Peers who sat in the House of Lords during the last parliament have given a combined £109m in political donations, almost £50m of which was contributed before they secured their seats. In a detailed study of the role the Lords plays in financing British politics, the Guardian has found that £1 in every £14 raised […]
Novak Djokovic makes excuse for shock Indian Wells loss as he issues sad confession | Tennis | Sport
Novak Djokovic joined the likes of Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz in hitting out at the conditions of the Indian Wells court surfaces after crashing out of the tournament on Saturday. The Serbian star was beaten in three sets by Botic van de Zandschulp, the world No. 85, losing 2-6, 6-3, 1-6 to the Dutchman […]
DWP to make key change to unemployment benefits in a major system shake-up | UK | News
A major crackdown on welfare will see workers who lose their jobs prioritised for benefits over those who never had one. This comes as the unemployment rate in the UK soars, leaving ministers scrambling to get people to work—9.3 million working-age people currently have no job and are not looking for one. Claimants of the […]
How to remove dust from skirting boards and stop it coming back
Skirting boards can be time-consuming to clean as no matter how often you wipe them down, they always seem covered in dust. This happens because wooden or plastic surfaces can generate static electricity, which will cause any nearby grime to firmly stick to the surface. However, there is a very simple way to keep your […]
Pope thanks those who care for the sick as he continues to recover in hospital | Pope Francis
Pope Francis has issued a message from his hospital bed thanking medical staff and volunteers for the “miracle of tenderness” that they offer the sick, as he continues his recovery from pneumonia. After more than three weeks in hospital, the 88-year-old pontiff is responding well to treatment and has shown a “gradual, slight improvement” in […]
James Wade angers world champ by kissing him after Luke Humphries ‘licking’ controversy | Other | Sport
James Wade appeared to kiss former world champion Raymond van Barneveld during the pair’s meeting at the Belgian Darts Open on Saturday night. It comes just one week after Wade was caught on camera appearing to lick Luke Humphries at the UK Open in Minehead. Wade had enjoyed a welcome return to form at the […]
Nintendo Switch 2 price could be much higher than expected | Gaming | Entertainment
The Nintendo Switch 2 price tag will be officially revealed during the upcoming Nintendo Direct conference on April 2. However, most analysts believe the console will cost around $399 for US customers, which is around £320 in the UK. Of course, these predictions don’t take into account political developments, such as the introduction of tariffs […]
‘World’s hottest brand’: how Miu Miu defied sales plunge in fashion industry | Fashion
While profits fall across the luxury fashion industry, one kooky Italian label is posting record-breaking sales figures. For a global industry worth almost £1.5tn, fashion is having a bruising time. Last month London fashion week had such a small number of catwalk shows it shrank to a weekend. Many of the biggest fashion houses are […]
Crufts 2025 LIVE: Dogs go head to head for Best in Show prize | UK | News
8.35am: Agility – Championships – Small/Medium (Jumping) 9.40am: Rescue Dog Agility 10.10am: Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme Display 10.40am: Heelwork to Music Winner 10.45am: Dog Activities Display 11.15am: Southern Golden Retriever Display Team 12:00pm: Agility Championships – Small/Medium (Agility) 1.05pm: Medical Detection Dogs display 3pm: Arena open for Best in Show ticket holders 4.15pm: Samantha […]
Rice will cook ‘perfectly’ every time if you do 1 extra step
You can’t beat a portion of rice to go alongside a delicious homemade curry or chilli for dinner. Fluffy, warming and comforting, rice is a true staple in many dishes, and you’ve probably got some in the cupboard at home. However, cooking rice from scratch rather than using the microwave or boil-in-the-bag alternatives is not […]