2 h. ago Pet owners being hit by excessive bills from vet chains says CMA

Almost two-thirds of households in the UK own a pet, with the number of pet owners increasing significantly during the pandemic.

Events

3 h. ago Full list of New and Basic State Pension weekly payments due from April

Pensioners could see an increase of over £570 next year under the Triple Lock.

Economics

4 h. ago New CGI photos reveal new look for Coliseum after MAJOR renovation knock

New CGI photos show an eye-catching new entrance to the much loved venue.

Culture

4 h. ago Risk of diabetes and stroke is increased by common morning habit, doctors warn

Experts publishing in the prestigious Journal of the American College of Cardiology warn this common morning habit could also put you at risk of becoming overweight

Events

5 h. ago UK must prepare buildings for 2C rise in global temperature, government told

Climate advisers warn that current plans to protect against extreme weather are inadequateBritain must prepare for global heating far in excess of the level scientists have pegged as the limit of safety, the government’s climate advisers have warned, as current plans to protect against extreme weather are inadequate.Heatwaves will occur in at least four of every five years in England by 2050, and time spent in drought will double. The number of days of peak wildfire conditions in July will nearly treble for the UK, while floods will increase in frequency throughout the year, with some peak river flows increasing by 40%. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Expert's £20 paint trick making UK homes feel taller with no renovation needed

This may be one of the best house hacks - and the best thing is you won't have to spend a hefty cheque. With just tape, a roller and a tin of paint you could make your house appear bigger

Economics

9 h. ago Shock new reason for thousands of mistaken autism diagnoses REVEALED

While autism diagnoses are increasing in the US, experts caution that what appears to be autism could sometimes be obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Events

10 h. ago The renovation that can increase the value of your home by almost 25%

Factors such as location and wider housing market trends will have a bearing on the value of a property

Politics

12 h. ago The common misdiagnosis that might be to blame for surging cases of autism

While autism diagnoses are increasing in the US, experts caution that what appears to be autism could sometimes be obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Politics

17 h. ago Miliband: Clean power is right choice for UK to ‘bring down bills for good’

The Energy UK conference heard from leading politicians as consensus on climate action becomes increasingly fractured.

Politics

17 h. ago Home Office reveals new visa rules including increased English requirements for migrants

Tougher requirements for speaking, listening, reading and writing will be needed for certain visas

Society

18 h. ago Prepare to work without IT at all, warns UK cyber chief amid huge surge in hacks

‘Nationally significant’ cyber attacks have increased substantially over the last year, NCSC warns

Events

18 h. ago Pensioners set for bigger state pension boost than previously expected

It comes after a key figure used to calculate the triple lock, which guarantees the state pension increases every April, was revised upwards in a boost for pensioners

Politics

18 h. ago Ryan Reynolds makes oligarchs comment that speaks volumes about Wrexham predicament

Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds has joked about how he and Rob Mac may have to take drastic action to fund the club in the Championship amid increased financial competition

Politics

19 h. ago Ofsted chief inspector sparks fury as union slams 'disingenuous' comments

Ofsted’s chief inspector Martyn Oliver told MPs that the education watchdog's new grading system won’t increase people’s workloads despite major concerns being raised by teachers

Politics

19 h. ago Lecornu backs delaying rise in French retirement age until after 2027 presidential election – Europe live

PM says that law increasing age to 64 will be put on pause in bid to stave off losing a no-confidence vote that would bring down his governmentThe Kremlin said on Tuesday it welcomed US president Donald Trump’s desire to focus on the search for a peace deal to end the fighting in Ukraine after achieving a ceasefire in Gaza and hoped he would be able to push Kyiv towards a settlement.Addressing the Israeli Knesset a day earlier after brokering a deal between Israel and Hamas, Trump spoke of wanting to get a deal done with Iran over its nuclear programme, but said he would turn his attention to trying to end the war in Ukraine first.We are already well acquainted with Mr Witkoff; he is effective, has proven his effectiveness now in the Middle East, and we hope that his talents will continue to contribute to the work already under way in Ukraine.The Russian side remains open and ready for peaceful dialogue, and we hope that the influence of the United States and the diplomatic skills o...

Politics

19 h. ago I chaired the US Federal Election Commission. Now there’s no cop on the beat | Ellen L Weintraub

Democracy is under attack – and the watchdog agency has no quorum. It must be restoredThreats to the US electoral process keep accelerating. Donald Trump is issuing increasingly unhinged demands that his political adversaries and those who fund speech that he views as contrary to his political agenda or supports his political opponents be prosecuted. When a prosecutor balked at this political intervention, Trump simply found one who is more compliant.In what appears to be yet another attempt to concoct support for unproven claims of voter fraud, the Department of Justice has issued exhaustive voting records requests to multiple states. Voting rights lawsuits have been dismissed. A division targeting foreign interference in our elections has been dismembered. Attempts are under way to make voter registration more onerous. Alarmingly, at least one commentator has warned that the extraordinary call-out of the military against US civilians on US soil may be a “dress rehearsal” for takin...

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20 h. ago Ryan Reynolds addresses £15.8billion problem as Wrexham issue brought to the fore

Ryan Reynolds has cheekily suggested he and Rob Mac might have to take drastic action as Wrexham face increased financial competition in the Championship following their success

Economics

20 h. ago French prime minister proposes suspending controversial retirement age law until 2027 election

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu plans to suspend a controversial retirement age increase from 62 to 64

Politics

20 h. ago UK inflation to rise to highest in G7, warns IMF as food costs surge

It came as the IMF increased its UK growth forecast for this year but reduced its prediction for 2026 amid concerns over the labour market.

Events