62 m. ago ‘There’s a basic decency among British people’: Hope Not Hate’s Nick Lowles on how to defeat the far right

Lowles has spent his entire adult life organising against fascism, facing countless threats as a result. He discusses the street confrontations of the 80s, foiling a murder plot, Nazi satanists – and the urgent need for optimism and actionIn 1979, a 10-year-old Nick Lowles saw a hard-right party political broadcast. Born in Hounslow in London, he had moved to Shrewsbury when he was seven: “A very white town. There was a British Movement march soon after we moved up there.” Theirs was a “small-P political household”. His dad was a social worker, his mum worked for various charities. “She was from Mauritius, and now on the telly, the National Front were saying they were going to send people who weren’t born in Britain home in six months. I was petrified that my mum was going to get sent home.” The ambient racism of 70s and 80s Britain permeated everything. “I just remember being scared,” Lowles says. “We used to go on holiday and I tan really easily. I was frightened of coming back to...

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62 m. ago I swapped my expensive tumble dryer for a £39 heated airer that costs pennies to run

With energy bills more expensive than ever and the chill starting to creep in, we've found a cost-effective solution for drying clothes

Economics

2 h. ago 'I quit my £43k teaching job and make more selling clothes on Vinted'

Jess decided to sell her clothes on Vinted, Depop and eBay after losing weight and soon made enough to quit her day job

Society

3 h. ago Soaps spoilers next week: Emmerdale health horror and EastEnders favourite plans exit

Soap fans will see Stacey Slater make a shock decision in EastEnders next week as Emmerdale and Coronation Street favourites are thrown in their own tense storylines.

Events

3 h. ago Third of adults ‘have thrown away new clothes in the last year’

The finding comes as the National Lottery funds a network of repair cafes.

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6 h. ago Luigi Mangione due in court amid double jeopardy fight in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing

Luigi Mangione is due in court as his lawyers push to have his state murder charges thrown out in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

Events

12 h. ago Olivia Attwood's Bad Boyfriends thrown into chaos as couples in blazing row

Olivia Attwood looked on in disapproval as two couples got into heated arguments in the latest episode of Bad Boyfriends over arguments about potential cheating

Events

14 h. ago 11 best clothes steamers for banishing creases, tested by a fashion expert

Steam through the ironing pile, with these handy appliances

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15 h. ago Adult star gives up job for religion as she tells why there's still 'new content' of her

The Japanese-American star posted a number of clips of herself in Malaysia dressed in a hijab and praying in mosques, plus enjoying some of the local delicacies on offer

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16 h. ago Who could be the next Prime Minister? Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting among bookies' favourites

Should Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership topple, Streeting and Burnham are just two of the names being thrown in the hat to proceed him

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17 h. ago A third Brits struggle with energy bills, yet many avoid seeking help

A poll of 2,000 adults found 35 per cent of people at least sometimes struggle to pay their energy bills, but many are doing so in silence

Science

18 h. ago Stigma stops Brits from seeking help with energy bills, British Gas study reveals

A poll of 2,000 adults found 35 per cent at least sometimes struggle to pay their energy bills, but many are doing so in silence

Science

18 h. ago Mistake when doing common household chore causes major problem, say experts

As the weather gets colder, many people will be drying their clothes indoors - but experts have warned that making one common mistake can cause major problems in your home

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19 h. ago Top 10 signs you're young at heart, from laughing at everything to playing on swings

A study of 2,000 adults has revealed the top 10 everyday habits that help Brits stay youthful in spirit, and include playing on the swings and watching kids' TV shows

Politics

19 h. ago ‘Stop swimming in our canals! And put some clothes on!’ Venice declares war on unruly tourists

A couple from the UK have been fined and expelled for taking a dip in the world heritage site. But they’re not the only ones upsetting the localsName: Venice tourists.Age: They have been turning up since the mid-18th century. Continue reading...

Events

19 h. ago Two men found guilty of witchcraft plot to kill Zambia’s president

Conviction comes as Hakainde Hichilema faces growing criticism for suppressing political oppositionTwo men have been convicted in Zambia of planning to use witchcraft to kill the president, Hakainde Hichilema.Leonard Phiri, a village chief, and Jasten Mabulesse Candunde, a Mozambican citizen, were arrested in December after a cleaner reported hearing strange noises. Authorities said they were found to be in possession of a live chameleon and other “assorted charms”, including a red cloth, an unidentified white powder and an animal’s tail. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Unpaid overtime costs Millennials £34bn and it's also impacting their health

Research has shown adults average of almost three unpaid hours a week over their contracted time and it's having an impact on their daily life

Economics

22 h. ago The surprising health benefit of a Mediterranean diet besides weight loss

About 45 per cent of adults have some form of gum disease in the UK which causes red, swollen, sore and bleeding gums

Events

22 h. ago Millennials forfeit £34bn in unpaid overtime, sacrificing family time and health

A study of 2,000 employed adults found they clock up nearly three hours of unpaid work each week beyond their contracted hours, with those aged 18-44 clocking up the most

Society

23 h. ago Boost your mood with vibrant 'dopamine décor' trends this winter

A survey of 2,000 adults who own their homes revealed that 57 per cent feel their interior design directly influences their mood during the darker seasons

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