Best kettles for hard water, tried and tested in London
Kate Ng tested 10 kettles against London's hard water and found the Russell Hobbs Brita Purity Glass Kettle the best overall, with seven making the cut.
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Donnie Darko returns to UK cinemas for 25th anniversary in 4K
Donnie Darko, the cult 00s sci-fi film that flopped at the box office, returns to UK cinemas in 4K on October 30 for its 25th anniversary, with a new intro from director Richard Kelly.
State pensioners could get £460 in one-off payments this winter
State pensioners could receive up to £460 in one-off payments and discounts this winter, including Winter Fuel Payment, Warm Home Discount, Cold Weather Payments and Christmas Bonus.
Wales' economy should grow from towns upwards, argues Jones-Evans
The median Welsh built-up area has a population of just 1,260, prompting a call for economic development to focus on towns rather than regions.
Simba September Sale: Mattresses Up to 30% Off Until October 1
Simba's September sale offers up to 30% off mattresses, including the Hybrid Essential at 25% off, until October 1. Enjoy 200-night trials and 10-year guarantees.
450 homes could be built on Wirral farm
Up to 450 new homes could be built on 24 hectares of farmland at Vineyard Farm, Bebington, after documents were submitted to Wirral Council.
State pension age rising in October for these birth years
State pension age rises to 66 years and 3 months for those born June 6 to July 5, 1960, starting September to October 2026.
Fulham's £3,000 rooftop pool membership at Craven Cottage
Fulham opens a rooftop infinity pool at Craven Cottage, but access costs £3,000 a year plus a £250 joining fee, with no matchday views.
McVitie's Festive Gingerbread Slices spotted at Home Bargains
McVitie's Digestives Milk Chocolate Festive Edition Gingerbread Flavour Slices, in packs of five, have been spotted at Home Bargains, and fans are eager to try them.
Man City guilty of 114 of 115 charges, reports claim
Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 of 115 Premier League financial rule charges, per reports. The club is expected to appeal, with sanctions possible.
Sony surveys devs on ending PlayStation discs, insider says
Sony has reportedly sent developers a survey on ending physical PlayStation discs, but a U-turn on the 2027 phase-out remains unlikely amid ongoing backlash.
Klira to Boots: Shopping Expert's Top Weekend Buys
From Klira's personalised body care to Boots' skin supplements and Dunelm lighting, a shopping expert reveals the best new finds to buy this weekend.
Supermarket price label law change now in force across UK
Aldi, Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury's must follow new Price Marking Order reforms in force since April 2026, standardising unit pricing and loyalty price displays.
Vistry cuts housebuilding target from 20,000 to 12,000 a year
Vistry slashes annual housebuilding target from 20,000 to 12,000 homes after profit warnings, with shares down to 262p and a recovery plan focused on the north of England.
US mortgage rates top 7% for first time in 20 months
US mortgage rates surpassed 7% for the first time since January 2025, according to Freddie Mac, after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates, worsening a housing market already hit by high rates and low supply.
US citizen injured in botched ICE arrest in Illinois
A US citizen was beaten and injured by ICE agents in a botched arrest in Evanston, Illinois, after they mistook him for a fugitive.
Labour urged to become employer directly to solve youth jobs crisis
Readers respond to an editorial on youth unemployment, urging Labour to become the employer directly and warning of pension timebomb.
Garner keen to live up to 'mini-Valverde' tag after late England call
James Garner has been recalled to England's squad for the Nations League after impressing Thomas Tuchel, who compared him to Federico Valverde. He is eager to test himself against Spain on Saturday.
Corrections: El Niño forecast period and Jansson misspelling
Corrections clarify the El Niño death forecast period (June 2026–February 2027) and fix a misspelling of Tove Jansson's name in print.
Why you should never ask friends to repay small amounts
Asking friends to repay small sums under $15 damages trust and generosity, argues Johanna Cosgrove, who says reciprocity matters more than financial nitpicking.
UK food and drink trade deficit largest since 2000 at £21bn
The UK's food and drink trade deficit has risen to more than £21bn, the largest since 2000, as Brexit, Middle East war and US tariffs dented exports while imports soared.
Local datacentres deserve support and investment
Australia should back existing local datacentres rather than build new ones, argues a cartoon by Jess Harwood for The Guardian.
Saudi intercepts Houthi missiles; oil hits one-week high
Saudi Arabia intercepted six Houthi ballistic missiles aimed at Taif and Yanbu, pushing oil prices to a one-week high amid supply disruption fears.
CGT: how it works and pros and cons of another rise
CGT revenue rose 89% in 2024-25 after tax changes. Chancellor John Healey may raise rates again in the budget. Here's how the tax works and the arguments for and against.
Council rejects Frome residents' £1m regeneration bid
Somerset council has agreed a deal with a London-based real estate company for the Saxonvale site, rejecting a community-led bid backed by over 1,000 Frome residents who raised nearly £1m.
Foraging hotspot homes for sale in England, Scotland and Wales
From a thatched Wiltshire cottage with a green roof to a cantilevered Welsh house, these homes sit in prime foraging areas.
Betting on the climate: prediction markets surge despite concerns
Online prediction markets like Kalshi are expanding into weather and climate bets, with $1.1bn wagered, but scientists raise ethical and accuracy concerns.
Labour's plan to tackle youth unemployment: will it work?
Alan Milburn prepares to implement his report to bring young people back into work. Will Labour see it through?
Beckham takes £39m dividend as World Cup deals drive record profits
David Beckham has taken a $51m (£39m) dividend from his business empire after a series of World Cup brand deals helped revenues surge to $110.5m.
UK urges low-paid to join Help to Save scheme
The UK government is encouraging low earners to sign up to Help to Save, a savings scheme offering a 50p bonus per £1 saved over four years, as take-up remains low.
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