79 minutes ago BBC The One Show's Alex Jones interrupts programme for Elton John announcement

The One Show was back on Friday for the week's final episode - and saw Alex Jones and Clara Amfo hosting.

Politics

4 hours ago BBC Food's 'simple and delicious' leek and potato soup recipe is 'ready in 15 minutes'

This classic and comforting leek and potato soup is the ultimate winter warmer. It's made with just a few simple ingredients, is full of flavour and has a dreamy, creamy texture

Society

2 hours ago Leaked memo reveals LA Mayor Karen Bass demanded her fire department cut an extra $49 million just ONE WEEK before wildfires broke out

A leaked memo sent to Los Angeles fire departments revealed Mayor Karen Bass demanded an extra $49M in budget cuts on top of the $17.6million already cut a week before fires.

Economics

10 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

2 hours ago Paris Hilton makes emotional return to Malibu home reduced to ashes in Los Angeles fire

Paris Hilton documented her emotional return to her Malibu home that was reduced to ashes and rubble this week in the fast-moving California wildfires.

Events

6 hours ago Beatles legend Ringo Starr explains why he only did two takes for each song on new album

The legendary drummer has teamed up with country producer and songwriter T Bone Burnett for first LP in six years - and he is even heading to Nashville next week.

Culture

7 hours ago Some Greater Manchester hospital patients are 'waiting 24 hours for a bed' as staff make worrying claim

About 20 NHS trusts in England have declared critical incidents this week

Science

95 minutes 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

4 hours ago Sweet 'superfood' muffin recipe recommended by BBC Morning Live doctor that prevents flu

According to Dr. Bailey Mosley, these muffins are more rich in protein than your average muffin and do not include added sugar.

Society

5 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

16 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

2 hours ago Mandy Moore furiously slams critics after vile backlash over LA fires GoFundMe

Mandy Moore has been promoting a fundraising page for two relatives who 'lost everything' in the Eaton Fire this week, as fires continue to sweep through southern California

Events

34 hours ago ITV Grantchester future 'sealed' as newcomer Rishi Nair issues update on tenth series

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

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

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

Science

3 hours ago Friday night pub quiz: Test your general knowledge with these 20 questions

See how you fared in this week's leaderboard

Politics

4 hours ago Jamie Oliver’s air fryer cookbook is about to make dinners much easier

Recipes include sticky aubergine noodles and pear and blackberry crumble

Society

10 hours ago Kyle Walker's wife Annie Kilner 'is considering scrapping her £27million divorce bid and had moved him back into the family home

The England and Manchester City star, 34, was kicked out of the family home after secretly fathering a second child with his ex Lauryn Goodman, 33.

Economics

18 hours ago The future of English rugby HENRY POLLOCK on emulating Luke Littler, marathons in the desert and the eight Under

NIK SIMON: In the rugby world, England's Under 20 World Cup winners are demonstrating their own prowess at senior level. Pollock is one of the shining lights, invited down to Twickenham this week.

Sport

2 hours ago Mandy Moore tells critics to 'F off' after vile backlash over her LA fires GoFundMe

Mandy Moore has been promoting a fundraising page for two relatives who 'lost everything' in the Eaton Fire this week, as fires continue to sweep through southern California

Events

28 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

3 hours ago Hidden Pep Guardiola comment exposes Man City squad divide that must be closed

Pep Guardiola let slip something he wasn't happy with last week - and will have been working hard to solve it ahead of the FA Cup clash with Salford.

Politics

24 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

11 hours ago DWP confirms exactly how Cold Weather Payments are paid and who is eligible

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

2 hours ago How LA was devastated by apocalyptic wildfires: Haunting video timeline breaks down all the horror from the first spark to the latest chaos

Catastrophic wildfires across Los Angeles this week have killed at least 10 people, forced 180,000 to flee their homes, and destroyed thousands of buildings.

Events

32 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

4 hours ago Dr Clare Bailey Mosley 'perfect' superfood breakfast takes just minutes to make

Dr Clare Bailey Mosley is a regular face on TV and an expert in helping people to improve their wellbeing through nutrition, and her breakfast recipe is easy to make and full of protein

Politics

31 hours ago Vegetable tastes 'better than meat' with home cook's simple recipe using 4 ingredients

A home cook has shared a simple recipe for crispy roasted cauliflower that she claims is 'better than meat' - and it only requires four ingredients to make

Society

12 hours ago Weekend Wishlist: 10 fashion and beauty picks our shopping team are obsessing over

From Dr Martens, Glow Recipe, Next and more, here's what we're adding to our wardrobe, home and makeup bag

Economics

3 hours ago Angelina Jolie and son Knox, 16, reveal how they're helping loved ones amid LA fires as they stock up on water

Angelina Jolie and son Knox revealed they were helping loved ones in need amid the LA fires as they stocked up on essentials this week.

Events

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

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

Science

4 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

32 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

16 hours ago State Pension payments could be increased to £549 a week under new plan

The DWP must now consider the proposed increase

Economics

3 hours ago 'Watching Mason's murder on Coronation Street was an awful reminder of what happened to my son Charlie'

As Corrie fans saw Mason Radcliffe brutally stabbed to death this week, actor Luca Toolan reveals how the dad of a murdered teenager helped him do justice to the storyline

Events

4 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Vito Coppola ask fans 'are you ready' as they go wild for new 'partnership'

It comes after the dancer excitedly revealed that he was back in the company of Sarah Hadland this week

Politics

20 hours ago Kyle Walker's wife Annie Kilner 'is considering scrapping her £27million divorce bid as footballer eyes up £400K per week move'

The England and Manchester City star, 34, was kicked out of the family home after secretly fathering a second child with his ex Lauryn Goodman, 33.

