83 minutes ago Changes to HS2 are being 'actively considered' by ministers amid reports line will reach Crewe

Minister Simon Lightwood refused to deny reports that the Government is looking at re-extending the high speed line north from Birmingham

Politics

2 hours ago Middle East crisis live: Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza operation, says Israel

Sinwar, seen as an architect of the 7 October attack, has been killed in an Israeli operation in Gaza, Israeli military and foreign minister sayThe US military has mobilised its long-range B-2 stealth bombers to conduct strikes against “five hardened underground weapons storage locations” in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. The Pentagon said the facilities house various weapons components the Houthis have used to target civilian and military vessels, roiling commercial shipping in the Red Sea. “This was a unique demonstration of the United States’ ability to target facilities that our adversaries seek to keep out of reach, no matter how deeply buried underground, hardened, or fortified,” defence secretary Lloyd Austin said in a statement.The US Central Command said its battle damage as...

Events

2 hours ago UK explores plans for new rail line as alternative to axed HS2 northern leg

Feasibility study for a Birmingham to Manchester route to be launched by ministers

Politics

2 hours ago Transfer of some Tesco Bank services to Barclays approved by High Court judge

The deal will take effect from next month.

Events

2 hours ago ‘Drop in UK electric car demand is short term,’ car maker MG insists as sales surge 40%

Many will know it as a sportier stablemate of the defunct Rover brand. After a hiatus following Rover’s collapse, it was relaunched by its new owners and has grown quickly through keen pricing and a generous supply of cars.

Politics

3 hours ago Labour MP pushes to ban fireworks louder than a lawnmower and restrict sales to only specialist shops in a bid to ease the stress on cats and dogs

Sarah Owen, a former shadow minister, claimed a change to the rules around fireworks was 'long overdue'.

Economics

3 hours ago Experts not convinced Government will save cash by limiting winter fuel payments

The Social Security Advisory Committee admonished the Government for not providing an impact assessment of its plan to scrap the universal payment.

Politics

3 hours ago Man bags mega £25k jackpot on football bet – but people hate what he does next

A man has been slammed by social media users after he revealed he had won nearly £25,000 on a football bet - but decided to lie to his wife about the amount he pocketed

Economics

3 hours ago Flagship Scottish shopping centre confirms six new names for Christmas shoppers

One of Scotland’s most famous shopping centres has confirmed a raft of new brands opening in time for Christmas retail season.

Economics