51 m. ago Amazon just revealed its Prime Big Deal Day's 2025 sale event

Like last year, the deals event will last for two full days and will see discounts across coffee machines, air fryers, beauty and household essentials.

Economics

73 m. ago People are rubbing cinnamon on their windows to keep invaders away

Spiders are invading our homes as the weather gets colder - but there's a simple hack to keep them at bay using a common household ingredient, according to pest control experts

Events

2 h. ago Majority of households clash over 'correct' dishwasher loading technique

A new survey has revealed that two-thirds of Brits living with others have had disagreements or rows over the proper way to load the dishwasher - and the debate is far from over

Politics

2 h. ago UK households urged to 'switch off and unplug' these vampire appliances

As energy prices are set to increase again on October 1, and the temperatures already plunging, the stress of battling rising bills is returning in earnest

Politics

2 h. ago UK households told to buy 99p tool to slash energy bills 'by hundreds' this autumn

Many people are looking for ways to keep their household bills down ahead of winter

Economics

3 h. ago Households still divided over ‘right’ way to load dishwasher

Households continue to argue over correct way to load dishwasher - and everyone thinks they're right

Politics

3 h. ago The exact date UK households should switch heating on in different parts of country

The date that you should turn your central heating on in each UK city has been revealed

Society

3 h. ago Exact temperature UK homes 'shouldn't get below' as Brits switch heating on

As the weather gets colder, many Brits are wondering when they should be putting the heating on - and experts have shared the exact temperature to look out for this winter

Society

3 h. ago Woman at DJ gig hit in face with unexpected flying object that leaves crowd divided

The woman was in the front row of a packed show when a cake came soaring through the air and hit her in the face, causing her to lose her balance and fall over as the crowd cheered on

Events

5 h. ago Finland is ready for the next crisis, with stockpiled food and 72

The next pandemic or geopolitical shock could be close at hand. To look after our people, we’re looking after our supply chains, agriculture and fuel reservesMiika Ilomäki is chief preparedness specialist for Finland’s National Emergency Supply AgencyIn times of crisis, food is more than sustenance. It is a pillar of national stability. Finland has long understood this, not just because of policy, but because of who we are and where we live. Geography, a mild continental climate and our history have shaped a mindset where preparedness is essential. In a country with vast territory, a sparse population and long distances between communities, resilience must be built into everything we do.This understanding is deeply rooted in our society, in individual households as much as government institutions. Today, Finland’s approach to preparedness is rightly seen as a model for Europe. But it is not a one-size-fits-all solution. What works for Finland, such as our high levels of food self-su...

Events

6 h. ago Mum divides opinion as she decides to use controversial laser treatment on her baby daughter's facial birthmark

A mother has faced backlash after revealing plans to laser off her toddler's birthmark to 'protect her' from bullies.

Politics

6 h. ago Bananas stay fresh for weeks and won't go brown if stored with 1 household item

Bananas are one of the most wasted foods in the UK, but it turns out there's a simple method to keep them fresh for up to two weeks - and all you need is some cling film

Politics

7 h. ago UK public has paid £200bn to shareholders of key industries since privatisation – study

Analysis reveals ‘privatisation premium’ of £250 per household per year paid to owners of water, rail, bus, energy and mail services since 2010‘Birmingham is up the road but there are no buses’The public has paid almost £200bn to the shareholders who own key British industries since they were privatised, research reveals.The transfer of tens of billions of pounds to the owners of the privatised water, rail, bus, energy and mail services comes as families face soaring bills, polluted rivers and seas, and expensive and unreliable trains and buses. Continue reading...

Economics

7 h. ago UK public has paid £200bn to shareholders of key industries since privatisation

Analysis reveals ‘privatisation premium’ of £250 per household per year paid to owners of water, rail, bus, energy and mail services since 2010‘Birmingham is up the road but there are no buses’The public has paid almost £200bn to the shareholders who own key British industries since they were privatised, research reveals.The transfer of tens of billions of pounds to the owners of the privatised water, rail, bus, energy and mail services comes as families face soaring bills, polluted rivers and seas, and expensive and unreliable trains and buses. Continue reading...

Economics

7 h. ago Households 'save on electric' with kitchen device that can 'cook roast in 50 minutes'

The cooking tool is on offer in a double discount deal at Yimbly

Society

8 h. ago Exact date millions of households will receive vital £150 letter

The Warm Home Discount scheme gives you £150 off your electricity bill

Economics

8 h. ago ‘There’s a basic decency among British people’: Hope Not Hate’s Nick Lowles on how to defeat the far right

Lowles has spent his entire adult life organising against fascism, facing countless threats as a result. He discusses the street confrontations of the 80s, foiling a murder plot, Nazi satanists – and the urgent need for optimism and actionIn 1979, a 10-year-old Nick Lowles saw a hard-right party political broadcast. Born in Hounslow in London, he had moved to Shrewsbury when he was seven: “A very white town. There was a British Movement march soon after we moved up there.” Theirs was a “small-P political household”. His dad was a social worker, his mum worked for various charities. “She was from Mauritius, and now on the telly, the National Front were saying they were going to send people who weren’t born in Britain home in six months. I was petrified that my mum was going to get sent home.” The ambient racism of 70s and 80s Britain permeated everything. “I just remember being scared,” Lowles says. “We used to go on holiday and I tan really easily. I was frightened of coming back to...

Politics

8 h. ago Laughter returns to the North East as Aberdeen Comedy Festival kicks off next week

Aberdeen Comedy Festival makes a welcome return next week with a fortnight of funny in the Granite City from Monday, September 22 to Sunday, October 5. Revived by Aberdeen Performing Arts and supported by Aberdeen Inspired, the festival promises a packed line-up of leading names to rising stars, household favourites to local heroes, from stand-up to improv to tickle your funny bone.

Culture

15 h. ago UK households urged to make one bedroom change in autumn to slash heating bills

This expert advice about choosing the right mattress and bedding in the lead up to autumn could help you shave money off your household bills, all while keeping your bedroom stylish

Society

17 h. ago Charlie Hunnam divides fans as he strips naked to play serial killer Ed Gein in 'creepy' Netflix trailer

Charlie Hunnam has stunned fans in the dark debut trailer for the upcoming Netflix show Monster: The Ed Gein Story.

Events