The UK government has released its long-awaited “warm homes plan”, detailing support to help people install electric heat pumps, rooftop solar panels and insulation in their homes. It says up to 5m households could benefit from £15bn of grants and loans earmarked by the government for these upgrades by 2030. Electrified heating and energy-efficient homes
Sourdough bread may date back to ancient Egypt, where it was first developed. Sourdough may support gut health and the digestive microbiome and may cause fewer digestive symptoms than other types of bread as a result of the fermentation process. 1. Fewer Digestive Symptoms FODMAPs (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols) are types of natural
When winter weather strikes, travel chaos tends to follow. Over the next few days, travelers across the country could be dealing with flight delays and cancellations with a winter storm set to deliver ice and heavy snow. When weather disrupts travel plans, NerdWallet says airlines generally aren’t going to provide compensation for meals or overnight
Insurers processed a record £4bn in individual and workplace private medical insurance claims in 2024, a 13 per cent increase on 2023. Research from the Association of British Insurers found insurers processed £2.6bn in claims for workplace schemes alone in 2024, a 16 per cent increase when compared to 2023 figures. The association suggested these
The proposed development lay partly within, and adjacent to, the Flow Country World Heritage Site (FCWHS). It would have been located on the western side of Strath Halladale on land south of Melvich in Sutherland. The application was submitted a couple of months prior to the area being formally nominated as a candidate for the
A voice clip by Story was played by presenter Carla Greene to Streeting when he took part in a series of rapid-fire interviews with BBC local radio presenters. In the clip, Story said: “There are too many people getting diagnosed in critical care, especially young children who cannot advocate for themselves and express what they’re
Hyderabad-based fintech firm UpTik will host the International Conference on Investments & Global Affairs at the BSE in Mumbai on January 24, bringing together global investors and policy experts to discuss capital flows, alternative investments and regulatory frameworks. Published Date – 23 January 2026, 04:17 PM Hyderabad: Hyderabad-based UpTik, part of the
Nigeria’s growing digital economy is creating many career opportunities in technology. Top roles include software development, data analysis, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. These careers are supported by courses such as computer science, software engineering, and data science. Choosing the right course is key to succeeding in Nigeria’s tech industry. There are several tech career opportunities
Many people take statins in a bid to lower cholesterol; however, a pharmacist has recently issued an alert to anyone using the medication. There’s vital information you need to know 09:17, 23 Jan 2026Updated 09:17, 23 Jan 2026 An alert has been issued to anyone who takes statins (stock image)(Image: rogerashford/Getty Images) Lots of people
Jio BlackRock Asset Management, a 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services Limited and BlackRock Inc., has launched the JioBlackRock Sector Rotation Fund, an equity fund designed to adjust sector exposures dynamically as market conditions evolve. The fund leverages BlackRock’s Systematic Active Equities (SAE) approach, which uses quantitative data, AI-driven analysis, and macroeconomic indicators to