50 minutes ago 'If Elon Musk’s Scouse Nan were still alive she’d send him this long post on X'

Scouse nans, they don’t hold back. Coincidentally, it’s come to light that Elon Musk might be obsessed with events in the UK because he had a Scouse nan. Really? Well I’d like to imagine that, were his Scouse nan still alive, she’d send him this long post on X.

Politics

68 minutes ago Scottish bar and restaurant with ‘great service and delicious food’ to close and be demolished

A long standing Scottish restaurant and music venue will close at the end of the month, due to plans to demolish the building.

Society

80 minutes 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

59 minutes ago Championship top scorer Borja Sainz given lengthy ban for spitting incident

Norwich star Sainz has scored 15 goals this season but has had the book thrown at him after admitting to spitting at Chris Mepham during a game against Sunderland last month

Sport

99 minutes ago Major train disruption in Scotland from Sunday, as 4 months of strikes by Avanti West Coast start

The strikes by Avanti West Coast workers start on Sunday and will last for four months

Events

16 hours ago Netflix's Squid Game season 2 dethroned from top series spot by a surprising new show

The long-awaited sequel to the popular Korean thriller series broke viewership records with its debut on the streaming service just last month.

Culture

5 hours ago Paris accuses Algeria of trying to humiliate France by refusing to admit a deported influencer

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau has accused Algeria of “trying to humiliate France” after the North African country refused to admit one of its nationals who was being deported

Technology

5 hours ago Elon Musk and Nigel Farage: A timeline of Reform’s relationship with the tech billionaire

These two figureheads of the right don’t always agree...

Science

55 minutes ago Everton's Sean Dyche statement was disrespectful and brutal reality could await new owners

Everton's new Friedkin owners have made the decision to cut Sean Dyche adrift with David Moyes looking the favourite for a Goodison Park return but more difficulty is in store

Politics

99 minutes ago 'We've had to live upstairs for 18 months because sewage keeps flooding our home'

'Whenever it rains I struggle to sleep. Sometimes I’m awake all night, listening for sounds of flooding'

Society

89 minutes ago This £10 'ultra hydrating' moisturiser is 'better than' major brand worth £42

Keep your skin hydrated during the cold winter season with the e.l.f Skin Holy Hydration! Sleeping Mask that costs just £10.

Economics

3 hours ago Kobbie Mainoo transfer stance revealed as Ruben Amorim responds to Chelsea interest

The 19-year-old is in talks about a new contract but has been linked with a move to Chelsea this month

Sport

1 hour ago After the fire, the insurance battles: LA victims’ ordeal may just be beginning

‘Now we have to make sure there’s not a second, financial tragedy that follows the physical catastrophe,’ says consumer advocateCalifornia wildfires – liveCalifornia homeowners who lost everything in this week’s devastating Los Angeles-area fires now have to battle their insurance companies to recover the value of their homeowners’ policies – if they are lucky enough to have insurance at all.With estimates of the economic damage from the fires now reaching $52bn-$57bn, consumer advocates and veterans of past disasters say homeowners can expect weeks or months of paperwork to prove that they have lost what they say they have lost, if not also pressure from claims adjusters and a whole class of disaster professionals to make a quick settlement for less than they are entitled to under their policies. Continue reading...

Events

25 hours ago Christie’s auction showcases style of centenarian fashion muse Iris Apfel

Lots include her trademark oversize glasses as well as outfits from Miu Miu and Dior and lifesize ostrich sculptureIris Apfel, perhaps the world’s first centenarian style icon, died last year at the age of 102. Now her clothes, art and furniture are set to be sold at Christie’s later this month in an online auction titled Unapologetically Iris.Anyone familiar with Apfel and her “more is more” style would know that it began with her trademark owl-like glasses. There are 18 pairs for sale here, with square, round and sparkly designs included. Continue reading...

