3 hours ago Labour must stop handing millions to Pakistan as country blocks removal of child sex abusers from Britain, former immigration minister claims

Robert Jenrick (left) has called for the financial aid to stop and for a visa ban to be implemented until the country cooperates with the deportation of citizens living in the UK such as Adil Khan (bottom right)

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13 hours ago How a week of weather extremes upended the lives of millions of Americans

The week began with a biting cold snap that hammered much of the U.S., the product of a jet stream that slips out of its usual path more often these days

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2 hours ago How to protect YOUR money from Rachel Reeves's economic meltdown: Finance guru JEFF PRESTRIDGE talks to Britain's top experts to reveal what you need to do NOW

Are the wheels coming off Rachel Reeves's 'wagon'? Political allegiance may determine your answer to this question, but financial markets are adamant in their opinion.

Economics

4 hours ago Moment Conor McGregor WRESTLES opponent to the floor in an amateur football game

UFC superstar Conor McGregor took his work in the octagon to the football pitch, while playing for his pub's football team on Saturday.

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2 hours ago James Norton goes back to his roots as he returns to idyllic hometown cinema for charity screening... before helping to clean up afterwards!

British acting heartthrob James Norton chose The Palace Independent Cinema in his home town Malton, North Yorkshire, for a private charity screening for family and friends before Christmas.

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11 hours ago Britain's gas crisis could lead to higher energy bills if we have to import more from the EU to keep country running, expert says

With Centrica and National Gas at odds over the UK's gas stocks, the Government may be forced to turn to the EU to ensure supply, in a move which could spell disaster for consumers.

Science

3 hours ago ALEXANDRA SHULMAN'S NOTEBOOK: Why I won't discard my keeper of memories

ALEXANDRA SHULMAN: I may not really need my paper diary now but no way will I give it up. It may be smaller, but it's still my life and I enjoy seeing it there beside me on my desk

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16 hours ago You could get a DWP Cold Weather Payment if you live in one of these 116 areas

Payments are triggered when temperatures falls below 0C for seven consecutive days

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11 hours ago LEGO fans snap up Fortnite Battle Bus in 9p per brick deal that's cheaper than Argos

Those who bought the set say it's a 'must buy' for Fortnite fans.

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7 hours ago UFC star Conor McGregor turns out for pub football team and puts in crunching tackle

Conor McGregor made a surprise appearance for his Black Forge football team in Dublin this weekend, with the UFC fighter featuring their 1-1 draw against Harding FC

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3 hours ago Fears tap water could be putting 27 million Brits at risk of dementia: Why drinking 'soft water' could lead to degenerative disease

The first-of-its-kind study suggests people living in 'softer water' areas - around 40 per cent of the population, could be at increased risk due to lower levels of minerals like calcium and magnesium

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22 hours ago How to make 'Italian Penicillin' soup to keep the family healthy through winter flu season

One happy customer said it "makes soups taste like you’re in a high class restaurant"

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5 hours ago Britain's three more days in the freezer! Country shivers through coldest January night in 15 years

Cold-weather health warnings were extended until Tuesday as much of the country endured below-zero temperatures, with -18.9C (-2F) recorded in Altnaharra, Scotland on Friday night.

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21 hours ago Terror watchdog lawyer says UK should consider allowing IS members to come home

UK woman Shamima Begum was disallowed to challenge the removal of her British citizenship at the Supreme Court in August last year.

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12 hours ago 'Versatile' Amazon electric heater branded 'perfect for small rooms' has price slashed to £34

Lots of us are using the January sales to keep ourselves warm during the current cold snap.

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20 hours ago Boxing Tonight: TV channels, live streams, ring walk start times and fight cards

Callum Simpson faces a potential banana skin tonight in Steed Woodall - with the British star eager to defend his British and Commonwealth super middleweight titles

Sport

3 hours ago When Maya Jama dumped Stormzy they claimed they had simply 'grown apart'. But now insiders say the truth could be more humiliating for Britain's 'King of Rap'

When Maya Jama dumped her rapper boyfriend, Stormzy, fans were left heartbroken that music's golden couple had split - but insiders suggest there was another reason than simply 'growing apart'.

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6 hours ago Naomi Campbell, 54, shares rare snaps of daughter, 3, and son, 12 months, during family ski trip

Naomi Campbell shared a rare snap of herself and her children as she enjoyed a relaxing family getaway on Saturday. 

