck, an ideal spot for pond-dipping with the kids and a lesser-known viewing platform for trainspotters. This is where my autistic son, then six, loved (and still loves) to jump in tandem with the ScotRail trains toggling back and forth in the middle distance. We had just eaten a small, hasty birthday picnic of pastries and Nosecco. We wandered down through the walled garden to the wild meadow encircling a pond. We ended up where we always end up. On our deck.Somehow I knew it was a moment worth freezing in time. I gave our dear friend Dawn – whose husband had recently died and who was slowly, informa...

Culture

8 h. ago Horror final injuries of troubled teen girl killed on M5 after escaping police

A pre-inquest review has taken place over the death of Tamzin Hall, who was being transported in a police car along the M5 when she managed to release herself from the handcuffs and flee

Events

9 h. ago Waterproof boots hailed 'warmest and comfiest' plummet to half price during wet weather

Shoppers have praised these half-price waterproof boots as the 'warmest and comfiest I've ever owned', and they're perfect for winter walks in wet weather

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9 h. ago ‘Warm and comfortable’ waterproof boots worth £50 plummet to half price during cold spell

As we head deeper into winter, we all need a pair of durable boots to get us through the cold and wet weather months - and these don't have to cost a fortune, thanks to this current sale

Economics

9 h. ago Lidl is bringing out a new thermal clothing range that will keep you warm from just £2.99

LIDL is bringing out a new range of thermals that can keep you warm in the freezing weather. The discount supermarket is releasing the range as part of its Middle of Lidl buys, with items starting from just £2.99. The products will be in stores from Sunday, 18 January. Shoppers will be able to get...

Economics

10 h. ago Covid conspiracy theorist jailed for terror plot claims he's victim of 'police entrapment'

Parole Board documents reveal Covid conspirasist Oliver Lewin has lodged an appeal with the Criminal Cases Review Commission, claiming he was the victim of "entrapment" during a police sting operation

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