65 minutes ago California Dems worry Trump will make fire aid political again: ’Such a wild card’

‘Even if we nominally secure some of these things, the money won’t flow until Trump is president,’ California Democrat warns

Politics

7 hours ago Night clubs and bars say tax rise could force dance venues to close in London, Manchester, Liverpool, and more

UK nightclubs are fighting for survival as rising costs and tax hikes threaten closures 🎶

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5 hours ago Shoppers have hours to get 70% off lingerie, toys and more in Lovehoney's winter sale

The iconic British brand has made huge discounts on hundreds of bedroom essentials but shoppers need to act quickly to get the savings

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86 minutes ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca explains decision to deny Ben Chilwell potential farewell amid transfer update

The left-back has made one appearance across all competitions this season

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56 minutes ago Living Nostradamus' chilling warning for 2025 after LA wildfire prophecy comes true

EXCLUSIVE: The world-renowned psychic we at the Daily Star affectionately call Living Nostradamus has eerily pointed out he predicted California to be struck by a 'devastating fire'

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8 hours ago When cruises go horribly wrong – from harrowing 'falling man' photo to 'sewage on walls'

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: From cold and starving passengers turning into 'savages' over cucumber sandwiches to 33 people losing thier lives before the captain was jailed, below we look at some cruise ship disasters

Culture

6 hours ago I thought I was suffering lingering symptoms of a cold... but it was a sign of cancer

Anson Mackay, who lives in London , initially contacted his GP in January 2020 after suffering a symptom he assumed was the result of the aftermath of a cold.

Science

34 hours ago Manchester Airport suspends flights to clear 'significant snow' as England shivers in

Manchester Airport stopped all flights again this morning due to heavy snow with departures and arrivals thrown into chaos as teams cleared the runways with Met Office warnings still in place.

Transport

81 minutes ago Scottish hamlet reaches minus 17.3C in coldest January night in 15 years

Altnaharra, a hamlet in the most northern region of the Highlands, had reached the temperature before 9pm on Friday.

Politics

14 hours ago Teacher who bagged £4m Omaze house turned to booze after win ends Dry January pledge

Hannah Drury has won the latest Omaze Million Pound House Draw and is now the proud owner of a secluded sanctuary surrounded by nature . . . and celebrated with booze

Society

5 hours ago Dry January could help Brits save money as over half admit feeling pressure to splash the cash on a night out

Scots may still be reeling from the festive period and laying off the booze for a month may be welcome for a spending break

Economics

86 minutes ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca reveals conditions for January transfer after Wesley Fofana injury update

The Blues have been linked with defensive reinforcements

Sport

72 minutes ago Parents learn devastating truth after healthy boy, 9 collapses and dies on Egypt holiday

Mattia Cossettini was on a family holiday in Egypt when he suddenly collapsed on a boat trip. He died in the early hours of January 6 after being diagnosed with heatstroke

Events

10 hours ago Zuckerberg approved Meta’s use of ‘pirated’ books to train AI models, authors claim

Sarah Silverman and others file court case claiming CEO approved use of dataset despite warningsBusiness live – latest updatesMark Zuckerberg approved Meta’s use of “pirated” versions of copyright-protected books to train the company’s artificial intelligence models, a group of authors has alleged in a US court filing.Citing internal Meta communications, the filing claims that the social network company’s chief executive backed the use of the LibGen dataset, a vast online archive of books, despite warnings within the company’s AI executive team that it is a dataset “we know to be pirated”. Continue reading...

Culture

29 hours ago Don't want to do Dry January? Try this alcohol expert's three simple rules for healthier drinking instead

Mindful drinking can be a year-round practice with these simple tips

Science

36 hours ago Major airport suspends flights to clear 'significant snow' as England shivers in

Manchester Airport stopped all flights again this morning due to heavy snow with departures and arrivals thrown into chaos as teams cleared the runways with Met Office warnings still in place.

Transport

1 hour ago How Harvey Weinstein's British former wife stepped out of his monstrous shadow

Moving on after a bitter marital breakdown is never easy. But when your former husband was movie boss Harvey Weinstein finding new love must seem a task of Sisyphean proportions.

Politics

17 hours ago Man United transfer news LIVE – Rashford updates as club prepare exit and Mainoo latest

All the latest Manchester United news and gossip during the January transfer window, including updates on Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford

Society

6 hours ago WWE's Netflix deal brought me back after years – but will I stick with it?

