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The Sun
5 hours ago
- The Sun
I'm beating the heat with phone-controlled Dyson fan – sleep mode is great but best perk has nothing to do with cooling
I JUST visited Dyson's website and it told me 1,600 people were also looking at the same fan I've been trying out. I'm not surprised: it's absolutely baking this week and the weekend is only going to be hotter – so I'm thrilled I've got the Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Formaldehyde pointed directly at my face. 10 The name is a mouthful admittedly, but don't let that put you off. This posh fan is an elite bit of cooling gear, and would probably be better suited on a spaceship than my desk. It cools you down, obviously. You'd expect that for £699.99. But it does so much more. Somehow, I'm convinced it's absolutely worth the money – but first, let's talk about how it looks. DYSON HP09 DESIGN – THE LOOKS This is one of Dyson's quintessential bladeless fans. It's the classic design of legendary inventor Sir James Dyson, who recently spoke to The Sun about ambition and the future of Britain. They're a brainy lot at Dyson HQ. To an observer, there are no moving parts. No whirring blades that risk slicing a fingertip off (and it doesn't make that whoosh-whoosh-whoosh noise either). There is a blade-like impeller in the base that draws air in and accelerates it, pushing it out to create a cooling airflow. But you don't see any of that. You just feel wondrously cold. The one I've been trying has a white and gold trim that should suit most rooms. It's not gaudy – but it looks fancy enough to justify the price tag. The squat design means that it's fine to live on the floor, but can also sit on a desk if you prefer. Dyson Purifier for £699.99 – buy here Watch Sir James Dyson unveil secret PencilVac, world's slimmest vacuum cleaner And it can oscillate up to a whopping 350 degrees, so you can send a breeze to everyone in the room. Or just can have it locked to cool you and you alone. The choice is yours. All in all, it's especially pretty and, as a bonus, your pals will be impressed by (and envious of) your luxe gadget. Especially in the heat. DYSON HP09 PERFORMANCE – HOT OR COLD? This fan heats and cools. The clue is in the name: Hot+Cool. It does both very well, though I think its real benefit is heating. Cooling is fine, and works best when the fan is pointed directly at you. 10 But the heating function can really warm up an entire room very quickly, even if you're not in the line of fire. Some Dyson fans only cool, so having one that does both massively increases the value for money. After all, you can use it all year round. The cooling really does work, even when it's not at max power. And its reach is impressive – I can sit across the room and feel the breeze. It's not particularly loud unless you put it on power level 10, and even then it's not awful. You can easily have a conversation over it. I can sleep through it at max power too. But for light sleepers, there's a night mode that dims the built-in display and lets it run especially quietly. That's probably the best way to use it, especially if you're sharing a bed and value your relationship. DYSON HP09 FEATURES – THE BRAINS The Dyson comes with a remote control, which is a handy way to control fan speed, cooling power, and rotation. But I prefer using the app, which is free to download and has all of the same buttons. It's better because I always have my phone, but I'm not always with the remote. And if I've forgotten to turn it off before I go out, I can easily check on the app and shut it down. DYSON HP09 PURIFICATION – THE REAL PERK What I've completely avoided talking about up to this point is the purification. Why? Because I'm saving the best until last. The real perk of the fan isn't the heating or cooling – but its ability to preserve your life by scrubbing the air of pollutants. This fan comes with a series of filters (you snap them in during the 60-second setup) that snag all kind of nasties that would otherwise be entering your lungs. I don't know about you, but I quite like my respiratory system. 10 All of this can be monitored inside the app I was talking about earlier. It shows exactly how polluted the room is (and by what – down to specifics, including dreaded formaldehyde) and you can watch the levels go down as the fan works its magic. You can also see air quality reports on the fan's built-in display, but the screen gives a much more detailed view. Heating and cooling is fine, but it's hard to put a price on your health. Sure, you're paying a lot. You can get fans for significantly cheaper. If you're on a budget, don't buy this. But if you've got the cash to spare and want a super fan, you can't go wrong with this model. The filters will last about a year, and you'll get an alert when it's time to change them. And they promise to remove 99.95% of particles down to a shockingly tiny 0.1 microns. That means you're waving goodbye to mould spores, allergens, bacteria, viruses, and (as the name suggests) irritating formaldehyde, which can come from paint, furniture, carpets, tech, and more. You might not "see" the benefits, but having the peace of mind that you're not breathing in rubbish will help you sleep easier. So will the fan, though. Check out The Sun's best fans guide and read the Dyson Hot+Cool review by The Sun's Shopping team.
