4 d. ago Keep it short and find what you enjoy: how to start reading for fun

In a world full of distractions, it can be difficult to form a habit that needs attention. Experts advise on getting out of the rutMost of us read all day – texts, emails, menus, utility bills, social media captions and news stories. But fewer people are reading for fun.According to a 2022 report from the National Endowment for the Arts, 48.5% of US adults said they had read at least one book that year, down from 52.7% five years earlier, and 54.6% 10 years earlier. In the UK, a 2024 report found that half of UK adults do not regularly read for pleasure. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Bulletin briefing: US shutdown ends, terror incident in India and new malaria drug

Longest government shutdown in US history ends as Trump signs bill. Read more here.

Events

1 week ago Amazon reduces 'quiet' portable heater price by almost £100 in limited

As the cold weather sets in, Amazon has slashed the price of a portable electric heater that can be used in any room of the house

Economics

2 w. ago Farage vows to slash benefits with every disability claim reassessed

He said there would be no substantial tax cuts under Reform except for the inheritance tax on farms

Politics

3 w. ago Tempted by those adverts for electric heaters that claim to slash 90% off your bills? You'll want to read this first

A British student has designed an electrical heater to 'warm space at 90% less cost than conventional heating methods'.

Science

3 w. ago Electric heater worth £120 with 'fast heat up' time is reduced to £45 in sale

Wowcher has rolled out a special offer on a portable heater with a remote control and adjustable heat settings

Economics

3 w. ago This affordable heater doesn’t just warm up the air in your home, it also purifies it

The two-in-one appliance also purifies the air as it heats

Society