Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly have confirmed they will depart Strictly Come Dancing at the end of the current series. In a joint Instagram post, the presenters said they have enjoyed fronting the show together since 2014 and that now feels like the right time to go. Daly has presented the series since its 2004 launch alongside the late Sir Bruce Forsyth, while Winkleman has fronted its weekday companion It […]

Aviva says motor claims linked to rodent damage rose by 28% in 2024. The insurer notes damage ranging from nests inside engine compartments to wiring that has been chewed and seatbelts gnawed. The average 2024 claim stood at £2,494, while one case cited by Aviva exceeded £24,000, resulting in a write-off for interior and exterior damage. Average costs for rodent-related damage also climbed, by about 11% from 2023 to 2024, […]

Plans to bolster protections for households and businesses against energy firms have been announced by the government. The reforms aim to strengthen the industry ombudsman and improve dispute resolution for consumers. They also target third‑party intermediaries such as energy brokers and price comparison sites, while offering safeguards for firms installing smart meters. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) said the measures could unlock savings for energy users […]

Four women who resigned from the national grooming gangs inquiry victims liaison panel say they would consider returning if safeguarding minister Jess Phillips resigns. In a letter to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, they claim Phillips labelled some of their claims as untrue and that they provided evidence to the contrary. Ellie-Ann Reynolds said the turning point came when the remit was changed to widen it in ways that downplay the […]

The Royal Mint has announced that 23.2 million King Charles III 5p coins are entering circulation across the UK. The coins were minted in October 2023 and bear the King’s portrait on the obverse with an oak leaf design on the reverse, symbolising biodiversity in woodlands. The move follows rising demand for the 5p denomination. It is the first time the 5p bears the King’s effigy, and the last design […]