70 minutes ago Backers of trans row nurse complain “lip service” is being paid to keeping women

“They pay ­lip-service to the idea of women only spaces but, in practice, set the demands of a group of men over the safety, dignity, and privacy of their female staff.”

Politics

7 hours ago Bette Midler shares heartbreaking clip of family singing hymn in ruins of home they lost to LA fires

Beginning this Tuesday, the area was struck by its worst windstorms in over a decade, fueling fires that have destroyed thousands of structures and claimed at least 11 lives over the course of the week.

Society

40 minutes ago ‘A welfare state with a budget on the right side of zero’: Iceland’s youngest

Kristrún Frostadóttir, who entered politics just four years ago, speaks to the Observer about feminism, the far right and reopening talks on joining the EUNearly 45 years ago, Iceland made history by producing the world’s first elected female president of a country, setting it on a path to being the global feminist frontrunner it is today.Since then it has had multiple female presidents and prime ministers, but it wasn’t until three weeks ago, when social democrat Kristrún Frostadóttir took office, that the country’s two top positions were both held by women at the same time. It comes after Halla Tómasdóttir became Iceland’s second female president in August. Continue reading...

Economics

40 minutes ago Football stadiums that never were including stunning Liverpool and Chelsea concept designs

These stunning grounds unfortunately never saw the light of day, including a strange Liverpool and Everton hybrid stadium, and Chelsea’s grand Battersea Power Station design

Sport

10 minutes ago Arsenal star Bukayo Saka set target by Mikel Arteta after training ground return

Bukayo Saka is expected to be sidelined until March after undergoing hamstring surgery last month following Arsenal's 5-1 win at Crystal Palace

Events

4 hours ago BBC TV licence fee 'could be scrapped by end of 2027 and swapped for tax under plans being considered by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy'

The BBC TV licence fee could be scrapped and replaced by funding from general taxation under plans reportedly being considered by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy.

Culture

12 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

27 hours ago Seven new driving rules and law changes facing motorists this year including car tax

The new year brings about a range of changes for drivers, some of which could prove expensive for car owners who have previously been exempt from certain laws

Transport

2 hours ago 'Zero stick' Ninja frying pan that's 'perfect for frying crispy bacon' has 30% off

Customers say they are sure the Ninja frying pan "will last a long time" and it comes with a 10-year-guarantee

Politics

15 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

Society

3 hours ago This £22m school opened in September. So why are staff now facing redundancy and being told state of the art facilities may never be used?

The 'much needed' Ysgol Robert Owen, funded by the Welsh Government and Powys Council, has empty places and is making cuts five months after opening

Economics

8 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

Sport

40 minutes ago World's longest £8bn EU tunnel hit by chaos seven years after it opened

Despite costing a whopping £8 billion and taking 20 years to complete, the world's deepest and longest railway tunnel descended into chaos following a derailed train - just seven years after its grand opening

Events

9 hours ago Dancing on Ice's Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean's shock announcement hours before ITV show's return

Dancing on Ice judges Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have announced they will retire from live performances on the next season of the ITV show, which is set to return on Jan 12.

Culture

17 hours ago Protection zone set up after bird flu outbreak in Angus area of Scotland

Scottish government stresses risk to public is low, as chief veterinary officer says it is first outbreak since 2023A protection zone has been set up after an outbreak of bird flu in Angus, Scotland’s chief veterinary officer has said.On Friday night, Sheila Voas said a 10km (6.8 mile) surveillance zone had also been declared around the area as well as the 3km protection zone in Kirriemuir after a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was reported. Continue reading...

Science

2 hours ago Arsenal transfer news: Gunners to submit bid for £67.1m star as Nico Williams status made clear

Arsenal want reinforcements in the January transfer window but could find the deals they want to make are difficult to do as Mikel Arteta makes his demands clear for the coming weeks

Politics

15 hours ago We built our world with fire. Now heat is destroying our lives | John Vaillant

We fell in love with the power and speed that fossil fuels brought us. But the price being paid in California, and around the world, has become too highZero per cent contained. In layperson’s terms, that means “out of control and burning at will”. It’s a common designation for a wildfire – in the wild. But when a fire like this enters an urban area such as Los Angeles County, the most highly populated metropolitan area in the US, it becomes an exploding bomb, and this one has been detonating since last Tuesday.By now, the energy release from this wind-driven, drought-fuelled firestorm turned urban conflagration is into the megatons, and the nuclear-scale destruction is there for all to see: block after block and neighbourhood after neighbourhood levelled – roughly 12,000 structures destroyed or rendered uninhabitable, 55 sq miles of city and mountain burnt, nearly 200,000 residents evacuated – so far. There is more to come. Continue reading...

