80 minutes ago Greggs fans spot product they've never seen before in unlikely location

Greggs fans have been stirred into a frenzy after spotting an item from the bakery they didn't recognise – and while it can't be purchased at the franchise, you can find it elsewhere

Politics

32 hours ago AI will ‘impact on jobs’ but will also ‘give us longer and healthier lives’, claims senior tech figure

The CES tech show is full of new AI-powered tools as debate continues around the technology’s potential impact on the jobs market.

Society

78 minutes ago Marks and Spencer's 'flattering for any figure' £49 midi is the perfect year

"Pretty dress sits very nicely on body, looks elegant and can be worn casually"

Economics

27 hours ago Breaking down Arsenal’s goalscoring struggles – and Mikel Arteta’s solution

The Gunners have lacked a cutting edge in attack, with Newcastle punishing them to grasp control of their Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday

Sport

83 minutes ago MAUREEN CALLAHAN: Fire killed my grandmother and nearly me too. I know why Los Angeles must never forgive the useless liberals who sleepwalked into this inferno

The ocean off the coast of Los Angeles is red. Multimillion-dollar homes are consumed by unstoppable walls of fire pushed by 100 mph winds. Entire neighborhoods are burned to the ground.

Events

21 hours ago Antiques Roadshow guest left gobsmacked at whopping value of inherited gold brooch

Antiques Roadshow expert Joanna Hardy examined a gold brooch that a guest had inherited from her grandmother in 2003 - and it's worth a small fortune.

Culture

3 hours ago Scientists prize neutrality – that doesn’t cut it any more. In 2025, they must fully back the climate movement | Bill McGuire and Roger Hallam

With 2024 set to go down as the hottest year on record, we know that what is coming is truly horrifyingThe past 12 months have seen our world enter new territory. Last year will go down as the first time that the global average temperature exceeded 1.5C above preindustrial times over a calendar year. We could crash permanently through the 1.5C guardrail within the next five years, and shatter the 2C limit as soon as 2034. This will almost certainly result in the tipping points for collapse of the Greenland and west Antarctic ice sheets being crossed, committing us to the drowning of coastal towns and cities.In years to come, we will look back at this time and ask the same question that future generations will ask: why didn’t we stop this catastrophe?Bill McGuire is professor emeritus of geophysical and climate hazards at UCL and author of Hothouse Earth: an Inhabitant’s GuideRoger Hallam is co-founder of Extinction Rebellion, Insulate Britain and Just Stop Oil Continue reading...

Science

1 hour ago This easyJet discount code could save you hundreds of pounds on your next holiday

From Cyrus to Marrakech and Greece, here’s how to enjoy your next getaway for less

Politics

33 hours ago Will YOUR child's school have to cut teacher pay? Fury at Labour's 'wrecking ball' bid to force academies to follow national salary scales and curriculum in 'return to mediocracy'

The government is making sweeping changes to reforms brought in by the Tories, including massive curbs on the independence of state schools.

Society

1 hour ago Firms to pass on tax hikes through lower wages in long run, Bank executive says

Sarah Breeden, the Bank’s deputy governor for financial stability, also said firms might respond to the tax rises by cutting staff or raising prices.

Economics

28 hours ago Chelsea legend's 'perfect' daughter strips down to lingerie in snow and wows fans

A Premier League legend's stunning daughter has delighted her followers by showing off her ravishing figure in red lingerie in freezing cold Icelandic snow

Sport

2 hours ago Rescuers searching Dolomites for missing Brit hiker 'find his glasses' near spot where they discovered pal's body as search is paused due to avalanche fears

Aziz Ziritat, 36, and his friend Samuel Harris, 35, both from London, were hiking in the Dolomites in northern Italy but they had not been heard from since 2.20pm on New Year's Day.

Events

26 hours ago The X Factor star Sam Bailey reveals baffling real reason she applied for hit ITV show 12 years on from win

Sam, 47, beat runner-up Nicholas McDonald to the top spot and won the 10th series of the singing competition in 2013.