Culture

6 hours ago Hundreds admitted to Welsh hospitals and dozens critically ill as five viruses savage the NHS

Latest figures show flu cases are 'approaching peak levels' in Wales but hospitals continue to creak at the seams and ambulances have been queuing up outside

Science

59 minutes ago How power manifesting can turn your dreams into reality. If you know my cutting

Some people are better at realising their dreams than others. They dream big, they make grand plans and they reach their goals. Now you are going to learn to do the same.

Politics

3 hours ago To resist the climate crisis, we must resist the billionaire class | Peter Kalmus

To solve the climate crisis, power must flow away from the billionaire classWhen I feel uncertain, I find it’s helpful to write down things I know to be true. Fossil fuels are causing irreversible planetary overheating. Overheating threatens essentially all life on Earth. Oil and gas executives knew this but they chose to systematically lie and block a climate transition. They continue to make this choice.I choose to focus my energy on the climate crisis because a habitable planet is a prerequisite for everything worth fighting for, and because the prospect of losing a planet feels horrific and sad to me in a primal way that I can’t express with words. I’m also simply in love with the Earth. But planetary overheating is really just the most geophysical symptom of extractive colonial capitalism – “billionairism” – a system designed to pump wealth from the poor to the rich, creating billionaires, the healthcare crisis, the housing crisis, genocide, hierarchies like racism and patriarc...

Society

2 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

3 hours ago Aaron Ramsdale set for Premier League transfer just months after leaving Arsenal

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale could be set to join his third club in less than 12 months with the Southampton stopper wanted by Premier League rivals

Sport

1 hour ago Richard Hammond wife ended marriage 'months ago' after horror crashes 'changed him'

Richard and Mindy Hammond surprised everyone when they revealed they were splitting up after 22 years of marriage, but according to a source - the pair split well before then

Events

30 hours ago Lily Allen breaks down as she confirms split from husband David Harbour admitting she 'can only focus on her pain right now' and will be taking a break from showbiz

Lily Allen has confirmed her split from husband David Harbour in a new podcast as she detailed her fragile state of mind during a 'tough period'.

Culture

25 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

65 minutes ago Natasha Hamilton's changing face over the years: Inside the Atomic Kitten star's jaw

In a recent picture she shared on Instagram, Natasha's changed appearance caught the attention from her fans as some admitted they couldn't even recognise her.

Politics

3 hours ago ‘My best friend and I married each other as kids on holiday at the beach. It would be the closest she would come to a real wedding’

Summer holidays are a time of memory-making. We asked Guardian writers and contributors to share some of the summer holiday photos that transport them back to a simpler timeMore summer essentialsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt had always been Harriet’s dream to get married more than mine. I’ll never forget us as little girls on summer holidays, stretched out on twin beds, poring over her magazine cutouts of white wedding dresses, multi-tiered cakes and overflowing bouquets.We would muse what our husbands’ names would be and how many children we would have. They would be born at the same time, so they could grow up together as best friends. Just like we had. Continue reading...

Society

2 hours ago Woman says 'lush' Pretty Little Thing dress that's now £7 is 'worth every penny'

The dress was £34 but thanks to a 80% off reduction, it is now less than £7 and one shopper says it is 'definitely worth getting'

Economics

4 hours ago Manchester United: Ruben Amorim confirms Kobbie Mainoo transfer stance amid Chelsea 'interest'

The young midfielder is reportedly up for sale this month

Sport

1 hour ago Kingdom Comes Deliverance 2 excels in delivering an engrossing medieval world in its opening hours

The much-anticipated sequel from Warhorse Studios looks to be worth the wait – at least judging by the early hours of what we've played so far.

Events

34 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

29 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.

