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A critical situation is developing across Britain as approximately 156,000 homes remain at risk of losing their heating and hot water supplies this winter. These properties still rely on outdated Radio Teleswitching System (RTS) meters, which are being deactivated as the supporting signal infrastructure faces shutdown.The technology, dating back to the 1980s, enables households to access cheaper overnight electricity rates through Economy 7 tariffs. However, the ageing system supporting these meters is increasingly prone to failure.Energy suppliers have already replaced more than 250,000 RTS meters since the start of 2025, but thousands of households have yet to make the switch…

Jennifer MeierhansBusiness reporterGetty ImagesAdverts for LED masks that are not registered with the medicines regulator have been banned (stock photo)A number of adverts for LED face masks have been banned for making unauthorised claims they can improve acne and rosacea.The popularity of at-home beauty devices has surged in recent years with social media feeds filled with influencers unboxing and reviewing the masks as the latest skincare trend.However, dermatologists are divided over whether light-emitting diodes (LED) in at-home masks can deliver the results of medical-grade devices used in clinics. The advertising watchdog banned adverts for cosmetic devices which were not registered…

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank jokes that Micky van de Ven looked like Lionel Messi when he scored a stunning solo effort in a 4-0 win over Copenhagen in the Champions League.READ MORE: Van de Ven scores wonder solo goal as Spurs hit fourAvailable to UK users only.

A HMRC worker has been ordered to fork out £20,00 in legal fees after claiming his anxiety and kidney problems prevented him from returning to the office after the pandemic. A tribunal in Liverpool was told that employee Martin Bentley was “prepared to use whatever means he could” to avoid having to return to work in-person after lockdown restrictions were eased.The HMRC employee stopped making phone calls following a health report in 2019 after claiming he could not “cope with telephony without it making him ill”. Mr Bentley first began working from home when lockdown measures were introduced in March…

Children are set to be taught a “diverse” new curriculum which will see students as young as five receive lessons about climate change. Primary schools in England will be rolling out a mandatory citizenship course, teaching children how to identify “disinformation” and the impact of global warming. In subjects such as history and English literature, Labour will “diversify the curriculum” so that students can “see themselves and their communities reflected” in the topics taught. Other major reforms to education will see the number of GCSE exams slashed and former Education Secretary Michael Gove’s English Baccalaureate binned. The Conservative Party has…

Sarah Ferguson will move out of Royal Lodge following Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s confirmed relocation to the Sandringham Estate, but one property expert told GB News it would be “unsurprising” if Fergie remained close by her ex-husband.Andrew, who was formally stripped of his royal titles last week in a statement from Buckingham Palace, is leaving Royal Lodge after more than two decades.Robin Edwards, a property buying agent at Curetons, told GB News: “As for Sarah Ferguson, her living arrangements have always been somewhat unconventional. “Despite being divorced, Andrew and Sarah continued to share Royal Lodge together for many years, and she…

Savers are being urged to review their accounts as new figures reveal many could be missing out on up to £777 in extra returns each year. The findings highlight a widening gap between what major banks are paying and the top deals currently on the market.British savers could boost their annual returns by up to £777 simply by moving £25,000 from a traditional high street bank to a better-paying easy access account, new research shows.Analysis from Moneyfactscompare.co.uk found that the difference comes down to the wide gap between typical high street savings rates and those offered by challenger banks. While…

Emer MoreauBusiness reporterGetty ImagesThe report said that a 22-year-old who falls out of work for health reasons could lose out on £1m over the course of their lifetime.The number of sick and disabled people out of work is putting the UK is at risk of an “economic inactivity crisis” that threatens the country’s prosperity, according to a new report.There were 800,000 more people out of work now than in 2019 due to health conditions, costing employers £85bn a year, according to the review by former John Lewis boss Sir Charlie Mayfield.The problem could worsen without intervention, but Sir Charlie, who…

For Tottenham and Frank it was a much-needed victory after his side had been booed off the pitch at the end of their 1-0 home loss to Chelsea on Saturday.That extended a run of only one point from three successive home Premier League matches, even though they had picked up five points from their opening three games in the Champions League.Frank urged the fans to back the team and the supporters responded as they, along with a passionate following from the visitors, helped create a superb atmosphere.The home mood was helped when Tottenham took a 19th-minute lead through Brennan Johnson,…

GB News’ Political Editor Christopher Hope made a cheeky bid for clarity as Chancellor Rachel Reeves left Downing Street following her pre-Budget briefing today.Shouting across to Mrs Reeves, Christopher asked: “Is it time to cancel our Christmas turkey?”The Chancellor responded with a simple “No” before continuing on her way. The moment came after a tense briefing where Christopher, representing GB News, had been snubbed, with Mrs Reeves ignoring the front row journalist.Rachel Reeves laughed as she said ‘no’ and walked away | PAMrs Reeves had faced intense scrutiny over the details of her upcoming Budget, with many concerned about possible…