Rob Waugh

1 week ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Rob Waugh

The wave of cyberattacks targeting UK retailers such as M&S and Co-op is likely to continue, causing more disruption for shoppers, experts have warned. Stocks at Marks & Spencer food stores were impacted by the ransomware attacks. (Alamy Live News)The wave of cyberattacks targeting British retailers is likely to continue, spelling more disrupted shopping for UK consumers, experts have warned.

1 week ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Rob Waugh

The flower moon will rise over the UK on 12 May, but will be a little smaller than most full moons. A micromoon rises behind the so-called liver bird, the symbol of Liverpool that sits on top of the city's Royal Liver Building. (Alamy)The flower moon will rise over British skies on 12 May, but it will be a little smaller than most full moons, making it what is known as a 'micromoon'. The moon will appear full over most of the weekend, but will be at its best on Monday night.

1 week ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Rob Waugh

The rules around what can and can't be recycled currently vary from one area to the next. What happens to plastics after they go into the bin? (Getty)Most British people dutifully separate their waste and fill their bins correctly each week, but some might be surprised that not all their plastic is recycled. Plastic films, for example, used to wrap many foodstuffs, are not recycled in most areas. But this is changing, with some councils already expanding the range of plastics they can recycle.

2 weeks ago | aol.co.uk | Rob Waugh

Solar panels will be installed on practically all new homes in England by 2027 under plans to be announced by the government, it has been reported. The move will help the government deliver on ambitious plans to switch the UK entirely to clean energy by 2030 – and could cut bills for households. Housebuilders will be required to install new solar panels on most homes by 2027, The Times reported.

2 weeks ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Rob Waugh

A Soviet Venus probe which launched in 1972 and has been stuck orbiting Earth for 53 years is set to fall back to our planet next month. The Kosmos 482 spacecraft is believed to be similar to the successful Venera lander, pictured here in a card illustration (Getty Images)A Soviet Venus probe that launched in 1972 and has been stuck orbiting Earth for 53 years is set to fall back to our planet next month.