Actor’s warning after phone charger fire destroys refurbished home which was uninsured

Steven Mangan and his daughter Saoirse

Actor and musician Steven Mangan, who starred in Irish police drama Red Rock, has warned people not to leave their phones charging unattended Steven Mangan and his daughter Saoirse A charging iPhone caused a fire in the home of actor and musician Steven Mangan, who starred in the award winning Irish police drama Red Rock. … Read more

How driving during a weather warning affects your car insurance

How driving during a weather warning affects your car insurance

As more bad weather heads our way, many drivers are wondering what a weather warning means for their car insurance. This is because, over the last few years, rumors have swirled around social media that a warning makes your car insurance invalid. However, insurance companies insist comprehensive insurance will cover any damage caused to a … Read more

Met Office issues warning as Storm Dudley could arrive in UK next week with risk of 'substantial snow'

Met Office issues warning as Storm Dudley could arrive in UK next week with risk of 'substantial snow'

The Met Office has warned a storm named after a Black Country town could be on the way next week. Forecasters have already issued a yellow warning for wind for much of northern England and Scotland on Wednesday (February 16). But the Met Office says this could be upgraded to a more severe amber weather … Read more

Dem duo's warning of CIA 'warrantless backdoor searches' revives domestic spying debate

Dem duo's warning of CIA 'warrantless backdoor searches' revives domestic spying debate

A newly declassified letter from two Democratic senators warning that the CIA has been conducting “warrantless backdoor searches” of Americans’ data is roiling Washington’s long-running debate over balancing national security with civil liberties. in on April letter declassified on ThursdaySens. Ron Wyden of Oregon and Martin Heinrich of New Mexico allege that the CIA “has … Read more

DWP issues four-week warning to unemployed ahead of major Universal Credit change

DWP issues four-week warning to unemployed ahead of major Universal Credit change

Jobseekers have been warned they have four weeks to find work before a major change in benefit rules comes into effect. From today, those who are capable of work will be expected to search more widely for suitable available jobs from the fourth week of their Universal Credit claim, rather than up to three months … Read more

Liz Truss issues warning over Falklands’ sovereignty as China backs Argentina’s claim

Liz Truss issues warning over Falklands’ sovereignty as China backs Argentina’s claim

Liz Truss has defended the Falkland Islands as “part of the British family” after China backed Argentina’s claim to the South American islands. The foreign minister tweeted that “China must respect the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands” after Argentine President Alberto Fernandez met with China’s President Xi on the sidelines of the Winter Olympics in … Read more

Urgent warning to parents over 'choking hazard' bath toy

Urgent warning to parents over 'choking hazard' bath toy

Parents have been issued an urgent safety alert over a children’s bath toy that was recalled over choking fears. The toy from Chinese online discounter AliExpress, which is popular with UK shoppers because of its low prices, is one of several products from the site that were recalled by the Product Safety and Standards Agency … Read more

Things will only get start to get better in 2023 says bank boss in cost of living warning

Things will only get start to get better in 2023 says bank boss in cost of living warning

Millions of people have been told the cost of living crisis could last until 2023 with things only becoming more stable in 2024 The Governor of the Bank of England warned today (February 4) that inflation may not recover to normal levels for another two years and pay squeezes are expected. Andrew Bailey told BBC … Read more

National Insurance number warning to Brits with changes coming in April

National Insurance number warning to Brits with changes coming in April

Major changes are coming with National Insurance as the tax is set to increase in the next few months. Workers paying National Insurance number will pay more than it was announced that the Government would go ahead with the increase of 1.25 per cent. Millions of people are set to pay more which will impact … Read more