Society

11 hours ago Outlander fans 'getting so tired' as season 7 finale won’t air for another week in major schedule shake

Fans of the hit Starz drama Outlander were left disappointed when the season seven finale failed to air this Friday

Sport

53 minutes ago DWP benefit warning for pensioners as payments to stop from April this year

Tax credits are being scrapped, with claimants being sent letters telling them to move over to either Universal Credit or Pension Credit, and countless claimants have already been cut off from their benefits after missing crucial deadlines

Events

12 hours ago Couldn’t put it down: David Hurn’s photographs of people reading – in pictures

In 1983 David Hurn met one of his photographic heroes, André Kertész , and jokingly suggested that, when he reached Kertész’s age of 89, he would remake his seminal volume, On Reading. True to his word, the Magnum photographer has now done so. Wherever Hurn travelled as a photojournalist, he took images of people reading books, magazines and, lately, on mobile phones. “One of the things that happens in every country in the world is people read,” he says. “It’s lovely to read – the touch of the paper, the ease of being able to check back a few pages. But we’re at a time now where we’re not quite sure whether, in the future, books on paper are going to disappear.”David Hurn’s On Reading is published by RRB Photobooks (£35) Continue reading...

Culture

17 hours ago Carrie Johnson reveals health battle after week in hospital with flu and pneumonia

Ms Johnson praised NHS staff for their care and revealed she has now left the Oxford hospital

Science

4 hours ago Comedian Sara Pascoe reveals she is 'glad I gave birth at 40' after witnessing her mother's sacrifices as a young parent

Sara Pascoe revealed that she's glad she waited until she was 40 to have children, after seeing her mother miss out on the carefree experiences of young adulthood. 

Politics

16 hours ago It's not just Meghan copying recipes! Chefs including Tom Kerridge and James Martin have admitted to being heavily inspired by other cooks

Just hours after Montecito-based Meghan Markle released the trailer for her upcoming Netflix series With Love, Meghan, critics accused her of poaching recipes.

Society

5 hours ago Devastated Lily Allen checks in to £8,000 per week US trauma clinic as she 'spirals out of control' following collapse of her marriage

Lily Allen has checked into an £8,000-a-week trauma treatment centre after telling friends she was close to a nervous breakdown after the collapse of her marriage.

Economics

14 hours ago Chelsea's Marc Guehi transfer stalls as Enzo Maresca forced to delay move

Chelsea are pushing to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi in this month's transfer window, but the defender now looks set to stay at Selhurst Park until at least the summer

Sport

2 hours ago California fires latest: 16 confirmed dead and at least 13 missing as dangerous winds set to return after weekend

Palisades and Eaton fires continue to rage with more than 36,000 acres burned

Events

4 hours ago Harry Potter behind the scenes, by the stunt double who was left paralysed for life

David Holmes may not be a household name but most of us will have seen him whizzing around on a broomstick as Harry Potters stunt double. Now paralysed he is finally telling his side of the story.

Politics

20 hours ago Furious family kicked out of illegally built home after dodging council tax for 11 YEARS when mum's friend 'tells on them' to council

A family in Horspath, Oxfordshire have been given 12 months to find a new home after the local council were told they were living in a log cabin which was built without planning permission.

Society

6 hours ago Crippling five months of rail strikes set to begin today will cost us £1billion and 'paralyse' UK economy, say hospitality chiefs

Train managers at Avanti West Coast will walk out every Sunday until May 25 in an ongoing row over rest-day shifts, bringing another blow to venues which have already lost billions in previous strikes

Economics

15 hours ago Liverpool vs Accrington Stanley LIVE! FA Cup result, match stream, latest updates today

FA Cup third round weekend begins at Anfield

Sport

2 hours ago LA fires: Weather service warns of 'extreme fire growth' as winds threaten further devastation into next week

Fire warnings will continue for days as winds threaten to fan the wildfires destroying parts of Los Angeles, which have claimed the lives of at least 11 while 13 others are missing

Events

5 hours ago Anger over 'wasteful, entitled' Hollywood stars including Kim Kardashian who broke water

Fury against 'wasteful, entitled' celebrities grew as stars including Kim Kardashian, were accused of squandering vital water resources that could have been used to save homes. 

Politics

22 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.

Society

7 hours ago Rachel Reeves 'eyes hotel tax' to bolster UK's coffers: Families are facing surcharge on holidays to foot bill for Labour's economic chaos

Treasury officials are thought to have done 'modelling exercises' over the impact of introducing a 'tourist tax' similar to that in France as part of efforts by Rachel Reeves to stabilise finances

Economics

17 hours ago Liverpool vs Accrington Stanley LIVE! FA Cup match stream, latest score and goal updates today

FA Cup third round weekend begins at Anfield

Sport

2 hours ago California fires: 16 killed and 10,000 structures destroyed as blazes continue

Strong winds and low humidity continue as five fires rage across Los Angeles area, with death toll expected to riseLos Angeles fires: the damage in maps, video and imagesWeather forecasters in Los Angeles were expecting fast, dry winds to return towards the end of the weekend, threatening to fuel wildfires that have already destroyed 10,000 structures and killed 16 people.Urgent “red flag” alerts – meaning critical fire weather conditions – announced by the US National Weather Service (NWS) said moderate to strong wind and low humidity would continue on Friday morning, as five fires raged across the metropolis. Continue reading...

