2 h. ago May bank holiday weekend opening times for B&Q, Homebase, B&M and Home Bargains

If you're planning some DIY over the bank holiday weekend, it's worth being aware of when some of the UK's biggest DIY stores will be open for you to browse and shop

Economics

15 h. ago Gas boilers in new homes to be banned 'from next year' as Angela Rayner and Ed Miliband prepare to unveil strict Net Zero rules for housebuilders

Ms Rayner, the Deputy Prime Minister, and Mr Miliband, the Energy Secretary, are said to have been working together on the 'Future Homes Standard'.

Society

35 h. ago Drama teacher who sent nude photos to pupil banned from classroom for life

Megan Lanning told misconduct panel she had developed ‘inappropriate feelings’ for the student

Events

41 h. ago Martin Lewis urges UK households to stock up on emergency supplies – here’s what to buy now

Appearing on ITV’s This Morning, MoneySavingExpert’s Martin Lewis warned it’s not just blackouts we should be ready for – from tinned food to power banks, here’s what he says to keep at home.

Politics

41 h. ago Children’s commissioners call for a complete ban on smacking

‘Let this be Sara’s legacy,’ England’s child commissioner says

Events

51 h. ago Labour faces first electoral test since taking power as voters head to polls

Kemi Badenoch has conceded the scale of the Conservative victory when these councils were last up for election in 2021 means losses are likely.

Politics

64 h. ago Chase Atlantic Glasgow Hydro Stage Times: Gig set times, support, tickets, setlist, age restrictions

The band are a long way from home.

Politics

64 h. ago Best portable power stations and generators to prepare for a blackout – from £36.99

Power cuts are hitting closer to home – here are some of the best power stations, banks and generators you can grab now.

Economics

3 d. ago We've been banned from objecting to 100 homes next to our new

Residents in Highlands Park, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, claim they have been 'gagged' by developer Crest Nicholson to objecting to more than 100 new homes in a neighbouring field.

Events

3 d. ago Local election campaigns enter final day after parties clash in TV debate

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage will be among those out canvassing.

Politics

3 d. ago North London landlord fined £5000 after leaving tenants without heating for a year

A north London landlord was fined over £5,000 after failing to repair a gas boiler for a year

Economics

4 d. ago Homemade weed killer with three kitchen ingredients 'works wonders in 24 hours'

Gardeners may see an increase in weeds popping up around their home during warmer weather, but this simple homemade recipe is set to banish them for good

Events

4 d. ago Alan Titchmarsh urges gardeners to do one thing to keep ants away

If your garden is being plagued by ants then Alan Titchmarsh recommends following several fool-proof steps to banish them from your home once and for all

Politics

4 d. ago Angela Rayner's plans for workers' rights will force firms to slash jobs and put up prices, retail bosses warn

A poll of HR directors by the British Retail Consortium found 52% will reduce staff numbers as a result of the incoming workers' rights bill.

Economics

4 d. ago Banish moths from your home this season with this easy 40p hack

This clever trick will deter moths from your home during the warmer months

Politics

5 d. ago As we're banned from bringing meat and cheese home from EU... How to savour Britain's best deli delights

British holidaymakers hoping for a tasty supermarket haul this summer are in for a shock, due to a government ban on importing meat and dairy products from the EU.

Events

6 d. ago Angela Rayner 'repeatedly threatened to resign from the Cabinet over the 'impossible' target of building 1.5 million homes in the next five years'

Lord Ashcroft writes in Red Flag it was only a call from Tony Blair that prevented the Deputy Prime Minister from quitting.

Events

6 d. ago Our wine expert reveals the best bank holidays toasts, including a £9 'revolutionary' white wine sold in a aluminium bottle

Charlotte's bank holiday toasts

Economics

7 d. ago 'Silent' exercise bike that's perfect for 'exercising in bad weather' gets priced slashed by £113

Whether you're a fitness fanatic or just looking to keep active at home, this exercise bike is a top pick for those looking to work up a sweat within the comfort of their own home, without breaking the bank

Economics

7 d. ago ‘It takes over your life’: Fraud cases up 33 per cent as AI, crypto and social media increase risk for millions of victims

AI and social media are making people more vulnerable to scams, including one man who lost £75,000 after seeing a deepfake of Martin Lewis

Events