3 hours ago Putin already plans to 'reject Trump's peace deal proposal as he will not compromise'

Vladimir Putin has already turned down Trump's deal to end the war, saying he will not back down on previous demands which include dismantling the Ukrainian government

Politics

34 hours ago ‘It’s not just a dancefloor’: the precipitous decline of UK nightclubs

A cocktail of Covid-19 and the cost-of-living crisis has left larger ‘chrome and carpet’ venues high and dry as struggling chains look to party bars‘A taste of Ibiza in grotty King’s Cross’: memories of closed UK nightclubsWhen the patrons of Watford’s Pryzm nightclub celebrated New Year’s Eve on 31 December 2023, they were marking the end of an era, or rather, the end of seven eras. Like every beloved local club, the venue had been known by multiple names over the years: Top Rank, Bailey’s, Paradise Lost, Kudos, Destiny and Oceana.Now, it will be reincarnated no more, after failing to reach a deal with its landlord. Continue reading...

Society

4 hours ago Warren Buffett suddenly buys $563m of stock in three companies after hoarding cash all year

Warren Buffett has bought stakes in three companies, after hoarding cash for most of 2024. 

Economics

34 hours ago Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's new golf league TGL gets fresh boost as UK TV partner confirmed

TGL, the innovative indoor golf league created by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, will be broadcast live on Sky Sports after striking a two-year exclusive TV rights deal

Sport

9 hours ago Shoppers bemused as Easter eggs hit shop shelves before New Year’s Eve

‘They’ve not even managed to shift the Christmas chocolates yet,’ remarked one customer.

Events

7 hours ago Sheffield’s museums show how art comes to life when it is connected to place | Rowan Moore

Institutions in and around the city combine great works with humdrum relics of local life, to fantastic effectI’ve been living partly in Sheffield for the past month or so, which has given me the chance to catch up on some of the great monuments of industry and power in and near the city – the model miners’ village and the fantastical Jacobean castle in Bolsover, the stately home of Wentworth Woodhouse with its battleship-length Palladian facade, the buildings of the subtle modernist Peter Womersley in Huddersfield.Also the Weston Park Museum in Sheffield and the Derby Museum and Art Gallery, both of which combine world-class art with humdrum relics of local life. In one, a large John Singer Sargent portrait of three young Yorkshire women shares the premises with the plastic car roof sign of a 1970s driving school. In the other, there is a gallery full of the illuminated tableaux of science and humanity by Joseph Wright of Derby and another room with a collection of stuffed animals,...

Culture

7 hours ago World War Three fears: Experts tell Trump that Putin won't stop with Ukraine deal

Professor Anthony Glees, a security and intelligence expert from the University of Buckingham, claims Putin has no intention of giving up his quest to seize more land.

Politics

6 hours ago Supermarket shoppers say 'its crazy' after spotting product on shelves before New Year

“I just think its crazy that everything is so superficial and meaninglessly commercial"

Economics

35 hours ago Xbox Game Pass January lineup kicks off 2025 with Game of the Year contender

Call of Duty fans have been desperate for more games to come to Xbox Game Pass now that Microsoft owns the brand, and it appears a fantastic entry could be top of the list

Sport

9 hours ago Pep Guardiola makes quit promise in 'biggest crisis' of his career at Man City

Manchester City are going through their worst period since Pep Guardiola took charge which started only weeks before the Spanish coach signed a new two-year deal at the Etihad

Events

8 hours ago Debenhams boots that 'feel like a glove' for wider calves are selling out

Shoppers are raving about the 'Wynter' boots - now significantly reduced

Politics

6 hours ago Cat Deeley 'signs £600k deal' to continue on This Morning for further year

Presenter has been in hot seat alongside Ben Shepherd since Holly Willoughby’s departure

Economics

36 hours ago Good and bad news for classic Call of Duty fans as Xbox Game Pass plans leak

Call of Duty fans have been desperate for more games to come to Xbox Game Pass now that Microsoft owns the brand, and it appears a fantastic entry could be top of the list

Sport

18 hours ago ‘Bullets can make a real mess of bones’: the hospital where the war wounded have their lives put together again

At MSF’s pioneering centre in Amman, Jordan, the dedicated team deal with lives that have already been saved. Here they make those lives worth livingAs a sign of commitment to peace, help us support those affected by war | Kath VinerDonate to our charity appeal hereA girl slips through the corridors of the hospital’s fifth floor with her friend, the pair bright-eyed and shy. Today is her last chance to wear her sparkly new shoes, bought for a party last week. Tomorrow, the 12-year-old Iraqi will have a leg amputated.The operation was due two weeks ago but the surgeon, who had tried not to weep as he broke the news that amputation was necessary, agreed to delay surgery. She wanted the chance to wear her new shoes to the party first. Continue reading...

