70 m. ago Passport prices to rise again – with astonishing 25 per cent increase in just two years

Cost of document will increase by more than twice the rate of inflation

Economics

1 hour ago Gardening expert's 55p kitchen item that will 'kill patio weeds for good'

A new viral TikTok hack claims to prevent weeds from growing in between concrete areas such as patios and driveways. However, an expert has warned against using it too much

Events

2 h. ago How would I survive the apocalypse? By stocking up on the key item most preppers forget | Emma Brockes

With France about to advise its citizens on how to survive an ‘imminent threat’, it’s time to wise up to what the real essentials areIt’s a fairly strong indication that your US presidency is not going well when, within three months of you taking office, one of your closest allies feels the need to issue its entire population with a manual on how to survive an “imminent threat”. According to French media reports, that is what the French government is planning in the form of a 20-page booklet to go out to its citizens this summer. And while it’s intended for use against natural disaster or medical threat, we all know what we’re really talking about here. The French government would like to remind its people that, in the event of a nuclear attack, they must remember to close the doors and windows.My dad recalls Buckinghamshire county council issuing a similar pamphlet in the 1980s, for when Russia dropped an atomic bomb on Aylesbury. My family didn’t need the advice, as it happened; i...

Events

2 h. ago Donald Trump claims 'we're on track' for Ukraine peace breakthrough after talks with Volodymyr Zelensky

Vladimir Putin rejected the US president’s push for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine

Politics

2 h. ago How Boots shoppers can get over £233 worth of luxury beauty items for just £52

Update your spring beauty routine with Boots' new beauty box that is packed with top-rated brands.

Economics

2 h. ago Trump says call with Zelenskyy ‘very good’ and ‘we are very much on track’ as Russia and Ukraine exchange PoWs – live

Zelenskyy and US president holds talks after a night of Russian attack on UkraineOpening the press conference, Finland’s Stubb says Europe faces “one of those moments of choices between two different worlds: Yalta or Helsinki; in other words, spheres of influence or equal rights and duties for all states.”He stresses that Ukraine has “an undeniable right to defend itself on its own and supported by its partner,” a right that “cannot be restricted in any way,” dismissing Russian demands to halt help for Kyiv.The principles of international law and the European security order have not changed, and there is no need to start changing them.Independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. These are the principles of the UN Charter and the Helsinki charter. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Waitrose issues urgent warning to shoppers and recalls product

Waitrose has issued an urgent food recall for a popular item, with the supermarket warning customers not to consume the product due to an "incorrect best before date"

Events

4 h. ago Home Bargains sells £15 skincare item that 'visibly reduces acne scars' for £3.49

Fans of the skincare product claim the treatment has "noticeably improved" their skin texture.

Economics

5 h. ago 'Revolutionary' Oura Smart Ring dubbed 'real star' by shoppers has £50 Amazon price cut

This Smart Ring is the newest trend in technology to help track your health and wellbeing in a stylish way.

Economics

5 h. ago Hilaria Baldwin showed her true colours when she gleefully humiliated her husband on the red carpet. But this is why her unpleasantness will backfire

Anyone who thought the ultimate humiliation of Alec Baldwin had taken place in his risible and widely mocked TV show with his feral family and his 'yoga-preneur' wife Hilaria, should think again.

Events

5 h. ago AI and US tariffs expected to fuel fresh surge in secondhand fashion sales

Use of hi-tech search tools enables shoppers to find items they want, while trade war pushes up prices of new clothesArtificial intelligence will spur on sales of secondhand clothing, according to the boss of one of the biggest online resale sites, after global sales rose 15% last year – more than four times faster than the wider market.Pre-loved clothing items now account for $227bn (£175bn) or 9% of total fashion sales, according to a report by analysts at GlobalData for online the clothing reseller ThredUp. The figure represents a big leap over the past five years and has led to resellers eating into the market share of major clothing retailers. Continue reading...

Economics

6 h. ago 'I grew up loving Topshop and their relaunch has me dreaming of this iconic item'

It's the moment we've all been dreaming about - Topshop is back! When the high-street chain closed it's doors in 2020, millennials were bereft but now the brand has announced it's return and a brand new site

Politics

6 h. ago Waitrose issues urgent recall for 'unsafe' seafood item due to incorrect date

Customers have been urged not to consume the product but to return to store for a refund.

Politics

7 h. ago Cheap and natural item that will give you a perfect lawn this spring

With the warmer weather now starting to break through, gardens are slowly starting to come back to life after the long winter period - here's how to go get your lawn looking good

Politics

8 h. ago Do not consume warning issued as major supermarket pulls chiller cabinet favourite from shelves

Supermarket Waitrose issued an urgent recall on one of its own brand products with shoppers told 'do not consume' and instead return the item for a full refund.

Events

9 h. ago Gaza doctors describe scenes of ‘armageddon’ after Israeli strikes shatter ceasefire

Medics could not cope with the injured and dying, as a total blockade on supplies meant they lacked basic necessities, including diesel for generators and essential surgical items like gloves, swabs, and syringes

Events

9 h. ago Petrol and diesel drivers can reduce fuel bills by 25% if they stop using this one item

Motorists can reduce how much fuel they burn if they remove this one thing from their car.

Events

10 h. ago Trump tariffs creating ‘high uncertainty’, Bank of Japan warns; Musk’s X ‘valued at $44bn again’ – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsSavings and investment firm M&G has warned this morning that it faces uncertain times.In its full year results for 2024, M&G points out that:Increased geopolitical uncertainty and market volatility continue to weigh on client sentiment and pose a significant challenge to financial institutions across the globe.The Company has traded well in the first half and delivered strong profit growth. Like other operators in the sector, we face many cost headwinds that will impact us in the second half, following the recent Budget, notably the increase in national living wage and national insurance from April. We estimate that the annualised impact of these two items is £2.6m, with the incremental costs commencing in April and impacting the final quarter of the 2025 financial year.We plan to mitigate the majority of these costs over the next 18 months through price increases and cost efficiencies. Continue reading...

Economics

10 h. ago Woman's simple 23p kitchen staple to stop rats coming into your garden

A woman who grows her own vegetables and has four bunnies to look after has shared a simple and cheap tip to stop rats from coming into your garden - and it's all thanks to an item they 'hate'

Politics

12 h. ago Gardeners urged to use £3.50 clothing item to help certain plants grow

Gardening tasks aren't everyone's favourite as they can be time-consuming and often expensive. However, an old clothing piece can be as effective as any other tool - and it's technically free.

Economics