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14 hours ago Debenhams slashes price of 'really warm' £110 TOG24 puffer coat to £40

Shoppers have been racing to buy this TOG24 coat from Debenhams which has been reduced by over 50% - but you'll need to be quick if you want to get your hands on it

Economics

4 hours ago Naomi Watts says she was told revealing that she'd hit the menopause at 36 would end her Hollywood career

Now, aged 56, British-born actress Naomi Watts has spoken of her experiences of menopause in a new book aimed at challenging the stigma older women face in Hollywood.

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7 hours ago European football: Harry Kane back with penalty winner for Bayern Munich

His 15th league goal of season keeps Bayern clear at topIn Serie A, Atalanta miss chance to go level with NapoliHarry Kane netted a penalty to give Bayern Munich a 1-0 victory at Borussia Mönchengladbach in their first Bundesliga match after the winter break, keeping them four points clear of second-placed Bayer Leverkusen.The England captain sent Gladbach keeper Moritz Nicolas the wrong way in the 68th minute to break the deadlock and bag his 15th league goal this season to maintain his status as the Bundesliga’s top scorer. Continue reading...

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14 hours ago Philippe Clement SAFE at Rangers for now but CEO Patrick Stewart sets beleaguered boss one condition to keep job

The Belgian is under huge pressure after falling so far behind in the Scottish Premiership due to a woeful run of away results

Economics

8 hours ago Majority of British public believe Elon Musk having negative impact on UK politics, poll suggests

Nearly half of those polled by Opinium say Elon Musk’s claims on grooming gangs are ‘unhelpful’

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15 hours ago Debenhams reduces TOG24 puffer coat from £110 to £40 that's 'exceptionally warm and waterproof'

"This coat offers exceptional warmth and comfort. Its water-repellent coating and adjustable hood and waist ensure protection against light rain and wind."

Economics

8 hours ago British woman, 20, dies after falling 500 feet while male friend grabs onto bush

The victim died after falling from the infamous Caminito del Rey pathway, close to El Chorro village in Malaga, where another person also fell to their death less than a month ago.

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8 hours ago Majority of public think Elon Musk has negative impact on UK politics – poll

Research also suggests almost half the British public think the billionaire’s comments about grooming gangs are ‘unhelpful’.

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16 hours ago Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic's deal as Brit clued in by axed coaches

Andy Murray has admitted he's bracing himself for Novak Djokovic's on-court tantrums as the pair join forces for the Australian Open, with the Serb taking on Nishesh Basavareddy in the first round

Economics

9 hours ago Kate Garraway 'trying to shift the gloom' after first anniversary of Derek's death

Good Morning Britain star Kate has admitted she is struggling with "a bit of gloom" following the one year anniversary of the death of her husband Derek Draper

Events

8 hours ago Kate Middleton to issue royal warrants to honour iconic British brands

Warrant issued to companies favoured by the royal family

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20 hours ago Cold Weather Payment: Bargain £20 Amazon buy has kept my home warm like nothing else

I don't need the central heating on half as much with this

Economics

10 hours ago 'British' woman, 20, dies after falling 500 feet while male friend grabs onto bush

The victim died after falling from the infamous Caminito del Rey pathway, close to El Chorro village in Malaga, where another person also fell to their death less than a month ago.

Events

9 hours ago Majority of Britons believe Musk having negative impact on UK politics

More voters think tech tycoon’s comments on grooming gangs are unhelpful than those who back himMore than half of voters think Elon Musk is having a negative effect on British politics following his criticism of Keir Starmer and Nigel Farage, according to the latest Opinium poll for the Observer.The South African-born billionaire has spent much of the past week using his social media platform X to attack Starmer and the Labour government for their opposition to another national inquiry into grooming gangs. He accused Jess Phillips, the safeguarding minister, of being a “rape genocide apologist” and falsely claimed Starmer was “deeply complicit in the mass rapes in exchange for votes”. Despite strong suggestions that Musk is preparing to make a large donation to Reform UK, he also recently tore into Nigel Farage, saying he was not up to the job of leading the party. Continue reading...