Events

9 hours ago Easter eggs spotted on Tesco, Asda and Morrisons shelves and shoppers are bemused

Customers have shared their confusion after spotting Easter eggs on supermarket shelves before New Year's Eve, including at Morrisons, Tesco and Asda

Politics

7 hours ago Barcelona set to finally register Dani Olmo after agreeing VIP seating deal

Sale of boxes at Camp Nou likely to secure player’s futureBarça had to find way to comply with FFP by 31 DecemberFC Barcelona have reportedly closed a last-minute €100m (£82.9m) deal to sell VIP boxes at the newly renovated Camp Nou to Middle Eastern investors, enabling them to meet financial fair play rules and finally extend Dani Olmo’s registration.With the deadline for registration just three days away and Barcelona facing the prospect of Olmo leaving as a free agent just six months after joining on a a €55m (£45.6m) transfer, club president Joan Laporta exercised a sale option on Saturday which the club believe will see the first payment made before 31 December. Continue reading...

Economics

23 hours ago Arsenal: Mikel Arteta hopeful over Raheem Sterling injury boost amid major Bukayo Saka blow

Chelsea loanee could be back sooner than expected to help cover the loss of injured talisman, who will be sidelined until at least March

Events

10 hours ago Ruben Amorim's reason for nearly quitting club as Man Utd boss faces huge challenge

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has not had to deal with such a torrid run of results since his first managerial job in Portugal, which he ended with a bold change in tactics

Politics

7 hours ago Barcelona hope to finally register Dani Olmo after agreeing VIP seating deal

Sale of boxes at Camp Nou likely to secure player’s futureBarça had to find way to comply with FFP by 31 DecemberFC Barcelona have reportedly closed a last-minute €100m (£82.9m) deal to sell VIP boxes at the newly renovated Camp Nou to Middle Eastern investors. The club are hopeful the sale will allow them to meet financial fair play rules and finally extend Dani Olmo’s registration.With the deadline for registration just three days away and Barcelona facing the prospect of Olmo leaving as a free agent just six months after joining on a a €55m (£45.6m) transfer, club president Joan Laporta exercised a sale option on Saturday which the club believe will see the first payment made before 31 December. Continue reading...

Economics

35 hours ago Pedestrian fighting for life two days after four hit by car in central London

Pedestrian fighting for life two days after four hit by car in central London  News Shopper

Events

12 hours ago Gavin and Stacey fans spot 'true star' of Christmas episode as they all say same thing

Gavin & Stacey fans have singled out one special performance from the Christmas Day finale episode, saying the returning star is "amazing" and "fantastic"

Politics

8 hours ago Flavio Briatore opens up on Alpine F1 talks with Carlos Sainz and why deal fell through

Alpine adviser Flavio Briatore, who returned to the Renault-owned team earlier this year, also explained why he believes legendary F1 designer Adrian Newey would not be the right fit for the outfit

Economics

37 hours ago Robin Propper admits Rangers culture shock as he opens up on demand to win, scrutiny and long ball game

The Dutchman joined in a £1.5m deal from FC Twente in the summer but has taken time to find his feet

Events

15 hours ago Gavin & Stacey's Nessa is making a comeback and it's sooner than you think

Ruth Jones, who co-created the hit BBC comedy with James Corden, will step back into character as Stacey's best mate Nessa Jenkins on New Year's Day

Politics

8 hours ago Ruben Amorim 'pushing' Sir Jim Ratcliffe to sanction first Man United deal

Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip as Harry Maguire's future at Old Trafford remains uncertain as he approaches the final six months of his contract

Economics

25 hours ago High Street shops Christmas misery as John Lewis, M&S and Next make major call

As Boxing Day sales saw a decline of in-store shoppers on the High Street, some retail giants like John Lewis and Marks & Spencer chose to remain shut for the public holiday

Politics

14 hours ago Inside Britain's deserted ghost shopping centres littered with boarded

In the Kent commuter town of Dartford, locals say the town has slipped into a decline since the introduction of the sprawling Bluewater Shopping Centre in 1999.

