41 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

51 minutes ago Shoppers 'can't unsee this' as £15 John Lewis pillow 'looks like something very rude'

Shoppers have been left in hysterics after spotting a John Lewis Halloween cushion which looked rather raunchy, taking to TikTok to comment on the X-rated find

Economics

52 minutes ago Middle East crisis live: UN says ‘nightmare in Gaza intensifying’ after 87 people reported killed or missing in Israeli strikes in north

UN special coordinator says ‘relentless’ Israeli strikes mean nowhere is safe for civilians after attack on Beit Lahiya At least 42,603 Palestinian people have been killed and 99,795 injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza since 7 October 2023, the Gaza health ministry said in a statement on Sunday.Of those, 84 Palestinians were killed in the latest 24-hour reporting period, according to the ministry, which has said in the past that thousands of other dead people are most likely lost in the rubble of the territory. Continue reading...

Events

53 minutes ago Streeting hints at Budget of major tax rises after bagging billions for NHS from Reeves

Health secretary confirms his departmental budget has been agreed and hints at major tax rises on the way

Economics

55 minutes ago Coronation Street legend 'told he was being axed by email' after 27 years

The decision made by show bosses was described as “a huge snub” that will “infuriate long-term fans”.

Politics

55 minutes ago Corrie legend Roy Cropper joins Leicester fans in sweary chant during Saints romp

Coronation Street legend Roy Cropper was seen enjoying himself in the Leicester away end as he joined in with the sweary chant directed at the distraught Southampton fans

Sport

65 minutes ago Britain's best fish and chip shop comes with added extra that sets it apart

Fish and chips are one of the UK's favourite dishes, but there is one particular chippy that seriously takes things to the next level, with one added extra that is a total gamechanger

Politics

73 minutes ago Renfrewshire councillor hails mobility champions as he learns of funding bid

Shopmobility Renfrewshire is seeking extra funds to put on an array of social inclusion events.

Politics

2 hours ago 'I bought Too Good To Go bag from Blank Street – and I tripled my money on it'

A man has taken to social media to show off what he got in his Too Good To Go bag from Blank Street - as he praises the company for their ideas to reduce food waste

Politics

2 hours ago Has body inclusivity fallen out of fashion? 'Heroin chic' models are returning to runways amid Ozempic boom as luxury brands 'ditch plus

The Vogue Business inclusivity report found the body positivity movement has 'lost steam in mainstream culture as the pendulum has swung back to the glamorisation of thinness'.

Culture