11 minutes ago Labour ministers launch ticket price cap probe after Oasis reunion tour debacle which saw seats being sold for 40 times their face value by touts

Ministers have also put out a 'call for evidence' about the controversial practice of 'dynamic pricing' on official ticketing sites, which caused fury during the summer when tickets went on sale.

Politics

7 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

1 hour ago ANDREW NEIL: The economy's reeling from the disastrous Budget. Taxes or cuts are coming... and the big financial players I've talked to now all say it could spell the end of Labour

In the run-up to the General Election , Rachel Reeves boasted repeatedly of her qualifications for being Chancellor, even liberally embellishing her CV to bolster her credentials.

Economics

7 hours ago ITV The Chase fans issue the same complaint as they fume final is 'rigged'

The Chase viewers were left fuming as they claimed one of Jenny Ryan's questions was far too easy in the final.

Sport

15 minutes ago Los Angeles wildfires spread to Calabasas, home to Kardashians, as inferno death toll rises

The affluent suburbs of Calabasas and Hidden Hills, home to the Kardashians, have been issued an urgent evacuation order as a new apocalyptic fire tears through West Hills.

Events

20 hours ago Antiques Roadshow expert insists ‘size matters’ as he gives ‘charming’ sculpture top price tag

An Antiques Roadshow guest was in disbelief when a gift she has owned for 50 years was uncovered to be worth a small fortune.

Culture

13 hours ago Experts claim China's HMPV virus outbreak could hit grim 43% mortality rate for some

Experts believe China's recent outbreak of HMPV could reach a staggering mortality rate of 43% amongst certain demographics – children, elderly and immuno-compromised most at risk

Science

14 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

95 minutes ago The Traitors' Tyler Smith insists he doesn't regret going on the show and stands by every decision he made

Thursday's episode of the hit BBC show saw the dramatic moment that Tyler, 29, was banished after receiving the most number of votes at the round table.

Politics

8 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

3 hours ago Inside Scotland's £2.3million shooting gallery for addicts to inject  their heroin in comfort

A £2.3million 'shooting gallery' where drug-users can inject their own heroin and cocaine will fuel addiction and overdose deaths, it was warned yesterday.

Economics

10 hours ago Netflix fans desperate to copy Squid Game in real life as new trend sweeps globe

After Squid Game season two was recently released, fans of the Netflix show have been trying to recreate a vital aspect of the show's plot in real life as Google searches continue to rise

Sport

2 hours ago Recruitment freezes in NHS scanning and cancer departments are 'risking patient care', radiologists warn

Recruitment freezes in NHS scanning and cancer departments are putting patients at risk of harm, the Royal College of Radiologists has warned.

Events

27 hours ago Royal Mail to issue stamps celebrating comedy show The Vicar of Dibley

The hit series starred comedian Dawn French as the chocolate-loving Reverend Geraldine Granger.

Culture

16 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

3 hours ago World’s richest use up their fair share of 2025 carbon budget in 10 days

Emissions caused by wealthiest 1% so far this year would take someone from poorest 50% three years to createThe world’s richest 1% have already used up their fair share of the global carbon budget for 2025, just 10 days into the year.In less than a week and a half, the consumption habits of an individual from this monied elite had already caused, on average, 2.1 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions, according to analysis by Oxfam GB. It would take someone from the poorest 50% of humanity three years to create the same amount of pollution. Continue reading...

Politics

11 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

3 hours ago Price of resale tickets to be capped under plans to clamp down on touts

The measures would aim to prevent organised touts reselling a large number of tickets at vastly inflated prices, the Government said.

Economics

12 hours ago Hit singer proposes on stage during duet – but fans cringe as he makes major blunder

A hit singer and comedy actor left fans delighted as he proposed to his duet partner on stage in front of a live audience, but after the gesture went wrong, fans were left covering their eyes

Sport

2 hours ago Frozen Britain wakes after 'coldest night of the winter': Warnings over

Brits will wake up to a frosty morning after sub-zero temperatures iced parts of the country in what was expected to be the coldest night of winter so far. 