Scottish Sun
5 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
I'm beating the heat with phone-controlled Dyson fan – sleep mode is great but best perk has nothing to do with cooling
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) I JUST visited Dyson's website and it told me 1,600 people were also looking at the same fan I've been trying out. I'm not surprised: it's absolutely baking this week and the weekend is only going to be hotter – so I'm thrilled I've got the Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Formaldehyde pointed directly at my face. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 10 The Sun's tech editor Sean Keach has been beating the heat with a Dyson fan Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun 10 The hi-tech fan doesn't just cool you down – it'll warm your room up in the winter too Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun 10 The fan even has a night mode to cool you as you sleep Credit: Dyson The name is a mouthful admittedly, but don't let that put you off. This posh fan is an elite bit of cooling gear, and would probably be better suited on a spaceship than my desk. It cools you down, obviously. You'd expect that for £699.99. But it does so much more. Somehow, I'm convinced it's absolutely worth the money – but first, let's talk about how it looks. DYSON HP09 DESIGN – THE LOOKS This is one of Dyson's quintessential bladeless fans. It's the classic design of legendary inventor Sir James Dyson, who recently spoke to The Sun about ambition and the future of Britain. They're a brainy lot at Dyson HQ. To an observer, there are no moving parts. No whirring blades that risk slicing a fingertip off (and it doesn't make that whoosh-whoosh-whoosh noise either). There is a blade-like impeller in the base that draws air in and accelerates it, pushing it out to create a cooling airflow. But you don't see any of that. You just feel wondrously cold. The one I've been trying has a white and gold trim that should suit most rooms. It's not gaudy – but it looks fancy enough to justify the price tag. The squat design means that it's fine to live on the floor, but can also sit on a desk if you prefer. Dyson Purifier for £699.99 – buy here Watch Sir James Dyson unveil secret PencilVac, world's slimmest vacuum cleaner And it can oscillate up to a whopping 350 degrees, so you can send a breeze to everyone in the room. Or just can have it locked to cool you and you alone. The choice is yours. All in all, it's especially pretty and, as a bonus, your pals will be impressed by (and envious of) your luxe gadget. Especially in the heat. DYSON HP09 PERFORMANCE – HOT OR COLD? This fan heats and cools. The clue is in the name: Hot+Cool. It does both very well, though I think its real benefit is heating. Cooling is fine, and works best when the fan is pointed directly at you. 10 The fan uses Dyson's classic bladeless design Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun 10 It has a built-in display – and can even show air quality live in real-time Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun But the heating function can really warm up an entire room very quickly, even if you're not in the line of fire. Some Dyson fans only cool, so having one that does both massively increases the value for money. After all, you can use it all year round. The cooling really does work, even when it's not at max power. And its reach is impressive – I can sit across the room and feel the breeze. It's not particularly loud unless you put it on power level 10, and even then it's not awful. You can easily have a conversation over it. 10 The Dyson fan comes with a remote that magnetically snaps to the top of the machine Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun I can sleep through it at max power too. But for light sleepers, there's a night mode that dims the built-in display and lets it run especially quietly. That's probably the best way to use it, especially if you're sharing a bed and value your relationship. DYSON HP09 FEATURES – THE BRAINS The Dyson comes with a remote control, which is a handy way to control fan speed, cooling power, and rotation. But I prefer using the app, which is free to download and has all of the same buttons. It's better because I always have my phone, but I'm not always with the remote. And if I've forgotten to turn it off before I go out, I can easily check on the app and shut it down. DYSON HP09 PURIFICATION – THE REAL PERK What I've completely avoided talking about up to this point is the purification. 10 You attach filters during setup – it only takes a few seconds Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun Why? Because I'm saving the best until last. The real perk of the fan isn't the heating or cooling – but its ability to preserve your life by scrubbing the air of pollutants. This fan comes with a series of filters (you snap them in during the 60-second setup) that snag all kind of nasties that would otherwise be entering your lungs. I don't know about you, but I quite like my respiratory system. 10 The app has all of the features you'd find on the remote – and plenty more Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun All of this can be monitored inside the app I was talking about earlier. It shows exactly how polluted the room is (and by what – down to specifics, including dreaded formaldehyde) and you can watch the levels go down as the fan works its magic. You can also see air quality reports on the fan's built-in display, but the screen gives a much more detailed view. Heating and cooling is fine, but it's hard to put a price on your health. WHERE CAN FORMALDEHYDE COME FROM IN YOUR HOME? Formaldehyde is a polluting gas that you'll often find in homes Here's Dyson's list of sources for the gas... Paint Varnish Glue Air freshener Mattresses Household cleaners Carpets Particleboard Plywood Electronics Dryer sheets Nail polish remover Moth balls Toys Fireplaces Wood-burning