The WWE's new 'Netflix Era' is underway, and as a lapsed fan looking to get back into it, I couldn't be happier — here's what I thought of WWE Raw from January 6

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7 hours ago Nemanja Matic Manchester United reunion chance emerges as January transfer bid prepared

The ex-Man United midfielder has been linked with a January transfer to Ipswich Town, who are managed by someone he knows well in Kieran McKenna.

Sport

88 minutes ago Brit schoolboy, 12, killed in horror Belgium BMW crash as five family members in hospital

The 12-year-old boy from north London died and five members of his family were rushed to hospital after a BMW X5 with a British number plate overturned onto its roof on the E40 motorway in Belgium

Events

16 hours ago ITV Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway announces 'breaking news' minutes into show

Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway announced 'breaking news' minutes into Friday's episode amid the devastating California wildfires

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31 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

36 hours ago Snow and heavy winds bring travel disruption with airport runways shut

Large parts of the UK continue to face yellow weather warnings for snow and ice on Thursday, with another ‘very cold night’ expected.

Transport

2 hours ago Scottish city ranks as the most interested in Dry January among UK spots

The 31-day challenge poses a unique opportunity for Scots to ditch the booze and lean into sober curiosity - but some cities seem more keen on it than others

Politics

23 hours ago Extraordinary Debut novels to be reading in January: Confessions by Catherine Airey, The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan, How to Sleep at Night by Elizabeth Harris

Sara Lawrence reviews the best Debuts out now.

Society

7 hours ago New mortgage rate blow to Britons as Labour's economy is hammered again: Rachel Reeves defies jibes she has 'lost the plot' to head for China

The yield on 10-year gilts rose further to 4.85 per cent this morning, while for 30-year the level was up to 5.41 per cent. And the problems gathered pace at lunchtime.

Economics

7 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal make Rashford decision; Kolo Muani to Man Utd; Liverpool get Kvaratskhelia boost

January window is getting busy as Premier League giants plot big signings

Sport

1 hour ago Symptoms of young onset dementia after EastEnders twist raises awareness

Many people are 'wrongly' associating dementia with age, experts warn

Events

30 hours ago How to watch the Xbox Developer Direct 2025 showcase and what to expect

Doom: The Dark Ages and South of Midnight will lead the event, but a mystery game could steal the show

Culture

37 hours ago Manchester Airport delayed and cancelled flights on Thursday, January 9 after snow closure

Flight schedules have been impacted after the airport had to close its runways temporarily this morning due to 'significant levels of snow'

Transport

2 hours ago The most and least popular slang words for being drunk revealed this Dry January

From ‘trollied’ to ‘hammered’, there are thousands of words to describe being drunk in the UK, but which are Brits' most loved (and most hated) ways to refer to having one too many?

Politics

27 hours ago Weather Channel slammed as they air 'human remains' in gross LA wildfire clip

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT – Wildfires have devastated southern California this week, with 70,000 people said to have been evacuated, over 1,000 structures destroyed and five people reported to have died

Society

8 hours ago Londoners won't have to foot £150m bill to pedestrianise Oxford Street, vows Sir Sadiq Khan

Mayor’s new budget due next week could see his share of council tax bills hit £500

Economics

8 hours ago Manchester United agree first loan departure of January transfer window

Man Utd are considering loan offers for academy players in this window and the first outgoing has been agreed.

Sport

2 hours ago California wildfires live updates: Biden likens LA devastation to ‘war scene’ and warns death toll likely to rise

President and Kamala Harris praise heroism of emergency crews; about 150,000 LA county residents remain under evacuation ordersAfter the fire, the insurance battles: new ordeals to comeFleeing the LA fires alone on a wheelchair: ‘I had to take my chances’Californians: have you been affected by the wildfires?An update on the Hurst fire from the US forest service has increased the acreage burned to 771 and is 37% contained.477 personnel were assigned to the fire. Continue reading...

Events

33 hours ago 15 beautiful photos of Scotland from the Highlands to the Borders, as captured by our readers

Readers Gallery January 2025: A selection of beautiful pictures from around Scotland taken by contributors to The Scotsman Readers Gallery

Culture

4 hours ago Watch: Second pair of lynxes filmed roaming Scottish Highlands after two captured

Two lynx were seen in the Scottish Highlands on Friday (10 January) at around 7:10am, after another pair were seen in the same area earlier this week.

