22 h. ago Families could save 17% on energy bills after smart meter pledge

An accelerated rollout of the digital gas or electricity meters will put an end to estimated bills and allow accurate tracking of people’s usage to cut bills, and save water

Science

43 h. ago Gene Gallagher is the spitting image of his Oasis frontman dad Liam at Blauer anniversary event during Milan Men's Fashion Week

The musician, 24, attended the 25th Anniversary of Blauer at Triennale di Milano in Milan, Italy, on Friday.

Politics

54 h. ago OVO to host events next week to help people save up to £360 on energy bills

OVO is hosting a series of community events across the UK as part of Warm Welcome Week for people with any energy provider.

Economics

3 d. ago The secret is out: how Australian Open helped usher in three

Grand slam qualifying used to be an oasis for tennis hipsters but a game of one upmanship between the Australian and US Opens has set the standard for spectacular lead-in weeksDuring the early days of the US Open singles main draw last year, the tournament director, Stacey Allaster, was holding court with a small group of journalists ina suite overlooking Arthur Ashe Stadium. Much of the discussion centred on the revamped mixed doubles tournament, which had dominated the tennis discourse for days. With a smile, Allaster explained the amount of work that had gone into the event and cited the final attendance numbers throughout the week it was held. The US Open, she asserted, is now a three-week event.For many years, the traditional grand slam fortnight was preceded by a nondescript week of preparation. While lower-ranked players quietly worked through the qualifying draw before vacant stands, the top players finished their preparation to minimal fanfare. Access to the tournament grou...

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5 d. ago World Gaelic Week launches programme of events including several in Lanarkshire

Taking place from February 23 to March 1, the annual initiative is this year supporting 63 projects and events across Scotland, with hundreds more expected to be staged across the week.

Politics

6 d. ago Australian Open is drawing record crowds before the tournament has even begun

To supercharge the Melbourne Park event, ‘Opening Week’ maximises the music, food and wellness – and adds a $1m tennis showcase“Cricket’s in December,” Tennis Australia’s chief executive, Craig Tiley, says with a smile on a record-breaking first day of the Australian Open on Monday. The veteran may be rumoured to be considering a move to the US Tennis Association, but for now he remains focused on his sport’s summer dominance.“Our objective is we want to own January,” he says. At the launch of one of many Melbourne Park sponsor activations, conditions are ripe for Tiley to talk a big game. “We’re intense, and we’re intense because we’re 21 days, every day.” Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Royal Family LIVE: Kensington Palace issues brand new Kate Middleton update

It has been revealed that the Princess of Wales will be hosting a very special event later in the week at Windsor Castle to celebrate a huge triumph

Politics

7 d. ago Why is Ronnie O'Sullivan not playing at the 2026 snooker Masters

The Masters will take place at Alexandra Palace this week but Ronnie O'Sullivan will not be competing in the event

Politics

8 d. ago Ukraine war briefing: UK earmarks £200m to prepare for possible Ukraine deployment

British defence minister says money will be spent on vehicle upgrades, communication systems and counter-drone protection, ensuring troops are ready to deploy. What we know on day 1,417Britain said it was allocating £200m (US$270m) to fund preparations for the possible deployment of troops to Ukraine, after pledging its soldiers this week to a multinational force for the country in the event of a ceasefire. Visiting the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Friday, British defence minister John Healey said the money would be spent on upgrading vehicles and communication systems and counter-drone protection, as well as ensuring troops are ready to deploy. The announcement follows Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron and Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday agreeing to a declaration of intent at a summit of the “coalition of the willing” of Ukraine’s allies, outlining a potential future deployment. Healey said the funding announcement showed the government was “surging investment” into preparations for Ukrain...

Economics

9 d. ago Robots that can do laundry and more, plus unrolling laptops: the standout tech from CES 2026

Robot vacuums that can climb stairs and device for BlackBerry lovers also on display at annual Las Vegas tech showThis year will be filled with robots that can fold your laundry, pick up objects and climb stairs, fridges that you can command to open by voice, laptops with screens that can follow you around the room on motorised hinges and the reimagining of the BlackBerry phone.Those are the predictions from the annual CES tech show in Las Vegas that took place this week. The sprawling event aims to showcase cutting-edge technology developed by startups and big brands. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Starling Bank shares simple money habit to help people save an average of £1,600

Being good with money is Britain’s number one goal for 2026 - above fitness and wellness.

Economics

1 week ago Dr Amir Khan's warning to anyone using hot water bottle to cut heating bills

ITV's Dr Amir Khan has issued a warning to people using hot water bottles to stay warm and save on their heating bills. It's a common method Brits use to try and cut costs during winter

Events

1 week ago Jeremy Clarkson says Clarkson's Farm series 6 filming could begin this week and halt his first TV break in 40 years after sudden change of events

The presenter, 65, has revealed filming for his hit Amazon Prime show, Clarkson's Farm could begin this week after a sudden turn of events.

Culture

1 week ago Jeremy Clarkson reveals filming for series six Clarkson's Farm could begin this week and halt his first TV break in forty years after sudden change of events

The presenter, 65, has revealed filming for his hit Amazon Prime show, Clarkson's Farm could begin this week after a sudden turn of events.

Culture

1 week ago Love Island's Maya Jama shares health update after missing All Stars launch

Love Island host, Maya Jama, was notably absent from the show's All Stars launch this week after she was forced to pull out of the glitzy event due to ill health

Events

1 week ago Why the surprise over Trump’s Venezuela coup? US presidents promise isolation – and deliver war | Simon Jenkins

Last week’s events in Caracas come in a long line of American interventions. The White House has awesome power and is never shy of using itIt is starting to trickle out. Last week in Caracas was not an invasion, it was a putsch. It was the militarised kidnap of one ruler to aid his more amenable deputy into power. Since April last year, according to reports, vice-president and now interim president Delcy Rodríguez and her brother Jorge – the president of the Venezuelan national assembly – have been dealing secretly with Washington. This has reportedly been via that hotspot of informal diplomacy, Qatar.We have yet to know the details. But the rumours are plausible that last week’s episode was staged to look outrageous, including Delcy Rodríguez’s initial condemnation of it as atrocious. President Nicolás Maduro was handed over to the Americans swiftly and peacefully. The only slip was Trump describing Delcy as “quite gracious” before she was hastily sworn into office soon after the r...

Politics

1 week ago The tricks Brits are using to cut holiday costs when booking their trips

Nine out of 10 holidaymakers are taking steps to reduce their holiday costs - but what are the best strategies people employ to save money on travel?

Politics

2 w. ago Man who died after being pulled from sea was trying to rescue a mother and daughter

Mark Ratcliffe, 67, had been trying to save Sarah Keeling, 45, and her daughter Grace, 15, who remains missing, police sayA man who died trying to save two people from the sea in East Yorkshire on Friday was attempting to rescue a mother and her teenage daughter, Humberside police have said.The body of Sarah Keeling, 45, was recovered from Withernsea on Friday, while Grace Keeling, 15, remains missing after being washed away. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Family pay tribute to ‘selfless hero’ who died trying to save two people from sea in Yorkshire

Body of 45-year-old woman was also recovered, police say, while searches continue for remaining missing person

Events

2 w. ago Pictured: 'True hero' father who died trying to rescue two people from the icy sea in Withernsea tragedy that killed three

A man who died trying to save two people from the sea in East Yorkshire has been named as Mark Ratcliffe.

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