18 new car safety tech rules to become law, costs may rise
Every new car sold in Great Britain will need 18 hi-tech safety features, including automatic braking for cyclists and pedestrians, after a DfT consultation ends, potentially raising prices.
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Badenoch vows to end 'cash machine Britain' in housing crackdown
Kemi Badenoch unveils Tory plan to bar foreign nationals from social housing, aiming to free up 230,000 homes for British families, but faces backlash.
Freshwater Pools at Dead Sea Stun Scientists, Spark Debate
Freshwater pools have appeared beside the shrinking Dead Sea, supporting new life and drawing comparisons to biblical prophecies, but scientists offer a natural explanation.
Alan Titchmarsh: Lawn Task to Deter Rats This Summer
Alan Titchmarsh advises gardeners to keep grass short to deter rats, as they prefer cover and longer grass. This simple lawn care task can help keep your garden pest-free all summer.
Neighbour Loud Music Before 11pm: Legal Rights
A lawyer clarifies the legal test for neighbour noise before 11pm, debunking the common misconception that you can make as much noise as you like until then.
Freshwater Pools Appear Beside Dead Sea, Sparking Debate
Freshwater pools have emerged beside the shrinking Dead Sea, drawing comparisons to biblical prophecies, but scientists explain the natural cause.
Royal Mail's warning to anyone writing addresses in pen
Royal Mail processes up to 6.6 billion letters a year and has issued guidance on addressing envelopes to avoid delays. Key tips include using black ink and clear handwriting.
Hidden system beside pyramid 'solves' ancient Egypt's mystery
Researchers have identified two enormous formations near Egypt's Red Pyramid that may have formed part of an advanced hydraulic system, potentially revealing how monumental structures were built.
Kiena's Law: New push for domestic abuse-related suicide offence
Campaigners, police and lawyers are calling for a new law to hold abusers accountable when their victims die by suicide, after cases like Kiena Dawes' ended in no manslaughter conviction.
Tories to Ban Foreigners from Social Housing
Kemi Badenoch announces a Conservative government would ban foreigners from social housing, affecting nearly 300,000 homes, with plans to reallocate them to British citizens.
£1.50 Baby Oil Hack for Shiny Cooker Splashback
A £1.50 baby oil hack can restore a greasy cooker splashback to a shiny, new-looking finish, as recommended by cleaning enthusiasts online.
Total Solar Eclipse 2026: Best Spots for Brits Abroad
Europe's first mainland total solar eclipse since 1999 will occur on August 12, visible from northern Spain, Portugal, Iceland, and more, with UK seeing partial eclipse.
School uniform banks face 'unprecedented' demand
School uniform banks report 'panic week' as working families, hit by cost-of-living crisis, seek help. Charities see unprecedented demand, with costs up to £450 per child.
Cardboard boxes: eco-friendly way to kill garden weeds
Lay cardboard on soil to suppress weeds naturally, as it blocks sunlight and decomposes, enriching the soil without chemicals.
Gardener's Cardboard Hack Kills Weeds and Feeds Soil
A gardening expert reveals a simple cardboard method to suppress weeds naturally, blocking sunlight and enriching soil as it decomposes.
Chef's Secret Ingredient for Creamy Scrambled Eggs
Anthony Bourdain's tip: add sour cream to scrambled eggs for a luxuriously smooth texture, even if overcooked. Learn the simple recipe.
River Tyne nurdles spill: Volunteers call for national emergency
Volunteers cleaning up plastic pellets from the River Tyne spill urge central government to declare a national emergency and provide more resources.
Most Teens to Opt Out of Social Media Curfew
84.6% of 16-18-year-olds plan to opt out of the voluntary overnight social media curfew, with many using VPNs to bypass it.
El Nino Could Spread Rabid Seals Worldwide, Experts Warn
Scientists warn El Nino weather shifts could push rabid, aggressive seals into new waters, risking a deadly global rabies outbreak among marine mammals.
Nearly 250 dogs rescued from Kentucky hoarding site
Nearly 250 dogs were rescued from a trash-strewn Kentucky property. The animals were found in cages, under vehicles, and amid rubbish. They are now receiving care.
Ebola in DRC may be mutating as cases pass 4,000
Officials fear Ebola virus in DRC is mutating as cases pass 4,000. Africa CDC plans door-to-door searches and scaling up response.
Private schools could help Afghan girls, justify charity status
Private schools could help Afghan girls access education and justify their charitable status, a new report suggests.
Readers on Andy Burnham's Catholic faith and values
Readers share views on Andy Burnham's Catholic upbringing, debating whether his values stem from faith or secular humanism.
FCC scraps limit on local TV ownership in win for media conglomerates
The FCC voted 2-1 along party lines to repeal the 39% national cap on TV station ownership, a key check on consolidation, benefiting large broadcasters like Sinclair and Nexstar.
Bev Craig unveils cost of living summit as new mayor
New Greater Manchester mayor Bev Craig has announced a cost of living summit for September, bringing together businesses and charities to ease household pressures, in her first major move since winning the by-election.
Clarkson Backs Lisa Hogan's OnlyFarmers App Venture
Jeremy Clarkson announced Lisa Hogan's new app OnlyFarmers, promoting farm activities, and praised her idea as 'cracking'.
Couple Describe 'Dehumanising' Homophobic Abuse After Wedding
Steven and Conor Bonilla Graham-Darby from Leigh faced a wave of homophobic abuse after sharing wedding pictures online, prompting them to highlight the importance of Pride events like Wigan Pride this weekend.
Rise in children reported to anti-terror scheme sparks concern
A third of those reported to Prevent are under 15, with far-right extremism double Islamic extremism, highlighting a festering issue.
Liz Earle's £12 body cream praised by mature shoppers
Liz Earle's £12 body cream in the limited Orange Flower Collection wins rave reviews from mature shoppers for tackling dry skin, with the £49 set saving £40.
99p-a-day vegan collagen 'world's first' hailed by users
Feel Pro Collagen Gels, a vegan 'world's first' collagen supplement, are 50% off at 99p a day. One user says she 'feels like I'm 10 years younger'.
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