71 m. ago Met Office urgently asks UK households to follow 11am 'rule' this week

The government agency is encouraging people to follow one rule for four hours of the day during the hot weather

Society

6 h. ago Gardeners urged to plant 5 flowers to keep butterflies returning all summer

Gardening experts are urging households to plant these five plants to keep butterflies around during the summer time, and it only takes a couple of minutes from your day.

Politics

24 h. ago Government urges families to buy this one vital item in case of war or pandemic

The Government is urging households to prepare for the possibility of the UK coming under direct threat and one appliance is essential to help keep in touch with the outside world

Events

25 h. ago UK households urged not to drink coffee today for important reason

The Met Office has issued an amber heat alert for parts of the UK as temperatures are expected to reach 34C in southern England. The hot weather could make it difficult for Brits to get a good night's sleep

Politics

31 h. ago UK households urged to do one task so butterflies will keep returning

Transform your garden into a colourful butterfly haven with this one expert gardening tip that will see these gentle creatures fluttering around your lawn summer-round

Politics

32 h. ago Households urged to send in meter readings ahead of energy price cap drop

Ofgem’s energy price cap will fall by 7% from July 1, meaning a drop of £129 to £1,720 per year for the typical household bill.

Politics

52 h. ago Brits urged to leave one item in front of windows this weekend

British households are being urged to keep a few bowls of water in front of their windows to try and keep temperatures down in their homes

Politics

54 h. ago UK households with gardens urged to take action if they see these birds

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is urging UK households to take action for one of the most frequently seen birds in UK gardens and outdoor spaces

Politics

64 h. ago Sainsbury's issues urgent recall of three common household items amid fire fears

Shoppers can find ongoing product recalls on the supermarket's website

Events

67 h. ago Sainsbury's urgently recalls household products over glass and fire risk

Some food products as well as kitchen appliances have been deemed unsafe due to glass and fire concerns.

Events

69 h. ago Sainsbury's urgently recalls five common household items over glass and fire fears

Sainsbury's is urgently recalling five different household items, both perishable and kitchen appliances, over safety concerns from glass fragments to fire hazards

Events

3 d. ago Households urged to pour one 35p kitchen staple in dishwashers to get them sparkling

Cleaning expert's insider hack will ensure your appliance is grease and residue-free and looking and smelling fresh

Politics

3 d. ago Households urged to pour 39p drink onto gardens immediately to repel slugs

Fill up a saucer with the slimy pests' favourite drink each night and watch them leave your precious plants and vegetables alone, says expert Diarmuid Gavin

Politics

4 d. ago UK households urged to do 4 things before putting up a new garden fence

While it's tempting to rip down a rotting old fence that's been stood for decades, simply just going ahead with the task in hand could have repercussions

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4 d. ago Exact amount of cash all families should keep at home amid rise in bank outages

With digital fraud and banking outages becoming more commonplace, householders are being urged to have an emergency stash at all times.

Society

5 d. ago Gardeners urged to hang one household scrap to stop chaotic pest from entering

If your garden is being held ransom by meddlesome magpies then look no further than this easy expert tip which will help ward these pesky birds away from your home

Politics

5 d. ago As UK told to 'prepare for war' households urged to stockpile these items as 'sensible precaution'

After the chilling warning from the government, households should prepare but not panic

Events

5 d. ago Scots households urged to submit meter readings as Ofgem price cap falls

Homeowners and tenants should act to avoid being charged.

Politics

6 d. ago UK told to prepare for war – here’s what Martin Lewis says every home should have

As the government urges households to prepare for a potential national emergency, Martin Lewis says stocking up on basic items like torches and tinned food is just common sense.

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6 d. ago Make electricity cheaper so households benefit from heat pumps, advisers urge

The Climate Change Committee has called for policy costs to come off electricity bills in an ‘optimistic’ first report on Labour’s climate progress.

Society