64 m. ago Genius way Victorians kept their draughty homes warm before central heating

As energy costs continue to rise, households nationwide are seeking ways to keep their homes cosy without cranking up the heating and inflating their energy bills

Society

67 m. ago Next delivers profit boost, but cautions over ‘anaemic’ UK economic growth

The fashion and homewares group reported a 13.8% rise in pre-tax profits to £515 million for the six months to the end of July.

Economics

78 m. ago Strictly Come Dancing star denies he's 'got an advantage' after fight back from 'serious injury'

Harry Aikines-Aryeetey is taking part in the BBC One dance contest this year, after taking on the Strictly 2024 Christmas special

Events

79 m. ago You be the judge: should my housemate stop brushing her teeth at the kitchen sink?

Raquel doesn’t believe ADHD excuses Gina’s bad habits. You decide who needs to brush up on their etiquette• Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a jurorI can hear her swishing and spitting from my room. I have a visceral reaction to itLiving with ADHD is difficult, and anyway, the kitchen is not some sacred food-only zone Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Touch grass: How Gen Z stopped going outside and why it matters

As a new study reveals that most British young people stay indoors for days at a time, it starts to make sense of why we’re witnessing the mass decline of mental health – and the continuing rise of the age of rage, writes Helen Coffey

Politics

3 h. ago Jeffrey Archer: ‘Nigel Farage is the best mob orator I’ve heard in my lifetime – I could never vote for him’

As he publishes his 30th novel, the former deputy chair of the Conservative Party is showing no signs of slowing down. In his riverside penthouse in London, he talks to Chris Harvey about the rise of Reform, Peter Mandelson’s sacking over his friendship with Epstein, and his big life regret

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4 h. ago ‘Resistance is when I put an end to what I don’t like’: The rise and fall of the Baader

In the 1970s, the radical leftwing German terrorist organisation may have spread fear through public acts of violence – but its inner workings were characterised by vanity and incompetenceIn the summer of 1970, a group of aspirant revolutionaries arrived in Jordan from West Germany. They sought military training though they had barely handled weapons before. They sought a guerrilla war in the streets of Europe, but had never done anything more than light a fire in a deserted department store. They sought the spurious glamour that spending time with a Palestinian armed group could confer. Above all, they sought a safe place where they could hide and plan.Some of the group had flown to Beirut on a direct flight from communist-run East Berlin. The better known members – Ulrike Meinhof, a prominent leftwing journalist, and two convicted arsonists called Gudrun Ensslin and Andreas Baader – had faced a more complicated journey. First, they’d had to cross into East Germany, then they took ...

Politics

4 h. ago France should have recognised Palestinian statehood years ago. The cynic in me asks: why now? | Rokhaya Diallo

Weakened domestically, Emmanuel Macron wants an international legacy. Yet still, he does nothing to sanction IsraelWhen Emmanuel Macron announced that France intended to recognise Palestinian statehood, he drew a furious rebuke from Israel – and caused a diplomatic storm with the US. Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, wrote a letter accusing the French government of failing to “confront the alarming rise of antisemitism” in France, adding the harsh and unequivocal assessment: “Your call for a Palestinian state pours fuel on this antisemitic fire.”In the same letter, he praised Donald Trump’s action to “protect the civil rights of American Jews”.Rokhaya Diallo is a Guardian Europe columnist Continue reading...

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5 h. ago State Pension alert – Millions face paying income tax for first time

The state pension is set to rise by 4.7% in April, but the increase will push millions of pensioners into paying income tax for the first time

Economics

7 h. ago Venezuela starts days of military and ‘electronic warfare’ drills after US strikes on alleged drug boats

Armed forces say ‘special naval militia’ involved in Caribbean deployment as defence minister cites ‘threatening, vulgar voice’ of WashingtonVenezuela says it has begun three days of military exercises on its Caribbean island of La Orchila as tensions soar amid US military activity in the region.Forces deployed for what Washington called an anti-drug operation have blown up at least two Venezuelan boats and a combined 14 people allegedly transporting drugs across the Caribbean this month – a move slammed by UN experts as “extrajudicial execution”. Continue reading...

Events

8 h. ago King Charles jokes about nearly being 'married off' to Richard Nixon's daughter

During his speech at the state banquet last night, King Charles referred to an occasion in 1970 when, then 21, he spent time with then-president Richard Nixon's daughter Tricia at social occasions

Politics

9 h. ago MPs call for stop to soaring special needs referrals in 'broken' system amid ADHD rise

The Commons Education Select Committee called for reform of the 'broken' special needs system, which is causing long waiting lists and financially crippling councils.

Politics

9 h. ago GPs reveal patients now ask about Mounjaro at one in 25 appointments

Doctors are experiencing a huge rise in their workload due to the interest in the drug

Science

9 h. ago Major changes to 'breaking point' SEND system demanded by MPs

The Commons’ education committee called for a major 'cultural shift' to make special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision embedded within mainstream schools

Politics

9 h. ago CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews Doc: My prognosis for this slow, maudlin medical drama? It's not looking good

Special prize for the laziest, least imaginative title of the year goes to the hospital drama Doc.

Events

9 h. ago Enzo Maresca hopes Chelsea can learn from mistakes and ‘build something special’

The Blues suffered defeat against Bayern Munich in their first Champions League outing in nearly two and a half years.

Politics

11 h. ago Trump bonds with King Charles and calls him 'very very special' during state banquet

The US President also appeared to call Princess Kate 'so beautiful' when she greeted him and the First Lady

Politics

11 h. ago Trump in the UK live updates: Royals toast ‘special relationship,’ King Charles jokes about Nixon at state dinner

Trump in the UK live updates: Royals toast ‘special relationship,’ King Charles jokes about Nixon at state dinner  New York Post

Politics

11 h. ago Donald Trump gushes over 'radiant' Kate Middleton as she sits next to him at banquet

During his address at the state banquet at Windsor Castle, the US president fawned over Princess Kate and referred to her as the Queen - right in front of Camilla

Politics

11 h. ago Melania Trump bares her shoulders in a daring yellow gown at lavish banquet during state visit to the UK

The First Lady slipped into a different ensemble for the special dinner, hosted at Windsor Castle.

Politics