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House prices over 174 years - and the 70 year period they got cheaper

House prices have only ever been as expensive as they are now compared to wages twice in the past 120 years, but surprisingly before that they were considerably more costly, a deep dive shows.




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The electric car salary sacrifice tax break that can save you 40%

The little-known salary sacrifice tax break for electric cars combined with a new zero rate benefit-in-kind rate could be a game-changer for green motoring.




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What happens to house prices after you stop the property market?

Amid the coronavirus lockdown, that quintessentially British question is inevitably being asked: what will happen to house prices?




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Robes and slippers for every occasion in quarantine that don't sacrifice style for comfort

From working from home to lounging on the couch and binge-watching another Netflix show, the right robe and slippers can make life in quarantine a lot better.




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AOC deletes tweet saying 'you absolutely love to see it' while celebrating the price of oil crashing

The Democrat, main, quickly removed the post, inset, on Monday but still used the economic collapse to plug her Green New Deal.




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Oil price crashes into negative for the first time in history as demand dries up

The cost to have a barrel of US crude delivered in May fell to minus $37.63 on Monday as demand dried up and storage tanks neared capacity, meaning traders paid to have barrels taken away.




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Shamed hospital accused of negligence loses licence

Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, lost its licence to operate, with immediate effect, after the Delhi government came down heavily on the institution. It is now barred from registering new patients.




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Police clamp down on Gurugram's illegal sex industry

Six women and a man were arrested on Saturday for allegedly operating a prostitution ring from a spa. Activists say some girls are lured, duped or forced into sexual slavery by traffickers and pimps.




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Outraged mother of raped daughter demands faster justice

The need for speedy redress comes as Delhi waits for those convicted of the brutal December 16, 2012, gang-rape of a medical student on a bus to be hanged till death.




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Chelsea's interest in Leicester left back Ben Chilwell grows as 'PSG win battle for Alex Telles'

Both Blues left backs Marcos Alonso and Emerson Palmieri were linked to moves away from Stamford Bridge in the January transfer window. Frank Lampard was keen on Telles and Chilwell.




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Leicester interested in Lille striker Victor Osimhen but fear he could be tempted by a move to Italy

Lille are demanding around £60million for the 21-year-old Nigeria international while he also has strong interest from Italian sides Juventus and Inter Milan.




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Declan Rice was 'shocked' at Chelsea release.. days after he hinted at transfer move

Declan Rice has gone on to star for West Ham after coming through their academy, but it followed his release from Chelsea in 2014 after spending eight years - from 2006 - with the west London club.




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Manchester United and Chelsea target Declan Rice 'up for sale at £70m as West Ham plan overhaul

West Ham boss David Moyes is keen to freshen up his squad, and although he wants Rice to be part of it, knows he needs funds to reboot hi struggling side, according to the Sun.




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Chelsea stars want any wage sacrifice to go towards NHS and those in need amid coronavirus crisis

Chelsea's players want any money they sacrifice to add to the club's efforts to support the NHS and those in need during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Brendan Rodgers admits Leicester will ALWAYS struggle to stop their best players leaving

Leicester were well on course for a Champions League spot before the coronavirus crisis halted the season, but Rodgers knows the club still face a fight to keep hold of their most talented stars.




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West Ham to 'resist any approach' for midfielder Declan Rice from Chelsea

The midfielder, who was released by the Blues at the age of 14, has hinted at the possibility of a return after stating his interest in playing alongside long-time friend Mason Mount at club level once again.




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Cesc Fabregas jokes about winning title for Leicester... four years after 'Battle of the Bridge'

In May 2016, a 2-2 draw between the Blues and Spurs at Stamford Bridge, with Eden Hazard scoring a late equaliser, handed the Premier League title to Leicester City after an ill-tempered affair.




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Chelsea and Barcelona get huge boost as Ajax boss admits Andre Onana is available at 'right price' 

Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana is available 'at the right price' this summer, according to manager Erik ten Hag. The former Barcelona academy graduate has caught the eye of Europe's elite.




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NASA turns off its Spitzer space telescope after 16 years of service

After more than 16 years studying the universe in infrared light since its launch in 2003, NASA has switched off the Spitzer Space Telescope, bringing its mission to an end.




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Scientists untangle mystery of how ice forms on Mercury with surface temperatures over 750 degrees

A team of scientists from Georgia Tech have come up with a new explanation for how ice forms on Mercury despite scorching surface temperatures that can reach 750 degrees Fahrenheit.




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Greenland lost 600 BILLION tons of ice last summer raising global sea levels by almost 0.1 inches

In Antarctica, meanwhile, ice has continued to melt from both the Amundsen Sea Embayment and the Antarctic Peninsula, satellite gravity measurements have revealed.




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ESA satellite images the waterways of Venice are now empty during the coronavirus lockdown in Italy

ESA released satellite images Venice from this month and the same time last year to highlight a distinct lack of boat traffic following the lockdown in March to limit the spread of coronavirus.




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Melting ice sheets are responsible for a global sea level rise of 0.55 inches

Researchers at the University of Washington examined data from two space lasers that were able to make the most precise measurements of the ice sheets to date.




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Fossil remains of 22 Ice Age SLOTHS the size of elephants found preserved in asphalt in Ecuador 

The specimens - which included 15 adults, 5 juveniles and two newborns or fetuses - were unearthed from the Tanque Loma site on the county's Santa Elena peninsula.




