46 h. ago Most wearable autumn trends for 2025, from the updated power suit to new 'it' colour

From power suits and check prints to rich brown tones and faux fur, here are the new-season trends to add to your wardrobe

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4 d. ago Drax’s shares plunge as City watchdog investigates sourcing of wood pellets

FCA inquiry into biomass power station relates to disclosures and transparency over two-year periodAnalysis: Latest Drax inquiry will raise fresh questions about its billions in subsidiesBusiness live – latest updatesThe power generator Drax has revealed it is under investigation by the City watchdog over “historical statements” made about the sourcing of wood pellets for its biomass power station.The Financial Conduct Authority confirmed the investigation on Thursday, which will cover a period of more than two years between January 2022 to March 2024 and examine whether the company complied with disclosure and transparency rules, including in three annual reports. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago UK power company Drax’s shares plunge amid investigation over source of ‘renewable’ fuel

Investigation by UK watchdog relates to historical statements on wood pellets for power station from January 2022 to March 2024Business live – latest updatesThe power generator Drax has revealed it is under investigation by the City watchdog over “historical statements” made about the sourcing of wood pellets for its biomass power station.The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) confirmed the investigation on Thursday, which will cover a period of more than two years between January 2022 to March 2024, and examine whether the company complied with disclosure and transparency rules, including in three annual reports. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The egg flight trend: Tim Dowling ranks 10 boiled egg appetisers

Want to offer friends and family a creative sampling of eggs at your next get-together? Our intrepid tester tries unexpected options, from pickled onion to tzatzikiGenerally speaking, the more TikTok trends you allow to pass you by in a year, the better. But some trends refuse to cease, and the egg flight is turning out to be one of them. The egg flight, in all its many forms, persists.Simply put, an egg flight is to hard-boiled eggs what a wine flight is to wine – a varietal sampling, presented in one sitting. Unlike devilled eggs, where the yolk is scooped out, mashed with mayonnaise and spices and piped back into its former cavity, the egg flight is just some eggs – most commonly three, in six upturned halves – with different stuff piled on top. The result is meant to be a quick but still fancy appetiser range, destined to impress your guests, your family, or at least the rest of TikTok. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago What goes up must come down: can Burnley, Leeds and Sunderland buck trend?

We assess the chances of Premier League’s new teams avoiding the fate of promoted clubs for past two seasonsReasons to be cheerful There are numerous reasons behind the growing trend of promoted teams going straight back down with a decreasing number of points. One – having to adjust from dominating possession in the Championship to seeing much less of the ball in the Premier League – may not trouble Burnley quite as much as their predecessors. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Asymmetric hemlines are back. Here’s how to style them at any age

After years of crisp tailoring and clean silhouettes, fashion is breaking free from the chains of ‘quiet luxury’

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3 w. ago Japanese interval walking: the viral exercise trend that could put a spring in your step

Alternating between fast and slow walking is particularly suited to people who do not do much regular exerciseIf the thought of pumping iron or holding a plank doesn’t put a spring in your step, maybe the latest exercise trend to dominate social media will: Japanese interval walking.The idea is simple: alternate between three minutes of fast and three minutes of slow walking, ideally for 30 minutes at a time. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Trendy Terriers 2025: Here are the 11 most popular breeds of loving terrier of the year so far

The UK Kennel Club publish breed registration statistics every quarter.

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4 w. ago Why is everyone wearing weighted vests? I tried one for two weeks

Celebrities have been sporting them on walks and influencers are peddling them on TikTok – what are they and what are the benefits?Tell us: share your experiences of traveling with friendsA few months ago, something changed. One minute, people were trudging along as usual; the next it seemed like every third person I passed on the street was wearing a weird, heavy little backpack. Initially, I mistook several of these bulky, menacing items for bulletproof vests. (Scary.) Eventually, I realized they were simply the latest fitness trend: weighted vests.Celebrities have been sporting them on walks, Peloton instructors are making videos explaining how to use them, and influencers are peddling them on TikTok. Publications have written about their growing popularity among “the menopause set”, as Allure put it, because of their supposed ability to help with muscle strength and bone density as one ages. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Storm Floris live updates: Trains cancelled and 22,000 homes without power after 90mph winds hit UK

The Met Office warned flying debris could pose ‘a danger to life’ in some areas

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4 w. ago Storm Floris live updates: Trains cancelled and 10,000 homes without power after 90mph winds hit UK

The Met Office warned flying debris could pose ‘a danger to life’ in some areas

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