Events

16 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

3 hours ago Fatboy Slim backs ticket price cap probe after Oasis and Coldplay debacles

Legendary DJ Fatboy Slim has backed plans to cap the cost of resale tickets and looking into dynamic ticket pricing after thousands of fans were stung

Politics

15 hours ago Symptoms of Clive Myrie's 'drooping eye' syndrome as viewers raise health concerns

BBC News at Six presenter Clive Myrie was hit with a barrage of concern over his health on Monday night

Society

5 hours ago Musk, after months of blustering, admits DOGE wont find $2 trillion worth of cuts in federal budget

Musk has been claiming he could make $2 trillion in cuts since October

Economics

20 hours ago Liam Boyce nearing Hearts transfer exit as striker holds talks over Northern Ireland return to end 'difficult' final year

A switch to Derry City could be sealed over the weekend as Jambos look to free up space in the wage budget

Sport

2 hours ago UK snow map: Where and when heavy snow, rain and flooding will hit the strongest

Heavy snow and rain causes widespread disruption as cold temperatures return this week

Events

4 hours ago Former head of the Royal Navy and senior Labour peer urges Keir Starmer to ditch the 'irresponsible' surrender of Chagos Islands

Lord West of Spithead, a former First Sea Lord and security minister, warned that pressing ahead would put Britain and its allies' security 'in danger'.

Politics

16 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

9 hours ago Italian mayor vows to stop sale of Neapolitan islet to wealthy speculator

Bacoli mayor says his administration wants to buy Punta Pennata and turn it into an ‘open-air museum’An Italian mayor has vowed to do everything in his power to stop Punta Pennata – a slice of island paradise close to the heart of Naples, from where a fleet departed to rescue survivors of the AD79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius – being sold to a wealthy speculator.Located within the pristine waters of Bacoli, a fishing town located in the vast volcanic area of the Campi Flegrei, and described as a “historical and natural gem”, the strip of land was put up for sale to the highest bidder this week. Continue reading...

Economics

2 hours ago Danny Dyer warns Gen Z to use pubs or lose them as free crisps offered to young punters

The Cockney legend said there used to be a 'boozer on every street corner' but now the British institution appears to be dying off with 39,000 having called last orders

Events

5 hours ago Trudeau: Trump threatened to annex Canada to distract from tariffs impact

Canadian PM says ‘skilful negotiator’ Trump is trying to distract from rise in prices that would follow his proposed tariffsThe Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau, has described Donald Trump’s talk of possibly annexing Canada as a tactic designed to distract people from the impact of his proposed tariffs.Trump, who says he will impose 25% tariffs on all Canadian imports unless Ottawa boosts border security, said on Tuesday that he was considering using “economic force” to acquire Canada. Continue reading...

Politics

18 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

10 hours 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

2 hours ago Australia violated rights of asylum seekers on Nauru, UN watchdog rules

United Nations human rights committee says decision should serve as warning to other nations considering outsourcing asylum processingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia violated the rights of asylum seekers arbitrarily detained on the island of Nauru, a UN watchdog has ruled, in a warning to other countries intent on outsourcing asylum processing.The UN human rights committee published decisions in two cases involving 25 refugees and asylum seekers who endured years of arbitrary detention in the island nation.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Events

5 hours ago Breach in Labour armour: Reeves' October budget did nothing to fix the foundations, says ALEX BRUMMER

One can understand why the Chancellor was happy to let her chief secretary to the Treasury take the heat for the crash in confidence in gilt-edged stock and the pound.

Politics

21 hours ago Weather and travel LIVE updates as major road shut, schools close and trams hit by 'severe delays' in Greater Manchester

The cold snap is continuing

Society

10 hours ago The tiny beach hut on sale for the same price as a family home: Wooden cabin in Britain's beach hut property hotspot hits the market for £450,000

Mudeford Spit in Christchurch Harbour, Dorset, has emerged as one of the most desirable addresses for buyers seeking out picturesque coastal locations.

