28 m. ago Top KC claims assisted dying bill is not compatible with human rights convention

Exclusive: The legal opinion obtained by a campaign group opposed to assisted dying comes as the government is expected to publish its impact assessment for Kim Leadbeater’s legislation

Events

35 m. ago Five hundred civil servants being axed from Cabinet Office are set for payoffs averaging £50,000 each as government struggles to cut costs

Mandarins from the department revealed the scale of the bill as they gave evidence to MPs this week.

Economics

47 m. ago Is this the moment Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus fell in love? How scenes reveal the first moments of their blossoming 'chemistry' when he was dating his now ex

The Achy Breaky Heart crooner, 63, who finalised his divorce from Firerose in August 2024, went official with the model on Easter Sunday with a romantic Instagram post.

Economics

49 m. ago New plan for almost all English homes could cut energy bills by £1,000

The government will reportedly compel developers to make the changes as standard on the vast majority of new-build homes by 2027, as part of Labour's drive to hit net-zero targets and cut household energy costs

Economics

56 m. ago Anything Rick can do, Greg can do better! Jon Gries, 67, puts himself forward as new White Lotus heartthrob in shirtless photoshoot after Walton Goggins, 53, posed in a Speedo

The actor, 67, who plays Greg on the HBO show, gave co-star Walton Goggins a run for his money after he posed in Speedos for Cultured magazine.

Events

93 m. ago Does the huge NIC rise in the capital smash the business case for a London postcode?

Since the start of the tax year the average NIC bill per employee has jumped to £6,375.00, an extra £1,075.80

Politics

94 m. ago Sir David Attenborough's eye condition explained as national treasure turns 99

The legend may not be able to see humanity save the planet, not due to his age, but due to an eye condition

Politics

1 hour ago 'Excellent' robot lawnmover that's 'well worth the money' gets £50 price slash

'Getting the mower out of the shed seems such a hassle in comparison.'

Economics

1 hour ago Justice for Phish! How the jam band shaped US culture – without awards or big hits

They were snubbed by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. But their dedicated followers – from Bernie Sanders to Maroon 5 – know they exemplify a uniquely American traditionBernie Sanders has called them “one of the great American rock bands”. They’ve been together since 1983, selling out stadiums and hosting festivals where they’re the only band on the bill, drawing tens of thousands. Last week, they won the fan vote for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, with 330,000 votes, beating the runner-up, the rock supergroup Bad Company, by 50,000.Yet outside the US, Phish may be best known as the inspiration for Ben & Jerry’s Phish Food flavor. They’ve never had a significant mainstream hit. And when the Hall of Fame inductees were announced on Sunday, Phish wasn’t among them. Bad Company was. Many fans seemed unbothered: “Phish is too out there, too innovative, not mainstream,” wrote one on a fan message board. “Hall of Fame just isn’t a Phish thing.” Added another: “Let the d...

Events

1 hour ago Netflix series with near perfect rating but fans all have one complaint

Money Heist, originally titled La casa de papel, has been a hit with viewers ever since it first dropped on Netflix - and it's easy to see why. The Spanish series has been a huge success with fans, and has even managed to nab a near-perfect rating on Rotten Tomatoes

Politics

2 h. ago Thousands of unpaid carers due extra £293 payment on top of benefit next month

The deadline to qualify for the June payment of Carer Support Allowance was April 14.

Economics

2 h. ago Best tablet deals for May 2025, from Samsung, Amazon and more

Whatever type of tablet you’re looking for, these offers will help you save money

Economics

2 h. ago I know how global aid works. Here’s how Britain can do the right thing – and make its money count | David Miliband

The politics of aid may be toxic, but the UK must realise that supporting the world’s poorest people is both a moral and pragmatic thing to doDavid Miliband is president and CEO of the International Rescue CommitteeIn more than 10 years working in the aid sector, I have seen extraordinary innovations, from childhood education programmes for refugee children, to AI-driven flood warnings that alert farmers in some of the most vulnerable places on earth. Many of the initiatives I’ve seen are remarkably impactful and deliver serious value for money: it costs the International Rescue Committee (IRC) just £3 ($4) to deliver a life-saving vaccine dose in the midst of a conflict in east Africa, for example.The politics surrounding international aid, however, are increasingly toxic. The UK’s Department for International Development and now the US equivalent, USAID, have been dismantled, despite the British public being more than twice as likely to say that aid has a positive rather than nega...

Economics

2 h. ago Scientists create ‘shark skin’ coating for planes that could save airlines billions

Coating may prevent an airline from burning up to 4 billion gallons of fuel annually

Science

2 h. ago Beauty fans rave over 'scent of royalty' perfume that's now available for £10

Shoppers who are big fans of luxury fragrances might want to snap up this deal, as Penhaligon's has a very clever way to purchase its perfumes for a lot less than the usual price tag

Economics

2 h. ago David Attenborough pinpoints location that will ‘save our world’ as he nears ‘end of his life’

‘After a lifetime of filming our planet, I’m sure nothing is more important,’ nature presenter said

Politics

2 h. ago HMRC issuing fines of up to £900 to millions of workers who missed major deadline

HMRC estimated that 1.1 million customers missed the initial self-assessment deadline on January 31 this year and those who are yet t submit could potentially face significent penalties from today

Economics

2 h. ago Man Utd's 'unlucky' omen emerges as Ruben Amorim fights to save club's season

Manchester United take on Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final on Thursday night and the referee for the all-important match could be a bad omen

Politics

3 h. ago All new homes to be fitted with solar panels as part of Government's net zero plans

It is estimated the policy will between £3,000 and £4,000 to the cost of building a property, but residents will save on energy bills

Politics

3 h. ago Home buyer mortgage approvals fell ahead of stamp duty deadline

Stamp duty discounts became less generous for some home buyers from April 1.

Economics