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

Politics

Justices hear arguments after app’s Chinese-based parent company ByteDance asked justices to review caseTikTok maintains it is not controlled by the Chinese government. It’s parent company, ByteDance, is based in China, but TikTok operates separately with headquarters in Singapore and the US. TikTok says its user data in the US is handled by the company Oracle.Justice Samuel Alito asked TikTok’s lawyer if the company was owned directly by the Chinese government would he make the same arguments. Continue reading...

Society

Down to just £18.82 from the usual £44.99 with a massive 58% discount, this oil filled radiator is more than capable of heating up a home office or a small bedroom

Economics

Red tape issue could see 22 y/o depart Ibrox

Sport

The Oscar-winning actor recently donated $1 million to a fire relief fund to support Los Angeles amid raging wildfires

Events

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

Tens of millions of pounds in investment is being provided by the group of firms which includes AstraZenecaa and Pfizer

Science

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

The railway line has boosted jobs and housing around its stations, says TfL

Politics

‘It feels like my heart has been shattered into a million pieces,’ said TV star as she visited the burnt remains of her oceanfront mansion

Society

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

Economics

Clement was bemoaning his own selection issues but the Dark Blues' were even more challenging

Sport

Recent freezing temperatures have led to higher demand across the UK

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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

Vaccinations and routine check ups can help people stay healthy as they age

Science

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

Penair School in Truro allegedly issued detentions to 240 pupils when they returned to school on Tuesday for their first week back of 2025.

Politics

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

MPs may have to debate the proposal

Economics

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

Sport

These pups can all make wonderful family pets, but they have medical issues that owners need to be aware of before welcoming them into their home.

Events

This Morning viewers were left fuming on Friday as they claimed the ITV show "ruined" BBC's The Traitors as they spoke to the latest contestants to be voted off the series

Culture

A team of scientists have drilled one of the oldest ice cores yet, penetrating nearly 2 miles to Antarctic bedrock to reach ice that is at least 1.2 million years old.

Science

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

Transport

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGE Farmer Jimmy Adams was shocked to find the dead deer, with the animal's insides appearing to have been ripped out, on his land in Bradford-on-Avon in the Cotswolds

Politics

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

Under the Local Government Settlement, North Lanarkshire Council will receive £869.7 million with £805.8 million allocated to South Lanarkshire.

Economics

Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War reportedly cost over $700 million to develop and market, as a new report suggests Activision's shooter's costs are astronomical

Sport

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

This Morning fans failed to mince their words as they complained that the ITV show was spoiling BBC's The Traitors as they continued to interview evictees

Culture

Scientists believe head injures can cause dormant 'zombie' viruses in your brain, such as herpes, to reanimate and cause issues that cause dementia and Alzheimer's disease

Politics

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

Society

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

Economics

Two people have appeared in court and arrest warrants have been issued for two others

Sport

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

Events

12 familar faces are heading back to the Love Island villa in a bid to try and find 'the one' but the power is in the hand of the public on who couples up together

Culture

Fiscal crisis, corruption claims, shenanigans and legal threats. This feels like the week old-style politics sat on a grenade The worst-timed foreign visit by a politician this week was LA mayor Karen Bass deciding to attend the inauguration of the president of Ghana. The second worst might be Rachel Reeves’s decision to push ahead with her China bridge-building trip against a backdrop of market turmoil, soaring UK borrowing costs and the inevitability of rising food prices. But look, maybe have no fear. The chancellor has apparently told all her cabinet colleagues to “cease anti-growth measures” – amazing – and also to come up with specific plans to boost economic activity. I am already picturing her opening the bits of paper from the hat. “Right, I’ve got 20 for ‘build an effing time machine’ and one that just says ‘Pass’. Sorry, Lammy – this isn’t Celebrity Mastermind.”As for auto-satirical lowlights further down the ministerial ladder, do keep your eye on anti-corruption ministe...

Politics

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

Society

From price and range, to computing power and release date, everything we know so far about the upcoming Afeela 1 from Sony and Honda.

Economics

United are in need of more goalscoring firepower but they may already have the gem ready to uncover in their ranks

Sport

Hospitals are ‘full to bursting’ across the country with hundreds attending emergency departments

Events

This week, ITV viewers tuned in to watch the ninth series of Grantchester as they prepare to say goodbye to the beloved Will Davenport.

Culture

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) plans to introduce "more automation" to its telephone services and boost its digital and in-person support

Politics

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

Society

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

Economics

Officials warn people against returning home too soon amid continued threats to life from broken gas and power lines; details emerge about victimsAfter 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

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

Culture

The Only Way is Essex star Pete Wicks has been left considering a "huge life decision" after he noticed a change in his appearance following his stint on Strictly Come Dancing

Politics

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

Society

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

Economics

The National Weather Service says heavy snowfall and icy conditions are likely Friday in Mississippi, Georgia, Kentucky and Tennessee

Events

The former first minister also warned "care needs to be taken in moving the party away from the position from which it won eight elections under me".

Politics

Chris Milnes from Pudsey, West Yorkshire, landed the £2.5m home in Dorset last year in the Omaze Million Pound House Draw, which he entered without telling his family, but is now selling up and cashing in the money

Society

Documents suggest multi-millionaire Shahzada Dawood, who died on the sub with his son and several others, died without a valid UK will, leaving widow Christine a fraction of his fortune.

