EuroMillions players should check their tickets as a record £185 million is available in Friday’s draw after no one won the previous prize of £166 million. The winning numbers from Tuesday’s draw were 12, 30, 38, 40, 4, with lucky stars 4 and 12. The cost of a ticket is £2.50, which also enters players into the UK Millionaire Maker draw, and the jackpot requires matching five numbers plus both Lucky Stars.
A yellow heat health alert has been issued for large parts of England as temperatures are expected to reach 33°C this weekend, posing risks especially for those over 65 or with health conditions. Authorities urge sensible precautions, including avoiding the sun during peak hours and educating young people about the dangers of swimming in rivers and lakes. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreMiddlesex Pride, founded by Sharan Dhaliwal in 2019 to provide LGBTQ+ representation, faces potential cancellation due to funding issues, with only £1,500 raised of the £8,000 needed. This financial struggle reflects a broader trend, as many UK Pride events, including Liverpool Pride, are also being canceled, highlighting the urgent need for support for grassroots LGBTQ+ initiatives. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreEnergy bills will decrease by £150 for approximately 2.7 million more households in the UK this winter as the Warm Home Discount expands to include all billpayers on means-tested benefits. This initiative, announced by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and endorsed by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, aims to alleviate cost-of-living pressures, benefiting over six million households. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreEnergy security is a priority for the government, with plans to support nearly six million households by providing £150 off energy bills this winter, especially aiding families facing fuel poverty. Investments in British energy infrastructure, like Sizewell C nuclear power and hydrogen projects, aim to reduce long-term costs and create jobs, while additional measures are introduced to ease the financial burden on families. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreThis summer, London will expand al fresco dining in areas like Brixton, Shoreditch, and Leyton, supported by the Mayor's summer streets fund. Sir Sadiq Khan aims to enhance the city's nightlife and hospitality sector, with new licensing powers to facilitate outdoor seating and extended hours, creating vibrant spaces to bolster local economies. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreReady-to-eat chicken fettuccine alfredo products have been recalled due to a listeria outbreak linked to three deaths and one fetal loss, affecting 17 individuals across 13 US states. The USDA's FSIS discovered the outbreak strain during routine inspections, but the source of contamination remains unidentified as further examinations of the company's facilities did not reveal any issues. Need More Context? 🔎
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