Another offered: “Loving Alistair Campbell #ThisMorning.” While a third said: “I agree Alistair. They are unfit for public office. But find me an MP who is…#ThisMorning.” According to gov.uk, as or 9am yesterday there have been 3,532,634 tests, with 73,726 tests being carried out on 24 May. 261,184 people have tested positive, and 36,914 have […]
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Win a Smeg Retro Kettle and Toaster Set
We’re giving away a Smeg retro kettle and toaster set to one of our beloved readers. This set is part of the Smeg Retro 50s range of small appliances, and it will make your kitchen look and feel stylish. The toaster comes with two extra wide slots, six browning levels, four functions: reheat, defrost, bagel […]
You can control this smart tea kettle from your couch — and customize temperatures down to the degree
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Smarter AM The iKettle by Smarter is a $ 150 smart electric kettle that be programmed with custom temperatures and delayed start times via a corresponding app. It makes the […]
Energy bills: How much does it cost to boil a kettle? You may be surprised by the answer
Energy bills, from electric to gas, are an unfortunate fact of life. But with many providers announcing price rises this year, homeowners are looking for ingenious ways to slash their bills. One way could be by using certain household items less, and the kettle is one of the most switched on electrical items in homes […]
Hotel secrets: This is why you should NEVER use the kettle in the room
Hotel rooms hide all sort of secrets, from when the bedding was last washed to who last used the bathroom. Even high-end hotels don’t keep the rooms as clean as guests may think, with items such as the bedspreads and glasses rarely getting cleaned. However one of the more popular items in the room has […]
Amara hammock, Smeg kettle and more: The best things we want this week
HANG IN THERE Amazonas hammock, £93, Amara (0800 587 7645, amara.com) Can’t make it to a paradise beach this summer? No worries – string up this colourful hammock and relax in the garden in true tropical style. It’s big enough for two (climb in carefully!), and is made from shredded cloth recycled from the Brazilian […]
A 30-year-old who Airbnb-hops around the world explains how a broken kettle helped her escape the ‘scarcity mindset’
Karen Hong Photography Last year, Stephanie Lee saved nearly $ 10,000 in housing expenses when she decided to forgo an apartment in Los Angeles to Airbnb-hop around the world. A freelance writer and the blogger behind FY!S, Lee lived in a series of Airbnb rentals for 11 months in Paris, Tokyo, London, Barcelona, Seoul, Taipei, […]