Economics

Police Scotland issues urgent appeal for help finding siblings Eliza and Henrietta Huszti who brother says appeared ‘fine’ in days leading up to disappearance

Events

The icy weather over the last few days has seen demand for gas-fired power station balloon, with energy firm Centrica saying Britain could run out of gas reserves in days.

Politics

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

Society

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

Economics

As runaway ISIS bride Shamima Begum's fate has been thrown into doubt, a legal expert warns of the chilling consequences of her possible release from a Syrian detention camp

Events

The Uruguayan was substituted in the first half of Tottenham's Carabao Cup semi-final first leg clash with Liverpool after a lengthy delay in which the player received treatment on the pitch.

Politics

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

Society

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

Economics

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service called the tragedy 'extremely challenging'

Events

As the Met Office issued further severe weather warnings this week with more snow and ice on the way, nearly seven in 10 Brits say boiler breakdown is their 'biggest fear'

Politics

From higher hourly rates to full-time pay boosts, supermarket staff will benefit 🎉

Economics

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme weather warning of a life-threatening and destructive windstorm

Events

Kelly Osbourne triggered a wave of concern from fans after she shared a number of snaps from a medical area breathing through a tube, amid warnings of a superflu or "Covid 2.0"

Politics

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

In March 2022, the largest theatre in Mariupol – while in use as a bomb shelter for 1,000 people – was hit by a Russian air strike. A re-enactment based on survivors’ testimonies has been moving audiences to tearsThe play opens with the usual pre-show request for audiences to switch off their mobile phones before the curtain rises, but along with this come warnings – and instructions for how the audience should evacuate the auditorium in the event of an air raid.That is because Mariupol Drama, a play based on the real experiences of a Ukrainian theatre company during the Russian invasion of the titular city, was written and staged in the midst of war. It re-enacts the horrifying moment on 16 March 2022 when their theatre was bombed by Russian forces, even though it had by then been turned into an evacuation shelter for almost 1,000 people. Continue reading...

Events

The midfielder was stretchered off during Spurs’ win over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup

Politics

Cold Weather Payments have been activated this week as the mercury plummets to bitterly cold lows - and people living in these postcodes are entitled to it.

Economics

Arsenal boss has suggested it is up to current squad to deliver necessary firepower for rest of season

Events

(Domino)The Scottish art rockers’ sixth album benefits from an infusion of fresh blood, but can’t maintain the standards of the first few songsA sparkling 2015 collaboration with Sparks aside, Franz Ferdinand’s career has felt like an exercise in diminishing returns, each successive album slightly less interesting than its predecessor. Seven years on from the paradoxically titled Always Ascending, their sixth set finally bucks that trend. Part of that could be down to an infusion of fresh blood, with frontman Alex Kapranos and bassist Bob Hardy the only surviving members of the original lineup.From the opener Audacious on, it’s clear that revitalisation rather than reinvention is key, with Kapranos’s distinctive, arch delivery very much retaining centre stage, and the penchant for a big chorus undimmed. Indeed, there’s a long-absent freshness to the first few songs, which simply fizz with ideas: The Doctor possesses a manic energy; the standout Hooked deserves to fill dancefloors. B...

Politics

The first cold weather payments of 2025 have been triggered

Economics

Officers are trying to find those responsible

Events

Never trust a hippy selling pine-flavoured butter. Plus, a watch that finally explains it allThe AFSCA (Belgium’s federal agency for ensuring food supply chain safety – but of course you knew that) has been forced to issue a warning to the good people of Poirot’s homeland not to eat their Christmas trees. This is after the city of Ghent – an environmentalism hotspot in northern Flanders – posted tips on how to recycle their obsolete festive conifers into food, including using them to make pine-flavoured butter. Continue reading...

Politics

The analysis produced by the University of Edinburgh has revealed the full scale of what it would take to clear the Covid-19 pandemic backlog

Economics

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex issued a formal statement regarding the wave of devastating wildfires

Events

Never trust a hippy selling pine-flavoured butter. Plus, a watch that finally explains it allThe AFSCA (Belgium’s federal agency for ensuring food supply chain safety – but of course you knew that) has been forced to issue a warning to the good people of Poirot’s homeland not to eat their Christmas trees. This is after the city of Ghent – an environmentalism hotspot in northern Flanders – posted tips on how to recycle their obsolete festive conifers into food, including using them to make pine-flavoured butter. Continue reading...

Politics

Equity market optimism about president-elect’s impact contrasts with warnings over hit to GDP growth

Economics

They don’t recommend using it to combat acne 🐮

Events

One couple were hoping to celebrate a birthday in Tenerife, but were turned away at the gate for one small issue that forced them to turn around and go back through the airport

Politics

The DWP must now consider the proposed increase

Economics

Fans of the ITV soap issued a warning over the upcoming departure of Craig Tinker from Weatherfield

Events

Britain should brace for blackouts as the country becomes increasingly reliant on renewable energy, a former Cabinet minister has warned. Lord Frost raised fears about the net-zero crusade.

Politics

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

Mr Kingston, the husband of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent’s daughter, ‘was suffering adverse effects of medication’, his inquest was told.

Events

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a safety recall for the Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant shampoo as it failed to meet regulatory requirements.

Politics

Shorter journey times and fewer interchanges are top two reasons for using the Lizzie line

Economics

The message warned millions of residents they were in the path of Los Angeles' deadly wildfires and should prepare to evacuate immediately - sending neighbourhoods into a frenzy

Events