stoves Picture Credit: Dyson Sure, you're paying a lot. You can get fans for significantly cheaper. If you're on a budget, don't buy this. But if you've got the cash to spare and want a super fan, you can't go wrong with this model. The filters will last about a year, and you'll get an alert when it's time to change them. And they promise to remove 99.95% of particles down to a shockingly tiny 0.1 microns. That means you're waving goodbye to mould spores, allergens, bacteria, viruses, and (as the name suggests) irritating formaldehyde, which can come from paint, furniture, carpets, tech, and more. 10 You can monitor the air quality of your home in the app from anywhere in the world Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun You might not "see" the benefits, but having the peace of mind that you're not breathing in rubbish will help you sleep easier. So will the fan, though. Dyson Purifier for £699.99 – buy here Check out The Sun's best fans guide and read the Dyson Hot+Cool review by The Sun's Shopping team.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
The Bank of England never misses an opportunity to miss an opportunity, says ALEX BRUMMER
The Bank of England never misses an opportunity to miss an opportunity. Its latest minutes clearly show that after an unexpectedly firm start to the year, the British economy has descended into gloom. Labour's £40billion of tax increases are taking a real toll on jobs and output. The Government's core growth mission is failing. The Bank expects output to be barely up in the second quarter, by 0.25 per cent. Recent surveys suggest growth is grinding along at near to zero. Special factors, such as Trump tariff mayhem, may be part of that. But it is impossible to ignore warnings from business leaders including James Dyson and John Roberts of online retailer AO World, who are blaming tax and anti-wealth policies for the drudgery. Further evidence that confidence is evaporating comes from Whitbread, owner of Britain's largest hotelier Premier Inn. It cited rising employment costs and economic headwinds as factors in the 2 per cent drop in sales in the quarter which ended on May 29. All this should have encouraged the Bank to move ahead of the curve. Instead, six members of the Bank of England's interest rate committee sat on their hands and held the key borrowing rate at 4.25 per cent. There was one glimmer of light with Bank insider Dave Ramsden, joined by two outside members, the dove-ish LSE professor Swati Dhingra and US-based economic guru Alan Taylor, who voted for a quarter-point cut. The cautionary group on the Monetary Policy Committee argued that, with inflation at 3.4 per cent and likely to remain at 3.5 per cent for the rest of the year, dis-inflation needs to continue. Yet two of the Bank of England's most closely watched metrics – private sector earnings and prices for services – are heading downwards. Monetary policy takes time to work, which is another reason for lowering rates. Higher-than-necessary borrowing costs constrain a housing market punished by stamp duty and restrain enterprises from borrowing for investment. Conflict between Israel and Iran is also considered a reason for holding back. The oil price already has zipped up and supplies, as former BP boss John Browne warns, could be dramatically reduced if the Strait of Hormuz were to be closed. The classic textbook policy response to shocks and uncertainty is to ease credit conditions and prevent a flatlining economy plummeting into recession. After all, emergency rate cuts can be reversed. The US Federal Reserve and the Bank may be on hold, but some central banks are bolder. Norway cut rates for the first time in five years yesterday. The Swiss, facing a tide of inward funds looking for a safe home, cut rates to zero. There is even talk of negative rates. The Old Lady has now descended into a pattern in which it chooses to ease rates in the months when it publishes its full monetary policy report. That means waiting until August, when minds are on buckets and spades rather than buying and building homes, and borrowing to invest. Science class There is comfort to be drawn from the latest QS World University rankings which shows that the UK is up among the elite with four institutions – Imperial, Cambridge, Oxford and UCL – in the top ten. But research standards are slipping, with 54 of the 90 British universities falling down the league table. Improved funding and tax breaks would create a real opportunity for the UK to poach disaffected scientists and AI innovators alienated by Trumpian attacks on Harvard. Instead, the Government is bogged down. A 104-page infrastructure plan is all but incomprehensible, with talk of 'spatial tools' and 'granular modelling'. I've a better idea: ramp up research spending and watch invention and enterprise bloom. Slam dunk Everything in America is bigger, including the valuation of sports franchises. The LA Lakers basketball team is being snapped up by Mark Walter of TWG Global for $10billion (£7.4billion), making it the most valuable team on earth. TWG has stakes in the LA Dodgers baseball team and women's basketball outfit LA Sparks. That makes Premier League football teams look cheap.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Rachel Reeves is waging 'war on aspiration' and killing off growth with taxes, business leaders warn
