Set your alarm and keep your fingers crossed for clear skies: a deep partial lunar eclipse will be visible across the UK and Ireland in the early hours of Friday August 28 2026. While it will not becom...
Millions of people across the UK will receive their benefit and pension payments earlier than usual this month, helping families, older people and carers manage their finances before the August bank holid...
Contrary to viral social media claims, the UK government is not proposing that drivers aged 70 and over retake a full driving test. Instead, the plan under consultation is to replace the current eyesi...
Every summer, the night sky puts on one of its most reliable and dazzling displays, the Perseid meteor shower. Known for its high hourly rates and bright, fast-moving shooting stars, it’s a seasonal highli...
You can still enjoy tonight’s solar eclipse even if you missed out on those elusive eclipse glasses – you just need to get a bit crafty and stick to indirect viewing. First, a quick safety warning N...
Octopus Energy is urging millions of households to cut back on electricity use during Wednesday evening’s solar eclipse, warning that the rare event could place additional pressure on Great Britain’s powe...
People across England experiencing a mental health crisis or significant distress will be able to access specialist support closer to home under plans to open almost 200 new community-based services. W...
This summer’s solar eclipse promises a striking celestial moment, but it also comes with one very important rule: never look directly at the Sun without proper protection. The UK Health Security Agency...
The July full Moon, known as the Buck Moon, is set to illuminate skies across the UK this week, offering one of the most atmospheric stargazing moments of the summer. Peaking at the end of the month, t...
The Prime Minister has announced a 20% cut to business rates bills for pubs, social clubs and live music venues across England, in a move designed to ease pressure on hospitality businesses and support hi...