Politics

29 hours ago Met Office weather maps show when cold snap will finally come to an end

Temperatures are expected to get as low as -6C in Wales on Friday morning which coincides with another weather warning for ice

Society

9 hours ago Specific group of women on State Pension due back payments of nearly £8,000 this year

HMRC has issued more than 370,000 letters to older people whose State Pension may be underpaid.

Economics

8 hours ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca delivers double transfer update with key Marc Guehi admission

Blues want to re-sign Crystal Palace defender as they also ponder Trevoh Chalobah loan recall

Sport

3 hours ago Parents discover tragic truth after 'healthy' boy, 9, collapses and dies on Egypt holiday

Mattia Cossenttini was visiting the Egyptian resort town of Marsa Alam with his younger brother and their parents when tragedy struck on January 5.

Events

34 hours ago 15 Beautiful photos of Scotland from the Highlands to the Borders, as captured by our readers

Readers Gallery January 2025: A selection of beautiful pictures from around Scotland taken by contributors to The Scotsman Readers Gallery

Culture

4 hours ago Trump’s conviction is the latest twist in the Maga story | Lloyd Green

The supreme court order may also be a harbinger of what awaits the US over the next four years: litigation that again divides the judiciary and the nationDonald Trump will take the office on 20 January 2025 as a convicted felon. On Thursday night, a sharply divided US supreme court declined to ride to his last-minute rescue. In a one-paragraph order, the majority refused to stay his state court-sentencing whose genesis lay with payments that Trump allegedly arranged to cover up his purported affair with the adult film actor Stormy Daniels. Last May, a Manhattan jury unanimously found the 45th president guilty of 34 counts of conspiracy and fraud.The supreme court order may also be a harbinger of what awaits the US over the next four years: litigation that again divides the judiciary and the nation. Five of the nine supreme court justices, including chief justice John Roberts and Amy Coney Barrett, a Trump appointee, refused to buy what the monarch of Mar-a-Lago was selling. The rest...

Politics

31 hours ago Home Heat surgery being held for worried residents at NCT Centre in Newmains

Non-profit organisation, The Wise Group, will be holding a Home Heat Surgery in the centre on Thursday, January 16, from 1pm to 3.30pm.

Society

9 hours ago Coronation Street star Simon Gregson cuts a solitary figure as he's seen for the first time since it was revealed he 'could be forced to sell home if he doesn't pay back £250K loan'

The Coronation Street actor, 50, wrapped up warm in a thick padded jacket and gloves after snow fell in the region over night.

Economics

10 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal make Rashford call; Man Utd eye Kolo Muani move; Liverpool get Kvaratskhelia boost

January window is getting busy as Premier League giants plot big signings

Sport

3 hours ago LA fires live updates: New blaze erupts in Granada Hills as officials warn death toll will rise

Mandatory Evacuation Order in effect for the newly sparked Archer Fire in Granda Hills as the death toll continues to climb from the deadly Los Angeles County wildfires that forced evacuation orders for nearly 200,000 residents

Events

39 hours ago Good Morning Britain announces 'breaking news' just minutes into ITV show

Good Morning Britain presenters Ranvir Singh and Ed Balls reported 'breaking news' about wildfires in Hollywood just minutes into the show on Thursday

Culture

4 hours ago PS Plus Extra and Premium January 2025 games predictions and reveal date including Resident Evil 4

An late delivery of games is coming to the PS Plus Extra and Premium subscription service, and it could feature one of the very best installments in the Resident Evil series.

Politics

31 hours ago Doctors urge Brits to add 10 more grams of this key food for better health

It can help balance your diet and feel healthier this year, according to experts

Society

9 hours ago How Rachel Reeves' debt 'nightmare' has chilling echoes of 1976 when Britain was the 'sick man of Europe' with an economy in crisis that forced it to go 'cap in hand' for £2.3bn bailout

Such is the extent of Britain's current economic troubles, Chancellor Rachel Reeves ' plight has been compared to that of her 1970s predecessor Denis Healey.

Economics

10 hours ago Rangers loan player 'set for surprise January recall' as possible replacement lined up

Red tape issue could see 22 y/o depart Ibrox

Sport

3 hours ago California wildfires live updates: Biden likens LA devastation to ‘war scene’ as he warns death toll likely to rise

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris also praise heroism of emergency crews; around 150,000 LA county residents remain under evacuation ordersAfter the fire, the insurance battles: new ordeals to comeFleeing the LA fires alone on a wheelchair: ‘I had to take my chances’Californians: have you been affected by the wildfires?An update on the Hurst fire from the US forest service has increased the acreage burned to 771 and is 37% contained.477 personnel were assigned to the fire. Continue reading...

