Climate: Arctic summer sea ice is at its twelfth lowest extent on record, NASA reveals 

Arctic summer sea ice is at its twelfth lowest extent on record, dropping to 1.82 million square miles in 2021, NASA reveals Experts have been using satellite data to monitor Arctic sea ice since 1978 The ice’s extent wax and wanes annually — reaching a minimum in September However, four decades of records have revealed significant … Read more

High Street banks paying lowest rates on easy-access accounts 

Savers paying the price for loyalty: High Street banks paying lowest rates on easy-access account By Money Mail Reporter For The Daily Mail Published: 22:01 BST, 22 June 2021 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 22 June 2021 Savers are missing out by sticking to High Street banks for their easy-access savings. They have £927 billion in … Read more

Nationwide launches 5% deposit mortgage with lowest rate yet

Nationwide Building Society has become the latest lender to offer mortgages with 5 per cent deposits, and is offering the lowest interest rate yet. It is the largest bank or building society to bring back a 5 per cent product, and the is doing so at the lowest rate available, 3.49 per cent. Nationwide is … Read more

We reveal the models with the lowest – and highest – first year car premiums

The Volkswagen Up! is the car has the lowest first year car insurance costs, costing drivers £1,483 on average, new research has revealed. Motorists will have to shell out just £20 in road tax per year, for pre-2017 vehicles, and pay an average monthly lease of £67, according to data from Local Driving School. It … Read more

Where to find the lowest Covid infection rates in the UK – and bag a sublime staycation

When we are finally allowed to go on self-catering trips in the UK from April 12 (April 26 in Scotland), where will we travel? The answer may be: wherever is possible, as holiday-let firms report that over 90 per cent of properties are already taken. Competition is also likely to be tough for hotels and … Read more

Ancient trees from 6,000-year-old forest are uncovered by lowest tide of the year on Cornish beach

Trunks, stumps and roots of ancient trees from 6,000-year-old forest are uncovered by lowest tide of the year on Cornish beach Submerged forest in Mount’s Bay, Cornwall, typically hidden beneath sand and shingle of the sweeping bay Bay overlooks the tidal island of St Michael’s Mount, which is connected to Marazion by man-made causeway  Petrified … Read more

US records 33K new coronavirus cases – the lowest number seen since September

Daily coronavirus cases and deaths plummeted over the weekend after holding steady for several weeks. On Sunday, the U.S. recorded 33,645 cases, which is the lowest figure seen since September 28 and a nearly five percent drop from the 53,000 cases seen the day before, according to a DailyMail.com analysis of Johns Hopkins University data. … Read more

Harry and Meghan’s popularity falls to lowest level EVER after Oprah interview, shows YouGov poll

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s popularity ratings have fallen to their lowest levels ever after their bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey, according to a new poll. The couple’s popularity has plummeted in the wake of the explosive broadcast, in which the couple made accusations of racism within the Royal Family. But the British public appear … Read more

Car registrations down 36% in February to lowest level in 62 YEARS

Registrations of new cars have dropped to the lowest level in February for 62 years, industry figures have confirmed this morning. A total of just 51,312 new models were purchased last month, which is the fewest since 1959 – the year the original Mini went on sale. The month marked a 36 per cent year-on-year … Read more

Covid cases in England hit their lowest levels since SEPTEMBER

Covid cases in England hit their lowest levels since SEPTEMBER: Test and Trace figures reveal 84,000 infections were recorded last week – down by 44% in a fortnight Just 84,310 people tested positive for the coronavirus across the country over the week ending February 17 This is down 44 per cent in a fortnight and … Read more