Culture

29 hours ago 'I'm a doctor – here's how to tell the difference between cold and flu'

The NHS has warned that cases of flu are rising, so a doctor has shared information about symptoms you should learn about. Here's everything you need to know

Science

2 hours ago Nathan Aspinall responds to Mike De Decker after ‘scandalous’ Premier League Darts selection claim

Nathan Aspinall hits back at rival’s claim that he didn’t deserve his Premier League spot

Politics

37 hours ago Anger over 'winter wonderland' North Coast 500 as tourist plan leads to 'convoys of motorhomes'

Residents clash with promoters of the NC500 over year-round promotion of the route

Society

2 hours ago How RMT union baron Mick Lynch earned nearly £1million in salary and benefits over last decade while wreaking rail misery for millions of Brits

Mick Lynch - famously dubbed 'The Hood' after the Thunderbirds character - is retiring as general secretary of the RMT. He enjoyed a total remuneration and benefits of £127,339 in 2023 alone.

Economics

29 hours ago Mikel Arteta told which Arsenal player to build his team around after Bukayo Saka blow

Arsenal academy graduate Ethan Nwaneri has also had a fantastic impact on the Gunners’ first team and has been backed to enjoy more opportunities under Mikel Arteta in the future

Sport

4 hours ago Wildfires latest: Winds subside as firefighters battle devastating blazes in Los Angeles area

Firefighters are battling to control a series of major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed five people, ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and sent thousands of people frantically fleeing their homes

Events

39 hours ago Kim Kardashian shares her most shocking photos to date with busty nativity scene

Among her most controversial photos was a picture of Kim wearing a low-cut bralette while sitting amid a nativity scene used in her disturbing Santa Baby music video.

Culture

41 hours ago Regular exercise not only helps to stave off cancer but can also lower the chances of it spreading, research suggests

Those who were active in the 12 months prior to a cancer diagnosis cut the risk of it progressing by more than a quarter.

Science

2 hours ago Ant McPartlin looks blissfully happy as he struggles to keep his hands off wife Anne

The couple were seen playing in the water in front of the five-star Fairmont Royal Pavilion hotel on the western coast of the Caribbean island.

Politics

2 hours ago Popular Cadbury product recalled after furious customers spot 'fuzzy mould'

The company has been slammed on X after customers reported finding "fuzzy mould" in the chocolate product.

Economics

32 hours ago Sky pundit spots 'unusual' Arsenal vs Newcastle United moment as fans all say the same thing

Goalkeeper Martin Dubravka cut an emotional figure as he appeared to wave goodbye to the Magpies crowd

Sport

6 hours ago Covid symptoms and sore throats 'worsened' by enjoying these foods, expert warns

Experiencing Covid or a sore throat can understandably lead some people to seek comfort in food - but it's important to be wary of your choices, as one expert has warned

Events

2 hours ago 'I visited new Simpsons themed cafe in Primark – and was left totally startled'

The cafes have opened in a number of the larger Primark stores offering a variety of food options including the iconic pink doughnut enjoyed by Homer since the animated sitcom began in 1989

Politics

3 hours ago Prestigious Scottish university cuts deficit to £8.5m after 'swift and decisive action'

‘No plans’ for further voluntary severance scheme at ancient Scottish institution

Economics

6 hours ago Fresh rail strike chaos as Avanti train managers get set for strikes that will see them walk out EVERY Sunday until May

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union ( RMT ) at Avanti West Coast will launch a series of Sunday walkouts in a dispute over rest day working.

Events

3 hours ago The breathtaking location in Wales now named one of the world's best places to go at night

Millions head there every year to enjoy its stunning countryside, sea views and jaw-dropping bays during the daylight hours, but there's a lot more to see after the sun goes down

Politics

4 hours ago Work and study visa applications drop 42% since restrictions introduced

Provisional Home Office figures show 547,000 applications were received between April and December 2024, down from 942,500 in the same period in 2023.

Economics

7 hours ago Passengers on popular rail routes face disruptions due to train managers strike

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union at Avanti West Coast will launch a series of Sunday walkouts in a dispute over rest day working

Events

3 hours ago Scotland's North Coast 500 route is 'nightmare' for residents facing motorhome convoy

Distressed Highland residents say the area is 'degenerating into a Disneyland theme park' with frequent rallies and 'convoys of motorhomes'.

