31 h. ago Household Support Fund 2025: UK families urged to apply for cost of living support payment before deadlines

Many councils are offering one-off payments — check what you could get where you live 🧾

Economics

38 h. ago ‘Stress crisis’ in UK as 5m struggle with financial, health and housing insecurity

Exclusive: Levels of ‘multi-stress’ at highest since 2008 crash, study says, with people feeling profoundly powerlessMore than 5 million UK adults are experiencing a triple whammy of financial, health and housing insecurity as British households hit levels of “multi-stress” not seen since the global economic crash well over a decade ago, research shows.One in 10 working-age adults are juggling low income and debt, insecure tenancies and high rents, and problems accessing NHS care. They are at least twice as likely as the rest of the population to report mental stress, sleeplessness and isolation. Continue reading...

Events

54 h. ago Inside London's WOW!house 2025 – browse the rooms from one of the biggest designer showcases in the world

Inside London's WOW!house 2025 – browse the rooms from one of the biggest designer showcases in the world  Homes and Gardens

Culture

3 d. ago Woman wrongly held for years on US death row dies in Irish house fire

Sonia ‘Sunny’ Jacobs was exonerated of murder after 17 years and later married an Irish manAfter enduring hellish years on America’s death row for a crime she did not commit, Sonia “Sunny” Jacobs found an idyll, and healing, in rural Ireland. But in a final, cruel twist, her sanctuary claimed her life.Jacobs, 78, and her carer, Kevin Kelly, were found dead on Tuesday after a fire at her cottage near the village of Casla, in County Galway. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Colorado suspect had 16 unused Molotov cocktails and 12 victims identified, Boulder official says – live updates

Suspect Mohamed Soliman told law enforcement officials he planned attack on ‘Zionist group’ for over a yearSuspect charged with multiple felonies in attack on Colorado rally for Israeli hostagesThe attack in Boulder occurred as people with a volunteer group called Run For Their Lives was concluding a weekly demonstration to raise visibility of the hostages who remain in Gaza.Video from the scene shows a witness shouting, “He’s right there. He’s throwing molotov cocktails”, as a police officer with his gun drawn advances on a bare-chested suspect holding containers in each hand.She has spoken at our synagogues as well as other synagogues and schools just about her background and the Holocaust and from her own perspective.She is passionate about standing up for good things and she is an extremely exceptional person. Always a smile on her face. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Scotland’s Home of the Year 2025 winner crowned as Aberdeenshire Hilltop House scoops glory

BBC Scotland's Home of the Year 2025 has been crowned after a tough grand finale.

Society

5 d. ago Boulder attack appears to be hate crime, Colorado attorney general says as Trump says it ‘will not be tolerated’ – live

Mohamed Soliman, who faces potential murder charges, had applied for asylum, according to Department for Homeland Security spokespersonSuspect charged with multiple felonies in attack on Colorado rally for Israeli hostagesThe attack in Boulder occurred as people with a volunteer group called Run For Their Lives was concluding a weekly demonstration to raise visibility of the hostages who remain in Gaza.Video from the scene shows a witness shouting, “He’s right there. He’s throwing molotov cocktails”, as a police officer with his gun drawn advances on a bare-chested suspect holding containers in each hand.She has spoken at our synagogues as well as other synagogues and schools just about her background and the Holocaust and from her own perspective.She is passionate about standing up for good things and she is an extremely exceptional person. Always a smile on her face. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago Boulder suspect potentially faces murder charges over attack on Jewish event in Colorado – live

Mohamed Soliman, who faces potential murder charges, had applied for asylum, according to Department for Homeland Security spokespersonSuspect charged with multiple felonies in attack on Colorado rally for Israeli hostagesThe attack in Boulder occurred as people with a volunteer group called Run For Their Lives was concluding a weekly demonstration to raise visibility of the hostages who remain in Gaza.Video from the scene shows a witness shouting, “He’s right there. He’s throwing molotov cocktails”, as a police officer with his gun drawn advances on a bare-chested suspect holding containers in each hand.She has spoken at our synagogues as well as other synagogues and schools just about her background and the Holocaust and from her own perspective.She is passionate about standing up for good things and she is an extremely exceptional person. Always a smile on her face. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago Boulder suspect booked on multiple charges as lawmakers condemn attack on Jewish community event in Colorado – live

Charges include felony use of incendiary devices after number of people injured in attack in ColoradoSuspect charged with multiple felonies in attack on Colorado rally for Israeli hostagesThe attack in Boulder occurred as people with a volunteer group called Run For Their Lives was concluding a weekly demonstration to raise visibility of the hostages who remain in Gaza.Video from the scene shows a witness shouting, “He’s right there. He’s throwing molotov cocktails”, as a police officer with his gun drawn advances on a bare-chested suspect holding containers in each hand.She has spoken at our synagogues as well as other synagogues and schools just about her background and the Holocaust and from her own perspective.She is passionate about standing up for good things and she is an extremely exceptional person. Always a smile on her face. Continue reading...

