15 h. ago Millions of Brits risking 'debt time bomb' with Christmas shopping strategy

A staggering amount of people are risking financial woes down the line by using buy now, pay later schemes to pay for Christmas this year as they make money worries a 2026 problem

Economics

16 h. ago The welfare system should be a safety net not a lifestyle choice... that's why we'll stop benefits for anxiety: HELEN WHATELY

In Britain today, millions of people who could work are instead trapped on benefits. That's not compassion - it's failure.

Politics

23 h. ago Greens vote to ABOLISH landlords in bizarre assault on millions of Brits at party's conference... even though one of their own MPs rents out a home

A motion passed at the Greens' gathering in Bournemouth on Sunday committed the left-wing party to 'seek the effective abolition of private landlordism'.

Society

23 h. ago How the Tories, Labour and Lib Dems have turned conference season into the Farage show

Britain’s established mainstream political parties have spent the entire conference season promoting the Reform UK leader with inevitable consequences, writes political editor David Maddox

Politics

49 h. ago Britain's most extreme cleaner has made millions taking jobs 'no

Growing up on a Welsh farm, Ben Giles, 49, realised clean-up jobs other people said no to he could cope with, sparking a lucrative career in biohazard cleaning.

Politics

3 d. ago Make green great again: Can appeals to the wallet make climate policy an election

In this week’s newsletter: At a major gathering in New York, climate advocates say that language has to change• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereAt stuffy United Nations press conferences, in swanky auditoriums and at sticky socialist dance parties, one word was on everyone’s lips at this year’s Climate Week NYC: affordability.The US energy secretary, Chris Wright, said under that under President Trump the United States is “returning to commonsense energy policies that focus on affordability”. The former energy secretary, Jennifer Granholm, said Democrats must focus on renewable power’s ability to shrink power bills to win elections. And supporters of the almost certainly soon-to-be New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, trumpeted their efforts to link green policies with efforts to lower city residents’ rent and make transit affordable.Revealed: Europe losing 600 football pitches of nature and crop land a dayUK fracking ban to be brought forward as Labour ...

Politics

3 d. ago Brit 'drug mule' in Thailand trial from 'millionaire family' and went to '£70k school'

'Mild-mannered' George Wilson, 23, was nicked at Bangkok's airport with 9.1kg of alleged crystal meth - officials believe the incident is part of a 'drug smuggling network'

Economics

4 d. ago Top British challenger to wear headgear for major £4.1 million Arc assignment

The Andrew Balding-trained Kalpana will be fitted with cheekpieces for the first time when she runs in the Paris-Longchamp spectacular on Sunday

Economics

4 d. ago UK doctor's omeprazole warning to millions of Brits includes 'gastrointestinal bleeding'

Omeprazole is a popular drug in the UK that works as a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) and is often used to manage problems such as acid reflux, heartburn, and stomach ulcers

Events

5 d. ago Samsung Galaxy Ring wearer is hospitalised and denied boarding onto a flight after the battery in his device started SWELLING

Daniel Rotar, a British tech YouTuber with over 1.63 million subscribers, posted the details of the terrifying ordeal on X.

Science

7 d. ago Labour AND the Tories betrayed young people by making us compete for jobs with foreign workers. Now Rachel Reeves wants to do even more damage, writes JACK ANDERTON

The Prime Minister yesterday described the Reform plan - to ask those with ILR status to reapply for a visa and potentially deport those rejected - as 'racist' and 'immoral'. This insults millions of Britons.

Events

7 d. ago Worried about immigration? Starmer says you're racist. After PM attacks Reform's 'immoral' policy on scrapping leave to remain, Farage blasts back

Keir Starmer was on Sunday accused of insulting millions of voters worried about Britain's borders - as he branded Reform's immigration plans 'racist'.

Events

8 d. ago All the ways to get cheap and even FREE cinema tickets this week – & tens of millions of Brits are eligible

WANT a trip to the cinema this week? There are loads of ways to get cheap and even free tickets. Here's a round-up of some of the best cinema deals from tech services that you're already paying for. AMAZON PRIME First up is a cracking deal from Amazon Prime. Prime members are able to claim...

Politics

8 d. ago Keir Starmer's 'North Korean' digital ID card plans in tatters as two million Brits sign petition

A petition urging the Government to not implement digital ID cards has garnered over 1.5 million signatures in just a day after Sir Keir Starmer announced the plans on Friday

Politics

9 d. ago Major TV provider is giving away free FOOD from ‘posh’ range this weekend – & it takes just seconds to redeem

THERE'S a tasty treat up for grabs this weekend for millions of Brits. But you'll have to act fast – supplies are limited so you won't want to miss out. It's available to all Sky customers, no matter if you're paying for TV, broadband, mobile or any combination of the three. The reward is Sky's...

Politics

1 week ago DWP warns millions of Brits could see benefits stopped due to this mistake

You must inform the DWP of any changes in circumstances or risk having payments stopped.

Events

1 week ago Millions of Brits cannot get jabs like Mounjaro and Wegovy due to 'postcode lotteries'

Mounjaro and Wegovy are weight-loss drugs, available on the NHS, but new data suggests those in some areas - including North Tyneside - find it harder to access the medication

Politics

1 week ago Women who miss first breast cancer screening at ‘40% higher risk’ of dying from the disease

Study monitored 500,000 women from Sweden and found 32% did not attend first mammogram appointmentWomen who miss their first breast cancer screening appointment have a 40% higher risk of dying from the disease, according to a new study.Experts at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden analysed data for about half a million women across Sweden, with the findings published in the British Medical Journal. The women all received their first screening invitation between 1991 and 2020 and were monitored for up to 25 years. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Warning as new 'QR code scam' sees Brits 'losing millions' in pubs and restaurants

Fraudsters have managed to con victims out of millions of pounds by creating fake QR codes.

Events

1 week ago New health condition is 'growing concern' and may impact millions of Brits

The health condition, which is fuelled by internet usage and medical self-diagnosing, is on the rise and could have serious consequences for millions of Brits

Science