40 minutes ago Top Labour minister drops major Budget hint over tax increase: Wes Streeting claims party 'did not rule out' hitting firms with NICs rise

The Health Secretary said that the party had not ruled out upping the NICs made by businesses before being elected, as Rachel Reeves faces accusations of ripping up a manifesto pledge.

Politics

48 minutes ago Russian tycoon's body 'found by Putin spies' after dying in 'mysterious' 110ft plunge

Mikhail Rogachev, 64, had fallen 110ft from a window at his home, according to reports. He had been vice-president of Yukos, an oil giant which had opposed Vladimir Putin and was forced out of business by the dictator

Politics

53 minutes ago Watch: Planes landing at Heathrow Airport face wrath of Storm Ashley’s 80mph winds

Planes at Heathrow Airport have been seen getting blown around by the 80mph winds of Storm Ashley this morning (20 October).

Society

79 minutes ago Olivia Rodrigo left red faced after accidentally asking a brother and sister to kiss during a concert

“Oh god, that hasn’t happened before,” said the pop singer after realising her mistake

Politics

95 minutes ago Mikel Arteta points finger at Arsenal star who had 'biggest chance' in Bournemouth loss

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal were the masters of their own downfall on the south coast after being "punished" by Bournemouth - and highlighted Gabriel Martinelli's miss as one of the key moments in the game

Politics

99 minutes ago Topless thug 'Scarface' tries to flush away evidence – in police custody block

Benjamin Mitchell, 33, was caught red-handed on CCTV as he tried, and failed, to flush his t-shirt down the loo at a Nottingham police station, causing a blockage

Events

1 hour ago Saudi broadcaster MBC under fire over ‘terrorist’ label for slain Hamas chief

Middle East’s biggest media group withdraws report on Yahya Sinwar after regional backlash

Events

1 hour ago German authorities arrest Libyan man suspected of planning attack on Israeli Embassy

German authorities have arrested a Libyan national with suspected ties to the extremist group Islamic State who was allegedly planning an attack on the Israeli Embassy in Berlin

Events

2 hours ago Debt will overshadow IMF gathering as World Bank boss pleads for poorest countries

In Washington, finance ministers will face pressure for action to reduce their own debt and offer more resources to poorer nationsDebt, and why governments need to reduce it, will top the agenda at this week’s annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank in Washington.Finance ministers and central bank governors from around the world will gather in the US capital alongside thinktank and charity bosses to discuss the state of the global economy and its ability to generate a higher standard of living. Continue reading...

Economics

2 hours ago Labour's economic plans risk creating £80bn black hole... and cutting GDP

The Growth Commission calculates that the Government's economic policies will cut national output by nearly 9% by the end of the decade.

Economics