83 minutes ago Britain will never be great again until we stop flogging our top companies to the US | Will Hutton

Tech selloffs not only cost tax revenue and jobs, but are turning the UK into a vassal stateThere is much to admire about the US. The great French social observer Alexis de Tocqueville, nearly 200 years ago, lauded its commitment to civic virtue, individual self-improvement and hard work – legacies of its puritan founders.Those traits are still evident today, but alongside them a darker one has emerged. The US, the hegemon of the 20th century still committed to democracy, has changed. It has transmuted into an imperial power careless of democracy but ever readier to exact economic tribute from its vassal states. Continue reading...

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11 hours ago Mavs star Luka Doncic is latest pro athlete whose home was burglarized, business manager says

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is the latest professional athlete whose home has been burglarized

Society

83 minutes ago Murdoch, Musk, water firms Here are the ‘winners’ in another torrid year for business

As 2025 dawns, we looks back at the star players over the last 12 months of economic drama, mishap and scandalThe end of the year is a time for pausing, reflection and exhaustion. But before throwing ourselves into 2025, it’s worth sifting through the remnants of 2024 to see who in the business world has done something worth remembering.So, once more with gusto, the Observer Agenda page brings you its awards for the brightest – or perhaps most glaring – lights in the business world this year. Continue reading...

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8 hours ago Arsenal fans are convinced a loan star is being recalled after Bukayo Saka's hamstring injury... as private je

Arsenal fans are convinced a loan star is being recalled after Bukayo Saka's hamstring injury... as private je  Daily Mail

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83 minutes ago Pop Idol star Rik Waller has unexpected career 23 years since finding fame amid professional disaster

Pop Idol star Rik Waller was tipped to win the first series before he was forced to pull out of the show – today, he has a completely different career away from the spotlight

Events

17 hours ago Love Island star Josh Denzel engaged 6 years after appearing on ITV2 show

The presenter and podcast host popped the question to girlfriend Ruby Wong during a romantic trip to the Swiss alps

Culture

30 hours ago Revealed: How doctors struck off in Britain for permanently disfiguring patients, sexual assault and financial dishonesty are allowed to continue practising medicine

Surgeons who have committed serious misconduct, sometimes ending in death and life-changing injuries for patients, are continuing to operate on unsuspecting patients around the world.

Science

83 minutes ago ITV Pop Idol star Rik Waller unrecognisable 23yrs later with surprise new career

Rik Waller was one of the standout stars of the first series of ITV's Pop Idol in 2001, but his music career didn't exactly go to plan - here's what he's up to now

Politics

18 hours ago Inside Coronation Street's Alan Halsall and Claire Sweeney's stunning northern homes and other properties of soap's stars

The stars of the ITV soap are often providing a glimpse into their incredible homes away from the Corrie cobbles

Society

8 hours ago Britain to provide £4.5million to help Ukraine track down Russian war criminals

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said the money was being provided as part of the UK's 'ironclad' support for Kyiv.

Economics

11 hours ago Manchester United target Premier League star as Ruben Amorim eyes first transfer

Manchester United are interested in signing Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, who has impressed for the Seagulls since joining the club from Anderlecht in 2023

Sport

2 hours ago Last Scottish independence policy damaged 'credibility' and SNP needs to get it right

The former Runrig star was optimistic the SNP can get it right

Events

2 hours ago Annabel Scholey: ‘I thought I’d be doing less of these sexy roles, but I’m getting more’

From ‘Rivals’ and ‘The Split’ to ‘The Couple Next Door’ and ‘The Sixth Commandment’, the Yorkshire-born star’s career is getting deeper and wilder. She talks to Annabel Nugent about divorce, motherhood and a shifting industry

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22 hours ago Kieran Culkin on pranks, parenting and why his famous family doesn’t need therapy: ‘Us siblings, we’re already cooked’

He’s been on screen since he was seven – but only prepares for a scene 10 minutes before. Yet somehow the mischievous Succession star is now tipped for an Oscar. How did the chaotic, charismatic actor do it?Kieran Culkin tries the upright chair first, the one opposite me, high-backed and leather. But no, that’s no good. He can see his reflection in the wall mirror, he’ll be catching himself all interview, thinking how tired he looks with his hooded eyes and beard, how jet lagged. Sleep is always tricky, but he’s been up with the kids – five and three – who weren’t supposed to join him for this publicity tour but there was a last-minute crisis, the short version of which is that the whole family is over from New York (with Culkin, 42, there’s always a long and short version).So, he flumps on the banquette, where he’ll be facing guests drinking afternoon cocktails in the low-lit, high-ceilinged bar here at the Corinthia hotel in London. He tests the firmness of the upholstery. Pa...