Politics

4 hours ago Debenhams £38 luxury makeup brush set now £12 with matching £30 bag for £7

Beauty fans looking to upgrade their brushes can enjoy huge savings of up to 76% thanks to Debenhams latest sale

Economics

7 hours ago California fires live: five killed and landmarks threatened as flames spread to Hollywood Hills

130,000 people under evacuation orders as communities affected from the Pacific Coast to inland PasadenaFull report: wildfires spread to hills above Hollywood BoulevardVisual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so bad?Californians: have you been affected by the wildfires?Five people have died in the Eaton fire in Altadena, an increase from the two reported deaths earlier today, Los Angeles county sheriff Robert Luna told ABC Los Angeles station KABC.Here are some of the latest images from the newswires from the wildfires raging though Los Angeles County. Continue reading...

Events

4 hours ago Exact time millions of Brits reach for their phones in the morning is revealed

A survey by the operator found that over a third of people plan to cut down their screen time as part of their New Year's resolutions

Politics

6 hours ago New online calculator can help people save £128 on streaming subscription services this year

The UK Subscription Savings Calculator can help cut costs of all entertainment, food and fitness services.

Economics

8 hours ago M&S boss issues warning over Budget price hikes, but say rises 'will be small'

The boss of Marks & Spencer has warned of passing on increased costs to customers through price rises, as the retail giant's sales surged over the Christmas period

Events

4 hours ago 7 major high street stores 'set to close' including Zara, River Island and Pandora

Zara, River Island, and Urban Outfitters could be forced to close when their leases end in 2027 as the Oxford Street building they are located in is set to be shut for renovations

Politics

7 hours ago Electric heater deals: These Dreo space heaters are heavily discounted

Amazon has applied some serious discounts to a selection of cutting-edge electric heaters - just as the cold weather really kicks in

Economics

11 hours ago California fires live: five people killed and landmarks threatened as wildfires rage across Los Angeles

Now 130,000 people under evacuation orders as communities affected from the Pacific Coast to inland PasadenaFull report: overwhelmed firefighters struggle to contain blazesVisual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so bad?Californians: have you been affected by the wildfires?Five people have died in the Eaton fire in Altadena, an increase from the two reported deaths earlier today, Los Angeles county sheriff Robert Luna told ABC Los Angeles station KABC.Here are some of the latest images from the newswires from the wildfires raging though Los Angeles County. Continue reading...

Events

4 hours ago 'Perfect for any setting' fragrance by Burberry that 'lasts all day' is now 50% off

This 'delicate and classy' scent by Burberry has had a price cut in a flash sale, brining it down to half-price - but there's no telling how long the discount will last, so you may want to act fast

Politics

8 hours ago Nationwide making huge change to bank accounts affecting millions within weeks

The building society will be cutting the interest rates offered on almost 90 savings accounts from February 1 due to the Bank of England's base rate cut back in November last year

Economics

13 hours ago London named the best destination in the world in the 2025 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards, with New York top in the U.S. Is YOUR favourite spot a winner?

The winners for the awards were identified based on the quality and quantity of global Tripadvisor reviews specific to several award subcategories between October 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024.

Events

4 hours ago Why Joe Hugill has returned to Manchester United early after Wigan loan spell cut short

Man United have confirmed that striker Joe Hugill has returned to the club ahead of schedule after spending time on loan at Wigan Athletic.

Politics

8 hours ago London mayor’s Friday train fare price cut made ‘no noticeable difference’

London mayor’s Friday train fare price cut made ‘no noticeable difference’  The Independent

Economics

18 hours ago Moment newborn baby is found on migrant boat off coast of Canary Islands

Mother gave birth to a baby boy while crossing the Atlantic Ocean, rescue teams say

Events

5 hours ago Bond market turmoil eases as Treasury minister says ‘no need’ for government intervention – business live

Lib Dems say chancellor should stay and make emergency fiscal statement and also cancel planned national insurance hikeReeves’ fiscal rules non-negotiable in face of bond sell-off, deputy tells MPsLiz Truss sends legal letter ordering Starmer to stop saying she crashed economyRachel Reeves says she has ‘iron grip’ on finances as borrowing costs surgeThe drop in the pound may make it trickier for the Bank of England to lower interest rates as soon as hoped in 2025.Two two quarter-point cuts to Bank Rate are priced in for this year, bringing rates down from 4.75% to 4.25% by December, but the odds on a cut as soon as February have dipped slightly this week.“With sterling weakening, that meant growing questions were asked about whether the Bank of England could cut rates as fast as expected.“Indeed, investors dialled back their expectations for rate cuts this year by four and a half basis points compared to the previous day, so they now only see 48.5 basis points by the December meetin...