Events

40 hours ago ITV Good Morning Britain's Ranvir Singh announces 'breaking news' minutes into show

Good Morning Britain host Ranvir Singh announced 'breaking news' minutes into Thursday's show amid the devastating California wildfires

Culture

4 hours ago Marcus Rashford attracting interest from Barcelona as new loan details emerge

Marcus Rashford looks set to leave the club in January but his destination remains a mystery

Politics

31 hours ago UK weather live: Britain braces for coldest night of winter so far with temperatures to drop as low as

The warning for snow comes amid continued weather disruption at airports and schools across the UK

Society

10 hours ago New calls for household bills and expenses to be paid through wages before any tax deductions

Paying for things through your company payroll using your pre-tax salary is known as ‘salary sacrifice’.

Economics

10 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal make Rashford call; Man Utd and Liverpool get Kvaratskhelia boost; Chelsea latest

January window is getting busy as Premier League giants plot big signings

Sport

4 hours ago Man Utd forward transfer confirmed hours after Ruben Amorim's January hint

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has made clear his desire for new players at Old Trafford this month and the Red Devils have already confirmed a deal after striking an agreement

Events

4 hours ago Barcelona make their move for Marcus Rashford as Man Utd star closes in on exit

Marcus Rashford is expected to leave Manchester United in the January transfer window and Barcelona are plotting a move to sign him on loan until the end of the season

Politics

34 hours ago British Airways frequent flyers react to controversial Executive Club changes

Plane Talk: ’Spend, spend, spend’ is the message from BA to passengers who crave elite status with the airline

Society

10 hours ago Corrie star Simon Gregson forced to deny split from wife Emma Gleave after court paper error as it's revealed he 'could be forced to sell home if he doesn't pay back £250K loan'

The Coronation Street actor, 50, must repay Simon Gregson Productions a sum of £1,500 per month, according to official papers.

Economics

14 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal plot Araujo bid; Man Utd eye Kvaratskhelia swap; Kolo Muani to Tottenham imminent

January window is getting busy as Premier League giants plot big signings

Sport

4 hours ago Drunk pair killed after 'lying and kneeling' in road as witness warns they'll end up dead

Kayleigh Cornwell, 32, and Jason Morgan, 32, were both struck and killed by a car in Pontypridd, Wales after catching the wrong bus while trying to make their way home

Events

5 hours ago Ian Wright's regret over affair and the brutal double tragedy that left him devastated

The Arsenal legend is one of the most popular football pundits around

Politics

35 hours ago Livid This Morning fans all have the same complaint as Britain's biggest family the Radfords share plans for plush holiday for mum Sue's 50th

Noel, 54, Sue, 49, their 22 children and their grandchildren joined Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard on the sofa to chat about their new TV show 22 Kids And A Wedding.

Society

10 hours ago Are you eligible for a Cold Weather Payment? Check to see if YOU can claim £25 as icy blast grips Britain

As a bitter Arctic freeze engulfs Britain, with some communities bracing for heavy snow and -20C temperatures, payments have been triggered in a total of 51 postcode areas.

Economics

16 hours ago Arsenal reach unwanted conclusion after holding Alexander Isak transfer talks

Alexander Isak is top of Arsenal's shortlist when it comes to signing a new striker but the Newcastle hitman won't be joining Mikel Arteta's side in the January transfer window

Sport

4 hours ago Horror at British zoo after rhino kills zebra in front of terrified children

Visitors including children are said to have watched in horror this afternoon at the confrontation between the two animals at an outside enclosure for mixed African species at Colchester Zoo in Essex.

Events

5 hours ago Rachel Reeves presses the flesh with China's communist leaders while Britain's economy 'faces 1970s

The Chancellor posed with Chinese finance minister Lan Fo'an in Beijing as she began her controversial trip to the Asian giant.

Politics

37 hours ago BBC Morning Live doctor's 'best thing I've done for health' as she issues advice

Dr Punam Krishan has also issued a health warning to those who experience nausea and headaches saying 'get checked'

Society

11 hours ago What IS going wrong with the UK economy? How a spike in debt servicing costs threatens to derail Labour as 'Stagflation' fears mount... and Pound is branded the 'Great British Peso'

A major plank of Keir Starmer's pitch at the election was that Labour would bring much-needed stability to the UK economy.