Society

8 hours ago Revealed: Eyewatering £37BILLION cost of Ed Miliband's green crusade to make Britain Net Zero by 2029

The Energy Secretary has said average energy bills could be £300 lower in five years as the country shifts to a greener economy.

Economics

13 hours ago Bukayo Saka breaks silence on his hamstring injury with an update to fans from his hospital bed... as Arsenal star prepares for 'up to two months' on the sidelines after surgery

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has broken his silence on his injury after undergoing surgery on his hamstring. The winger could be out for more than two months, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta revealed.

Sport

2 hours ago Glenn Middleton warns Aberdeen 'we owe you one' as Dundee Utd star sets sights on stealing third

Jim Goodwin's men are just six points behind Jimmy Thelin and Co ahead of their Tannadice showdown

Events

2 hours ago Bake Off's Paul Hollywood has 'severe' health issue and admits he's 'petrified'

The Great British Bake Off star opened up about being told he needed career-saving surgery after experiencing severe pain in his wrists

Politics

30 hours ago Gavin and Stacey star enjoys one superfood snack that's linked to 'better heart health'

Alison Steadman, 79, is known for playing Pam Shipman in BBC's Gavin and Stacey. The series finale aired on Christmas Day, 2024

Society

13 hours ago Peaky Blinders creator confirms film 'won't be the end' as release date teased

Hit BBC series Peaky Blinders is set to be transformed into a movie as the iconic cast including Cillian Murphy reprise their roles to the highly anticipated Netflix release

Economics

16 hours ago BBC Gavin and Stacey Sonia star's early TV past uncovered as fans say what finale will 'never' make happen

Fans have been uncovering actress Laura Aikman's early TV past following her unexpected appearance in the last episode of the sitcom

Sport

5 hours ago SAQIB BHATTI: Rachel Reeves' Budget is a greedy assault on Britain's beloved heritage and history

SAQIB BHATTI: As analysis from Historic Houses shows, these great symbols of our countryside are now under threat from Reeves' damaging socialist Budget.

Events

4 hours ago Tyson Fury knocked out by Anthony Joshua and into retirement... star's nightmare 2025

The 'Gypsy King' will be looking to get back to winning ways in 2025 after suffering back-to-back defeats to heavyweight rival Oleksandr Usyk this year

Politics

16 hours ago Alabama Barker, 19, divides fans as she shows off her £239k designer gift haul

Fans of reality star Alabama Barker - who is the daughter of Blink-182 icon Travis Barker - were stunned by the huge haul of expensive gifts that she showed off on TikTok

Economics

21 hours ago Ianis Hagi urged to quit Rangers as ex Chelsea star names perfect transfer destination for Ibrox star

The 26-year-old has fought his way back into Philippe Clement's plans and become a key man for the Light Blues

Sport

9 hours ago The only Manuel for the job! John Cleese's threat to stop writing Fawlty Towers scripts unless he could sign up Andrew Sachs as beloved clumsy waiter

So sure was the Monty Python star that Andrew Sachs would make the 'perfect' Manuel, that he threatened to stop writing until the actor signed on the dotted line.

Events

7 hours ago Pregnant Laura Woods shows off her growing baby bump as she shares sweet festive moments with fiancée Adam Collard

The former Love Island star, 29, gave fans a glimpse into his Christmas celebrations with his fiancé, 37, as the couple gear up to welcome their first child together.

