19 h. ago How to prepare for a hurricane, as forecasters expect a busy 2025 storm season

Hurricane season can be stressful for millions of Americans living in coastal areas, as powerful winds and heavy rain can cause widespread damage, cut power for days or weeks and otherwise upend people’s lives

Events

26 h. ago Screams erupt as cabin full people is washed away by historic Texas floods

Screams from inside the home could be heard as the structure rapidly followed the current, leaving a group of young people stranded on the floating house.

Events

32 h. ago Full list of DWP Winter Fuel Allowance eligibility requirements as millions to receive up to £300

Everything you need to know about DWP Winter Fuel Allowance eligibility requirements, including dates, if you live alone and if you live in a care home

Economics

33 h. ago Migrant bodies with hands and feet tied found in sea after 'death ritual'

The bodies of five migrant men have been found in the sea off the Spanish island of Majorca with their hands and feet bound in what is believed to have been a death ritual after they starved

Events

38 h. ago Massive change for anyone living in council houses announced by government

The changes could make it much harder for people to buy their home - with new houses protected for 35 years

Politics

38 h. ago Ayr nursing home achieves top rating in leading care provider guide

The 58-bed care home, on Seafield Road, specialises in nursing, dementia, residential, and respite care.

Politics

41 h. ago Home Office fails to collect 'basic information' about UK visa holders, MPs warn

An inquiry has revealed that data on whether someone left the UK after their visa expired was not collected by the government

Events

48 h. ago Home Office doesn’t know how many migrants overstay skilled worker visas, MPs warn

An inquiry has revealed that data on whether someone left the UK after their visa expired was not collected by the government

Events

48 h. ago Home Office fails to collect 'basic information' on UK visa holders and left foreign workers 'vulnerable'

An inquiry has revealed that data on whether someone left the UK after their visa expired was not collected by the government

Society

3 d. ago Inquiry told of older people ‘cull’ as Matt Hancock defends care home policies

At a press conference in May 2020, Mr Hancock said: ‘Right from the start, we’ve tried to throw a protective ring around our care homes.’

Events

3 d. ago Matt Hancock admits 'protective ring' around care homes was 'impossible' during fiery exchange at Covid inquiry

Former health secretary Matt Hancock was in combative mood during a bad-tempered appearance before the Covid-19 Inquiry, at which he defended his actions during the pandemic.

Politics

3 d. ago Inquiry hears of older people ‘cull’ as Matt Hancock defends care home policies

At a press conference in May 2020, Mr Hancock said: ‘Right from the start, we’ve tried to throw a protective ring around our care homes.’

Events

3 d. ago Former office block transformed into council homes in Cardiff Bay

The first tenants are set to move into the building as the council grapples with "unprecedented numbers" of people in need of housing support

Society

3 d. ago Matt Hancock defiant about Covid care home plan after ‘generational slaughter’ claim

The High Court ruled in 2022 that government policies on discharging hospital patients into care homes at the start of the pandemic were ‘unlawful’

Politics

3 d. ago Hancock: Moving patients from hospitals to care homes was least

Module six of the inquiry is focused on the effect the pandemic had on both the publicly and privately funded adult social care sector across the UK.

Science

3 d. ago Matt Hancock admits care home pandemic plans 'as good as useless' as inquiry shown chilling texts

Appearing before the Covid Inquiry, former Health Secretary Matt Hancock lashed out at local authorities and Public Health England as messages between him and minister Helen Whately were revealed

Events

3 d. ago Greater Manchester care home earmarked for closure as 'difficult news' announced

The Salvation Army has unveiled a list of five care homes where 'consultations' will begin

Politics

4 d. ago Any cut to cash Isa allowance ‘may not prompt savers to boost their investments’

There has been speculation that plans to reduce the annual tax-free cash Isa allowance could be announced later this month.

Economics

4 d. ago People urged to still send in energy meter readings as new price cap kicks in

The typical household bill for those who have not signed up to a fixed tariff has dropped by £129 to £1,720 per year when the regulator's new price cap came into force today (July 1)

Science

5 d. ago Coroner warns care home of ‘cultural problem’ after patient’s double bed fall

Sonia Sore, 84, fell onto the floor at North Court Care Home in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, on October 14 and October 20 2023.

Events