Households waste £625 a year on bad energy habits
New research shows 99% of UK homes have costly energy habits, from wrong tariffs to overfilling kettles, draining £625 yearly. Expert urges switching to fixed deals.
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UK homes face £1,254 bill surge, warns Uswitch
Uswitch issues a January 1 energy bills alert as UK families face severe cost pressures. Council tax, water, and telecoms costs have soared, with over 2 million forgoing heating this winter.
Households Face £1,254 Bill Surge After 'Awful April'
UK households endured a miserable 2025 as essential bills soared by an average £1,254. With energy debt at an 8-year high, find out how to save money and get support.
Amateur historians reveal hidden 'engine room' of history
A new report reveals how amateur genealogists and local historians are driving groundbreaking historical research, uncovering vital stories missed by academia. Discover their untold impact.
CDC Primate Research Halted in US Policy Shift
The Trump administration orders the CDC to end all research on monkeys and apes, a significant step in phasing out animal testing. Find out the impact on medical research.
Trump to Dismantle Key US Climate Research Centre
The Trump administration plans to break up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, a 'crown jewel' of climate science. Experts warn this move puts public safety at risk. Read the full story.
Fixed energy deal customers await £150 savings clarity
British Gas, E.ON Next and Octopus confirm automatic £150 bill savings from April for fixed tariff customers. Uswitch warns millions may miss out as other suppliers stay silent.
Energy Bill Warning for 7 Million UK Households
Over seven million UK households risk incorrect, inflated energy bills from January 1st. Submit a meter reading and compare fixed tariffs now to save up to £233.
UK Scientists: Animal Testing Remains Essential for Medicine
Leading UK researchers argue that replacing animal testing entirely remains scientifically impossible despite new technologies. Discover why biology's complexity demands continued animal research for medical advances.
UK Plan to Replace Animal Testing with AI Technology
Science Minister Patrick Vallance announces strategy to reduce animal testing through AI and advanced technologies. Learn how this could transform medical research in Britain.
EDF pays 100 hours of electricity in new deal
EDF launches a new fixed tariff undercutting the price cap by £156. Smart meter users can claim back the cost of 100 hours of electricity via Uswitch. Save on your energy bills now.
Government slashes CSIRO budget by 20%
The Australian government's 20% cut to CSIRO funding threatens critical climate and medical research. Discover how this decision impacts scientific innovation.
CSIRO cuts 350 jobs in major blow to Australian science
Australia's national science agency CSIRO announces up to 350 job cuts, described as 'worst cuts ever seen' and a 'sad day for publicly funded science'.
Gender Bias in Science Study Overturned by New Findings
A pivotal 2012 study on gender bias in science hiring has been contradicted by a major replication. Discover how the new findings challenge established narratives on women in STEM.
Brits' Lifetime Tea Cost Revealed: A £6,622 Brew
Research reveals the average Briton drinks 62,046 cups of tea in a lifetime, costing just £6,622. Discover the breakdown of this national habit and how to save on your brew.
Brain Development Atlas Offers Hope for Autism Treatment
Groundbreaking research from the University of Oxford creates first-ever comprehensive atlas of mouse brain development, revealing critical windows that could transform understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions.
Prostate Cancer Breakthrough: New Hope for Thousands
Groundbreaking Australian research reveals a revolutionary approach to prostate cancer treatment that could spare men debilitating side effects and transform recovery outcomes across the UK.
Gut Bacteria Linked to Coronary Artery Disease Risk
Groundbreaking UK research reveals how specific gut bacteria strains could significantly increase your risk of developing coronary artery disease, opening new possibilities for prevention and treatment.
NHS seeks Down's syndrome adults for research
The NHS is making history by inviting adults with Down's syndrome to participate in revolutionary health research that could transform medical understanding and care.
Demi Moore & Bruce Willis Unite for Dementia Gala
Hollywood icons Demi Moore and Bruce Willis set aside differences for charitable cause, joining celebrity-filled New York fundraiser supporting cutting-edge dementia research and awareness campaigns.
UK scientists create most detailed DNA image ever made
Cambridge scientists achieve unprecedented DNA mapping milestone that could revolutionise medicine and transform our understanding of genetic diseases
Australia must fast-track medical funding as Trump cuts research
Independent MP Monique Ryan warns Australia must urgently boost medical innovation funding to counter devastating cuts to US research under Trump's administration, risking global health breakthroughs.
Research monkeys escape in Mississippi containment drama
Dramatic escape of research monkeys in Mississippi sparks major containment operation and raises questions about animal transport safety protocols.
ALS Breakthrough: Scientists Discover Disease Causes
Groundbreaking research reveals three major pathways causing ALS, offering new hope for targeted therapies that could slow or stop the devastating neurodegenerative disease's progression.
Light-activated cancer treatment breakthrough
Groundbreaking research reveals new light-activated cancer treatment that targets tumours with precision, potentially replacing harsh chemotherapy with fewer side effects.
Snakes calculate angles before striking prey
Groundbreaking research uncovers the deadly hunting techniques of snakes, with high-speed footage showing how they calculate perfect strike angles in milliseconds before pouncing on unsuspecting prey.
15 million Brits couldn't afford £3,000 energy bills
Exclusive research reveals nearly 15 million UK adults would struggle to afford energy bills above £3,000 annually, with vulnerable households facing impossible choices between heating and eating.
Pink Floyd Music Alters Brain, Could Treat Disorders
Scientists discover that listening to Pink Floyd activates specific brain patterns that could transform treatment for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's patients in revolutionary breakthrough.
NHS launches revolutionary DNA cancer research programme
The NHS launches groundbreaking genetic research initiative with Cancer Research UK, aiming to decode DNA of millions to revolutionise early cancer detection and personalised treatments.
UK diverted Ukraine research funds to Brexit work
Exclusive investigation uncovers how Whitehall redirected vital medical and environmental research funding away from Ukraine support programmes to bolster post-Brexit policy development.
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