Business bosses have turned on Chancellor Rachel Reeves for waging 'war on aspiration' and killing economic growth with taxes. Billionaire Sir James Dyson, in a blistering attack on Labour, yesterday accused the Government of being 'out to destroy' and punish wealth and job creators. He added: 'There is a war on aspiration and it's time we fought back.' John Roberts, boss of white goods retailer AO World, also criticised the Chancellor's policies, including her controversial National Insurance hike, saying they are 'not a growth engine'. The attacks come as Ms Reeves reportedly weighs up a U-turn on her axing of the non-dom tax status in a bid to halt an exodus of Britain's wealthiest residents. And they follow a report from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) that the economy will 'muddle through' this year and next. The CBI downgraded its forecast for UK economic growth this year from 1.6 per cent to 1.2 per cent, and from 1.5 per cent to 1 per cent for next year. In the wake of those figures, Sir James condemned a raft of Labour policies, including changes to inheritance tax, non-doms and VAT on school fees. He hit out at Labour's employment rights Bill that includes proposals to expand the grounds for unfair dismissal and increase sick pay costs. It would also ban zero-hour contracts, strengthen flexible working rights and scrap some trade union restrictions. Sir James wrote in The Sun: 'Labour has ramped up employer National Insurance, triggering job losses, stopping investment and hitting workers hardest. 'New employment laws granting employees ever more rights will mean tribunal claims will rocket. Aspiring employers, coping with punitive and costly claims, will stop hiring. Even more jobs will disappear. Ambition and growth are being killed. 'There are plenty of ambitious young entrepreneurs in this country. But if the desire to be successful is punished, with tax and red tape, the talented will take their ideas and leave.' Mr Roberts told the BBC: 'If you put taxes on businesses and you put taxes on employment, that isn't a growth engine.' It was reported last month the UK has lost the largest number of billionaires on record. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage joined the assault yesterday by mocking Sir Keir Starmer as Labour slipped to third place in a poll. He referenced a recent TV interview in which Sir Keir was asked 'what was his biggest mistake' and replied: 'We haven't always told our story as well as we should.' But Mr Farage said: 'Do you know what his biggest mistake was? Going into politics. 'Because if you go into politics you do it because you believe in something. This bloke doesn't believe in a single thing other than the niceness of human rights law, international law and the north London set.'
Forbes
2 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Britain's Third-Richest Person Says Government Is Killing Ambition And Growth
James Dyson at the WWD Beauty CEO Summit held at Cipriani South Street on May 07, 2025 in New York, ... More New York. (Photo by Katie Jones/WWD via Getty Images) Britain's Labour government is pursuing a 'vindictive' agenda that threatens the future prosperity of the nation, according to James Dyson, one of the U.K.'s best-known business leaders. 'There are plenty of ambitious young entrepreneurs in this country,' Dyson wrote in a column in The Sun newspaper. 'But if the desire to be successful is punished, with tax and red tape, the talented and aspirational will take their ideas and leave. Those struggling to stay afloat will give up.' He pointed out that his eponymous business is now based in Singapore, but it employs 2,000 people in Britain. In the last year on record, his company contributed £103 million ($139 million) in U.K. tax. Dyson, who was knighted in 2006, is famous for developing high-tech reinventions of gadgets like vacuum cleaners, hand dryers and fans that sell in 85 different countries or territories. Forbes estimates his current net worth at $15.3 billion, making him the third-wealthiest person from the U.K. on the World's Real-Time Billionaires ranking. But Dyson's success today is the result of an entrepreneurial journey characterized by resilience and determination. Before his first bagless vacuum cleaner was ready for the mass market, he produced 5,127 prototypes, each made by hand. The thousands of hours (and dollars) he spent perfecting his first product brought him to the brink of bankruptcy. And now he's worried that Britain 'no longer has the aspiration to create the Dysons of the future.' Since Labour came to power in July last year, the government has raised taxes by more than £40 billion ($51 billion) and adopted reforms to the U.K.'s employment law, prompting many business groups to warn that the additional costs would result in job losses and higher prices for consumers. Dyson said in January that the hike to the inheritance tax would destroy many family businesses and farms, a warning that he repeated in his latest opinion piece. 'Labour is out to destroy,' Dyson wrote. 'Those who aspire to create wealth and jobs, and those who grow our food, will all be punished. They hate those who set out to try, with hostility.' A Treasury spokesperson said in response: 'We are a pro-business government. Economic activity is at a record high with 500,000 more people in employment since we entered office. We are protecting the smallest businesses from the employer National Insurance rise, shielding 250,000 retail, hospitality and leisure business properties from paying full business rates and have capped corporation tax at 25%--the lowest rate in the G7. 'We delivered a once-in-a-Parliament budget last year that took necessary decisions on tax to stabilize the public finances, including the NHS which has now seen waiting lists fall five months in a row. 'We are now focused on creating opportunities for businesses to compete and access the finance they need to scale, export and break into new markets." Last week, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the U.K. economy grew 0.7% in the three months to April 2025, compared with the prior quarter. But the nation's GDP contracted in April by 0.3% in the same month that Britain's higher employment taxes came into effect and Donald Trump unveiled his 'Liberation Day' tariffs. The ONS also announced last week that the number of employees on payroll tumbled 109,000 in May, the biggest decline in almost four years. The figures took the total number of jobs lost since the October budget to 276,000.