Economics

16 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal eye Araujo bid; Man Utd fight Liverpool for Kvaratskhelia; Kolo Muani to Tottenham

January window is getting busy as Premier League giants plot big signings

Sport

5 hours ago Coroner issues warning about antidepressants after suicide of royal’s husband

Thomas Kingston, son-in-law of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, had been prescribed SSRIsA coroner has issued a warning about the effects of antidepressants prescribed by a Buckingham Palace doctor to the son-in-law of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent before his suicide.Thomas Kingston, 45, whose marriage to Lady Gabriella at Windsor Castle in 2019 was attended by the late Queen, killed himself last February after “suffering adverse effects of medication he had recently been prescribed”, an inquest found last month. Continue reading...

Events

6 hours ago Strictly Come Dancing legend passes away after 'short illness' as family pay tribute

Laurence Holloway, a former musical director on Strictly Come Dancing, has died at the age of 86 after a 'short illness' his daughter Abigail Holloway has confirmed

Politics

38 hours ago UK weather live: Manchester Airport runways shut amid heavy snow as temperatures plunge to

The warning for snow comes amid continued weather disruption at airports and schools across the UK

Society

11 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Man Utd and Liverpool get Kvaratskhelia boost; Arsenal eye Araujo; Tottenham deal imminent

January window is getting busy as Premier League giants plot big signings

Economics

19 hours ago Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta's Alexander Isak plan emerges as Man Utd move for target

Arsenal suffered a disappointing 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final with an FA Cup clash against Manchester United up next

Sport

5 hours ago US official warns Puerto Rico of weak power generation as it prepares for a Trump administration

U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm has warned that Puerto Rico needs more power generation as it struggles to recover from a recent massive blackout

Events

6 hours ago Gay men can train as priests but must be celibate, say Italian bishops

Move marks shift in views but sexually active gay men will not be admitted to Roman Catholic seminariesGay men will be allowed to train as priests in Roman Catholic seminaries, so long as they observe celibacy, according to new guidelines announced by the Italian Bishops Conference (CIE).The decision marks a shift from the view previously held by Pope Francis that gay men should not be admitted to seminaries owing to the risk of them leading a double life. Continue reading...

Politics

38 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd could lose Mainoo, Arsenal want Brentford star and Man City’s double £85m move

The transfer window is in full swing with sides at both ends of the Premier League table looking to strengthen as they battle for survival, European football and the title

Society

12 hours ago Universal Credit: pay rise for millions who claim UC with rates increase of up to £10.50 coming in April 2025

Millions of people in the UK will soon see a boost in their monthly payments 💷

Economics

19 hours ago Manchester United's plan for summer transfer window is already taking shape

The January transfer window opened last week but Man Utd conduct the majority of their business in the summer window.

Sport

5 hours ago Royal Shakespeare Company slaps trigger warning on children's classic play over 'scary music, flashing lights and derogatory language'

The show, based on the children's tale by Hans Christian Andersen, is warned to contain 'haze, loud music, flashing lights, stage blood and derogatory language' as well as 'grief and cruelty'.

Events

6 hours ago WWE founder Vince McMahon ‘thrilled’ after settling payments allegations case

The 79-year-old resigned from the WWE’s parent company TKO Group Holdings amid sex trafficking allegations in January last year.

Politics

39 hours ago Brit's naked body found off Thai beach after 'chasing heated argument' with man

A 28-year-old man from London was on a month-long trip to Thailand when he went missing following an argument with a man he met in a hostel – only for his naked body to be found in the sea

Society

12 hours ago Arsenal agree second deal of January window as Marquinhos loaned out again

Gunners have allowed their second January exit after Josh Robinson’s permanent transfer to Wigan

Economics

27 hours ago Manchester United learn new Milos Kerkez transfer 'stance' with January update

Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip with Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez reported to be a transfer target

Sport

5 hours ago Search for second Briton missing in the Dolomites called off for the day

The body of Sam Harris, 35, was found in the Passo di Conca area on Wednesday, rescuers said.

