10 h. ago German foreign minister seeks India's help to bring ally Russia into Ukraine peace talks

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has urged India to press its close ally Russia to return to peace talks over the war in Ukraine

Politics

28 h. ago UK still ploughing millions into Putin's war chest through loophole, PM warned

Ministers have been urged by the Lib Dems to close loopholes which analysts say create hundreds of millions of pounds of tax revenue for the Kremlin

Events

4 d. ago Five common household items could be attracting spiders into your home

September marks the start of mating season for spiders which means they will start to seek warmer, dry environments.

Society

7 d. ago Wind farms are driving YOUR electricity bills up, admits Ofgem as prices go up by DOUBLE expected amount amid Ed Miliband's green drive

Energy regulator Ofgem revealed this morning that the price cap will rise from October 1 by 2 per cent - double what was expected - for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales.

Economics

7 d. ago Household energy bills will rise by £35 a year to £1,755 as 2 per cent price cap increase is announced

The energy price cap will rise by 2 per cent from October for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales, regulator Ofgem revealed today.

Economics

7 d. ago Household energy bills will rise by £35 a year to £1,766 as 2 per cent price cap increase is announced

The energy price cap will rise by 2 per cent from October 1 for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales, Ofgem revealed today.

Economics

7 d. ago Household energy bills expected to rise by around 1% in October – forecast

Ofgem, which sets the limit on what energy companies can charge customers, is to confirm its latest price cap on Wednesday.

Science

8 d. ago Welsh households buying olive oil urged to avoid mistake which can ruin taste

Olive oil can be pretty pricey, so you'll want your bottle to last as long as possible without losing its flavour. But there's a simple mistake that many people make when it comes to storing their olive oil, which can make it bland.

Society

8 d. ago September outbreak alert as UK households told to 'seek a pharmacist'

As school returns next month, parents are being advised to be on the lookout for the parasites

Events

8 d. ago Andrey Rublev offers support to close friend Daniil Medvedev after US Open outburst: ‘He has me’

The 15th seed suggested Medvedev has a close network he can turn to after Boris Becker urged him to get ‘professional help’

Politics

2 w. ago People with energy bill debt urged to apply for cash help of up to £1,700

Over 2,000 households across Scotland, England and Wales had debt worth more than £947,000 of written off by the British Gas Energy Trust.

Economics

2 w. ago Four million households to receive annual income boost worth more than £700

The Universal Credit Bill will see the Universal Credit standard allowance permanently rise above inflation, amounting to 725 by 2029/30 in cash terms for a single person aged 25 or over

Economics

2 w. ago Households urged to spray windows with one thing this weekend during hot weather

The UK is facing its fourth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures exceeding 30C in many parts of the country. But one of the most annoying things is the insects that invade our homes

Society

3 w. ago Households in Wales urged to close curtains and blinds this week

You should also close your windows, say experts, as a heat alert has been issued

Politics

4 w. ago Expert says household plant will thrive because it loves a brew as much as you do

Orchids 'bloom brilliantly' when watered with one kitchen ingredient every month

Science

4 w. ago Householders given alert over hanging fairy lights on fences

A DIY expert has spoken out about the growing trend and explained how different fence changes can cause problems

Society