Politics

9 hours ago Tesco and Sainsbury's shopper makes £2,500 'free money' with special app

You can use the app at many major retail chains

Economics

21 hours ago Terrifying moment pack of wolves see hunter and start running towards her

Pro-hunter and former Miss North Carolina Brittany Kichton recorded at least five wolves charging in her direction while she appeared to be hiding in the woods.

Events

5 hours ago Number of pupils in England off school increased ahead of Christmas holidays

The absence rate was 9.5% in the last week of the autumn term, the Department for Education figures suggest.

Politics

9 hours ago Rachel Reeves scrambles to calm markets as Pound falls and borrowing costs rise again

Sterling tumbled to its lowest level against the US dollar for over a year this morning as investors heaped more risk premium on UK gilts - the way the state finances its activities.

Economics

21 hours ago Corrie fans 'figure out' tragic way Craig leaves after 14 years in shock murder twist

Colson Smith recently confirmed he was leaving Coronation Street after 14 years on the hit ITV soap, and fans have now 'figured out' how his character Craig Tinker leaves the cobbles

Events

5 hours ago This Morning's Cat Deeley dazzles in discounted high street dress as she returns from break

Cat Deeley has returned to This Morning presenting duties this week after a Christmas break and looked as stylish as ever in a chic high street outfit - and it's in the January sales

Politics

9 hours ago B&M wows shoppers with 'cute' £5 candles that 'look like' £40 Neom brand

Shoppers were thrilled to spot an affordable alternative at B&M - but many were quick to warn others about what ditching the big brand actually costs

Economics

23 hours ago Emmerdale double death 'confirmed' for Caleb and Ruby after fans spot sinister 'clue'

Emmerdale fans are convinced that the ITV soap has 'confirmed' that two characters will be killed off in a heartbreaking twist

Events

7 hours ago ITV Emmerdale fans spot 'blunder' as they 'notice' character's mistake

Fans of the ITV soap potted a mistake as they sat down to watch the latest in the Dales

Politics

10 hours ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves may need to cut spending after jump in borrowing costs

The cost of borrowing for the UK government surged to its highest level for almost 17 years on Wednesday amid a sell-off in the bond market and concerns over the threat of stagflation

Economics

23 hours ago Meta’s changes to policing will lead to clash with EU and UK, say experts

Politicians criticise Mark Zuckerberg’s choice to scrap factcheckers, affecting Facebook, Instagram and ThreadsPermitted ‘hateful conduct’ – what users can now say on Meta platformsSweeping changes to the policing of Meta’s social media platforms have set the tech company on a collision course with legislators in the UK and the European Union, experts and political figures have said.Lawmakers in Brussels and London criticised Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to scrap factcheckers in the US for Facebook, Instagram and Threads, with one labelling it “quite frightening”. Continue reading...

Events

7 hours ago Coronation Street fans spot 'intentional' DS Lisa Swain move as they 'work out' Becky's Carla Connor 'link'

Earlier in 2024, viewers of the ITV soap discovered that Lisa's late partner was killed in the line of duty

Politics

12 hours ago Service cuts and council tax hikes 'inevitable' as councils in Wales face £559m shortfall

Councils face budget pressures of £559m next year, equivalent to a 26% council tax rise or the loss of nearly 14,000 jobs, a committee heard

Economics

24 hours ago Harry Maguire is banned from driving after being caught doing 85mph in 50 zone on road where Cristiano Ronaldo once crashed his Ferrari

Harry Maguire was banned from driving for 56 days yesterday after admitting speeding at 85 mph in a 50 mph zone near the same spot Cristiano Ronaldo crashed a Ferrari in 2009. 

