2 hours ago Joe Biden hails Jimmy Carter’s character in eulogy at memorial service celebrating former president’s long life – latest updates

President speaks as thousands gather for former president’s funeral service at Washington national cathedral before he is laid to rest in GeorgiaMembers of the military have carried Jimmy Carter’s casket down the steps of the Capitol.They walked down the steps on the eastern side of the building, taking them one at a time. It’s a fairly cold 26F today in Washington DC and the honor guard is bundled up. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago The celebrity homes destroyed in LA fires mapped: As thousands lose their properties use our interactive map to behold the devastation

Anthony Hopkins , Miles Teller and Anna Faris are just a few of the many celebrities whose stunning mansions have been reduced to ash and rubble.

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4 hours ago Older people can claim two benefits which boost annual income by nearly £10,000 this year

Pensioners no longer due Winter Fuel Payments could increase their annual income by thousands of pounds.

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30 hours ago Scottish football fans to brave freezing cold as temperatures plummet ahead of tonight's fixture card

Kilmarnock are also in action against Motherwell as thousands of diehards brace themselves for extreme conditions

Sport

2 hours ago NHS boss issues virus warning as Brits 'demand' return of key Covid restriction

As flu and the 'mystery' HMPV virus hits the UK, health officials have stepped up warnings to stop the spread - but now Brits are demanding the return of one restriction to help keep people safe

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8 hours ago The Masked Singer fans 'work out' Bear is Hollywood star seconds into ITV show

The Masked Singer UK fans were certain minutes into the show that they'd rumbled Bear to be a hugely famous Hollywood star and share all the clues that give it away

Culture

3 hours ago Flu virus deaths soar compared to same time last year after 'deeply concerning' outbreak

The number of deaths is almost quadruple the number compared to the first week of 2024.

Science

2 hours ago The Mancunian Way: 'I can't stay on the streets... it's absolutely freezing'

PLUS: How to tell if you've got 'real flu'

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14 hours ago Los Angeles wildfire destroys celebs' homes including Paris Hilton's family pad

Thousands of firefighters are trying to contain the original Palisades fire, which has burnt nearly 16,000 acres, and seven others across southern California in the US

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5 hours ago Insurers dropped fire coverage for thousands of homeowners in Palisades just months ago as experts fear devastation could cost $60bn

The move from State Farm Insurers came due to the growing frequency and severity of wildfires in the state.

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34 hours ago Full list of NHS hospitals declaring critical incidents amid surge in flu cases

Several NHS trusts declared critical incidents due to ‘exceptionally high demands’ in emergency departments

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2 hours ago BREAKING: Thousands of migrants deported as Labour oversees surge in removals

Thousands of people with no right to be in the UK have been removed since the election. We'll be bringing you the latest updates on this Breaking Politics News story

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35 hours ago Antiques Roadshow guest speechless as ‘stunning’ brooch worth thousands came into family after burglary

An Antiques Roadshow guest pursed her lips as the real value of her grandmother’s “beautiful” brooch was unveiled.

Culture

6 hours ago How to tell the difference between the flu, Covid, RSV and norovirus this winter as cases soar

These are the common symptoms you should know about 🏥

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3 hours ago Google becomes the latest tech company to fall in line by donating to Trump’s inauguration

Trump’s inaugural fund has received more than $170 million in donations

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22 hours ago 'Keeping rents affordable for council house tenants is proving very difficult'

Thousands of council house tenants in Carmarthenshire face a rent increase in April

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5 hours ago Apply for Household Support Fund: how to apply online in 2025 as UK families to receive £500 DWP payment

Thousands of households can apply for help with food, energy, and bills 💰

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2 hours ago A killer fludemic 30 times more deadly than Covid is already here... but our leaders have their heads in the sand and we are woefully unprepared: GEOFFREY LEAN

An elderly man in the US state of Louisiana died on Monday of bird flu contracted from exposure to sick and dead chickens in his backyard flock - the country's first fatality from the disease.

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6 hours ago Flu EXPLOSION: Top nurses 'never been more worried for patients' as hospital cases spike five

More than 2.3million patients visited A&E in December while ambulance teams tackled over 800,000 incidents - the highest number ever recorded in a month.

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3 hours ago More than nine million people could lose the chance to vote this year as county councils spark fury by asking to postpone elections due to Labour's shake

Under Labour's plans for a shake-up of local government, ministers have proposed abolishing two-tier council areas.

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38 hours ago UK snow: Met Office divulges exact time yet more wintry weather to fall across the country

The mercury plunged to -5.5C in Drumnadrochit, Scottish Highlands on Tuesday and temperatures are expected to remain below freezing for many for the rest of the week

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6 hours ago Thousands of Scots pensioners on DWP disability benefit to move to new devolved payment from April

Social Security Scotland will write to claimants to let them know when it is time for them to transfer.

