3 h. ago Truth about why this year's winter flu season has been SO awful

Spring is just around the corner, but this year's flu season is still clinging on and causing misery for millions of people in the northern hemisphere.

Politics

8 h. ago Martin Lewis sends urgent £1,260 warning to millions of people missing out on allowance

The Manchester-born finance guru, 52, revealed the tip to excited viewers on an episode of The Martin Lewis Money Show last month

Events

8 h. ago Martin Lewis issues 'crucial need to know' message to anyone who pays an energy bill

Martin Lewis is calling for anyone effected by 'back bills' to share their story with him for when he gives evidence in Parliament on the issue

Economics

8 h. ago New DWP plans for people on PIP with back, joint, and muscle health conditions due this month

More than one million people with musculoskeletal conditions are receiving PIP.

Politics

11 h. ago State Pension inheritance rule helps more than two million people boost payments by over £5,000

More than half a million pensioners were receiving over £5,000 a year in inherited Serps payments in 2023/24.

Economics

12 h. ago Rental fraud warning for young people as millions lost to criminal gangs

Nearly three-quarters (73%) of reports of rental fraud are accounted for by 18 to 39 year olds, according to figures released by the Home Office as they issued a warning

Events

12 h. ago Adrian Newey starts £20m Aston Martin F1 deal today – but why did he snub Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari?

The legendary Red Bull designer starts his lucrative £20m-a-year Aston Martin contract on Monday

Economics

18 h. ago Urgent £1,260 Martin Lewis warning to two million people as deadline looms

Money-saving guru Martin Lewis has urged millions of couples to act quickly and see if they could benefit from a lucrative tax break worth £252 a year

Events

22 h. ago Zelenskyy says minerals deal is ready to be signed as he seeks to move conversation on from White House spat – live

Keir Starmer announces additional £1.6bn package for Ukraine, allowing it ‘to buy more than 5,000 air defence missiles’Kemi Badenoch said she does not agree that the Oval Office clash was part of an orchestrated “ambush”, as some had suggested, as both Kyiv and Washington were representing their “respective national interests”.The leader of the opposition, Kemi Badenoch, says there is no difference between Labour and Conservative in terms of British support for Ukraine. When asked about the furious exchange between Trump and Zelenskyy at the White House, the Conservative party leader said her “heart went out” to the Ukrainian president while she was watching it.I couldn’t believe what was happening. He was being humiliated. I don’t think we should conduct these sort of difficult conservations in front of the cameras and we have to remember that President Zelenskyy is a hero.He is the person who represents that strength and resilience of the Ukrainian people and whatever difference a...

Society

23 h. ago ‘We are all determined to take action for strong, lasting peace,’ says Macron – live

Keir Starmer announces additional £1.6bn package for Ukraine, allowing it ‘to buy more than 5,000 air defence missiles’Kemi Badenoch said she does not agree that the Oval Office clash was part of an orchestrated “ambush”, as some had suggested, as both Kyiv and Washington were representing their “respective national interests”.The leader of the opposition, Kemi Badenoch, says there is no difference between Labour and Conservative in terms of British support for Ukraine. When asked about the furious exchange between Trump and Zelenskyy at the White House, the Conservative party leader said her “heart went out” to the Ukrainian president while she was watching it.I couldn’t believe what was happening. He was being humiliated. I don’t think we should conduct these sort of difficult conservations in front of the cameras and we have to remember that President Zelenskyy is a hero.He is the person who represents that strength and resilience of the Ukrainian people and whatever difference a...

Politics

36 h. ago ‘We’re losing decades of our life to this illness’: long Covid patients on the fear of being forgotten

Five years on from March 2020, millions of people still face debilitating symptoms, with huge repercussions on public health and productivity. But politicians are starting to pretend the pandemic never happenedOn 20 March 2020, Rowan Brown started to feel a tickle at the back of her throat. Over the next few days, new symptoms began to emerge: difficulty breathing, some tiredness. By the following week, the UK had been put under lockdown in a last-minute attempt to contain the spread of SARS-CoV-2, or Covid-19. No one else she knew had yet been infected, so she posted updates on Facebook to keep people informed: “Oh, guys, it feels like a mild flu. Tonsillitis was definitely worse.”Brown didn’t know then she was at the beginning of a condition that did not yet have a name, but which has since become known as long Covid. After two weeks, she had a Zoom with a friend, and at the end of the conversation it was as if all life force had drained out of her body. Her doctor advised her to ...

Science

39 h. ago Four million Queenslanders warned they could be in ‘firing line’ when Cyclone Alfred heads towards coast

Bureau of Meteorology says guidance ‘favours landfall on Thursday’ as premier David Crisafulli warns ‘large system presents big challenge’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTropical Cyclone Alfred will “likely” turn towards major population centres in south-east Queensland this week, with authorities warning more than 4 million people from Bundaberg to the Gold Coast that their communities could be “in the firing line”.The Queensland premier, David Crisafulli, said on Sunday the system could cause serious and potentially dangerous coastal erosion, flash flooding and strong winds. Continue reading...

Events

42 h. ago Why Ozempic could be a miracle cure for the millions battling deadly liver disease: Record numbers are developing the condition thanks to poor diet

Weight-loss jabs such as Ozempic could throw a lifeline to millions of people battling deadly liver disease - amid growing concern about the spiralling number of cases.

Events

54 h. ago Martin Lewis urges people to claim 'free money' ahead of looming deadline

It could be worth more than £1,200 if you can do it in tim

Events

59 h. ago 'Martin Lewis' MSE advice saved me £30 a year with just the click of a button'

Mandy, a reader of financial tips website MoneySavingExpert, saved herself a little extra cash after making a simple change which took minutes

Economics

3 d. ago Martin Lewis recommends using a dehumidifier to dry clothes – these are the models we’d invest in

These machines work by extracting moisture from your surroundings

Politics

3 d. ago Supermarket offers grocery discount for PIP and disability benefit claimants

Millions of people are eligible for savings

Politics

3 d. ago Warning to anyone with a Lifetime ISA as Martin Lewis shares major 'problems'

The MoneySavingExpert.com founder has told MPs the Lifetime ISA has some "major holes"

Events

3 d. ago Martin Lewis warning over ISA savings account as he says 'I have a problem with it'

Martin Lewis told MPs that reforms are needed for the Lifetime ISA

Events

3 d. ago Martin Lewis' charity given new powers to tackle money and mental health issues

The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute, founded by consumer champion Martin Lewis, has been recommended for 'super complainant' status to tackle the toxic links between money and mental health issues

Politics