Events

7 hours ago Coronation Street fans spot Eileen Grimshaw exit plot hole as return confirmed

Sue Cleaver recently announced her plans to wave goodbye to Weatherfield after 25 years in the iconic role

Politics

17 hours ago Coronation Street bosses 'bans stars from appearing in Rovers Return as show desperately tries to cut costs' after five stars quit in a month

Soaring TV production costs and a collapose in advertising revenue are said to have put the future of the ITV soap in jeopardy.

Economics

26 hours ago More fizzle than pop: the limits of Nicole Kidman’s erotic drama Babygirl

There are bold scenes for mainstream American cinema but the sexy dom/sub age gap movie can’t quite figure out what it’s saying about desireArguably the most transgressive scene in Babygirl, A24’s erotic drama from the Dutch writer and director Halina Reijn that has Nicole Kidman on the awards circuit, is the first one. The film opens with an orgasm – for both Romy Mathis (Kidman) and her husband, Jacob (Antonio Banderas), together, in the marital bed. But as Jacob slumbers in post-coital bliss, Romy scampers down the hall – the shot of Kidman’s bare, apple-cheeked behind recalls her first scene in Stanley Kubrick’s 1999 film Eyes Wide Shut, one of several erotic 90s touchstones Reijn seeks to invoke and invert through the female gaze. In another room, we witness a private ritual. Her hands desperately flutter across a laptop keyboard; she prostrates on the ground, and makes herself come – for real this time – to porn.It’s a bold opening salvo for a film, a statement of sorts: this ...

Events

8 hours ago Nesting by Roisín O’Donnell review – a tense portrait of coercive control

Trapped between a controlling partner and a housing system in crisis, a mother in Dublin struggles to protect her children and herselfAbout a quarter of the way through Roisín O’Donnell’s unbearably tense debut novel, the protagonist finds herself in the foyer of a Dublin hotel. She picks up a brochure, which advises her to “escape the pressures of everyday life at the Hotel Eden”; the problem is that Ciara and her two young daughters are not trying to escape everyday stresses, but Ciara’s coercive and domineering husband – and crucially, this time they are trying to stay away for good.Ireland’s housing crisis means there is nowhere, physically, for them to go. Ciara’s family are based in the UK and Ryan has put a block on the girls’ passports, while his controlling ways have cut Ciara off from all her friends. She is also completely financially dependent on him. What follows, then, is a nightmarish attempt to navigate the housing system – a series of cramped wai...

Politics

20 hours ago Market turmoil forces Chancellor to plot spending cuts or even MORE tax hikes: Red alert for Rachel Reeves as borrowing costs surge higher than during Truss crisis

Rachel Reeves is drawing up contingency plans for emergency spending cuts or tax rises, as government borrowing costs soar.

Economics

26 hours ago Major British star's brother is a dead ringer for his famous sibling who has a string of impressive acting roles to her name

An iconic British star's brother is a total dead ringer for his famous sibling as he posed for a picture with their mum while enjoying dinner at Fenix in Manchester. 

Events

8 hours ago Simpsons fans go wild as themed cafes launch in popular UK high street store

Fans of the long-running animated sitcom can enjoy doughnuts just like Homer - as well as several other treats - at the cafe which can be found inside Primark in The Trafford Centre

Politics

23 hours ago The Traitors' Claudia Winkleman says she'll be wearing this £35 M&S cardigan 'all winter'

Claudia Winkleman has shared her go-to winter cardigan with fans of The Traitors and shoppers are loving the stylish yet cosy piece, which is available from Marks and Spencer

Economics

26 hours ago The 10 most valuable records in the UK as music sales hit a 20 year high

If you have one of these ten records in your vinyl collection, you could be sitting on gold 💲

Events

8 hours ago Dumfries branch of Homebase set to close after firm enters administration

Closing down sale signs have appeared at the DIY and garden store at Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park.

Politics

26 hours ago Reeves may need to cut spending after jump in borrowing costs, say economists

The yield on government bonds jumped to its highest level since 2008 as the pound also tumbled in value.

Economics

27 hours ago Coronation Street to bring character 'back from dead' in 'powerful' move amid cast exits

The ITV soap is to bring back a previous character 'from the dead' amid cuts to the cast

Events