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5 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

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9 hours ago Flu surges AGAIN: Hospital cases spike, emergency services report 'busiest winter EVER'

More than 2.3million patients visited A&E in December while ambulance teams handled over 800,000 incidents - the highest number ever recorded.

Science

3 hours ago New Scots MP Alison Taylor says not all WASPI women should get compensation

Alison Taylor spoke out after Labour politicians were accused of hypocrisy after their UK Government denied thousands of women compensation over state pension changes.

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6 hours ago Insurers dropped fire coverage for thousands of homeowners in Palisades just months ago as fears devastation could cost up to $60bm

The move from State Farm Insurers came due to the growing frequency and severity of wildfires in the state.

Economics

5 hours ago Biggest scams of 2024 revealed after one in five consumers fall victim to ‘ever

The cost of a purchase scam claim last year was £650 on average

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10 hours ago HMPV virus – latest: EU monitoring cases amid soaring infections across China

Cases of the flu-like virus have spiked across northern Chinese provinces this winter

Science

4 hours ago Jimmy Carter funeral: Biden and four former presidents attend memorial service – latest updates

Thousands gathered for former president’s funeral service at Washington national cathedral before he is laid to rest in GeorgiaMembers of the military have carried Jimmy Carter’s casket down the steps of the Capitol.They walked down the steps on the eastern side of the building, taking them one at a time. It’s a fairly cold 26F today in Washington DC and the honor guard is bundled up. Continue reading...

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6 hours ago Wealthy businesswoman and her lover 'faked £350,000 jewellery, designer handbag and cash break

Emma O'Shea, 46, is accused of trying to con insurers into paying out after her 'high value' jewellery and envelopes containing thousands of pounds of cash was stolen from her £900,000 home.

Economics

5 hours ago State of your local NHS revealed in interactive map as hospitals face winter crisis

Last month was the NHS' busiest December on record with more than 2 million visiting A&E. As doctors now battle rising winter flu rates, here's how your local A&E department have fared

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12 hours ago Mapped: How many flu cases are in my area as hospitals declare critical incidents?

The number of people admitted to hospital with flu has quadrupled over the past month with health services feeling the strain

Science

4 hours ago EastEnders fans 'solve' sinister Ravi and Jack twist and 'real reason' for viewer vote

EastEnders viewers are fearing there is a deadly twist on the cards for two characters, after news of a viewer vote was confirmed by the BBC soap ahead of the 40th anniversary

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6 hours ago Labour abstention means ‘cheapest budget deal’ since devolution – Findlay

Holyrood will vote on the Government’s tax and spending plans next month.

Economics

6 hours ago Before and after: Piles of ash line streets in videos showing extent of devastation caused by LA fires

With a death toll expected to rise and thousands of buildings destroyed, the Sunset fire that broke out in Runyon Canyon continues to engulf the Hollywood city in flames.

Events

13 hours ago How to tell if you've got 'real flu' as top GP names symptoms that wipe people out

Flu is skyrocketing across the UK

Science

5 hours ago Keir Starmer skips grooming gang vote despite ordering his MPs to vote against it

Downing Street insisted the prime minister had a ‘pre-existing diary commitment’

Politics

6 hours ago Mortgages 'to rise' after Pound hits year low and borrowing costs soar in treble blow to Rachel Reeves

The Chancellor may have to scale back public spending or raise taxes again, economists are warning

Economics

7 hours ago Brits battling huge virus spike with NHS under pressure 'like height of Covid pandemic'

The latest data from NHS England shows there were around 5,408 flu patients in beds in England every day last week, causing the same pressures on A&E staff as the Covid pandemic

Events

23 hours ago Why thousands of people are getting so sick with flu that they're going to hospital, explained by Greater Manchester GP

And what the huge spike means for Greater Manchester hospitals

Science

6 hours ago Jimmy Carter funeral: thousands of mourners to gather at Washington national cathedral – latest updates

Former president’s funeral service to be held at Washington national cathedral before he is laid to rest in GeorgiaDonald and Melania Trump stopped by Jimmy Carter’s casket during a visit to the Capitol yesterday.The incoming president was meeting with congressional Republicans about how to implement his campaign promises, once he is inaugurated on 20 January. Continue reading...

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8 hours ago Boohoo accuses Frasers of bid to ‘destabilise’ firm at second investor vote

Frasers has called for Mahmud Kamani to be axed from Boohoo’s board at a general meeting set up for January 21.

