The number of Great Britain employment tribunals involving remote working fell in 2025 for the first time since the Covid period began, with experts linking the drop to a tighter …
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Fraudsters are sending emails that claim an Apple user’s iCloud storage is full or nearly full, then pressing them to click a link that can expose bank and personal details. …
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‘We’re trapped’: sellers face despair as Iran war shakes confidence in the UK housing market
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeEstate agents say rising mortgage costs and wider economic uncertainty have created fear among sellers, with Canterbury among the places feeling the strain as the spring housing market gets under …
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‘A good, strong squeak’: the best supermarket halloumi, tasted and rated
by Noah Klineby Noah KlineHalloumi is a barbecue staple, but not every block delivers the firm texture and salty squeak shoppers want. A look at what makes the Cypriot cheese distinctive, and why some …
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The hill I will die on: Yes, money can buy you happiness – if you spend it right
by Ava Mercerby Ava MercerEleanor Margolis argues that the old saying about money and happiness misses a crucial point: while spending on luxury goods may be fleeting, money can still improve life in lasting …
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Households across Great Britain are seeking solar panels, heat pumps and electric vehicles in larger numbers as the Iran crisis pushes up oil and gas prices and energy bills are …
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As carer’s allowance marks 50 years, millions of unpaid carers in the UK continue to cover the gaps in a strained social care system, often with little recognition for the …
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Student loan interest could still rise despite government cap on rates
by Daniel Crossby Daniel CrossA temporary government cap will limit some student loan interest in England and Wales to 6% for 2026-27, but many borrowers are still expected to face higher charges from autumn …
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Child trust funds: a windfall at 18 — but what should you do next?
by Zara Whitmanby Zara WhitmanChildren born in the UK between September 2002 and January 2011 all have a child trust fund, yet about £1bn remains unclaimed. As those accounts mature at 18, young adults …
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“Fresher than anything in a shop”: the best recipe boxes and meal kits for time-poor foodies, tested
by Adam Pierceby Adam PierceRecipe boxes and meal kits promise faster dinners, less shopping and more variety than a basic convenience meal. In a test of nine services, the focus was on options for …
