- Lauren Abbott

Asteroid heading for close encounter with Earth

An enormous asteroid, only discovered at the weekend, is hurtling towards Earth and its arrival is set to be live-streamed on the internet.

When you can expect Netflix password sharing crackdown

When you can expect Netflix password sharing crackdown

Streaming service Netflix says it is getting ready to tackle the millions of users sharing accounts with the launch of a "paid sharing" option.

Three days of 'celebration and pageantry' shape Coronation weekend

Three days of 'celebration and pageantry' shape Coronation weekend

With Buckingham Palace releasing fresh details about the King's Coronation plans we take a look at what's in store for the three-day weekend in May.

'If you're against teacher strikes I hope you've considered this'

'If you're against teacher strikes I hope you've considered this'

Columnist Lauren Abbott hopes anyone angry at teachers striking will look at the wider picture.

Fears over fall in HPV vaccine uptake among teens

Fears over fall in HPV vaccine uptake among teens

Fewer teenagers are now coming forward for an HPV jab despite a study confirming that vaccines can cut the risk of cervical cancer by 87 per cent.

Why are people being paid to use less electricity?

23 January 2023

Why are people being paid to use less electricity?

23 January 2023

Homes are set to be paid money to use appliances in 'off-peak' hours as the cold snap bites but how is the new Demand Flexibility Service working?

Shoppers to soon pay a deposit when buying drinks in plastic bottles

21 January 2023

Shoppers to soon pay a deposit when buying drinks in plastic bottles

21 January 2023

A plastic bottle return scheme that charges people a deposit when they buy a drink and refunds it when they return the empty is to be launched.

Toxic grit and other winter hazards vets say make animals very ill

20 January 2023

Toxic grit and other winter hazards vets say make animals very ill

20 January 2023

The British Veterinary Association is urging pet owners to protect animals from the dangers posed by the current cold snap and here's its advice.

Supermarket recalls item in its 'Free From' range

Supermarket recalls item in its 'Free From' range

Tesco is being forced to recall a range of its 'Free From' porridge over fears that undeclared milk is among the ingredients.

Plans for biggest strike day in decades gather pace

Plans for biggest strike day in decades gather pace

Unions are warning the country faces 'significant' disruption when the biggest and most far-reaching strike action to date takes place next month.

The basics in your basket with the biggest price rises

The basics in your basket with the biggest price rises

The cost of buying basic food items such as milk and jam have leapt again and it's the budget supermarkets with the highest overall price rises.

First MOT test could be pushed back from three years

First MOT test could be pushed back from three years

A consultation wants people's views on the date of first MOT test, frequency of future inspections and if measures are needed to tackle loud engines.

The rise of 'make do and mend'

The rise of 'make do and mend'

First came TV programmes like the Repair Shop and Great British Sewing Bee and now a UK retailer says haberdashery items are flying from shelves.

The unique 50p coins featuring beloved children's characters

The unique 50p coins featuring beloved children's characters

Winnie the Pooh, who celebrates his official day today, is among the characters to appear on a 50p coin alongside these other very famous faces.

Severe cold warning issued...but what's the advice?

Severe cold warning issued...but what's the advice?

Freezing temperatures, ice and sleet have plunged the country into an icy snap but what is the official advice when a cold weather alert is issued?

6 classic cars that could be hot property in 2023

6 classic cars that could be hot property in 2023

With new research suggesting investing in classic cars could prove better than property we look at makes and models that might be popular in 2023.

Sky government deal could help save customers £180

16 January 2023

Sky government deal could help save customers £180

16 January 2023

Sky has become the first company to join a government scheme that could help save cash-strapped households up to £180 on their broadband.

Gritters on standby as Met Office forecasts icy snap ahead

Gritters on standby as Met Office forecasts icy snap ahead

Bitterly cold temperatures, sleet and snow are expected next week prompting an appeal from highways staff to drivers to give gritters space to work.

Passport fees to rise in weeks

Passport fees to rise in weeks