Economics

32 hours ago Christmas chocolates replaced with unlikely item on Boxing Day in supermarket

Shoppers have been left fuming after they spotted an unexpected item lining supermarket shelves just a day after Christmas – and have taken to social media to share their thoughts

Politics

17 hours ago Get 25% off Tamnavulin Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky in Amazon deal

Top up your drinks cabinet in time for Christmas with Amazon's whisky deal.

Economics

32 hours ago Trump congratulates Fox News hosts Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt on engagement: Live updates

‘There are no finer people than these, and there will be no finer couple. Congratulations to both - A deal made in HEAVEN!!!’ Donald Trump writes

Politics

33 hours ago Huge crowds gather outside British Museum as visitors 'forced to evacuate’

Huge crowds gather outside British Museum as visitors 'forced to evacuate’  News Shopper

Politics

22 hours ago Liverpool transfer news: Virgil van Dijk deal dismissed as Reds outline sale stance

Virgil van Dijk is one of three leading Liverpool players to have their contracts expire at the end of the season, with little public sign of progress to this point

Economics

34 hours ago BBC announce new Scottish football highlights show and increased number of live SPFL matches

A new deal will see more second tier matches than ever before on TV, whilst a highlights programme will shine a light on the lower leagues

Politics

33 hours ago Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy succeed where LIV Golf continues to struggle after landing crucial deal

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's TGL will debut next month and it has added a major TV partner in the form of Sky Sports, something that LIV Golf has been unable to do in the UK

Economics

37 hours ago Who is Dua Lipa's 'fiancé' Callum Turner? Inside the pop star's whirlwind romance with the Fantastic Beasts actor

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner took their relationship to the next level and reportedly got engaged after he 'got down on one knee for a romantic proposal' over Christmas.

Politics

33 hours ago Andreas Pereira must force Fulham transfer as Marco Silva speaks out after £14m offer

Brazilian giants Palmeiras are eyeing a January deal for Fulham playmaker Andreas Pereira but Cottagers boss Marco Silva has little interest in losing the 28-year-old mid-season

Economics

41 hours ago Boxing Day footfall in London drops 11% as shoppers avoid high streets

Boxing Day footfall in London drops 11% as shoppers avoid high streets  Evening Standard

Politics

34 hours ago 'Perfect' Remington straightener on sale for £17 at Boots leaves hair 'soft and sleek'

The Remington Shea Soft Straightener is loved by shoppers who praised the 'perfect' hair tool, and it's currently on offer

Economics

41 hours ago Sabrina Carpenter's Me Espresso perfume is out and shoppers are 'obsessed'

"I'm completely obsessed with this perfume! I now own all four of Sabrina's fragrances. I was very taken aback the moment I sprayed me espresso on. The image I get is of a local cosy café."

Politics

34 hours ago Debenhams is selling Ariana Grande's perfume that 'smells expensive' for just £28

The Ariana Grande Cloud perfume is currently on offer at Debenhams. The fragrance has been a hit with shoppers who have left rave reviews about the scent

Economics

41 hours ago 'I'm a fragrance expert and these are the perfumes I'd look out for in the January sales'

The sales can be somewhat daunting but they're also a great chance to snag a deal you might otherwise miss

Politics

34 hours ago French chateau money pit: Couple who bought mansion for £900k says spiraling heating bills have turned fairytale into a Christmas nightmare

Lionel, 64, and Claire Cherruault, 42 paid £900,000 for the property, that comes with three acres of land, eight bedrooms and its very own chapel, back in 2021.

Economics

35 hours ago Savvy shopper snaps up £70 Christmas turkey for fraction of price in supermarket sale

A Sainsbury's shopper has shared the amazing bargain they found in the supermarket's post-Christmas sale - and people are seriously impressed with the price they paid for the turkey

Economics

36 hours ago Debenhams cuts £485 'beautiful' luxury diving watch to £76 in huge sale

Shoppers were quick to snap up the "fabulous" designer watch, which some claim 'reminds them of a Rolex'

Economics

37 hours ago Sales mayhem as thousands queue to snap up Boxing Day bargains at Bicester Village

Frenzied scenes erupted across Bicester Village, in Oxfordshire, as hordes of shoppers joined huge queues to snap up some of the site's biggest discounts ever.

Economics

38 hours ago Sainsbury's shopper gobsmacked after bagging £70 turkey for wild price

A bargain hunter has shared their life hack to get a turkey for a fraction of the price from your local supermarket - but you'd have to celebrate after Christmas Day

Economics