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25 hours ago UK's rarest 50p coin rakes in £107 as Brits urged to check their change

A bidding war on eBay has amassed a huge amount of attention - with more of the rogue 50p coins expected to be in the wallets of the nation

Economics

11 hours ago Friend of British hiker missing in Italy voices ‘acceptance’ as search continues

Joe Stone says authorities ‘trying everything’ to find Aziz Ziriat after body of Sam Harris discovered on WednesdayA close friend of a British hiker who has been missing in the Dolomites since New Year’s Day has said “there is an acceptance that it won’t be good news” as search efforts continued.Sam Harris, 35, and Aziz Ziriat, 36, from London, last sent messages home on 1 January and the pair did not check in to their flight home on 6 January. Friends and relatives have travelled to Italy. Continue reading...

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10 hours ago The Observer view: Donald Trump’s imperial bullying must be nipped in the bud | Observer editorial

Countries that cherish democratic values need to take a stand against the president-elect’s throwback to unabashed American expansionismWatching politicians promise one thing, then do another, is a common experience in all democratic countries. Situations in which voters do not expect a politician to keep his word, and in many instances fervently hope and pray he will not, are rarer. Donald Trump, the US president-elect, fits this latter category. When Trump threatens to subjugate Canada, a Nato ally, by force, unilaterally annex Greenland, the autonomous territory of a friendly EU state, and override Panama’s sovereignty for bogus security reasons, most people assume he is not serious and his remarks carry little real significance. This response, while comforting, is a mistake.It’s entirely possible that Trump, pumped with hype, hot air and testosterone in the lead-up to his 20 January inauguration, is being gratuitously disruptive. He likes to shake things up. It amuses his Make A...

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28 hours ago Britain's Treasury chief is heading to China to revive suspended economic and financial talks

Britain’s Treasury chief is travelling to China this weekend to discuss economic and financial cooperation between the countries, as the U.K.‘s Labour government seeks to reset frayed ties with Beijing

Economics

11 hours ago Train stations become hotbed for crime with 25 horror offences every day in UK

British Transport Police data shows the 10 worst-hit train stations had 9,376 crimes in the last financial year, including 3,831 serious offences such as sex attacks and robberies

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10 hours ago Joe Biden got plenty right at home, but on the world stage he let himself be taken for a fool | Simon Tisdall

In another era, the outgoing president would have made a great cold war leader. Instead, his tenure was dogged by errors, naivety and overcautionIn a week when the US bade a sad farewell to Jimmy Carter, presidential legacies came under particular scrutiny. Yet few presidents are widely remembered beyond their lifetimes, their “historic” achievements even less so. In the 20th century, Woodrow Wilson, Franklin D Roosevelt, John F Kennedy and Richard Nixon make the truly memorable list. Most of the rest are mere school-book names and dates.Joe Biden’s standing in this unprepossessing pantheon is now being assessed, as he prepares to depart the White House on 20 January. Like his 44 predecessors, he reportedly frets about his “place in history”. All presidents do this. It smacks of vanity. They give valedictory lectures, endow foundations, build libraries, write memoirs. They confuse fame with continuing relevance. Continue reading...

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12 hours ago Brits overwhelmingly reject Elon Musk as half say he's 'threat to democracy'

A new poll found both the erratic tech billionaire, and Tommy Robinson whom he championed on Twitter, are deeply unpopular with the public

Events

10 hours ago Jeremy Clarkson jumps on Luke Littler trend as he makes major change at his pub

The Luke Littler-inspired darts craze hasn't bypassed Jeremy Clarkson, who has made a change at his Oxfordshire pub, after the teen made history by becoming the youngest world champ ever

Politics

12 hours ago Ant and Dec all smiles as Britain's Got Talent auditions resume after Liam Payne's death

Geordie duo Ant and Dec were in fine form as they took to the Britain's Got Talent auditions red carpet in Blackpool. It follows the ITV show pausing auditions after Liam Payne's tragic death in October

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11 hours ago Amanda Holden braves cold in pink ensemble for Britain’s Got Talent auditions

The judges posed on the red carpet amid the cold weather.