Events

7 hours ago Destiny 2 Xur Exotics today: All items for sale and where to find him on January 10

Destiny 2's Exotic vendor, Xur, is back again this week – here's how to find him, what he's selling, and whether we recommend his offerings before he vanishes again

Politics

47 hours ago Environment Secretary Steve Reed set to be confronted by angry farmers at conference TODAY

Environment Secretary Steve Reed is facing into a stormy reception today as he refuses to scrap inheritance tax on family farms.

Society

12 hours ago Dine out for under £20: 10 of London's very best meals for an austere January

From British-Italian comfort food to proper Malaysian laksa, here’s where to eat out on a budget

Economics

31 hours ago Mikel Arteta's transfer conundrum as desperate Arsenal plan suffers double blow

Mikel Arteta is already facing problems with his plans for the January transfer window as he looks to revive Arsenal's stuttering Premier League title challenge

Sport

6 hours ago British MPs and cultural figures criticise London Met decision to block Palestine protest marching from BBC

British MPs and cultural figures criticise London Met decision to block Palestine protest marching from BBC  Middle East Eye

Events

7 hours ago Love Island fans ‘can’t unsee’ major soap connection after spotting link to cast

Love Island fans have spotted a serious similarity between the cast lineup for the new series and a beloved British soap opera - and you 'can't unsee' it once you notice

Politics

47 hours ago Producing food is ‘primary purpose’ of farming, Environment Secretary says

A speech by Steve Reed will outline measures to boost sector profits in the wake of protests against the Government by farmers.

Society

12 hours ago 'I was gifted a £28 candle warming lamp and it's been the best thing about my January'

This £28 candle warming lamp is a genius way to get the best out of your favourite scented candles, says our head of shopping Zoe - here's why your living room needs it too

Economics

32 hours ago Fans of Playing Nice should watch this 'emotionally devastating' drama starring British A

If you have not yet watched this compelling series, you are in for a treat. The four-part drama, which originally aired in 2019, is simply unmissable

Sport

6 hours ago Tragedy as British schoolboy, 12, is killed and five other members of his family including twin brother injured when BMW crashes off Belgian motorway during 'poor weather'

The accident involving the boy and his family happened on the E40 highway near Veurne at around 1am on January 8, according to Belgian media.

Events

7 hours ago A rare celestial phenomena seen 'once every few years' will light up the sky this month

The stars may not be aligning for you this January, but the planets are

Politics

12 hours ago The two benefits that could boost your income by nearly £10,000 in 2025

Brits are being urged to check if they are eligible for the means-tested benefit

Economics

32 hours ago Playing Nice fans won't want to miss 'riveting and heartbreaking' TV show starring British A

Stephen Graham and Shane Meadows' The Virtues is an emotional four-part series that is still being talked about years after its release

Sport

6 hours ago British Gas owner warns UK gas storage has 'less than a week' before running out

Recent freezing temperatures have led to higher demand across the UK

Events

7 hours ago Elon Musk's British family tree revealed: The world's richest man has a long line of British relatives... no wonder he's so obsessed with us!

EXCLUSIVE: The world's richest man has a handful of cousins living mainly in the north of England while another branch of the family settled in rural Gloucestershire.

Politics

13 hours ago He made almost £700,000 dealing drugs but will only have to pay back a tiny proportion of that

Klodian Zefi, 36, of Cardiff, was part of an organised crime group which traded in huge quantities of cocaine and cannabis

Economics

34 hours ago Marcus Rashford transfer latest as Arsenal icon gives Man United dream January scenario

The latest Manchester United transfer news amid ongoing January window speculation over wantaway England star Marcus Rashford.

Sport

7 hours ago Eating ready meals makes you 23 per cent more likely to die from three major killers, study shows

The study, conducted on over 400,000 Europeans who were followed for nearly 16 years, is the latest to warn about the potential dangers of eating too much ultra-processed-foods.

Events

7 hours ago Falkirk Council announces plans to scrap free uplift for people on low incomes

Councillors have been told the service is costing too much to run and everyone must pay something

Politics

13 hours ago Naomi Watts was told she ‘would never work again’ if she admitted to being menopausal

Watts was warned that drawing attention to your age after 23 years old in Hollywood is ‘career suicide’

Economics

35 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Man Utd announcement today; Arsenal eye Mbeumo; clause revealed; Chelsea, Liverpool latest

January window is heating up as Premier League giants plot big moves

Sport

7 hours ago Biting Dogs: WARNING Here are the 10 breeds of adorable dog likely to bite or nip

With demand for puppies showing no sign of letting up, here are the breeds that are most likely to nip and bite.

Events