Economics

3 hours ago Poland promises Benjamin Netanyahu free rein on its soil to commemorate Auschwitz liberation anniversary and vows to protect him despite war crimes warrant

The Polish government has vowed to allow Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to freely visit the nation for the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenhau

Events

6 hours ago A British royal, a retired wrestler and a slew of reality stars: Meet the cast for The Traitors US season 3

Alan Cumming returns to host Peacock’s hit game show series premiering this month

Politics

22 hours ago Blake Lively’s lawyer issues new statement on Justin Baldoni lawsuit: ‘This is not a feud’

The Gossip Girl star’s lawyers have hit out at Baldoni’s camp with a fresh statement

Society

11 hours ago Brits 'paying price for Labour's bungled Budget': Reeves warned money from tax hikes will have to go on servicing debt after markets turn on UK

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

Economics

4 hours ago LA wildfires mapped: Palisades and Eaton blazes now cover nearly 30,000 acres

Death toll has risen to six, while more than 4,000 structures have been burned down and more than 180,000 locals are under evacuation orders

Events

8 hours ago Exactly what could be causing the '80 per cent rise' in horrible illness leaving people 'wiped out', according to top GP

One top GP says 'what we're seeing is whole families being wiped out for a good week'

Politics

11 hours ago Ninja air fryer sees massive price drop to less than £70 in January sales

The Ninja AF100 air fryer is currently on sale on the brand's website for £69.99, down from its usual price of £119.99 - so don't hang about if you want to pick one up

Economics

4 hours ago Tensions rise as another faithful is banished from The Traitors castle

Fingers were pointed at barber Tyler, Anglican priest Lisa and student Freddie during a heated debate at the roundtable in Thursday’s episode.

Events

9 hours ago Rising F1 star Franco Colapinto joins Alpine after striking agreement with Williams

Franco Colapinto has left Williams for Alpine, with the 21-year-old Argentine signing on as the team's test and reserve driver for the upcoming Formula One season

Politics

12 hours ago The £3 B&M organisation buy shoppers say have helped them 'sort their lives out like Stacey Solomon'

A B&M storage hack is going viral, with UK shoppers raving about the budget-friendly store's affordable containers.

Economics

4 hours ago Civil rights groups warn Laken Riley bill could open the door to Trump’s mass deportations

Opponents call the bill a ‘slippery slope’ for Trump’s agenda and a ‘backdoor to mass detention’

Events

9 hours ago Council leaders call for Government to ‘wake up’ to floods after major incident

A letter signed by Leicestershire council leaders has asked for funding after severe flooding hit the county.

Politics

13 hours ago TfL pays out over £2m in pothole compensation claims in three years, data reveals

‘Poor local road conditions continue to burn a hole in the budgets of local authorities and drivers’, the RAC has warned

Economics

5 hours ago Marco Silva delighted with striking options as Fulham beat Watford in FA Cup

Rodrigo Muniz hit a first-time finish into the bottom right corner.

Events

10 hours ago This Ancestry discount code for January 2025 saves 50% on your membership

Dive into your past with a 12-month membership for half-price

Politics

13 hours ago Expert reveals 'ideal temperature' to set your thermostat to in winter — it's not 17 degrees

A boiler expert warned against cranking up the heat when it is cold, sharing the 'ideal temperature' for keeping your pipes from freezing

Economics

5 hours ago BBC The Traitors fans slam 'local carnival budget mission' despite host's admission

The Traitors fans were not happy with one of the show's co-hosts, as they raged over a "favourite mission" and took aim at the "low-budget" task

Events

10 hours ago The rise of luxury deodorants! How your underarm routine has become the ultimate new symbol of self

Does your antiperspirant give you a taste for Greek poetry? Are your armpits worthy of demigod Achilles or that great beauty, Helen of Troy?

Politics

14 hours ago Savvy shoppers get Ninja £30 'perfect' travel mug for under £4 in January sale

The innovative product was only launched in the UK in December but is already available at a knockdown price.

Economics

5 hours ago California fires live updates: death toll likely to rise; Biden announces federal funding for fight against blazes

President says federal government will pay 100% of costs for 180 days for California fire response; one person reportedly killed in Palisades fireFull report: wildfires continue to rage in Los AngelesVisual 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

10 hours ago What time is Dragon's Den on tonight? How to watch season 22 premiere, dragons lineup and guest dragons

The BBC’s hit business show is back on our screens tonight.

