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Weather warms up ahead of half term

There could be a warm start to the October half term holiday with the Met Office forecasting temperatures four or five degrees higher than expected.

When will energy bills rise now as Government withdraws support?

When will energy bills rise now as Government withdraws support?

Energy bills will rise when the Government pulls the help for homes it initially promised, so when will gas and electric bills rise and by how much?

Bird flu 'prevention zone' declared across Great Britain

Bird flu 'prevention zone' declared across Great Britain

It is now a legal requirement for all bird keepers to follow strict new rules, as the country attempts to contain its biggest ever avian flu outbreak.

Supermarket to bring back free hot drinks offer

Supermarket to bring back free hot drinks offer

Supermarket chain Waitrose is bringing back its free hot drinks offer for customers two years after it first scrapped the deal.

When will I get my £400 energy bill payment?

15 October 2022

When will I get my £400 energy bill payment?

15 October 2022

Every home is getting £400 this winter to help pay rising energy bills but how is the cash being sent and what do you do if you've not got yours yet?

All you need to know about Netflix's new £4.99 basic plan

All you need to know about Netflix's new £4.99 basic plan

Netflix is offering customers a cheaper, more basic package, that will cost less than £5 from next month and here's all you need to know about it.

Why is there an amber alert for blood stocks and can people help?

Why is there an amber alert for blood stocks and can people help?

The NHS has issued an amber alert because of critically low levels of blood supplies but why is there a problem and how can people help?

Over 50s to be invited for Covid booster and flu jab

Over 50s to be invited for Covid booster and flu jab

People aged 50 and over will be able to book a Covid-19 booster and flu jab from tomorrow as fears grow about rising infection rates ahead of winter.

The rarest 50p coins still in circulation

The rarest 50p coins still in circulation

It's time to check your purses and piggy banks – these are some of Britain's rarest 50p coins still in circulation.

Plans to ban petrol and diesel cars in 2030 could cost every home £14,700

Plans to ban petrol and diesel cars in 2030 could cost every home £14,700

Plans to ban sales of new diesel and petrol cars from 2030 could mean huge costs for the UK and individual households says a study into the policy.

Warnings over Christmas post as 115,000 workers get set for more strikes

Warnings over Christmas post as 115,000 workers get set for more strikes

There are fears the Christmas shopping period will be 'complete chaos' if striking postal workers continue their action.

NHS staff warned to be vigilant to signs of Ebola and check PPE stocks

NHS staff warned to be vigilant to signs of Ebola and check PPE stocks

As Uganda's Ebola outbreak grows, a public health alert has been issued in the UK urging healthcare workers to be vigilant.

'Do not eat' warning for products that may contain metal

'Do not eat' warning for products that may contain metal

Recall notices and 'do not eat' warnings have been issued by the Food Standards Agency for three products that may contain small pieces of metal.

Shopping bills to rocket by £643 this year

Shopping bills to rocket by £643 this year

Shoppers now need to find an extra £54 a month for the average monthly food shop, warn researchers, who say rising inflation is now 'hitting hard'.

80,000 scam messages prompts money back warning

80,000 scam messages prompts money back warning

More than 80,000 scam messages offering Self Assessment customers money back on their tax return have been sent in the last year, warns HMRC.

Supermarket offers £2 weekly coupons to families

Supermarket offers £2 weekly coupons to families

One of Britain's biggest supermarkets is offering to give cash-strapped families £2 in coupons each week to buy more fruit and veg this winter.

How can I be paid to use my appliances off-peak?

How can I be paid to use my appliances off-peak?

Households could soon be paid money to use their appliances during 'off-peak' hours but how is the new Demand Flexibility Service going to work?

Shops confirm changes to opening hours at Christmas to give staff a break

08 October 2022

Shops confirm changes to opening hours at Christmas to give staff a break

08 October 2022

Shops are beginning to confirm Christmas opening hours as retailers prepare for customers to begin festive shopping earlier to spread the cost.

Rising Covid-19 cases sparks plea to use masks and protect the elderly

Rising Covid-19 cases sparks plea to use masks and protect the elderly

People who are unwell are being told to avoid the elderly and wear a mask as Covid-19 case increase and hospitalisations rise by nearly 40%.

Weekend meteor shower promises celestial fireworks

Weekend meteor shower promises celestial fireworks