Economics

3 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

4 hours ago School 'gave 240 children detention' on first week back after Christmas break in strict crackdown on uniform

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

20 hours ago More than two million train tickets to be discounted during sale next week

Cheaper Advance and Off-Peak tickets will be available to buy in the rail sale between January 14 and 20.

Economics

4 hours ago Oliver Glasner reveals Crystal Palace squad hit by sickness bug before Stockport FA Cup clash

Several Palace players have been struggling with illness this week

Events

4 hours ago Coronation Street spoilers tease huge double exit as cast face mass exodus

Coronation Street spoilers for this week have teased another two exits on the ITV soap amid multiple stars leaving the programme

Politics

22 hours ago Marcus Rashford one step away from Man Utd exit as forward flies out to complete deal

Marcus Rashford's representatives have been in Italy this week trying to thrash out a loan move for the Manchester United striker and there has been significant movement

Economics

4 hours 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

26 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

6 hours ago New photo issued of missing woman who left home in the cold almost a week ago

Lynda has been missing for six days

Events

5 hours ago Housebuilders to reveal whether demand is picking up after prolonged slump

Persimmon, Vistry and Taylor Wimpey will all provide trading updates next week

Politics

32 hours ago Marie Osmond pays tribute to ‘loving brother’ Wayne as she confirms cause of death

Singer who sold millions of records with his family band The Osmonds died aged 73 last week

Economics

7 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

5 hours ago There are no adults in the room: there’s barely a room. This is politics at warp speed, and we know who’s benefiting | Marina Hyde

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

34 hours ago Where Kobbie Mainoo’s £200k wage demand would leave him compared to Man Utd stars

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is reportedly demanding £200,000 a week to sign a new contract, which has the potential to put him among the club's top earners

Economics

8 hours ago Lynx in Scotland: Here is everything we know about the wild cats being illegally released in the Highlands

At least two lynx are still on the loose in the Highlands following a successful recapture of a pair this week.

Events

5 hours ago Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for peanut butter and chocolate flapjacks | The sweet spot

The chances are you’ve already got most of the ingredients for these sweet treats in the kitchen cupboard, so you’re ready to get bakingThe start of a new year feels like a good time to have a proper clear-out of my kitchen cupboards. After a frantic festive season, I like to take stock of what I’ve got and get creative with my store-cupboard staples. I had two large opened bags of oats and even more bottles of golden syrup, so naturally a batch of flapjacks was the only answer. You very possibly have all these items in your cupboards already, so have a rummage and give them a go. Continue reading...

Politics

34 hours ago DWP urged to increase Basic State Pension to £221 each week for nearly nine million people

The full Basic State Pension is currently worth £169.50 each week.

Economics

9 hours ago Dancing On Ice's Colin Grafton's 'tough week' as he breaks silence on The Vivienne's death

Dancing On Ice professional Colin Grafton has spoken out about the recent passing of his former celebrity skating partner The Vivienne, saying it's been "a tough week"

Events

6 hours ago Beat the Blues in January with the Daily Star and win some fantastic prizes

Kick off 2025 with some fun giveaways - from nights out to a sunshine holiday for two. This week's prize is a £100 Cineworld Gift Card

Politics

35 hours ago Tesco marks ‘biggest ever Christmas’ as shoppers switch to supermarket from rivals

The supermarket giant saw UK and Ireland like-for-like sales, excluding fuel and VAT, rise 3.7% in the six weeks to January 4 and record trading in the week before Christmas

Economics

9 hours ago Driver issues urgent warning to lock car doors when behind the wheel after frightening incident left her 'shaken'

The young woman took to the app to urge others to remain vigilant after claiming a man attempted to break into her vehicle in West London this week.

Events

7 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

38 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal's top target emerges, Man Utd's Mainoo talks, Prem side seal £21m deal

Premier League clubs including Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are starting to get their ducks in a row with the January transfer window now a week old

Economics

9 hours ago UK hit by three earthquakes in 48 hours with one hitting near major motorway

The UK appears to be a hotbed of earthquakes, with three hitting in just 48 hours and coming days after four hit in one week - making it seven quakes since the start of 2025

Events

7 hours ago Lovehoney's winter sale slashes up to 70% off toys, lingerie and bedroom essentials

Peruse a range of goodies that may spice things up if you're looking for a bit more sizzle between the sheets.

Politics

9 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

7 hours ago Ruben Amorim confirms Manchester United surprising selection vs Arsenal

Man United will have a week-long gap between games for the first time since August but their team at Arsenal will not be unchanged.

Politics

9 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

7 hours ago Glass a day of common fruit juice slashes fat and helps control weight

Researchers discovered drinking 12 ounces of the juice daily for a week causes positive changes in a person's health

Politics

10 hours ago Carrot cake with 5 minutes prep and 5 ingredients is simple weekend bake

The simplicity of this recipe doesn't take away from the taste

Events

8 hours ago Expert shares essential checklist to prevent costly boiler repairs this winter

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

10 hours ago RuPaul makes his first public statement since The Vivienne's tragic death as he pays tribute to the entertainer who was 'all about love' while opening DragCon London

The RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner's death last week at the age of 32 has plunged the drag community into mourning.

Events

8 hours ago UK housebuilders to shed light on property market amid Government targets

London-listed construction groups Persimmon, Vistry and Taylor Wimpey will all provide trading updates next week.

Politics

10 hours ago FTSE 100 Live 10 January: Sainsbury’s update fails to ease retail jitters, sterling steady

Warnings of higher mortgage costs have added to pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves after a turbulent week for UK financial markets.

Events