13 m. ago Major DWP State Pension update as millions to receive boost from April

Pensioners could see a £500 boost from April next year

Economics

25 m. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Stefan Dennis responds to 'oldest contestant' comments in training insight

The Neighbours actor admitted that everyone feels on the same level in the competition so far

Culture

37 m. ago West Londoner arrested on suspicion of flying drone over Windsor park ahead of Trump State Visit

Police have issued a ‘high level threat’ warning ahead of Trump’s visit

Events

45 m. ago Experts issue shocking warning about popular vitamin supplement: 'It could be making your levels LOWER'

People who take the plant-based form of a common supplement may actually be depleting their stores of the most efficient form of the vitamin, new research has found.

Events

86 m. ago Alexander Isak trains before Liverpool debut as Arne Slot handed double boost

Reds look set to remain without midfielder for Champions League curtain-raiser against Atletico Madrid at Anfield

Politics

1 hour ago Finland is ready for the next crisis, with stockpiled food and 72

The next pandemic or geopolitical shock could be close at hand. To look after our people, we’re looking after our supply chains, agriculture and fuel reservesMiika Ilomäki is chief preparedness specialist for Finland’s National Emergency Supply AgencyIn times of crisis, food is more than sustenance. It is a pillar of national stability. Finland has long understood this, not just because of policy, but because of who we are and where we live. Geography, a mild continental climate and our history have shaped a mindset where preparedness is essential. In a country with vast territory, a sparse population and long distances between communities, resilience must be built into everything we do.This understanding is deeply rooted in our society, in individual households as much as government institutions. Today, Finland’s approach to preparedness is rightly seen as a model for Europe. But it is not a one-size-fits-all solution. What works for Finland, such as our high levels of food self-su...

Events

1 hour ago Wanted: bakes to make use of a glut of homemade jam | Kitchen aide

Give cakes and cookies a fruity boost, lend breakfast a sweet lift – and save the rest to jar up as Christmas giftsI have a lot of jam made with all kinds of berries – are there any bakes that would use some of it up? Anne-Lies, Gouda, the Netherlands“Jam is at the heart of many great British puddings and cakes, so there are never too many jars in my house!” says Emily Cuddeford, co-founder of Edinburgh’s Twelve Triangles bakery. Her first thought, though, would be to tip a jar of the sweet stuff into a buttered ceramic baking dish and top it with sponge: “Make a classic, equal-parts mix scaled to your dish by creaming, say, 180g butter and 180g sugar, slowly beating in an egg and a dash of vanilla or lemon zest, and finishing with 180g self-raising flour.” Spoon that on top of the jam and bake at 190C (170C fan)/375F/gas 5 until the sponge “bounces back” and a skewer comes out clean. Serve warm with cream or custard, and job’s a good ’un.You’ll also want jam to fill or top cakes. “...

Politics

2 h. ago Chelsea handed major new fitness boost ahead of Bayern Munich showdown

Blues set for positive injury news ahead of blockbuster Champions League opener in Germany

Sport

2 h. ago Revealed: Sadiq Khan now earns more than Keir Starmer as London mayor's pay rises to £170,000

£5k pay rise believed to make Sir Sadiq the best-paid politician in the UK - as number of City Hall staff soars to record levels

Economics

2 h. ago Best heating tips: 9 ideal energy tips to stay warm, save money

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Economics

2 h. ago Experts share how seaside walks could relieve fatigue, headaches and dry skin by boosting your vitamin levels

That's the radical idea being put forward by scientists, who argue so-called 'aeronutrients' may play a crucial part in providing us with sufficient intake of certain nutritional must-haves.

Politics

2 h. ago NAD testing available in Scotland, giving Insights into cellular health, energy metabolism and supplement response

NADMED, the developer of the world’s only CE-marked test for measuring NAD levels in human blood, has partnered with Goodbody Clinics, a leading provider of private health and wellness testing, to roll out NAD testing across its network of clinics. The collaboration will give the UK public access to clinical insight into their cellular health, energy metabolism, and supplement response through a private health and IV therapy provider.

Science

3 h. ago 'Shameful': Homelessness in Scotland reaches its highest level for 14 years

The crisis is being blamed on the SNP’s failure to build more houses - but the Scottish Government says Brexit and the cost-of-living crisis is to blame.

Politics

3 h. ago UK public has paid £200bn to shareholders of key industries since privatisation – study

Analysis reveals ‘privatisation premium’ of £250 per household per year paid to owners of water, rail, bus, energy and mail services since 2010‘Birmingham is up the road but there are no buses’The public has paid almost £200bn to the shareholders who own key British industries since they were privatised, research reveals.The transfer of tens of billions of pounds to the owners of the privatised water, rail, bus, energy and mail services comes as families face soaring bills, polluted rivers and seas, and expensive and unreliable trains and buses. Continue reading...

Economics

3 h. ago UK public has paid £200bn to shareholders of key industries since privatisation

Analysis reveals ‘privatisation premium’ of £250 per household per year paid to owners of water, rail, bus, energy and mail services since 2010‘Birmingham is up the road but there are no buses’The public has paid almost £200bn to the shareholders who own key British industries since they were privatised, research reveals.The transfer of tens of billions of pounds to the owners of the privatised water, rail, bus, energy and mail services comes as families face soaring bills, polluted rivers and seas, and expensive and unreliable trains and buses. Continue reading...

Economics

3 h. ago Government responds after Brits demand for change in prostate cancer testing

PSA tests measure the level of prostate-specific antigen in the blood and are commonly used by the NHS to detect prostate problems

Politics

4 h. ago British Grand Prix handed massive boost for 2026 F1 event at Silverstone

For the sixth year running, the F1 calendar will include a number of sprint races across the 24-race calendar

Sport

4 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 16 September: State pension boost, five stars for Trustpilot and Kier results

The release of unemployment and wage growth figures today kicked off a significant week for the UK economy.

Politics

4 h. ago State pension set to rise by 4.7% next year under triple lock

The triple lock should see state pension payouts rising between more than £560 in 2026/27 the tax year

Politics

4 h. ago Google reveals £5bn UK AI investment ahead of Trump state visit

The move, which comes as a major boost to the UK Government, was announced as Google opens a new data centre in Waltham Cross in Hertfordshire.

Economics