72 minutes ago Mrs Brown’s Boys star Brendan O’Carroll’s racist joke comes to light after show halted for BBC probe

The severity of the slur has raised questions about the BBC’s initial handling of the incident

Politics

2 hours ago Kells Primary pupils hold Macmillan Cancer Support coffee morning in New Galloway

Primaries 5, 6 and 7 organised the event, which helped raise more than £300 for the charity

Science

2 hours ago Four breakfast foods with a 'do not eat' warning if you have high blood pressure

Having high blood pressure can raise your risk for certain health issues such as heart disease, stroke and even dementia

Events

2 hours ago Study to probe whether people who borrow to pay for insurance receive fair deals

The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a competition market study into premium finance for home and motor insurance.

Economics

2 hours ago Battersea Power Station's Turbine Theatre to close as union raises 'serious' concerns

Turbine Theatre says it will close citing a lack of investment

Politics

3 hours ago BBC Breakfast presenter says 'I'm in trouble' after 'cheeky' swipe at co

BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent was quick to defend co-star Carol Kirkwood after a cheeky swipe from Ben Thompson on Wednesday episode

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3 hours ago Influencer 'eaten alive financially' after horror discovery below her dream home

Laureise Livingston took to TikTok to complain about how her dream San Francisco home turned into a 'nightmare' when she discovered it was overrun with rodents and bugs

Society

3 hours ago Russia finally releases man whose daughter’s drawing opposed Ukraine war

Moskalyov’s troubles began after his daughter drew a picture of missiles flying over a Russian flag

Events

3 hours ago UK inflation falls below 2% for first time since 2021 in boost to Rachel Reeves

Surprise annual drop to 1.7% in September raises chance of interest rate cuts, increasing budget leewayAnalysis: Sharp inflation drop gives green light to more aggressive rate cutsBusiness live – latest updatesInflation in the UK has fallen to its lowest level in three and a half years, giving a pre-budget boost to Rachel Reeves as expectations grow for the Bank of England to cut interest rates.Figures from the Office for National Statistics show the consumer prices index dropped sharply to 1.7%, down from 2.2% in August, in a bigger than expected fall than anticipated in financial markets driven by lower air fares and petrol prices. Continue reading...

Economics

4 hours ago Rachel Reeves boosted by big drop in inflation as she seeks £40bn in Budget tax rises

The fall in inflation comes as Rachel Reeves looks for £40bn of spending cuts and tax hikes in the October 30 Budget

Economics