Science

81 minutes ago Biden administration imposes toughest sanctions on Russian oil and gas

Measures targeting Russian energy sector attempt to leverage peace deal for Ukraine in Trump administrationThe Biden administration on Friday imposed its broadest package of sanctions yet targeting Russia’s oil and gas revenues in an attempt to give Kyiv and the incoming administration of Donald Trump leverage to reach a deal for peace in Ukraine. The move is meant to cut Russia‘s oil revenues for the war that started in February 2022, and has killed or wounded tens of thousands and reduced cities to rubble.National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said the timing of the was chosen because “oil markets are in a fundamentally better place” and the US economy is better positioned to absorb any market disruption. Continue reading...

Politics

4 hours ago Woman's genius tip for heating up food if you have a power cut this winter

Instead of panicking next time your lights go out, be prepared with a genius tip that could make all the difference - people in hurricanes and power cuts say it really works

Society

3 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

5 hours ago Chelsea told no player is worth £100m before FA Cup tie with minnows Morecambe

Chelsea have splurged £1.15billion in transfers since Todd Boehly's takeover in 2022 and Morecambe skipper Yann Songo'o has spoken out about their spending ahead of FA Cup clash

Sport

2 hours ago RuPaul seen for first time since The Vivienne's tragic death and delivers powerful speech

RuPaul's Drag Race star The Vivienne tragically died earlier this month and RuPaul has now made his first public appearance since the news broke

Events

35 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

86 minutes 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

5 hours ago Spending less time on X (Twitter) has 'vastly improved my mental health', says Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy

The Cabinet minister said that reducing her time on Twitter meant she also better understood ‘what really matters to the country’

Society

3 hours ago Debenhams shoppers bag £557 worth of Dr Botanicals skincare for 93% less in sale

Debenhams' sale is still in full swing and this beauty box contains a face serum worth £89 and a night cream worth £189

Economics

6 hours ago Ahsoka fans praise casting choice as Game of Thrones favourite replaces late Ray Stevenson

Stevenson, who played Baylan Skoll, died three months before the show’s premiere in 2023

Sport

3 hours ago Rare mass protests break out in China over teenage death plunge 'cover up' as crowds charge riot cops who respond with brutal violence

Footage on social media captured demonstrators clashing with authorities in China's Shaanxi province in the protest outside a school where a student died earlier in the month.

Events

93 minutes ago Jeremy Clarkson disappoints with Diddly Squat farm update – but has cheeky reply

Jeremy Clarkson confirmed his Diddly Squat farm shop will not reopen until a later date, having initially suggested it would be back in business by the end of this month

Politics

18 hours ago Tan Hill Inn housekeeper misses grandchild's birth as staff and punters still snowed in

One woman stuck inside the Tan Hill Inn in North Yorkshire since snow cut it off from the outside world has missed the birth of her grandchild - and another missed their daughter's 18th birthday

Society

3 hours ago Older people in specific areas across Scotland can claim new £434 monthly benefit from March

Pension Age Disability Payment will only be available to people over State Pension age living in Scotland.

Economics

7 hours ago Everton latest, transfer updates and FA Cup third round news: football – live

All the latest before a busy weekend of FA Cup actionEmail David your thoughts | Sign up for Football DailyJonathan Wilson reflects on Sean Dyche’s Everton exit. The numbers are surprising and perhaps currency for Dyche when he seeks future employment. But the style of football was, let’s be honest, utterly abysmal.Everton have lost only four of their past 16 games in all competitions.Everton have kept five clean sheets in their past eight games and in the past month held Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City to draws. Continue reading...

Sport

3 hours ago 'What has Elon Musk got against Stacey Solomon?' X users complain about feeds being flooded by posts with fake news stories about the 'end of the TV star's career

The 35-year-old UK TV personality and singer is going from strength to strength, but you wouldn't know it from the wave of incorrect claims about her on the social media site.