Politics

21 hours ago Jeremy Clarkson's boozy £85 advent calendar as he slams 'rubbish' Dry January

Clarkson's Farm star Jeremy Clarkson has launched a new "non-advent calendar" for his fans who love a tipple and don't want to ditch their drinks in Dry January

Economics

25 hours ago Boxing's best star, fight, knockout and prospect of 2024 named as Usyk does awards double

BOXING CLEVER COLUMN: 2024 has been another huge year for boxing with the heavyweight division providing most of the big storylines including two epic showdowns between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury

Sport

9 hours ago Labour's 'war on Downton Abbey': Rachel Reeves accused of mounting an 'assault on Britain's heritage' by hiking taxes on the nation's historic country homes

A survey for the Historic Houses association - which includes Highclere Castle where the ITV drama Downton Abbey was filmed - reveals many could be forced to cut staff.

Events

8 hours ago LA Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani announces his wife Mamiko Tanaka is pregnant in adorable Instagram post

The Los Angeles Dodgers star confirmed in February that he and Tanaka were married

Politics

23 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

27 hours ago Ruben Amorim has been given a transfer problem nobody expected at Manchester United

2025 is likely to be another transformative year for Man United in more ways than one.

Sport

10 hours ago Fans can't wait for Timothee Chalamet's next film from director of Netflix hit

Timothee Chalamet's next film is already being hailed as one of the must-see movies of 2025, with a star-studded cast and a story that is set to take fans on a wild ride.

Events

8 hours ago Royal Ballet star Marianela Nunez says she learned English by watching Friends

The 42-year-old was speaking on Desert Island Discs on BBC Radio 4.

Politics

24 hours ago Mega Millions lottery winner scoops huge £954m Christmas jackpot after three months with no winners

A Mega Millions player from Cottonwood, California, has won an incredible $1.22 billion jackpot as they matched all six numbers for huge Christmas lottery jackpot win

Economics

11 hours ago Outlander's Claire Fraser star Caitriona Balfe reveals she 'almost drowned' on set

Outlander’s lead actress Caitriona Balfe has admitted she ‘nearly drowned’ while filming her favourite reunion scene with co-star Sam Heughan.

Events

9 hours ago Team GB dressage star's partner spied on young woman in bathroom with camera hidden in air freshener

David Crockford, 61, the partner of former Team GB dressage rider Sarah Millis, 43, installed a camera in an empty air freshener left in a bathroom.

Politics

11 hours ago Love Island's Millie Court has 'never screamed so loud' after jellyfish attack on holiday

Love Island star Millie Court has shared a terrifying clip of herself being stung by a jellyfish as she swam in the sea while enjoying a break with her boyfriend Liam Reardon

Events

9 hours ago Maura Higgins fears Curtis Pritchard 'will be the ex that blabs' on Love Island All Stars

Former Love Island star Maura Higgins is said to be concerned over what former flame Curtis Pritchard could say about their romance if he appears on Love Island All Stars next month

Politics

13 hours ago Love Island star Millie Court attacked by jellyfish in terrifying holiday ordeal

Love Island star Millie Court has shared her terrifying ordeal when she was stung by a jellyfish while on holiday with her boyfriend Liam Reardon in Australia

Events

9 hours ago Strictly star Neil Jones' fiancee Chyna reveals they've living on his boat with baby daughter

Love Island star Chyna Mills, her Strictly Come Dancing professional fiancé Neil Jones and their one-year-old daughter are living on a boat while waiting to find their dream home

Politics

13 hours ago Ollie Watkins issued Aston Villa warning as star fights for striker spot

The former Brentford forward has been relegated to the bench in recent weeks due to the red-hot form of Jhon Duran - but is set to start against Brighton on Monday

Events

9 hours ago Katie Price shares cryptic post about trust hours after denying JJ Slater split rumours

Glamour model Katie Price shared a cryptic post about trust just days after denying there was trouble in her relationship with Married at First Sight star JJ Slater

Politics

13 hours ago Noughties pop star unrecognisable as he enjoys resurgence 20 years on from hit single

A noughties pop singer who found fame with his song about having a Bad Day has been brought back into the spotlight after performing on a hit Canadian talent show

Events

10 hours ago Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page pulls pint in pub and has everyone in stitches

"She had a chat with all the locals and was lovely. She lit up the room as soon as she came in and made everyone laugh."