Economics

7 hours ago Why female prison officers fall in love with lags – expert explains 'bad boy' theory

Female prison officers vulnerabilities are spotted a 'mile off' by "bad boy" criminals a psychotherapist has revealed - as traits from the primitive brain lead to illegal affairs

Events

26 hours ago Wishaw MSP urging constituents to get vaccinated as flu and Covid cases rise

This year’s winter vaccination programme is focused on protecting those most vulnerable to flu and COVID-19.

Science

6 hours ago ‘Talking about the Palestinian story was forbidden’: a developer’s struggle to make a game about the 1948 Nakba

Rasheed Abueideh’s game, based on a folk tale about a mother’s escape to Lebanon has been rejected almost 300 times, but he hopes it can be completed even in the event of his disappearanceIn the city of Nablus in the West Bank, Rasheed Abueideh owns a nut roastery, where he works to provide for his family. He is also an award-winning game developer. A decade ago, as the 2014 Gaza war raged, he created a harrowing video game called Lilya and the Shadows of War, about a man trying to find safety for his daughter and himself – but as missiles fall around them, it quickly becomes clear that there is no safety. When the game was released in 2016, it was initially rejected by Apple on the grounds of inappropriate content, a decision reversed after a week of outcry.Despite the acclaim and attention that Lilya received, however, Abueideh has not been able to raise funding for his next game through conventional means. The game he envisions, Dreams on a Pillow, is about the 1948 Nakba, told t...

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10 hours ago How Scotland’s fintech boom is leading innovation and creating thousands of jobs

“The remarkable growth of Scotland’s fintech sector reflects the strategic efforts by the whole cluster to develop a thriving innovative environment” – Jane Martin, Scottish Enterprise

Economics

7 hours ago Met Office issues fresh weather warnings as temperatures continue to plummet

Some areas could see snow fall overnight on Thursday into Friday

Events

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

7 hours ago The Masked Singer fans 'rumble' Pufferfish's identity after 'giveaway' clue linking them to pop music legend

The Masked Singer fans are convinced that they know who Pufferfish is after spotting a 'giveaway' clue linking them to a pop music legend .

Politics

23 hours ago Marcus Rashford transfer might pave the way for Liverpool £42m surprise in January

The latest Manchester United transfer news as Marcus Rashford's exit may help the dominos fall in favour of rivals Liverpool

Economics

8 hours ago Thousands of people across Airdrie missing out on faster and more reliable broadband

Openreach warns around 16,000 homes and businesses in the town now able to upgrade to full fibre - but only around 18 per cent have made the switch so far.

Events

30 hours ago Doctor explains simple way to tell if you have flu or cold as Scotland cases rise

An increasing number of people are being hospitalised with the flu, but a doctor has explained how you can tell whether you have the flu or a common cold

Science

7 hours ago Nanoleaf joins beauty sector with LED face mask set to offer more bang for your buck

Nanoleaf’s LED face mask undercuts much of the competition and will be out in February

Politics

28 hours ago Liam Payne’s cause of death confirmed after One Direction star’s Buenos Aries hotel balcony fall

Pop singer died aged 31 after falling from a third-floor balcony at a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Economics

8 hours ago Tesco and M&S warn of rising costs but pledge to minimise price increases

Shares in retailers fall despite positive Christmas trading

Events

31 hours ago Is YOUR local hospital being crippled by the flu surge? Check winter virus levels in your area using our tracker tool

The crisis, driven by flu norovirus, RSV and Covid has already led to a dozen hospitals declaring critical incidents meaning they are struggling to provide safe care to patients.

Science

9 hours ago Venezuela tumbles deeper into dictatorship with Nicolás Maduro set to extend 12

Global democratic leaders pledge a boycott as exiled opposition leader vows to return to challenge ceremonyVenezuela’s tumble into authoritarianism is poised to enter an even harsher new phase this week with Nicolás Maduro set to extend his 12-year rule despite widespread suspicions that he stole last year’s presidential election.The man widely believed to have won that vote – retired diplomat Edmundo González – fled abroad to escape a draconian post-election crackdown but has vowed to return home to challenge Maduro’s planned inauguration on Friday. Continue reading...

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30 hours ago Group of masked teens who raided Apple store 'stole £50k of phones', court hears

Horrified shoppers fled with their children the group of 10 helped themselves to the phones at the store at Brent Cross Shopping Centre, northwest London.