Events

94 minutes 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

20 hours ago LIVE: Manchester city centre properties left without electricity after power cut

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

Society

3 hours ago Zara Tindall and brother facing Princess Anne inheritance blow with '£2.3m bill'

Princess Anne's children, Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips, each have a property on the Gatcombe Park estate, said to be worth a whopping £6million

Economics

7 hours ago Abusive husband beat and strangled wife of 50 years after row over record player

Neil Palmer, 74, who had previously received a caution for assaulting his wife but had no prior convictions, was given a 12-month suspended prison sentence at Truro Crown Court

Sport

4 hours ago Energy warning issued as UK has ‘concerningly low’ levels of gas due to extreme cold

The warning comes from British Gas owner Centrica, who said today that the UK now has less than a week's worth of gas demand in store

Events

2 hours ago ITV Coronation Street's David Platt star admits he never talks to axed colleagues

Coronation Street stalwart Jack P Shepherd, who has played David Platt on the ITV soap since 2000, has admitted he doesn't keep in touch with his former co-stars

Politics

25 hours ago Heidi Montag emotionally admits she has ‘two pairs of jeans and two shirts’ left after LA fire torched home

Montag’s husband Spencer Pratt documented the wildfire on social media as it ripped through their home in Pacific Palisades

Society

4 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

8 hours ago Ally Pally's first transgender player QUITS darts for a period for mental health reasons

Dutch star Noa-Lynn van Leuven, 28, made her World Championship debut last month as she lost in the opening round at Alexandra Palace to her fellow countryman Kevin Doets.

Sport

4 hours ago Grooming gangs commit nearly two child sex abuse offences every day, police figures reveal

The data, which comes from all 43 police forces in England and Wales, records 717 ' grooming gang ' cases in 2023 and a further 572 in the first nine months of last year.

Events

2 hours ago Everything you need to know about vegan beauty products this Veganuary

There are some things you should be aware of if you're extending Veganuary to your beauty routine this month.

Politics

29 hours ago Heidi Montag tearfully admits she only has 'two pairs of jeans and two shirts' left after she and husband Spencer Pratt were forced to flee their home before it was destroyed by LA fires

The couple evacuated their home with their two sons earlier this week after the fires began to spread, and images have since shown that their property has been destroyed.

Society

5 hours ago Shoppers slam major supermarkets for new packaging change as they claim it affects the taste and smell of the products

Jamie Devine, who resides in Scotland, took a trip to the budget German supermarket to pick up some groceries and was shocked when he reached the beef aisle.

Economics

9 hours ago Aaron Ramsdale could make ANOTHER Premier League transfer six months after leaving Arsenal

Aaron Ramsdale only joined Southampton in the summer, but the Saints' miserable season has left the former Arsenal goalkeeper on the brink of another transfer move

Sport

4 hours ago UK officials 'monitoring' Elon Musk's social media as 'possible security risk'

Entrepreneur’s social media posts are being tracked by Government officials, according to reports

Events

3 hours ago There will be a rare chance to see Mars at its 'best and brightest' this month

This is the best time to see the Red Planet until 2027 as the planet goes into 'opposition'

Politics

33 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

5 hours ago I make £1,000 a month as a 'financial dominatrix'. Married lawyer and mother AMANDA CARTER reveals her lucrative secret side

Curled up on the sofa after putting my children to bed, I can feel boredom creeping in. My husband is out for the evening - and wouldn't be much company if he was here, to be honest.

Economics

11 hours ago Hearts entire season is on the line in this transfer window and there are 2 players I'd show the door – Ryan Stevenson

Former Hearts hero Ryan has sympathy for the Jambos boss and reckons others should be under scrutiny this month.

Sport

5 hours ago Judge will weigh holding Giuliani in contempt of court after jury's $148 million defamation award

A federal judge is set to hear arguments on whether to hold Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for continuing to spread lies about two Georgia election workers after they secured a $148 million defamation judgment against him

Events

3 hours ago A tiny team of volunteers are making 7,000 toys a year to help sick children

Wendy Bartlett's Whizzknits volunteer group make nearly 600 knitted products every month for the sick and needy, all for free and funded by themselves

Politics

5 hours ago People on Basic State Pension of less than £406 each month could be due extra DWP payment

There are also 760,000 older people eligible for Pension Credit not claiming the £4,200 annual income top-up.

