Record 45GW of UK Renewable Projects Approved in 2025
A record 45GW of renewable energy projects were approved in Great Britain in 2025, driven by battery storage and offshore wind, but grid delays remain a challenge.
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Expert's 8 Tips for Post-Christmas Clean-Up
Lynsey Crombie shares eight easy tips for post-Christmas cleaning, from organising decorations to reviving sofas and tackling the fridge.
Three Million UK Households Skipping Meals Amid Rising Costs, Which? Warns
Three million UK households skip meals as Which? reports rising costs and falling consumer confidence, with 85% worried about food prices.
Casualty 40th anniversary episodes most ambitious ever
Director Steve Hughes has confirmed the Casualty 40th anniversary episodes are the 'most ambitious' he's ever directed, with a double-bill airing September 5.
Yoon Suk Yeol's Spring Onion Comment Sparks Economic Backlash as Election Defeat Hits
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces backlash after praising spring onion prices in subsidised market, contributing to his party's election defeat.
New electricity funding transforms lives across Africa
New funding from the European Investment Bank and Rockefeller Foundation is expanding electricity access across Africa, transforming lives in Kenya and beyond.
Woman, 70, dies after riding Mummy rollercoaster at Universal Orlando
A 70-year-old woman died after riding the Revenge of the Mummy rollercoaster at Universal Orlando on November 25, 2025, according to a Florida theme park injury report.
Crypto fraudster Razzlekhan and husband plead guilty to laundering $4.5bn Bitcoin
Heather Morgan (Razzlekhan) and husband Ilya Lichtenstein plead guilty to laundering $4.5bn in stolen Bitcoin from Bitfinex hack.
Dunelm footstool cut by £100 in summer sale
The viral Zoe Pinstripe Fabric Square Storage Footstool is now £99 in the Dunelm summer sale, down from £199, with shoppers snapping up the bargain.
Robin Spotted 'Shoplifting' in Lidl Bakery Aisle Delights Shoppers
A robin was seen 'shoplifting' croissants at a Lidl store, delighting shoppers and sparking comments on social media.
Shell to acquire Canadian shale producer ARC Resources for $16.4bn
Shell agrees to acquire Canadian shale producer ARC Resources for $16.4bn, its biggest deal in a decade, boosting production and LNG ambitions.
UK House Price Growth Slows Amid Iran War Fallout
Halifax reports second consecutive monthly fall in house prices as Middle East conflict drives up borrowing costs.
Alonissos Voted World's Most Relaxing Greek Island
Alonissos, a remote Greek island, has been named the world's most relaxing destination for a summer holiday by travel experts.
OBR Budget Blunder: Is Any Mistake Career-Ending?
The OBR accidentally published Rachel Reeves' budget early, sparking market moves. Is it a career-ending mistake? Experts say owning errors is key.
Lancashire's Textile Industry Sees Revival Through Innovation and Diversification
Lancashire's textile industry is reviving through innovation, diversification into artificial grass, combat fabrics, and high-end designs, defying global competition.
Cuba's elderly bear brunt of deepening economic crisis
Elderly Cubans struggle as economic crisis deepens, with meagre pensions and loneliness. Many rely on church meals to survive.
Coffee overtakes tea as UK's preferred drink, new research shows
Coffee has overtaken tea as the UK's preferred drink, with 63% of consumers regularly drinking coffee versus 59% for tea, according to new research.
Chelsea demand premium fee for Pedro Neto amid interest
Chelsea will only sell Pedro Neto at a premium price this summer, with Liverpool and Manchester City interested. The Blues paid £54m in 2024.
Home Bargains slashes £27.50 body butter to under £3 in skincare deal
Home Bargains drops Glow Body Butter from £27.50 to £2.99, plus other skincare deals with savings up to 89%.
Vodafone Reports Higher Sales and Profits After Job Cuts
Vodafone has reported higher sales and profits amid cost-cutting that led to 1,200 job losses in Europe, with plans to save £700 million annually by 2030.
Adidas Supershoe Reignites 'Shoe Doping' Debate
Adidas carbon-fibre super shoes spark doping debate as athletes smash records; critics cry foul over unfair advantage.
Lloyds Warns on UK Economy as ECB Holds Rates
Lloyds Banking Group warns Rachel Reeves over bank taxes as ECB holds rates at 2%, UK jobs cut fastest since Feb, and trade war uncertainty weighs.
New Year's Day 2026: Supermarket and Shop Opening Times Across the UK
Find out which supermarkets and shops are open on New Year's Day 2026, including Aldi, Lidl, and B&M, plus a list of closures.
May Bank Holiday 2025 Supermarket Opening Hours: Tesco, Aldi, Asda and More
May bank holiday supermarket hours for Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Lidl, Waitrose and M&S on Monday 26 May 2025.
Pilot Killed in Oxfordshire Plane Crash at Nature Reserve
A pilot died when his light aircraft crashed at Aston Rowant Nature Reserve in Oxfordshire. Heavy fog shrouded the area, and an investigation is underway.
UK inflation dips to 3.4% in May despite food price jump
UK inflation fell to 3.4% in May from 3.5% in April, driven by lower air fares and petrol but offset by rising food and chocolate prices.
How McDonald's Onion Nuggets Led to Chicken McNuggets
Discover the forgotten McDonald's Onion Nuggets from the 1970s, a vegetarian option that inspired the iconic Chicken McNuggets.
Rent history ignored in mortgage affordability checks, expert says
Thousands of renters are being refused mortgages they could afford because lenders focus on payslips over rent records, says property expert Patricia Ogunfeibo.
Kingfisher CEO Thierry Garnier Departs for Ahold Delhaize
Thierry Garnier, CEO of Kingfisher (owner of B&Q), quits after seven years to lead European supermarket group Ahold Delhaize.
Elize Matsunaga now: parole, no contact with daughter
Elize Matsunaga, who murdered and dismembered her husband in 2012, was paroled in 2022. Her daughter, raised by the victim's parents, has had no contact with her since the crime.
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