53 h. ago Curry house v Lidl as bosses plead 'protect the soul of our neighbourhood'

'This space has been part of life's biggest moments for so many in our community... now all of that is at risk'

Politics

53 h. ago Victorian diseases on the rise due to damp housing and food inequality, doctors warn

Doctors raised concerns that damp housing and food insecurity is leading to more severe illness

Events

59 h. ago Is Donald Trump trying to bully Britain into taking chlorinated chicken? White House swipes at 'non

The US President last night slapped a 10 per cent tariff on American imports of UK goods as part of blizzard of global levies on what he dubbed 'Liberation Day'.

Politics

3 d. ago Setlist: Somerset House to launch new food, music and art pavilion overlooking the Thames

The new concept comes as part of the riverside venue’s 25th birthday celebrations

Society

3 d. ago The Victorian disease making a comeback as a 'serious public health issue'

The disease still kills more people than any other infectious disease across the globe

Politics

4 d. ago The new recycling rules that will affect every household in the UK explained

Massive changes are on the way for households across the country with more recycling bins and weekly food waste collections planned.

Politics

4 d. ago Food expert's simple trick for keeping onions fresh and flavourful for months

Onions are a kitchen staple in many households and can actually last for months if stored correctly. A food expert has shared a simple trick to keep them fresh and flavourful

Politics

4 d. ago UK firms braced for Trump's tariffs as house price growth remains stable and food inflation rises again

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Economics

7 d. ago A potentially deadly Victorian disease is surging, see how many cases are in your area

The UK is seeing a worrying rise in cases of TB

Events

8 d. ago China’s Xi urges global CEOs to protect trade supply chains; UK’s 2024 growth revised higher – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsToday’s UK national accounts data also shows that people stashed away more of their money into savings at the end of last year.The household saving ratio, which measure the proportion of income that is saved, rose to 12% in October-December 2024, up from 10.3% in the third quarter of last year.One bright spot was the impressive 1.9% q/q (CE forecast 0.7% q/q) rise in consumers’ real incomes in Q4. The 4.2% rise in 2024 as a whole suggests households experienced the strongest real income growth in nine years.With consumer spending hardly rising, at 12.0% in Q4 (up from 10.3% in Q3), the saving rate remains unusually high, suggesting households are choosing to save rather than spend the bulk of those gains.Non-food stores – the total of department, clothing, household and other non-food stores – rose by 3.1% over the month. This put monthly sales volumes at their highest level since March 2022.“The exceptional volatility in rec...

Economics

1 week ago EU calls for households to stockpile 72 hours of food amid war risks

Commission issues 30-step plan for dealing with increased threats including Russian aggression

Events

1 week ago Gardeners told to leave boiled potatoes on bird tables this spring

Households can help give birds nutritious food in the spring to feed their chicks

Politics

1 week ago UK risks losing 'low level' status of Victorian disease as it makes comeback, UKHSA warns

The latest infectious disease data shows a concerning rise in cases of a Victorian-era disease

Events

1 week ago Cough that 'lasts over 3 weeks' could be deadly disease on the rise in the UK

Cases of the Victorian disease rose by 13 per cent in just one year, prompting concerns

Events

1 week ago Urgent warning over surge in killer Victorian disease that makes patients cough up blood

Officials warn that unless recent increases are reversed Britain could lose it's low status for the contagious infection which kills one in six people it infects globally.

Events

1 week ago Energy experts warn of £138 charge for any households using an air fryer

Households who cook their food using an air fryer have been told to brace for increasing charges ahead of Ofgem's latest energy price cap hike, which comes into effect on April 1, 2025

Events

1 week ago Urgent call for vaccines against 'terrible' disease that 'kills more people than any other'

The 'Victorian disease' is making a concerning comeback in the UK

Events

2 w. ago Owners of 'hidden gem' tap house put Greater Manchester venue up for sale after eight years

'I feel like we’ve managed to have a really big impact on the area'

Politics

2 w. ago Harvard offers free tuition to students from families earning under $200,000

Ivy League school is latest US university to make step with aim to make it affordable to ‘more students than ever’Harvard University is offering free tuition to more students, the Ivy League school announced on Monday, joining a growing number of higher education institutions in the US to take such a step.The announcement from Harvard says that undergraduate tuition at the institution in Cambridge, Massachusetts, will be free for students of families who make annual incomes of $200,000 or less. The university will also make schooling completely free for students from families with annual incomes of $100,000 or less, with financial aid that covers tuition, food, housing, health insurance and travel costs. Continue reading...

Society

3 w. ago Four signs of deadly infection to spot as cases of Victorian disease found in UK

The cases found in the UK have been linked to an outbreak in Ethiopia where more than 700 people have died.

Events