Economics

23 hours ago Novak Djokovic claims he was ‘poisoned’ after being detained during Australian Open in 2022

The 24-time grand slam champion spent time in quarantine after admitting to making a false statement on a travel document in 2022

Sport

5 hours ago Lily Allen shares her heartbreak as she admits she can't focus on anything apart from the 'pain' she is in and is suffering from panic attacks after confirming David Harbour split

Lily Allen has heartbreaking admitted she can't concentrate on anything apart from the overwhelming pain she is feeling amid her split from David Harbour.

Events

3 hours ago Rick Stein rolls back prices to 1975 for restaurant group's 50th anniversary

Anyone for shellfish soup for 50?

Politics

6 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

29 hours ago Manchester United's underfire coach has a chance to silence the critics this weekend

Man Utd conceded twice from corners at Arsenal just over a month ago but they have a chance to put that right this weekend.

Sport

6 hours ago Sophia Kelemen inquest after car park crash postponed due to power cut

Two inquests were first delayed and then postponed due to a technical issue affecting Pembrokeshire County Hall

Events

3 hours ago Rick Stein celebrates half a century of restaurants by offering 1975 menu pricing

Anyone for shellfish soup for 50?

Politics

6 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

32 hours ago Man City transfer priority clear as new target emerges to put four players on alert

A new Manchester City transfer target has reportedly emerged as 18-year-old Vitor Reis could be on his way to the Etihad Stadium this month.

Sport

6 hours ago Federico Chiesa sent stark warning by Arne Slot after making just one Liverpool start

Federico Chiesa could make a rare start for Liverpool in the FA Cup against Accrington Stanley but Arne Slot has warned the Italian has a difficult task to make his starting lineup

Events

3 hours ago Scotland 'leader' in surprise Rangers link as boss admits 'realistic' transfer may happen

The Scotland defender’s future is in doubt after EFL Championship offers transfer update

Politics

6 hours ago Melania’s $40m Amazon deal: another sign Bezos is capitulating to Donald Trump | Margaret Sullivan

Sadly, the Amazon-Melania deal has much the same flavor as the rest of Trump appeasement moves – not just by Bezos but by others of his ilkThe language in a New York Times article was extremely restrained as it described Jeff Bezos’s evolving stance regarding Donald Trump.The Amazon founder and the president-elect had had a rocky relationship in the past, “but in recent months, Amazon and Mr. Bezos have taken steps to repair it”.Margaret Sullivan is a Guardian US columnist Continue reading...

Economics

34 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

6 hours ago Rate of people waiting longer than four hours in Dumfries and Galloway A&E hits record high

New figures show that nearly 1,000 patients waited more than four hours to be admitted, transferred or discharged in November last year.

Events

3 hours ago 66 days to cut down sugar: ‘I find myself enjoying the sweetness of my lip balm’

How long does it take to change a habit? It varies, but one paper suggests it takes an average of 66 days. We ask writers to change one thing in their lives within that timeframe and tell us if it worksRead more in the 66 days to change seriesMore summer essentialsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNot even a year ago, I would have called myself crazy for giving up sugar, even for 66 days. But the truth is I eat way too much of it and it can’t be good for me.I’ve eaten cake for breakfast on more than one occasion and can easily finish a packet of biscuits in a day. I have a soft spot for baked goods, kindled by the many bakeries and cafes in my neighbourhood. If I go to bed without eating something sweet I feel as though something’s missing. Continue reading...

Politics

7 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

37 hours ago 'Complete goalkeeper' has Manchester United 'at heart' and could offer transfer solution

Man United could be on the lookout for a new goalkeeper this month and there is an affordable solution out there they already know very well.

