47 m. ago UK set for warmest day of the year so far amid wildfires alert

The country is expected to be warmer than holiday hotspots such as Marbella and Ibiza.

Events

3 h. ago The households that can claim up to 70% discount on water bills

Water bills in Wales have had a huge hike after the start of 'Awful April', but there may be a way for customers to slash their water bills by hundreds of thousands of pound

Politics

7 h. ago Gethin Jones steps in after seeing 'hard to watch’ moment while shopping and questions cashier

Morning Live presenter, Gethin Jones has shared a candid Instagram post in aid of World Autism Awareness Day. The day is celebrated annually on April, and aims to raise awareness and take measures to support autistic individuals.

Economics

16 h. ago Every new recycling rule hitting every household in Britain this April

Recycling in the UK is set to change over the next two years, with new standardised systems nationwide wide which will ensure every household and business follows the same rules

Events

18 h. ago 'Triple hit' of higher bills, tax and benefits set to hit household budgets by £400

The Resolution Foundation said 'higher taxes, even larger bill increases, and benefits that aren’t keeping pace with the rising cost of living' will hit household budgets

Economics

18 h. ago Working age households predicted to be £400 worse off on average in year ahead

Households face a ‘triple hit’ from tax, utility bill increases, and benefits failing to keep up with living costs, the Resolution Foundation said.

Economics

22 h. ago Elon Musk reportedly to step down from lead Trump role as service limit nears

Insiders say Musk will leave soon, when 130-day cap on government service expires but ‘Doge’ team set to continueElon Musk’s polarizing stint slashing and bashing federal bureaucracy will probably soon end, with the world’s richest person’s government service hitting its legal limit in the coming weeks.“He’s got a big company to run at some point he’s going to be going back,” Donald Trump told reporters on Monday. Continue reading...

Politics

24 h. ago Grand National 2025: Drones banned from Aintree to stop gamblers gaining advantage

Over the next three days more than 10,000 bottles of Prosecco are set to be quaffed at the racecourse with revellers expected to buy 160,000 rounds of drinks as they enjoy the races

Events

27 h. ago Donald Trump unveils 'Liberation Day' tariffs plan as world braces itself for chaos

Orange Manbaby and president of the United States, Donald Trump has set the tone for his very own 'Liberation Day' with a celebratory post on his Truth Social platform

Politics

28 h. ago Trump liberation day live: President set to unveil secret tariff plan as world braces for its economic impact

All eyes are on President Trump as he prepares to reveal the next phase of his sweeping tariff agenda, leaving global markets fearing a trade war

Politics

28 h. ago Handmaid's Tale sequel series cast announced as production set to start in days

Streaming service Hulu has confirmed that production is due to start on new series The Testaments, which is a follow up to Elisabeth Moss' hit show The Handmaid's Tale

Politics

29 h. ago Where in Europe will be hottest this weekend? London braces for mini

London is set to surpass Barcelona and Athens in temperatures in the coming days, as a mini-heatwave brings unseasonably warm weather and wildfire warnings to southern England

Politics

29 h. ago Prince Andrew sex accuser 'set to appear in court' before crash that gave her days to live

It comes after Virginia Giuffre took to Instagram to post a harrowing picture of herself seemingly in hospital covered in bruises, which she claimed was a result of a bus crash

Events

29 h. ago Experts share how you can still beat ‘awful April’ bill spikes

Bills have risen on all fronts this month – but there are things you can do

Science

30 h. ago Buffy's James Marsters now as he opens up on 'darkest day' on set and music career

James Marsters was introduced to audiences in Buffy The Vampire Slayer as the punk-rock vampire Spike and he went on to become one of the most popular characters in the series

Politics

33 h. ago Grand National Festival 2025 Day 1 tips as Garry Owen naps Croke Park for Aintree glory

Crowds are set to flock to Merseyside this week with a huge three days of racing action and our man has you covered

Politics

36 h. ago Donald Trump 'Liberation Day' live: US tariffs set to hit UK and world in huge blow

Donald Trump has promised to today - Wednesday April 2, 2025 - roll out tariffs on imports from other countries, which the President believes will free the US from a reliance on foreign goods

Politics

48 h. ago Keir Starmer claims Brits will be better off despite rising bills in 'awful April'

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed that people will ultimately be better off despite soaring bills, including energy, water and council tax, in what has been dubbed 'awful April'

Politics

49 h. ago Netflix blasted as 'useless' by fans as it removes seven wildly popular shows this month

Netflix is removing a range of fan-favourite 'comfort shows' this month in a move viewers are calling 'sacrilege,' but plenty of long-awaited hits are coming the fill the gaps over April

Culture

49 h. ago ‘Awful April’ bills rise will push people to poverty, homelessness and foodbanks, charities warn

Increasing cost of bills ranging from gas, electricity, water and council tax has left many ‘dangerously exposed’

Events