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12 hours ago Every British celebrity home destroyed in LA fires as Mark Owen's wife slams trolls

The California wildfires have claimed the homes of multiple celebrities, including Take That star Mark Owen and actor Sir Anthony Hopkins

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11 hours ago Jockey James Bowen gets trapped underneath horse and then goes on to ride winner

The sportsman became stuck when Saunton Surf fell in division two of the DragonBet Still Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Hurdle at Ffos Las and rolled onto him. He was rescued and went on to ride winner Keep Running for trainer Warren Greatrex

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13 hours ago UK weather warnings as NINE ultra rare 'amber' health alerts issued in

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has extended its ultra rare cold 'amber' health alerts for all of England until Tuesday - it comes following the coldest January night in 15 years

Events

11 hours ago Guest snowed in at 'off the grid' Britain's highest pub says it was a 'great adventure'

Video shows the moment when snowed-in guests finally got rescued from Britain’s highest pub after two snowploughs managed to reach them.

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14 hours ago Search for Briton missing in Dolomites continues as friend shares fears

A university friend of missing Aziz Ziriat said: ‘There is an acceptance among us that it’s not going to be good news.’

Events

11 hours ago Fears grow over censorship of secret Queen Elizabeth and Philip papers

Critics flag ‘worrying trend’ of keeping royal files under lock and key as thousands set for release to publicResearchers fear that thousands of government documents about the late queen and Prince Philip due for release in the next two years could be censored.The files are scheduled to be made public in 2026 and 2027, five years after the royal couple’s deaths, and internal discussions have begun in Whitehall about how to process them and what should remain secret. Continue reading...

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14 hours ago UK snow maps show exact date SECOND '5cm per hour' blizzard will hit Brits this month

With Brits still reeling from an Arctic blast which brought snow and sub-zero temperatures to the UK this week, weather maps now suggest a second blizzard is heading our way later this month

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12 hours ago Tunng: Love You All Over review – a delightfully quirky return from the folktronica pioneers

(Full Time Hobby)The inventive English six-piece deliver another slice of whimsy, wit and gentle musical experimentationThe arrival of Tunng 20 years back was a gamechanger for British folk, allying its pastoral themes with gentle electronica and an often surrealist sense of humour. Sometimes it was folk horror on the high street as people were changed into hares; at others it became tripped-out domesticity. The group are still at it – a six-piece reunited around the core duo of Mike Lindsay and Sam Genders.Indeed, this eighth studio album, their first in five years, consciously returns them to early days, becoming something of a tribute to themselves; there is even the return of a favourite character, Jenny, still impatient for change. Their default setting remains tumbling acoustic guitars led by the soft-sung vocals of Genders, but backings remain as inventive as ever. Sixes arrives in a jumble of warped percussion and clanging bells, whereas Levitate a Little relies on woodwind ...

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14 hours ago How Europe's only private army is based in BRITAIN: Soldiers in tiny regiment carry rifles from the 19th century, wear kilts and are loyal to a duke who lives in South Africa

With their Lee Metford rifles, broadswords and daggers in their socks, they look like men you would not want to get on the wrong side of.

Events

13 hours ago FA Cup matches postponed – every third round tie called off this weekend

The cold snap in the UK has caused havoc to the football fixtures up and down the country

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15 hours ago Weight a minute: Six morbidly obese Brits a DAY need to be prised out of their homes by firefighters

Rescue teams have had to winch patients too fat to move out of their flats. Sometimes walls, windows and banisters must be removed to get them out.

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13 hours ago Chelsea v Morecambe, Leicester v QPR, and more: FA Cup third round – clockwatch

Updates from the 3pm GMT kick-offsLive scoreboard | Get in touch with TomIlias Chair is the first QPR player to test Jakub Stolarczyk, who saves well, but the Leicester keeper cannot do anything about Jonathan Varane’s effort. QPR had turned up the heat in the previous five minutes or so and after Harry Winks failed to clear, Varane gathered the ball and slammed it low and into the bottom corner from all of 25 yards.Nottingham Forest: Carlos Miguel, Toffolo, Boly, Morato, Alex, Moreira, Ward-Prowse, Jota Silva, Yates, Sosa, Awoniyi. Continue reading...

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15 hours ago Explosion of violence on Costa Del Sol with murder, drugs and man shot in penis

A spate of shootings and killings in the Costas, is freaking out locals and giving the area a bad name with reports 'entire British criminal organisations' have moved out to the son

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14 hours ago The freezing cold flats where one person has been sleeping in a hat, scarf and gloves

'It's like an ice box'

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15 hours ago 'I lost 27 pints of blood and now owe my life to 27 strangers – the NHS needs more'

Luke Golder reveals his near-death ordeal as the NHS appeals to fill 3,300 blood donation appointments next week with stocks dangerously low after the festive period

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