Benefits bill out of control: Cancer battle reveals UK fix
Robert Fisk argues that the UK's rising benefits bill stems from inflexible work policies, not the benefits system itself, drawing on his own chemotherapy experience.
Category : Environment
Homemade Scones: 3 Ingredients for Lighter Fluffier Results
A home baker reveals that substituting butter and eggs with double cream makes scones lighter, moist, and tender. The simple 3-ingredient recipe uses self-raising flour, sugar, and cream.
Hosepipe Ban for 33,000 Welsh Homes This Weekend
Welsh Water imposes a hosepipe ban on 33,000 properties in mid and south Ceredigion, north Pembrokeshire, and north Carmarthenshire from July 19 due to unprecedented water demand.
Meghan Markle Could Win Back British Public, Says Expert
Meghan Markle could regain British public affection by maintaining a low-profile approach during UK visits, a PR expert claims, but royal reconciliation remains years away.
Scones Better Without Butter and Eggs: Use Double Cream
Home cook Sandra from Heavenly Home Cooking says scones turn out lighter, moist, and tender when you replace butter and eggs with double cream. Quick and easy recipe.
Fridge Storage Trick for Perfect Poached Eggs
Michelin-trained chef Poppy O'Toole says storing eggs in the fridge before poaching helps whites stay together, ensuring a perfect runny yolk.
Potatoes Stay Fresh 5 Months Longer in Fridge
Storing potatoes in the fridge below 5°C keeps them fresh for up to five months, according to experts and user tips. Remove sprouts before eating.
Potatoes Fresh 5 Months: Fridge Storage Guide
Storing potatoes in the refrigerator keeps them fresh without sprouting for up to five months, according to tips from a homemaking Facebook group and experts like Albert Bartlett.
Peace Lilies Bloom Better with Rice Water in Summer
Peace lilies bloom better in summer when watered with rice water, a natural kitchen scrap rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, according to gardening expert Asiya.
Peace Lilies Thrive with Rice Water: Expert Tip
Peace lilies will be healthier and flower better if watered with rice water, a kitchen scrap rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, according to gardening expert Asiya.
Households Warned: Avoid Clothes Pegs This Summer
Experts warn that using clothes pegs can leave permanent marks on fabrics. Instead, use an indoor drying rack outside to protect delicate items from damage.
Summer Laundry Warning: Pegs Can Ruin Clothes, Experts Say
Households urged to avoid a common drying mistake: clothes pegs can cause permanent creases, marks, and fading on delicate fabrics this summer.
Removed Years of Shower Limescale in 5 Mins with Home Bargains Spray
A journalist tested Viakal Fresh Limescale Remover Spray from Home Bargains, costing £2.75, and removed years of stubborn limescale from her shower head in just 5 minutes with minimal effort.
China landslide: 8 dead, 34 missing in Chongqing
At least eight people killed and 34 missing after a massive landslide buried 10 residential buildings in Chongqing, China. Over 1,000 evacuated, 800 rescuers deployed.
£1.50 Limescale Remover Spray for Shower Screens
Cleaning enthusiasts on the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook page recommend Viakal, a £1.50 limescale remover spray from Home Bargains, for tackling hard water marks and limescale on shower screens.
£1.50 spray that removes shower limescale, says cleaner
A cleaner recommends Viakal spray from Home Bargains for £1.50 to remove shower limescale, calling it the best product for the job. Over 80 Facebook users agreed, praising its effectiveness.
Frozen Chips Upgrade: Ditch Salt for This One Ingredient
Make frozen chips taste like takeaway by using salt and pepper seasoning instead of salt. Air fry at 180C for 20 mins, toss with olive oil and seasoning.
Cooler Weather as 14.1M Drivers Set for Summer Getaways
The RAC estimates 14.1 million motorists will travel for holidays or day trips this weekend. Temperatures are expected to drop, with highs of 24C in London and 21C in Manchester.
Viakal Spray Best for Shower Screens, Say Cleaning Fans
Cleaning enthusiasts on Facebook recommend Viakal from Home Bargains as the best spray to clean shower screens, removing limescale and water marks effectively.
Gardener Names Perfect Plant for Sunny Borders in Summer
British gardener Tom Strowlger recommends Crocosmia as the ideal plant for sunny borders in mid to late summer, with flame-coloured flowers and easy care tips.
Dovestone Moor Fire Battle Enters Second Week, Police Arrest More Suspected Arsonists
Firefighters continue to battle two major moorland fires at Dovestone and Tintwistle Moor, with the operation entering its eighth day. Police have arrested two more people on suspicion of arson.
FIFA White House Talks Over World Cup Final Smog
FIFA has held talks with the White House over a 'red alert' for the World Cup final in New York due to Canadian wildfire smoke, with air quality likened to smoking 10 cigarettes.
Chris Packham Reignites Jeremy Clarkson Feud
Chris Packham has directly addressed Jeremy Clarkson on Instagram, reigniting their feud over farming practices. He shared statistics and questioned Clarkson's portrayal of farming.
Young people feel powerless on climate change, want collective action
Young people in Wales say they would feel more inspired to act on climate change if everyone else did, with many feeling powerless and seeing change as inevitable without collective action.
Mum, 33, Diagnosed with Rare Incurable Cancer After Constipation
Chelsea Gallimore, 33, was diagnosed with a rare incurable gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) after mistaking her swollen stomach and pain for constipation. She now lives scan to scan.
FIFA, White House in Talks Over World Cup Final Smoke
FIFA and the White House are holding emergency talks ahead of the World Cup final in New York as Canadian wildfire smoke triggers air quality alerts, with pollution likened to smoking 10 cigarettes.
Ireland's High Temperature Advisory Extended Through Weekend
Met Éireann extends nationwide high-temperature advisory for the Republic of Ireland through Sunday, citing continued impacts despite slightly lower temperatures.
Helicopter Joins Fight Against Cairngorms Wildfire on Day Three
A helicopter has been deployed to water-bomb a major wildfire in the Cairngorms, which has burned 4 sq km and forced evacuations of homes, campsites, and ski resorts.
Chloe Dobbs Slams Adam Boulton Over Widdecombe Remarks
Political commentator Chloe Dobbs slammed Sky News' Adam Boulton on TalkTV for his 'disgraceful' comments about the late Ann Widdecombe, calling her an 'old maid'.
Fire Chief Praises Crews in Dovestone Blaze Seventh Day
A fire chief has praised the 'amazing commitment' of crews battling the Dovestone Reservoir blaze, now in its seventh day, as firefighters from across the UK assist.
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