Society

7 d. ago In Hong Kong, my daughter was dazzled by futuristic tech – and I glimpsed the world she’ll grow up in | Kojo Koram

When I was young, Britain felt like the apex of global civilisation. But as power migrates to autocracies, our belief in democracy seems complacentA few months ago, I travelled with my six-year-old daughter to Hong Kong. As we made our way out of the airport and boarded a train, we shared a brief moment that gave me pause to reflect on how different her conception of the world will be from the one I grew up with. We sat down on immaculate seats, surrounded by LED screens. She looked around and said: “Wow Daddy, we don’t have trains like this back in London.”As the week wore on, and she pointed out other things that she had never seen back home, her comment about the high-speed train took on a broader resonance. Used to Britain’s strained and crumbling public transport, my little girl had identified how economic power has migrated to a different model of capitalism over the past generation. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Trump praises Elon Musk for ‘colossal change’ as Doge adviser says farewell

US president presents top ally with golden key as Musk says Doge unit ‘will only grow stronger over time’Donald Trump saw Elon Musk off from the White House on Friday, as the Tesla chief concluded his more than four months leading the so-called department of government efficiency’s disruptive foray into federal departments that achieved far fewer cost savings than expected.Standing alongside Trump in the Oval Office, Musk, who faced a 130-day limit in his tenure as a special government employee that had ended two days prior, vowed that his departure “is not the end” of Doge. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Washington’s Esme Morgan on mixing it with diplomats, England and adopting a kitten

In an exclusive interview the England defender talks about her move to the NWSL, what she has learned from Jonatan Giráldez and the upcoming EurosLife in Washington DC is treating Esme Morgan very well indeed. Not only has she discovered some of the best form of her career, but she has sneaked into the White House correspondents’ dinner as a guest and adopted a kitten called Biscuit.Morgan will now be hoping to enjoy the sweet taste of success with England and the Washington Spirit defender believes the American NWSL’s summer calendar can help her arrive at July’s European Championship in Switzerland in peak fitness because of the schedule, compared to going to a major tournament during what is – for Europe-based participants – the off-season. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Smokey Robinson files defamation suit against former housekeepers accusing him of sexual assault

The Motown singer and his wife have denied the allegations from the outset and say the claimants have fabricated their account for the purpose of extortionSmokey Robinson has filed a $500m (£370m) defamation lawsuit against the four former housekeepers who accused the Motown star of sexual assault earlier this month.Retaining anonymity, the women characterised Robinson, 85, as a “serial and sick rapist” who had assaulted them on multiple occasions between 2007 and 2024 at three different locations. Their lawyers said that “as low-wage workers in vulnerable positions, they lacked the resources and options necessary to protect themselves from sexual assaults”. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Houseplant clinic: what kind of pots should I put my plants in?

Ceramic, plastic or terracotta? Each have different properties and not all plants like all kinds of pots – so choose wiselyWhat’s the problem? I’m not sure which pots are better than others, or whether I can just leave my plants in their plastic nursery pots.Diagnosis Nursery pots – the plastic containers plants are often sold in – are typically designed for short-term use and can easily crack. Although choosing the right pot for your plants is about more than just aesthetics, I believe every plant deserves a great pot, the same way as a piece of art is enhanced by a great frame. A good pot can elevate your plant. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Scotland’s Home of the Year: The six 2025 finalists revealed

The judges have decided on our very best

Politics

1 week ago FBI to reinvestigate 2023 White House cocaine find and leak of supreme court Dobbs draft

Agency also announced new inquiry into pipe bombs found outside Democratic and Republican offices in 2021The FBI will launch new investigations into the 2023 discovery of a bag of cocaine at the White House during Joe Biden’s term, as well as into pipe bombs discovered at Democratic and Republican party headquarters before the 6 January 2021 Capitol riot by supporters of Donald Trump, and the leak of the supreme court’s draft opinion before the historic overturning of national abortion rights with the Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision that overturned Roe v Wade in 2022.Dan Bongino, a rightwing podcaster turned deputy director of the FBI, made the announcement on X, where he said he had requested weekly briefings on any progress in looking into the old cases. The incidents have been popular talking points on America’s political right wing and among conspiracy theorists. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Roman drop boho range and fans can save money off 'very flattering' summer styles

Showcasing a palette of summery shades, vibrant prints and figure flattering designs, Roman fans can nab the new collection for less using a special discount code

Sport

2 w. ago Alex Jones' dog 'cocked his leg' at Dame Mary Berry at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

The One Show' presenter's day at the Royal Horticultural Society's annual garden design and new plants showcase in Chelsea, London, took "a little bit of a different slant"

Politics

2 w. ago Harvard says Trump administration’s block on international student enrollment ‘unlawful’ – US politics live

In a major escalation between Trump and Harvard, homeland security secretary Kristi Noem says move to halt enrollment should ‘serve as a warning’Trump administration halts Harvard’s ability to enroll international studentsIsrael’s foreign minister, Gideon Sa’ar, has accused unnamed European officials of “toxic antisemitic incitement” he blamed for a hostile climate in which the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington took place, Reuters reports.Israel has faced a blizzard of criticism from Europe of late as it has intensified its military campaign in Gaza, where humanitarian groups have warned that an 11-week Israeli blockade on aid supplies has left the Palestinian territory on the brink of famine. Continue reading...

Society

2 w. ago Trump administration halts Harvard’s ability to enroll international students – live

In a major escalation between Trump and Harvard, homeland security secretary Kristi Noem says move should ‘serve as a warning’Israel’s foreign minister, Gideon Sa’ar, has accused unnamed European officials of “toxic antisemitic incitement” he blamed for a hostile climate in which the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington took place, Reuters reports.Israel has faced a blizzard of criticism from Europe of late as it has intensified its military campaign in Gaza, where humanitarian groups have warned that an 11-week Israeli blockade on aid supplies has left the Palestinian territory on the brink of famine. Continue reading...

Society