2 h. ago Gardeners urged to feed birds with exact mix to stop pigeons wading in

If you've noticed a horde of pesky pigeons invading your garden, follow these expert tips to keep them far away and to stop them from sniping food from other birds

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22 h. ago Grand National 2025: Aintree day one tips including Cheltenham winner Lossiemouth

Daily Star Sport's chief tipster and racing expert Jason Heavey offers his race-by-race guide to day one of the Grand National meeting at Aintree on Thursday

Economics

23 h. ago DriveSmart newsletter: Get motoring news, reviews and advice from EVs editor Steve Fowler

Stay ahead in the world of motoring with DriveSmart, your weekly guide to EVs, expert tips, and the latest industry insights

Transport

26 h. ago ‘Same shit, different year’: Australia records hottest 12 months and warmest March on record

ANU climate scientist says ‘everyone is getting fatigued these records keep falling – it’s now incredibly predictable’Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia has experienced its hottest 12-month period on record, ending with its hottest March on record, with last month seeing temperatures 2.41C above average, the Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed.The bureau said its data going back to 1910 showed the 12 months ending in March 2025 averaged 1.61C above average – the hottest of any 12-month period, beating the previous 1.51C mark set from January to December 2019.Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...

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37 h. ago Stress Awareness Month 2025: 5 expert tips for managing workspace anxiety and work related stress causes

Small changes can make a difference in reducing stress and improving your well-being 😰

Economics

41 h. ago The best airlines for nervous fliers as expert gives tips to avoid anxiety

Over 2,000 travellers were surveyed about what makes them ‘uncomfortable’ or ‘uneasy’ on a flight

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42 h. ago Keep pigeons away from bird feeders with expert's five key tips

Pigeons are known to be greedy birds who often leave other species with little to no food

Politics

65 h. ago Five stress management tips from entrepreneurs as we enter Stress Awareness Month

April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to take charge of your wellbeing.

Events

3 d. ago Ryanair and easyJet passengers warned not to pack three items in hand luggage

Airlines such as Ryanair, British Airways and easyJet are all cracking down on hand luggage passengers, according to an expert from Trtl Travel who has shared his top packing tips

Events

3 d. ago Make your rice taste 'flavourful' and better by adding this one ingredient

This expert tip will elevate your rice and make it more 'flavourful'.

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3 d. ago World markets and US dollar suffer worst monthly losses since 2022 as Trump tariffs fuel recession fears – business live

Shares slide after President Donald Trump says new reciprocal tariffs expected this week will include all nations, and Goldman Sachs say US recession more likelyWall Street shrinks in response to price pressures, stoking fears of Trump tariffsSwiss bank UBS has cut its forecast for the US stock market’s gains this year.Having previously forecast the S&P 500 shares index would end the year at 6,600 points (which would have been a 12% gain in 2025), UBS have now cut their end-year target to 6,400 points.“After considering the effects of tariffs and slower growth data so far in 2025, we now expect 6% earnings per share growth, and we have accordingly reduced our year-end target for the index to 6,400 (from 6,600).But this also means that there is still meaningful upside for broad US equities by year-end, in our view.”The Nikkei closed down 4%, while European indices are a sea of red. The sell off is broad based, with more than 550 of the Eurostoxx 600 stocks lower as investors take...

Economics

3 d. ago World markets and US dollar suffer worst monthly losses since 2022 as Trump trade war riles investors – business live

Shares slide after President Donald Trump says new reciprocal tariffs expected this week will include all nationsWall Street shrinks in response to price pressures, stoking fears of Trump tariffsEurope’s main stock indices are a sea of red, as investors react to Donald Trump’s declaration that the reciprocal tariffs he is set to announce this week will include all nations.Italy’s FTSE MIB index has dropped 1.4%, France’s CAC is down 1%, and Germany’s DAX has lost 0.95%.The tariffs imposed by the U.S. government and the fear of new announcements as early as Wednesday are creating a bleak atmosphere on trading floors worldwide. Just last Wednesday, the DAX was above 23,000 points, but it now appears that the index may soon test the 22,000 mark.The risk appetite seen in the initial weeks of the year has dissipated as investors and asset managers pull back, reduce positions, and refrain from taking on large new ones. The inclination to buy the dips has nearly vanished. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago People on PIP or ADP might need to wait until May for new payment rates

People on the highest rates of disability benefits will be due nearly £750 each month over the 2025/26 financial year.

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7 d. ago Sleep expert's tip to help you get to sleep in minutes ahead of clocks changing

Sleep expert shares his favourite tips to get better sleep after saying the clocks going forward is 'unnatural' and that 'things go wrong with your health when your system is forced to work an hour earlier than usual'

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7 d. ago Experts share five ways stress effects the body ahead of Stress Awareness Month

Stress has more physical effects on the body than you might think.

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7 d. ago Five vacuum cleaner mistakes you're probably making that are shortening its lifespan

An expert in vacuum cleaners has shared her top tips for getting the most out of your appliance

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7 d. ago How to save money on the Tube: expert tips for beating fare increases

Maxine McCreadie, a personal finance expert, shares innovative hacks to help commuters save on Tube fares amid rising TfL costs. Discover ways to reduce travel expenses with railcards, off-peak journeys and more

Economics

8 d. ago Mapped: House and rental prices revealed across the UK as growth accelerates

Figures from the Office of National Statistics show average private rent in the UK was £1,326 per month in February 2025

Society

9 d. ago Gardeners told to follow expert's simple steps to overseed your lawn before end of March

A gardening expert has shared his top tips to perfect your lawn come summer

Politics

1 week ago Debt: 13 expert management and consolidation loan tips for help with bad credit on Debt Awareness Week 2025

Experts share their practical steps to help you take control of your finances 💰

Economics