45 m. ago Rats will avoid your garden in hot weather if one ingredient is scattered

Gardeners have been told to use this natural remedy in their garden this summer to kick out all of the rats and ensure they don't come near your garden spaces ever again

Events

70 m. ago Wallabies learn lessons of 2013 Lions series in bid to avoid first Test slip

Australia fly half Kurtley Beale slipped at an inopportune moment during the 2013 Lions first Test, and the Wallabies are keen to avoid a repeat

Politics

2 h. ago Households with bedding plants urged to act now to stop them dying

As temperatures continue to stay warm, gardeners need to pay extra attention to their bedding plants – otherwise they risk losing them. The UK is fast approaching its fourth heatwave, which means many of us are looking forward to BBQ parties and time spent lounging on the deck chair with a good book. Unfortunately, gardeners with bedding plants need to stay vigilant – as these plants are harshly affected by hot, dry conditions.

Events

3 h. ago Heat pump handout? It'll take 25 years to get your money back

Ed Miliband could offer homeowners with heat pumps £200 off their bills - meaning it would take around 25 years to pay off the upfront cost.

Politics

3 h. ago Keir Starmer's reset deal means we'll pay millions to the EU all over again

The Prime Minister was last night accused of handing a blank cheque to Brussels as part of his controversial post- Brexit agreement.

Economics

4 h. ago New buy now, pay later rules will give shoppers ‘better protection’, regulator says

Lenders are urged to enforce stronger checks on buy now, pay later affordability

Economics

4 h. ago Britons smoke nearly 30 billion cigarettes every year, study finds

An estimated 28.6 billion cigarettes are smoked in Britain each year, equating to 78 million every day, according to a new analysis that highlights stark inequalities in consumption across the country. Researchers are now calling for targeted public health efforts to address these disparities and tackle persistent smoking rates.

Events

4 h. ago Experts reveal four buy now pay later tips to prevent shoppers getting into debt

New proposals by the Financial Conduct Authority will give buy now pay later shoppers more protection

Economics

4 h. ago Ways to avoid buy now, pay later problems highlighted by charity

StepChange Debt Charity has suggested some ways that borrowers can manage BNPL products ahead of changes next year.

Economics

4 h. ago Buy now, pay later consumer protections proposed by Financial Conduct Authority

Borrowers will have more transparency over their loans and be able to complain to the ombudsman if something goes wrong, under the proposals.

Economics

5 h. ago One child dead after coach carrying dozens of school pupils crashes in Somerset

Police said the A396 remains closed after the crash and officers asked for people to avoid the area

Events

6 h. ago Harris English among a fascinating group of leaders after Open’s longest day

Five share first place after dramatic opening roundScottie Scheffler only one shot back after hitting 68There are eclectic tales at the summit of this Open leaderboard. It just appeared as if nobody was minded to pay heed to them on a day when Rory McIlroy’s competitive return to Northern Ireland turned every head and Scottie Scheffler performed his usual trick of hiding in plain sight.McIlroy seemed to battle his game more than the elements for much of round one but emerged unscathed and under par. McIlroy lacks nothing in tenacity, a matter which is often overlooked. His 70 leaves him just three from the lead in what is a wonderfully congested major. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago A chance to win £500 and drink cocktails with Lisa Snowdon in this gintastic competition!

The perfect role for gin lovers has been announced as Reserve, by Warner Hotels, is looking to pay one lucky applicant £500 to sip elegant gin cocktails with TV and radio presenter, Lisa Snowdon.

Economics

7 h. ago Child dies in Minehead bus crash as Keir Starmer and MP Rachel Gilmour pay tribute

The multi-academy trust said in an earlier statement: "We are working closely with the emergency services and relevant authorities following an incident this afternoon"

Events

8 h. ago Lord Lebedev holds Lords debate on how freedom of speech at risk in UK

Peers highlight growing threat to free speech in the UK at specially-convened debate

Events

9 h. ago Coach carrying dozens of school children crashes in Somerset

Police said the A396 remains closed after the crash and officers asked for people to avoid the area

Events

10 h. ago Israeli strike on Gaza church kills three and injures priest Pope Francis called daily

Two of the dead named as Pope Leo renews ceasefire call after strike on territory’s only Catholic churchAn Israeli strike has hit the only Catholic church in Gaza, killing three people and injuring 10 others including the parish priest, who used to receive daily calls from the late Pope Francis.The Catholic charity Caritas Jerusalem earlier named two of the victims were Saad Salameh, the 60-year-old janitor of the Holy Family church, and Fumayya Ayyad, an 84-year-old woman who was receiving psychological support in a Caritas tent within the church’s compound when the blast occurred. Continue reading...

Events

10 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff Morgan McSweeney is Government's highest paid special adviser, figures show

Morgan McSweeney is paid between £155,000 and £159,999, according to data released by the Cabinet Office

Politics

11 h. ago Pay of top No10 advisers soars by almost £1million under Labour as Morgan McSweeney leads parade of Starmer aides with six

The Prime Minister's top special advisers - known in Westminster as spads - are costing the taxpayer almost £4.2million a year, according to official figures released today.

Economics

11 h. ago Scottish Water workers accept pay offer but ‘concerns continue’, says union

The deal with Unison has brought a series of ongoing strikes to an end.

Economics