How long it takes to renew a UK passport, cost and if you can do it early

[ Since the UK officially left the European Union after Brexit, it has been more difficult for Brits to travel to the 27 countries remaining in the EU. Regulations have since tightened post-Brexit, as British passport holders wishing to travel to EU countries are treated as non-EU nationals. This means stricter rules for British passport … Read more

What Brexit, climate change and indoor centres mean for affordable ski holidays

[ With the world’s temperature rising, the prospects for snow sports look uncertain. Climate forecasters speculate that we’ll need to go higher to find snow and seasons will be shorter. Less snow, coupled with rising energy costs to power lifts and snowmakers, is driving prices up for an already expensive pastime. Dominic Winter of Protect … Read more

Tyler Cameron’s Worst Valentine’s Day Story Is Hilarious

[ Most people won’t ever experience the jittery chaos of walking into the Bachelor mansion for the first time, but Bachelorette alum Tyler Cameron says speed-dating is about as close as you can get. “You probably get more time with speed-dating than you would with The Bachelor, Night One. I didn’t get to meet Hannah … Read more

School holidays February 2024: Check the complete list here |

[ School holidays February 2024: Winter vacations have ended, bringing with them the anticipation of upcoming board exams. Although certain states had extended winter vacation in schools due to persisting cold-wave in various regions across the country, a majority of schools have resumed their classes in physical mode.February is a significant month filled with academic … Read more

Weather record for warmest January temperature set in Scottish Highlands

[ A village in the Scotland Highlands has provisionally set the record for the warmest ever January temperature, after hitting, the Met Office has confirmed. Kinlochewe in the north-west Highlands recorded the temperature on Sunday. If confirmed, it would also be the record for a winter’s day in Scotland. In a post on X, the … Read more

My husband and I have had sex every day for 16 years

[ A 32-year-old woman, Sarah*, tells i about her sex life of two decades – from dating as teenagers to becoming parents. My husband and I have been together since we were teenagers and our sex drives have barely changed in those 16 years; through nine house moves, multiple career changes for both of us, … Read more

Will banks open on January 13, Makar Sankranti and Pongal? Check state-wise bank holidays here

[ Bank holidays January 2024: In 2015, the Reserve Bank of India established that all Indian banks, whether private or public sector, would remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Despite this, confusion persists among bank customers regarding whether the upcoming Saturday is a working day or a day off. Here … Read more

Five unsung British suburbs you should visit in 2024, from Mumbles to Portobello

[ Cities pull the attention in tourism trends. Gentrified villages take the rest. But most people actually live, work and, arguably, play in the bits in-between. In our work-from-home world, some of Britain’s suburbs are building on their heritage to provide alternative spaces for culture, cuisine, good living and clean air. Here are five that … Read more

Five unsung British suburbs you should visit in 2024

[ Cities hog the attention when it comes to tourism trends. Gentrified villages take the rest. But most people actually live, work and, arguably, play in the bits in-between. In our work-from-home world, some suburbs are building on their heritage to provide alternative spaces for culture, cuisine, good living and clean air. Here are five … Read more

Supermarkets had busiest Christmas since 2019 as promotions boost transactions

[ Supermarkets saw their highest level of transactions in December since 2019, with promotions boosting sales. Customers made a total of 488 million grocery trips during the four weeks ending 24 December, according to market research firm, Kantar. Some £13.7bn was spent despite food price inflation falling at its fastest level ever to 6.7 per … Read more