UK 'woefully underprepared' for ageing society, Lords warn
House of Lords committee warns the UK is unprepared for rapid population ageing, urging reforms in pensions, healthcare and employment.
House of Lords committee warns the UK is unprepared for rapid population ageing, urging reforms in pensions, healthcare and employment.
Dreo and Swan top air cooler reviews for UK heatwave. Energy efficient, quiet, and effective cooling tested in real-world conditions.
Clarks cut over 1,200 jobs and reported a £39.2m pre-tax loss in 2024, with revenue falling to £901m. The company aims for recovery in 2025.
Tony Blair Institute proposes scrapping state pension triple lock, replacing it with a new flexible fund for ill health, unemployment, or caring reasons.
Majorca launches 'Smile at a Tourist Day' with free gift bags to attract visitors after protests and economic downturn.
Europe faces jet fuel crisis with six weeks' supply; IEA warns of flight cancellations as airlines including SAS, United, KLM ground flights.
FTSE 100 falls 2.47% in worst day since February as US tech sell-off and China inflation data spook markets. European and Asian indices also drop.
Discover six sunny spring getaways for 2026, from Puerto Rico's culture and beaches to Madeira's hiking trails and Florida's restored Gulf Coast islands.
Two sisters save £500 monthly using yellow sticker deals and food waste apps like Too Good To Go and Olio to cut grocery costs.
UK households advised to check boilers this Saturday as winter ends, to avoid costly repairs and ensure heating safety come autumn.
British tourists are avoiding Turkey's Antalya due to soaring costs, with TikTok videos showing empty airports and travellers calling it 'too expensive'.
The Deni Ute Muster in Deniliquin, Australia, is a unique outback festival celebrating utes, country music, and rural culture, attracting 20,000 visitors annually.
French cookware brand Le Creuset sets the record straight on pronunciation: it's 'Luh-Cru-Say', not 'Le Crew-set' or others, in a lighthearted Facebook lesson.
FCDO updates travel advice for Cyprus, Turkey, and Egypt amid Middle East conflict, with warnings of terrorism and regional tensions but no general travel bans.
Jade Ainsworth, from Liverpool, started House of Glitz and Glamour from her kitchen table after COVID ended her modelling career, now turning over £400k with sold-out collections.
A mother of four tests the best steam irons of 2024, from budget buys to high-end models, with expert advice on choosing a reliable iron.
Primark's £8 cropped top in chocolate brown goes viral on TikTok, with shoppers calling it 'early 2000s' style and rushing to buy.
Dunelm's Alayna Chenille curtains are now £22.50 in the sale, a 50% reduction. Shoppers say they 'look and feel expensive' and don't need ironing.
A cleaner reveals how to clean suction bathmats without scrubbing by putting them in the washing machine on a quick cycle.
A neighbour accidentally received a resident's post, then called police and shredded the mail, leaving the victim facing a legal ordeal.
RBA cuts cash rate to 3.85%, second reduction this year, as inflation eases but governor warns global trade tensions pose risks to economy.
Bank of England holds UK interest rates at 3.75% as Iran war pushes up energy prices and inflation forecasts hiked. MPC unanimous, stands ready to act.
Daily Mail owner DMGT strikes £500m deal to buy Telegraph titles, creating right-leaning media powerhouse; regulators to investigate.
Rachel Reeves's second budget must justify tax rises with a fairness narrative, as experts warn against repeating the winter fuel cut backlash.
Tesco recalls Celery, Fruit and Nut Salad due to undeclared mustard allergen; consumers advised to return for refund.
A trainee driver died and 41 were injured in a second Spanish train crash near Barcelona, raising safety concerns just days after a separate high-speed collision killed 43.
Tesco trials trolley-weighing at Scan As You Shop checkouts to combat shoplifting, sparking comparisons to airport security.
A baker shares a simple trick using a piping bag to make perfectly round pancakes every time, with a foolproof American-style recipe.
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey urges blocking Tesla's UK home energy licence, citing national security risks from Elon Musk's actions and statements.
Japan's Kochi prefecture offers singles up to 20,000 yen to use dating apps, part of efforts to combat declining birthrates and population decline.