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Google and Apple show samples of COVID exposure apps and forbid use of apps' location services

As reported by The Verge , the tech companies have provided samples of what eventual app interface systems could look like though they won't be developing the apps themselves.




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Zoom buys security service in bid to address safety concerns and introduce end-to-end encryption

Keybase will help the Zoom build end-to-end encryption designed to safeguard user data and privacy and bolster its current security measures which it incorrectly claimed included full encryption.




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Music streaming service Deezer is developing a new AI to identify explicit song lyrics

The music streaming service Deezer is developing an AI tool to analyze lyrics and help determine whether new songs added to its library should be flagged as explicit.




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Coronavirus: Vitamin D deficient are TWICE as likely to die

A study from the US found patients with a severe deficiency are twice as likely to experience major complications, including death.




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Newcastle host Leicester in-all Premier League clash in Carabao Cup round two draw

Newcastle drew Leicester in the only all-Premier League tie in the EFL Cup second round. Nottingham Forest were handed a home tie against arch-rivals Derby.




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James Maddison hits the casino as England and Leicester star plays for charity

Following the furore of his casino visit after he was withdrawn from the England squad due to illness in October, James Maddison was playing to support a charity of his choice at Aspers Casino.




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Ofgem opens investigations into Utilita and Gnergy as watchdog cracks down on bad practices

Ofgem has issued Gnergy with a notice of failure to comply with a final order over unpaid Renewables Obligation payments.




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A year on from the price cap: Have energy tariffs got cheaper? We reveal everything you need to know

There are now five times more gas and electricity deals costing less than £1,000 per year to choose from compared to last year, according to research from Which?.




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In an energy fix? You CAN move before energy prices go up over the next two months  

A total of 77 cheap deals are set to finish at the end of January or February meaning consumers will be shunted on to their provider's more expensive standard energy tariff.




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Five ways for shoppers to get the best price on an item they want

Televisions were the item that varied the most in price via retailer with the average price difference of £364.77, according to the price comparison website, Idealo.




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DEALS OF THE WEEK: From half-price personalised pillows to free eye tests and discounted coffees

This week's deals include: half price personalised pillow costing £17.50, 50p off the cost of a coffee at Pret a Manger, a free eye test at Specsavers and a 'free' audiobook from the Amazon service Audible.




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We reveal how you can haggle down window prices and how the vulnerable can tackle the cold callers 

The BBC drama White Gold shows actors Joe Thomas and James Buckley encouraging customers to spend thousands of pounds on, often unnecessary, new windows.




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Sky ups the price of its core entertainment package by an inflation-busting 9%

The telecoms giant has announced its popular entertainment package - which includes Sky One, Sky Atlantic and MTV - is due to increase by £2 from £22 to £24 a month.




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Households losing out on £5bn to the Big Six, despite cheaper wholesale prices

More than 11million households in Britain are at risk of overpaying £3.5billion on their energy bills this year, simply because the Big Six refuse to give them a better deal, new research claims.




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How to get Disney Plus streaming service in UK for the lowest price

As coronavirus spreads, people are increasingly being forced to stay inside, meaning many will be likely to watch hours of TV when they are not working. We look at the best streaming deals.




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Energy bills set to fall for 15m households as Ofgem reveals price cap reduction

Energy bills will fall for around 15million households with Ofgem announcing a price cap reduction of £17 a year.




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Landlords can still serve eviction notices during the coronavirus outbreak

Last week the Ministry of Housing promised a 'complete ban on evictions' for those unable to work due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Best energy deals: How to switch supplier to get a cheaper price

Energy price tariffs are in a constant merry-go-round with suppliers constantly battling to pinch customers from each other. We show you how to win.




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'Insurance' firm Home and General billed my in-laws twice for the same TV

An elderly couple in their eighties who both had dementia were sold £125 'insurance' for the same TV twice by the same company under different names.




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Savings from falling wholesale prices  passed on to customers as cheapest energy tariffs fall by £32

The cheapest energy tariffs have fallen by an average of £32, thanks to falling wholesale costs, new data has revealed at a time when consumption is likely to be higher with people at home more.




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Food subscription box services are growing rapidly in Britain

One positive from this devastating coronavirus pandemic, is the willingness for more people to get in the kitchen to cook and adapt recipes for the ingredients they have knocking around.




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Apple SE and Samsung Galaxy M31 prices compared

In a sign that customers might be getting tired of splashing their cash on expensive gadgets, Samsung and Apple, have both released two new models that can be bought for under £450.




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Do I think jury service is a financial disaster? Guilty!

The letter from HM Courts and Tribunals Service hit my doormat last month. I knew what it was before I opened it - for the third time in my life, I had been selected for jury service starting later this month.




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Best smart home devices 2019: Give your house an upgrade with top tech

Once reserved for science fiction films, smart technology is now readily available with a host of connected devices that can bring your home to life. We find the best online for under £150.




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Amazon Prime Day 2019: Best 10 deals on wireless devices

Whether you're a fitness or a selfie obsessive, want to upgrade your home audio or just need some cordless DIY done, we run through the best deals on wireless devices that Amazon are offering this Prime Day.




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Black Friday UK 2019: Amazon's sale prices for Echo, Kindle, Fire and TV devices revealed

Amazon's Black Friday deals have launched with huge savings on their smart home devices including the Echo Dot, Echo Show, Fire Sticks, Kindles and more. Find out what you can save here...