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Landlords are being warned that major new green rules could force expensive upgrades to rental properties over the next five years. Experts say the changes could significantly reshape the private rented sector and add fresh pressure to already stretched landlords.Under plans set out by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, landlords across England may be required to install heat pumps or solar panels to meet tougher energy efficiency standards. The Government’s Warm Homes Plan, unveiled last month, will overhaul the energy performance certificate system and require rental homes to achieve a C rating in at least two out of three new green…

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The NHS has put out a ‘be aware’ cancer alert, encouraging everyone to familiarise themselves with symptoms from head to toe that might signal the diseaseGetting to know what’s normal for your own body is absolutely crucial, health officials say, because spotting something unusual early can make all the difference to survival rates.An NHS spokesperson shared on X: “If something in your body doesn’t feel right, and you’re worried it could be cancer, contact your GP practice. Know what’s normal for you. Get to know your body and be aware of any new or concerning changes.”Warning signs of cancer can…

Briton Lone’er Kavanagh has stepped in at less than a month’s notice to fight Brandon Moreno in Mexico on 28 February.Earlier this week Asu Almabayev withdrew from the flyweight contest with Moreno because of injury.Kavanagh, 26, had been booked to fight at UFC London on 20 March and will now face by far his toughest test to date against the former flyweight champion.The Mexican will have the weight of a famously feverish home support behind him, but is at a crossroads in his career with three defeats in his past five appearances.Moreno, 32, was stopped by Tatsuro Taira in his…

A North Yorkshire barber has been forced to close his shop due to financial pressures, and says the industry is in peril due to lack of regulation allowing illegal barbers to operate on the British high-street.Jack Pullen has shut King and Captain barber shop in Catterick Garrison after eight years cutting hair for soldiers and the wider community in the military town.It comes as the government has given support to pubs through a 15 per cent business rate cut, but no relief has been granted to the wider hospitality industry. For Jack and his family, the shop was more than…

Takeaways, nail salons and delivery riders are the most prolific professions for illegal working in Britain, the Home Office has revealed.More than half of the 9,008 illegal working arrests made last year took place in the restaurant, beauty and distribution industries. Illegal working raids have resulted in 2,400 fines being served to “dodgy businesses”, valued at over £130 million. The money collected from the fines is due to be injected back into the Home Office to further their efforts in tackling illegal immigration. Mike Tapp, Home Office minister said: “I have seen firsthand how illegal working undercuts honest businesses, damages…

Princess of Wales issues personal message on ‘fear and exhaustion’ of battling cancer`; const adSlotHtmlSkyRight = “; const targetParentSky = document.querySelector(‘.sky–ad__container’); if (targetParentSky) { targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyLeft); targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyRight); } } else { // console.log(“Inder 3 – skys not showing because user is member”); } `; targetParentBillboard.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adBillboard); } `; return trendingDiv; }

Self-employed Britons are being reminded to take advantage of making pension contributions as tax relief to create a ‘savings buffer’ for when they are unable to work.Financial experts have outlined crucial strategies for self-employed individuals to safeguard their finances, given the absence of workplace protections that employed workers take for granted. Analysts note those working for themselves must navigate their careers without the security of guaranteed paid holidays, rest breaks, statutory sick pay or maternity leave benefits. This lack of a safety net means freelancers and sole traders need to take proactive steps to protect themselves financially. Specialists have shared…

Tesla has seen its sales slump further in the first month of the year, with experts warning that other brands, including China’s BYD, could overtake Elon Musk’s manufacturing company.Fresh data from New AutoMotive shows that one in three new cars sold in January 2026 came with a plug, including almost 28,000 electric car registrations.While this is a 6.3 per cent drop compared to the start of 2025, experts say the electric vehicle market will make a rebound in the coming months.Labour’s ever-expanding Electric Car Grant continues to add more eligible vehicles, with drivers able to save up to £3,750 off…

Alpine skiing: Women’s downhill (10:30-12:50)This race marks the return of legendary American skier Lindsey Vonn, six years after her retirement from the sport. Downhill is the 41-year-old’s speciality and she’s won a record 45 World Cup races in this event, plus her only Olympic gold medal in 2010.We will have to see how much of an affect crashing in the final World Cup downhill before the Winter Olympics hinders Vonn’s bid. Keep an eye out for her superbly-named compatriot Breezy Johnson, who is the 2025 world champion. The host nation will be hopeful of at least one podium place, although…