5 d. ago Is 'April Bills Day' just the start? Brits are hit with hikes to council tax, energy, water, NICs and vehicle duty... amid fears burden will have to rise AGAIN due to Trump tariffs

Brits face an 'Awful April' of domestic tax rises and bill increases hammering family finances starting today - with fears Donald Trump 's tariffs will soon push the burden even higher.

Economics

6 d. ago Millions of Brits are clueless about where their everyday energy comes from

Millions of Brits have no idea where the energy they use every day comes from.

Science

6 d. ago Millions of Brits have no idea where the energy they use every day comes from

A number of Brits are in the dark about where their daily energy comes from, according to a recent poll.

Science

7 d. ago Householders warned 'clean these appliances' or pay £600 extra on energy bills

People are being warned to keeping their electrical appliances clean to save money a day before energy prices rise

Economics

1 week ago Russia and Ukraine agree to ‘eliminate the use of force’ in Black Sea

Kremlin stipulates maritime ceasefire will start only if it gets sanctions relief on agricultural exportsRussia-Ukraine war: latest news updatesRussia and Ukraine have agreed to “eliminate the use of force” in the Black Sea after parallel talks with US negotiators in Saudi Arabia, though the Kremlin said a maritime ceasefire would start only if it received sanctions relief on agricultural exports.The two sides also agreed to implement a previously announced 30-day halt on attacks against energy networks and expand its scope to more locations, but resolving fundamental issues, including any division of territory, remains far off. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Cheapest times to use your washing machine throughout the day to save on energy bills

An expert has shared the best time to put on your washing machine to help reduce energy costs

Science

1 week ago 'Energy drinks killed my superfit daughter' claims heartbroken mum, as scientists sound alarm over cardiac risk

Katie Donnell, from Florida in the US, took a caffeine supplement, followed by up to three energy drinks a day as well as the odd coffee, in order to fuel her workouts.

Events

2 w. ago Ukraine war briefing: Trump ‘wants Zaporizhzhia power plant for US’

White House has ‘moved beyond’ minerals deal; Zelenskyy expects ceasefire deal to cover civilian as well as energy infrastructure. What we know on day 1,121Europe live: latest news updatesDonald Trump told Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday that the US could own and run Ukrainian nuclear power plants as part of a ceasefire. The Ukrainian president said following their call that “we talked only about one power plant, which is under Russian occupation”, referring to Zaporizhzhia, Europe’s largest nuclear power station. The White House said it had “moved beyond” the idea of taking possession of Ukraine’s mineral wealth as part of negotiations. “We are now focused on a long-term peace agreement,” said White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt.Kyiv was “ready” to pause attacks on Russia’s energy network and infrastructure, Zelenskyy said, write Shaun Walker and Pjotr Sauer. Zelenskyy indicated he did not yet consider a ceasefire to be in place, instead saying it could be established quickl...

Politics

2 w. ago Vladimir Putin 'laughing his backside off' after tricking Trump into 'blank cheque' deal

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin discussed the Ukraine peace deal during a phone call yesterday, with the Russian tyrant rejecting the 30-day ceasefire proposal and only agreeing to stop pummelling Ukraine's energy infrastructure

Politics

2 w. ago British Gas boss to receive £245,000 pay rise on the day household energy bills rocket by £100

Centrica boss Chris O'Shea will see his basic salary soar to £1.1million on the day energy bills for household across the country are set to rise by around £100.

Economics

2 w. ago Is it true that apple cider vinegar can stop blood sugar spikes?

Consuming acidic foods such as vinegar can indeed affect how carbohydrates are absorbed by the body, experts sayRises and dips in blood glucose levels influence our energy throughout the day – peaks give us a boost, while drops leave us fatigued. We get a spike and then a drop after eating. The sharper the spike, the more likely we are to experience energy crashes. Over time, frequent spikes can contribute to insulin resistance, a precursor to type 2 diabetes.One widely suggested remedy is a shot of apple cider vinegar every morning. Dr Christine Bosch, associate professor in nutrition at the University of Leeds, says studies over the past decade suggest that vinegar could indeed have positive long-term effects on our blood glucose levels. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Families face 'Awful April' as water, energy and council tax bills all rise on same day

Households are facing a financial squeeze in April as a stack of bills all rise on the same date, costing families more than £450 as a result of bills all shooting up on the same day

Economics