41 minutes ago Pubs could end up charging £25 for fish and chips due to Reeves’ tax hikes, hospitality boss warns

Hospitality chiefs have urged chancellor not to damage sector with tax hikes

Economics

73 minutes ago Man City's 115 charges update as new time frame set for independent panel's verdict

With the future of manager Pep Guardiola still in doubt, a new time frame has been set for the verdict on Manchester City's 115 charges of alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules

Politics

82 minutes ago Sadiq Khan in visa push for young Europeans to fill jobs in London in post

The London Mayor has led calls for ties between Britain and the EU to be rebuilt

Politics

93 minutes ago Mystery blobs, maligned cities and that terrible Oasis sketch – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?Last week’s 100 raccoons story arrived in what is considered “the witching hour” at the Thursday quiz – the time when funny animal stories are published too late on the Wednesday to be included that week, but will be too old by the time the next Thursday rolls around. Still, at least those critters got an honourable mention in this opening blurb. Also last week, there seemed to be some confusion about a quiz that advertises itself as featuring jokes having “Star Wars Episode II: The Wrath of Khan” as an incorrect answer option. For those upset, we can only apologise, and say “may the force be with you, Captain Kirk! Exterminate!” as you tackle this week’s 15 questions on topical trivia...

Events

93 minutes ago New York officials call for big oil to be prosecuted for fueling climate disasters

Oil majors’ conduct can constitute reckless endangerment due to fossil fuels’ affect on global heating, advocates claimNew York state prosecutors could press criminal charges against big oil for its role in fueling hurricanes and other climate disasters, lawyers wrote in a new prosecution memorandum that has been endorsed by elected officials across the state.The 50-page document, published by the consumer advocacy group Public Citizen and the progressive prosecutors network Fair and Just Prosecution on Thursday, comes as the US south-east struggles to recover from the deadly hurricanes Helene and Milton, both of which scientists have found were exacerbated by the climate crisis. It details the havoc wrought on New York by 2021’s Hurricane Ida and 2012’s Hurricane Sandy, and other deadl...

Politics

1 hour ago Smart #1 review: The classic electric city car is bigger and better than ever

Smart is back, with a mid-size SUV called the “hashtag one” that promises over 250 miles of range, quick charging and a refined electric drive

Politics

1 hour ago Porsche Taycan review: The brand’s first EV is a triumph of engineering

Porsche’s first EV charges quicker than any other. Available in many flavours and with three different body styles, the Taycan is a deeply impressive EV for those with equally deep pockets

Politics

1 hour ago Pakistani police fire tear gas at protesting students as anger spreads over alleged on

Pakistani police fired tear gas and charged at student protesters who ransacked a college building Thursday as anger spread over an alleged on-campus rape

Events

1 hour ago Man City handed new 115 charges verdict deadline in latest Premier League twist

Manchester City have been involved in a lengthy hearing with the Premier League regarding the alleged breaches of financial rules

Politics

2 hours ago Trump fawns over Fox News’ ‘tough’ Harris interview amid report of new bid to silence Stormy Daniels: Live

Kamala Harris sat for tense Q&A with Bret Baier as Republican nominee hit with new allegation relating to relationship with adult film star

Politics