Politics

14 hours ago Britain’s luckiest turkey survived the Christmas Day chop after going on 5k Parkrun

Dave Brooker, 58, takes his beloved pet turkey, Trouble Version Two, or T2 for short, everywhere with him - including to the pub and even to visit the dentist

Events

10 hours ago Dani Dyer issues major wedding update as she opens up on 'difficult' decision

Love Island star Dani Dyer has issued a major update regarding her wedding to Jarrod Bowen and has revealed the one part of the planning process that she found "difficult"

Politics

14 hours ago Back To The Future's George McFly star unrecognisable almost 40 years since hit films

Crispin Glover played George McFly in the hit 1985 movie Back To The Future and now looks worlds away from his geeky character in the hugely successful cult film

Events

10 hours ago Jacqueline Jossa admits she 'cannot cope' as star shares health update

Jacqueline Jossa has admitted she 'cannot cope' as the EastEnders star shares a health update just days after telling her followers she'd 'ruined Christmas' after an accident

Politics

15 hours ago Cat Deeley's future on This Morning sealed as star makes shock admission about her time on ITV show

Cat Deeley's future on This Morning has been confirmed just nine months after she made her debut.

Events

11 hours ago Laura Woods' cosy Christmas break with Adam Collard ahead of giving birth

Love Island star Adam Collard and his pregnant fiancée Laura Woods, who is a TNT Sports presenter, have enjoyed a luxurious Christmas together - and shared highlights with fans

Politics

16 hours ago Silvino Francisco dead: Snooker star who was jailed for smuggling drugs dies aged 78

Silvino Francisco, a South African snooker player who was prominent in the 1980s and was later jailed for three years for smuggling cannabis, has passed away aged 78

Events

12 hours ago Love Island star sets record straight on pregnancy rumours after fans spotted 'bump'

A former Love Island star has taken to social media to address pregnancy rumours with her boyfriend from the show as fans thought they spotted a 'bump' in her latest post

Politics

17 hours ago Britain's filthiest pubs named and shamed: One in 40 boozers fail hygiene ratings... so is YOURS one of them?

More than 1,200 pubs, bars and nightclubs across Britain and Northern Ireland have failed to reach minimum food safety standards according to analysis conducted by MailOnline.

Events

12 hours ago Gavin & Stacey star Joanna Page pulls pint in Welsh pub and has everyone in stitches

'She lit up the room as soon as she came in,' said the pub landlord

Politics

17 hours ago Nick Knowles 'learning to walk again' as he shows grim reality of nasty injury

TV star and Strictly Come Dancing contestant Nick Knowles is being assisted by healthcare professionals in his recovery from surgery after an injury during rehearsals for the BBC show

Events

12 hours ago Age of tactical ideologues is over as Spain dominates new era of pragmatism | Jonathan Wilson

Coaches such as Arteta, Iraola and Emery play variations of the Guardiola model – flexibility and adaptability are in vogueSpain are the European champions. Real Madrid won the Champions League. Rodri won the Ballon d’Or and has only come to seem more important since suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Spanish managers won the Premier League, the Bundesliga and Ligue 1 last season. No fewer than five Premier League clubs are managed by Spaniards.It has been another year of Spanish domination but the manager who more than anybody has been the architect of what is now considered the Spanish style is facing the biggest crisis of his career. Continue reading...

Politics

17 hours ago Incredible Spirit Bird tribe who don terrifying masks to guard a waterfall

A self-titled 'travel creator' has shared footage of a Papua New Guinea tribe that guard the river with an eye-catching appearance, leading fans to both fear for his safety and doubt the video's reality

Events

14 hours ago Ruben Amorim singles out Manchester United star who has proved critics wrong

Manchester United have lost three games in succession, but Ruben Amorim still had some praise for Harry Maguire, who is battling to earn a new contract with the club

Politics

18 hours ago Noughties pop star who battled drug and alcohol addiction looks a far cry from his heyday as he shares unrecognisable photo

The singer, 53, who has battled drug and alcohol addiction for five years shortly after his single hit the charts, is renowned for his one-hit wonder single.

Events