Politics

14 hours ago Tierney cover broken by Arsenal, Jota price tag and £7m winger bidding war fear – Celtic transfer state of play

Brendan Rodgers is facing a busy month with the Hoops

Economics

5 hours ago The Traitors UK Episode 5 Latest: Who's been banished, who's been murdered, who's still in, next episode

The BBC’s hit reality game show has returned to our screens - and it’s been a great first week.

Events

12 hours ago Liz Truss: cease and desist letter to Keir Starmer explained, did Prime Minister's budget 'crash' the economy?

Truss’ lawyers say claiming she crashed the economy is ‘false and misleading’ 🥬

Politics

14 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

5 hours ago Tesco and M&S sound alarm over rising costs: Retail giants face hit from Budget after bumper Christmas trading

M&S, led by boss Stuart Machin (pictured with Sienna Miller) reported £4.06bn in sales for the three months to 28 December.

Events

12 hours ago Farmers call Government reforms ‘load of rubbish’ as anger over tax persists

Environment Secretary Steve Reed announced the reforms as part of a ‘new deal for farmers’ on Thursday but anger over last year’s budget continues.

Politics

15 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

6 hours ago Katie Price continues to spark concern with her noticeably slimmer frame after new gym regime as fans worry she's risking 'everlasting damage'

The former glamour model, 46, revealed last year that she had been getting into exercise as a way to her help her well being.

Events

13 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

15 hours ago Rachel Reeves faces calls to CANCEL China trip to deal with market chaos as Pound is hammered and UK borrowing costs rise again on fears of 'Stagflation'

The Tories and Lib Dems insisted the Chancellor should drop plans to head for Beijing this weekend amid mounting alarm at the situation.

Economics

6 hours ago LA mayor Karen Bass breaks silence on growing calls for her to resign over shocking fire mismanagement

Furious residents had blasted Bass for traveling to Ghana while the city burns, despite a warning for 'critical' weather conditions in the days prior.

Events

13 hours ago Reed apologises to farmers over decisions ‘we had to take’ to fix finances

The Environment Secretary set out reforms to boost profitability in the farming sector as the Government stands firm on agriculture property relief.

Politics

15 hours ago Primark's 'chic' £42 trench coat rivals Stella McCartney's £5,000 designer piece

Shoppers are rushing to get their hands the coat, which has been dubbed the ultimate fashion statement for those who want to look classy on a budget

Economics

6 hours ago LIVE: Manchester city centre plunged into darkness as thousands hit by power cut

Electricity North West are investigating the power cut in the Deansgate area

Events

13 hours ago Greggs: sausage roll price as bakery chain hikes menu prices including pizza, vegan sausage roll and coffee

The UK’s biggest bakery chain has upped the price of a sausage roll - despite £2bn in revenue 🥐

Politics

15 hours ago Remote Scottish mansion with 15 bedrooms and waterfalls on sale for less than £300,000

A unique opportunity to purchase a secluded Scottish mansion for a bargain price has come up, with Achnashellach Lodge in the Scottish Highlands on the market for less than £300,000.

Economics

6 hours ago Openreach warns thousands in Rutherglen are missing out on better broadband

Fast and reliable full fibre broadband "can have a huge impact on people’s daily lives".

Events

13 hours ago UK government seeks to soothe bond market nerves after borrowing costs soar

Treasury vows to stick to its fiscal rules and says gilt markets functioning ‘in an orderly way’

Politics

16 hours ago Oodie's mega sale means wearable blanket hoodies are £29 as temperatures drop

A number of the Oodie Original wearable blanket hoodies have been reduced from £65 to £29 in their winter sale - but the major price drop won't be around for long

Economics

6 hours ago Train strikes: Rail service chaos as managers plan walkouts this weekend – check full timetables

A walkout by managers at one major UK train operator and planned engineering works have sparked warnings of major disruption this weekend, with Avanti West Coast passengers urged to travel another day

Events