74 m. ago Covid: Soothe a 'razor blade' sore throat caused by the new variant with this unusual remedy

Covid cases have been increasing ahead of winter 🤧

Politics

95 m. ago Young people are biggest victims of UK’s fragile jobs market

Firms too scared to take a chance on youngsters when taxes and minimum wages are higher, expert saysUK labour market shows signs of stabilising after job lossesBusiness live – latest updatesSo much about the UK jobs market is influenced by Rachel Reeves. Without overdoing the blame, say many experts, the chancellor’s tough budget last year and the likelihood of a repeat next month hangs over employers and how they recruit and pay staff.The latest official figures show a rising number of young people out of work in the three months to August. More broadly, unemployment rose to a four-year high and the number of vacancies fell. And then there was the stubborn increase in the public sector wage bill, which outpaced the much more modest increase in private sector wages. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Winter Fuel Payment 2025: when is allowance paid, as DWP confirms when pensioners will get heating payments

Millions of pensioners are set for a welcome winter boost 💷

Economics

3 h. ago How much noise can you legally make in your garden? Expert weighs in on debate

A gardening expert has explained how much noise you can make in your garden legally, and when your neighbours have the right to complain

Politics

3 h. ago Two groups of pensioners can claim Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300 this week

Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300 may need to be claimed by some people over State Pension age.

Economics

4 h. ago Check your change for 50p dubbed 'holy grail' of coins worth £150

This highly sought-after piece features an image of the Kew Gardens pagoda on one side

Economics

5 h. ago Thomasina Miers’ recipes for mushroom linguine with chard, and poached pears with spiced hazelnut crumble

Pasta with a rich sauce flavoured by chilli and sweet onions, followed by spice-enhanced poached pears with a nutty toppingMy farmers’ market (and my beds) are full of swiss chard. It is one of the few edible plants I could cope with this year – it grows with such ease and grows back so quickly after each picking that I feel it is the ultimate kitchen gardener’s friend. It is a great bedfellow for mushrooms, which lend a bit of meatiness to those leaves. With those, I also like to add ancho, a rich, full-bodied but not spicy chilli that is readily available in flaked form in many supermarkets around the country (nora or guajillo are good substitutes), while the feta, like queso fresco in Mexico, adds a lovely, tangy saltiness. It’s a dish for those Sundays when you are low on time, but want a rich, soothing feast. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Chelsea news: Enzo Maresca 'has no regrets' as Alejandro Garnacho 'mistake' emerges

Enzo Maresca has broken his silence following his red card during Chelsea's win over Liverpool, while a possible solution for an emerging Enzo Fernandez problem has been offered up

Politics

9 h. ago Trump's Gaza peace deal hanging by a thread as Hamas 'is already playing tricks', Netanyahu insider warns

Despite the celebratory atmosphere, experts caution that the fragile ceasefire hangs by a thread, with the future uncertain as Hamas must still fulfill critical demands.

Events

10 h. ago Budget must be ‘line in the sand’ after first year’s mistakes, says Powell

Labour deputy leadership hopeful Lucy Powell said it should give ‘a clear articulation of the core purpose of the Labour Government’.

Politics

11 h. ago Martin Lewis’ charity warns over easy pin mistake that could see YOU lose cash

HOUSEHOLDS have been warned about an easy pin mistake that could see you lose cash. New research by Money and Mental Health Policy Institute has found a fifth of people with mental health problems share their pin or bank details with people to get help with their finances. But the move could leave them at...

Events

13 h. ago Traitors star slams BBC over celebrity series as it 'really makes me sick'

A former Traitors contestant thinks the BBC has made a mistake by making a celebrity version of the reality show. Zack Davies reckons it is "pointless".

Politics

14 h. ago Female darts star humbles Luke Littler: World champion BEATEN after he 'arrogantly' dropped down to youth championship the day after winning £120,000 tournament

Littler would find himself up against the likes of Gian van Veen, Beau Greaves and Charlie Manby - the newest talent on the scene who has just qualified for this winter's World Championship.

Economics

15 h. ago Dunelm shoppers rave this £20 duvet set is 'perfect for chilly autumn nights'

Dunelm shoppers are loving this affordable bedding set that's 'perfect for autumn and winter' as it amasses over 100 5-star reviews

Economics

16 h. ago Stylish moisture absorber that 'solves damp smell and moisture' gets axed by 20%

Shoppers looking to wave goodbye to damp and moisture through the autumn and winter months have praised this gadget as 'the best unit I've used' - and right now, it's got 20% off

Politics

16 h. ago WNBA fans react in disgust to news that men are betting on players’ menstrual cycles

FadeMeBets, who has 29,000 followers on Instagram, advises his followers to bet the ‘under’ based on when he thinks players are on their periods

Sport

17 h. ago NHS Lanarkshire urges people with respiratory disease to get flu vaccine

In the 2024/25 winter season, the health board saw some of the highest numbers of acute admissions for flu since before the pandemic.

Politics

18 h. ago The rise of solo skiing trips and other winter holiday trends to look out for

Solo skiing is among the biggest winter holiday trends this year

Politics

18 h. ago ‘All we see is destruction’: Palestinians pulling bodies from the rubble of Gaza fear the fragile ceasefire will not last

As aid trickles in, families reunite and homes are returned to, Gazans tell The Independent that they are still in danger

Events

18 h. ago M&S' new padded 'duvet' coat perfect for winter and its already selling out

The Padded Duvet Jacket is a versatile style that can be worn throughout the colder months - and it's already flying off the shelves

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