Economics

11 hours ago London weather: Met Office issue ice warning for capital after snow falls and temperatures plummet

Yellow warning for ice on Thursday morning after temperatures fall below freezing

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32 hours ago Britain's A&E meltdown: Winter flu crisis is crippling overwhelmed NHS hospitals amid fears of needless deaths as patients are left in corridors and face 50 hour waits

At least 11 hospitals have already declared critical incidents amid severe strain on services as the flu outbreak worsens and health leaders warn the NHS faces 'exceptionally high demand'.

Science

10 hours ago FTSE 100 Live 09 January: M&S and Tesco slide after festive updates, pound in new fall

M&S and Tesco shares have been hit by heavy selling during another bleak session for UK-focused assets.

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31 hours ago Trump ‘considering national economic emergency declaration’ to allow new tariffs; UK borrowing costs rise again – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsRise in UK borrowing costs could push Reeves to new public spending cutsTwo UK investment trusts have urged their shareholders to resist an attempt by a US hedge fund to take control.Janus Henderson’s European Smaller Companies Trust, and its Henderson Opportunities Trust, both recommended that investors vote against Saba Capital’s attempt to shake-up their boards and appoint its own directors instead. “The European Smaller Companies Trust is a well-managed investment company whose strategy has delivered long-term outperformance.“Saba is attempting to take control of your Company by removing a highly qualified, independent board that acts in all shareholders’ interests. It’s clear that Saba’s motives are self-serving. It would like to install directors who would not be independent of the Company’s largest shareholder and has indicated that it may appoint itself as investment manager.The cleverness of Weinstein’s campaign is t...

Economics

13 hours ago Harrowing escapes from Los Angeles wildfires were made by foot, by car or by the grace of strangers

Thousands of residents made harrowing escapes as devastating wildfires bore down on the Los Angeles area

Events

37 hours ago Patients urged to seek emergency treatment alone as flu cases continue to soar

Several NHS trusts declared critical incidents due to ‘exceptionally high demands’ in emergency departments.

Science

11 hours ago Labour chaos over grooming gangs probe as Cabinet minister says national inquiry has been 'ruled out' after Commons vote

Foreign Secretary David Lammy suggested such a probe had been categorically rejected after a Commons bid to force the move was defeated last night.

Politics

18 hours ago ‘All Gone’: Actor James Woods breaks down in tears recounting destruction of home in California fire

At least five are dead and thousands of structures are in ruin as several wildfires burn through Southern California

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20 hours ago BBC The Traitors fans call for a 'truce' to vote out 'evil' competitor after elimination

Kas was eliminated from the show after a group vote

Politics

19 hours ago Warning as 'suspicious yellow man' wearing mask caught loitering in creepy clip

Inspector Burns, of Police Service Northern Ireland, has reassured communities across the nation officers have increased patrols following encounters with the "suspicious yellow man"

Events

21 hours ago Did my MP vote for or against the Tory amendment to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill?

A Conservative amendment designed to block the Bill, and including a call for a national inquiry on grooming gangs, was rejected

Politics

21 hours ago California fires live: Los Angeles fighting largest blaze in its history amid water and firefighting shortages

Palisades fire grows to more than 15,000 acres as Eaton and Hurst fires also gain in size; Biden directs DoD to deploy extra firefighters to tackle flamesVisual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so bad?Californians: have you been affected by the wildfires?Karen Bass, the mayor of Los Angeles, described the impact of the fires and winds affecting the area as “devastating”.In a statement posted to X, Bass said she spoke to the president, Joe Biden, where they discussed an “urgent path forward towards recovery for the thousands of families impacted.” Continue reading...

Events

22 hours ago Thousands of Land Registry workers launch 'indefinite' industrial action over working just THREE days a week in the office

Thousands of civil servants yesterday launched 'indefinite' industrial action after being ordered to attend the office three days a week.

Politics

21 hours ago LA influencers slammed for stopping to take selfies and film themselves as deadly fires destroy everything

A shocking photo captured a group stopping to pose for smiling selfies near burning homes as raging wildfires ravaged Pacific Palisades, killing two and destroying thousands of homes.

Events

23 hours ago Study finds eating one fruit hour before bed could help you fall asleep quicker

A recent study has found that eating one particular fruit before bed can help people fall asleep more quickly - and it's also been found to aid physical recovery

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21 hours ago California wildfires: At least two killed as state of emergency declared in Los Angeles

Raging California wildfires have torn through a Los Angeles suburb popular with celebrities forcing thousands to evacuate

Events

27 hours ago Thousands still without power can use hotel facilities during Irish cold snap

Thousands remain without power during a bitter cold spell across Ireland.

Politics

21 hours ago Moment MPs reject Conservative bid to launch another grooming gang inquiry

MPs rejected a Conservative bid to push for another national inquiry into grooming gangs by 364 votes to 111 in a vote in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 8 January.

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