24 h. ago I'd never paid a bill until my divorce at 57! Here's the vital advice I'd give every married woman...

A few months after my divorce, my mother asked me who my car insurer was. I just looked at her blankly. None of it had crossed my mind. I was extraordinarily lucky nothing went wrong.

Politics

48 h. ago Second homeowners in Cornwall could be hit with ‘Airbnb Bill’

‘Enough is enough. Too many local families are being priced out while homes sit empty,’ said North Cornwall MP

Society

4 d. ago SARAH JONES: 'Free advice will help pubs and venues save cash on energy bills'

Minister Sarah Jones says the move will help pubs and venues which 'faced soaring energy costs as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – leaving us at the whim of global oil and gas prices'

Economics

4 d. ago Pubs, cafes and hotels across UK to get lower energy bills thanks to free advice

More than 600 small and medium sized hospitality businesses will receive energy and carbon reduction assessments, which will help them make cost effective changes

Science

6 d. ago Our obsession with spoiling pets has gone too far: your dog doesn’t care if its collar is from Burberry | Van Badham

From luxury pet-friendly accommodation to chartering a private plane for your pooch, the indulgences of late-stage capitalism are extreme A delightfully fluffy expenses controversy emerged in Queensland in the past week. The ABC reported that the chair of a Queensland government-owned company “faced questions” after billing the taxpayer for a hotel stay with a luxury accommodation package for his dog.The energy company chair, his “fur-baby Vito” and his wife (unnamed) allegedly enjoyed a $500-a-night stay at the Ovolo hotel in Fortitude Valley when a board meeting obliged his attendance in Brisbane, 100km away from his Sunshine Coast home. The “luxury pet-friendly accommodation” offered at the five-star Ovolo includes a “super comfy” dog bed, treats, premium dog food, mealtime mat and water bowl, as well as a take-home dog toy “because who doesn’t love a present?” Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago The pretty village an hour from Manchester with a lakeside café, cobbled streets and three pubs

Enjoy a stroll around this gorgeous village and stop off at a pub or cafe along the way

Politics

last month Experts share advice on how to save money on your energy bills in seconds

As the energy price cap rises again, experts from MSE and Which? explain why switching to a fixed tariff could still save households hundreds.

Science