Sport

6 hours ago Ontario leader warns of ‘pain’ for US if Trump moves forward with tariffs on Canada

Premier of most populous province says rhetoric clouds trade relationship worth hundreds of billions of dollarsThe United States will “feel pain” if Donald Trump doesn’t back down from his threat to impose steep tariffs on its northern neighbour, the leader of Canada’s most populous province has warned.After a tumultuous week that left Canadian leaders flailing for a coherent national response to Trump’s provocations – including the suggestion that the US would annex its closest ally – Ontario premier Doug Ford told the Guardian: “We will never be for sale.” Continue reading...

Events

3 hours ago Calls to strip Stuart Hogg of MBE are 'reasonable and understandable', says John Swinney

Hogg was sentenced to a community payback order with one year of supervision after he admitted abusing his ex-partner, Gillian Hogg, over the course of five years.

Politics

7 hours ago New online PIP tool to help people make a successful claim for up to £737 each month to DWP

The Turn2Us PIP Helper aims to tackle application barriers with step-by-step guidance and award estimations to increase claimant's chances of making a successful claim.

Economics

6 hours ago Ontario leader warns of ‘pain’ for US if Trump imposes tariffs on Canada

Premier of most populous province says rhetoric clouds trade relationship worth hundreds of billions of dollarsThe United States will “feel pain” if Donald Trump doesn’t back down from his threat to impose steep tariffs on its northern neighbour, the leader of Canada’s most populous province has warned.After a tumultuous week that left Canadian leaders flailing for a coherent national response to Trump’s provocations – including the suggestion that the US would annex its closest ally – the Ontario premier, Doug Ford, told the Guardian: “We will never be for sale.” Continue reading...

Events

4 hours ago US job market soars past expectations in last report before Trump retakes White House

Number of new jobs added to the economy accelerated to 256,000 in December, up from November, bolstered by new jobs in healthcare and retailThe US labor market expanded strongly in the last jobs report of the Biden administration, according to new data released on Friday.The number of new jobs added to the economy accelerated to 256,000 in December, up from 227,000 in November, soaring past expectations. The labor market last month was bolstered by new jobs in healthcare, retail and government. Continue reading...

Politics

7 hours ago Heartwarming moment Luke Littler and his sister surprise friends in Benidorm as the teenage star jets off to spend his £500,000 winnings after World Championship triumph

Littler, 17, overcame Michael van Gerwen 7-3 in last Friday's final at Alexandra Palace, as he went one better than 12 months earlier when he was beaten by Luke Humphries in the final.

Economics

6 hours ago Police seek two men in desperate search for boy, 7, and his mother who vanished seven months ago

Adam Glanville was last seen by a busy road in Richmond, south west London

Events

4 hours ago UK gas reserves plunge to ‘concerning’ low with just a week of supply left

Centrica said the UK now has less than a week’s worth of demand for gas in store

Politics

7 hours ago Merthyr schools won't be asked to contribute to closing £5.98m budget gap, councillor says

Councillor Gareth Lewis said it showed the administration's commitment to driving up standards in education and positive outcomes for young people

Economics

7 hours ago Police hunt for two men in appeal to find missing mother, 43, and son, seven, who vanished from Richmond seven months ago

Karima Mahmoud, 43, and Adam Glanville were last seen together on June 3 in Richmond, West London. Police have now released an image of two men they think may have information on the disappearance.

Events

4 hours ago John Swinney 'incredibly disappointed' as he backs calls to revoke rugby star Stuart Hogg's MBE

The First Minister has backed calls for Stuart Hogg to potentially be stripped of his MBE after admitting domestic abuse.

Politics

7 hours ago Home Bargains shoppers swoon over 'lovely' £12 matching Valentine's Day pyjamas

Shoppers shared high praise for the new Valentine's Day loungewear set, with fans commenting on the "cute" designs and "soft" fabric

Economics

8 hours ago The Traitors' Tyler reveals 'secret' strategy he used on BBC show before shock exit

The latest episode of the cut-throat BBC reality competition saw Faithful Tyler banished from the castle as his close friends turned against him

Events