37 minutes ago UK announces £2.26 billion loan for Ukraine using frozen Russian asset funds

The funds represent the UK’s share of a $50 billion (£38.39 billion) loan package agreed upon by the G7 nations, financed through interest generated from sanctioned Russian sovereign assets

Economics

53 minutes ago UK’s £2.26bn loan for Ukraine ‘can help turn the tables on Putin’s war machine’

Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Defence Secretary John Healey announced the move, which will be funded by profits on frozen Russian assets.

Politics

58 minutes ago Coronation Street spoilers tease 'shock announcement' and clue that'll expose Joel killer

Coronation Street fans will see Gail Platt's fate teased amid fears she'll be killed off, and soon the Platts are stunned by an announcement, while Joel Deering's killer could be exposed

Events

1 hour ago ITV The Chase fans 'heartbroken' for player as they make 'unfair' observation

The Chase fans were left "heartbroken" for a player on the ITV show this evening as they made an "unfair" observation during the popular quiz show

Sport

2 hours ago RACHEL REEVES: A secure Ukraine means a secure Britain. The frontline for us and our allies is in the Ukrainian trenches

RACHEL REEVES: I am today announcing we are stepping up our support by loaning Ukraine more than £2 billion for additional military support.

Politics

2 hours ago Sean Penn, 64, has something dangling from his lips when with girlfriend Valeria Nicov, 30, in Paris

The actor, 64, was spotted walking around the City of Love with the 30-year-old model on his arm and what appeared to be a toothpick in his mouth.

Politics

2 hours ago Criminals could serve sentences at home in virtual prisons using new technology

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood is announcing a major review of sentencing to find new ways to punish offenders outside of jail to deal with overflowing prisons

Events

2 hours ago Election 2024 live updates: Trump slams Harris as a ‘cognitive mess’; Cheney urges pro

Polls tighten in key swing states as Kamala Harris and Donald Trump set to end busy day of campaigning with events in Concord, North Carolina, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, respectively

Politics

2 hours ago DI Ray viewers fume 'show is ruined' as fans slam 'ridiculous' cliffhanger

Tensions were at an all-time high during the latest episode of ITV's crime drama DI Ray as Rav's life was in danger after being kidnapped over the murder of Frank Chapman.

Politics

2 hours ago How Guz Khan accused Israel of 'genocide' and made Priti Patel jibe: Comic's string of controversies as his comedy Man Like Mobeen comes to an end after eight years on screen

Although Guz Khan won viewers over in Man Like Mobeen - which will not be returning to screens after its upcoming final season - the comic has been at the cente of a string of controversies.

Politics