Events

5 hours ago Will Kate be the Baftas' comeback of the year? Princess of Wales set to return to royal working life with show

Insiders at the awards are 'pulling out all the stops' to ensure the ceremony marks the Princess of Wales's return to the red carpet following her cancer diagnosis and treatment last year

Politics

12 hours ago State Pension lift in April will not be paid to nearly half a million older people

The Triple Lock will see the State Pension rise by 4.1 per cent from April, but nearly half a million pensioners will not receive the annual uprating

Economics

19 hours ago Liverpool vs Accrington Stanley LIVE! FA Cup match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

FA Cup third round weekend begins at Anfield

Sport

4 hours ago Private school teachers threaten to strike as bosses of UK's largest academy chain are accused of offering a 'Scrooge

Hundreds of private school teachers at United Learning, which runs 90 state academies and 14 independent schools, are set to strike because state school teachers could receive triple their pay rise.

Events

6 hours ago Woman born with two vaginas says fan's bath request was wildest she's ever had

Annie Charlotte was born with two vaginas, two cervixes and two uteruses – and has shared the wildest requests she's ever received from fans, including requests for bathwater

Politics

13 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.

Economics

19 hours ago Four must watch series with near perfect scores to stream in a weekend before their new seasons

Several shows are set to return to Sky and Now's streaming platform but you can quickly catch up on some of the best series before then

Sport

5 hours ago LA fires: international crews arrive to battle raging wildfires as evacuations spread

Neighborhoods under orders now include Encino and Brentwood, with the Getty Center and its art collectionCalifornia wildfires – liveThousands of firefighters labored to contain the four wildfires raging across the Los Angeles area Saturday before evening winds forecasted to fan additional flames.In the Pacific Palisades, incarcerated firefighters dug wide trenches across the charred landscape in an attempt to contain the blaze, which has been called the most destructive in the city’s history. Across the city, in Altadena, first responders dragged hoses over burned-out cars and rebar. In Mandeville Canyon, where the Palisades fire grew closer to the UCLA campus – prompting evacuation orders across the Brentwood and Encino neighborhoods – firefighting planes dropped water and retardant in an aggressive aerial attempt to halt the fire’s path. Continue reading...

Events

7 hours ago Elon Musk and Dominic Cummings 'in plot to sabotage UK politics': Former No 10 adviser is helping orchestrate Tesla billionaire's attacks on Keir Starmer, government sources claim

Boris Johnson's former No 10 adviser is planning a new 'StartUp Party' which he hopes will smash the traditional Westminster system and is understood to be communicating with Mr Musk on WhatsApp.

Politics

14 hours ago Vince McMahon 'building roster' as former WWE boss ordered to pay £1.4m over hush money settlement

The ex-wrestling CEO has been tipped for a comeback to rival his former company

Economics

20 hours ago 11 Rangers players who nearly joined Celtic including Ibrox hero who would've 'jumped' at Parkhead move

The career paths of some famous names in Rangers' history could've turned out very differently

Sport

7 hours ago Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim studying Sir Alex Ferguson footage ahead of FA Cup clash vs Arsenal

Manchester United are set to face Arsenal in the third round of the FA Cup on Sunday and Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim is hoping his side will go on to lift the trophy in May

Events

7 hours ago UK will not pit AI safety against investment in bid for growth, says minister

Peter Kyle is set to unveil the Government’s AI action plan on Monday.

Politics

16 hours ago White House working on hostage release deal between Hamas and Israel, says CIA director

Donald Trump hopes agreement will take place before his inauguration amid renewed optimismThe White House is working to reach a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas before president-elect Trump’s inauguration, William Burns, the director of the CIA, has suggested.“Negotiations going on right now are quite serious and do offer the possibility, at least, of getting this done in the next couple of weeks,” Burns said in an interview with National Public Radio on Friday. “This administration worked very hard at that right up until 20 January. I think the coordination with the new administration on this issue has been good. President-elect Trump has made clear his interest in trying to get a deal, you know, before his inauguration.” Continue reading...

Economics

22 hours ago What is the Class of 92? Former Manchester United stars behind Salford rise to League Two

Class of 92 own 60% of Salford between them after 2014 takeover

Sport

7 hours ago California fires live: governor doubles national guard in LA as firefighters arrive from Mexico and Canada

Palisades and Eaton fires start coming under control as fierce winds ease but forecasters predict another red flag warning for MondayFull report evacuation orders expand as Santa Ana winds set to pick upHow the climate crisis fuels devastating wildfiresLos Angeles fires: the damage in maps, video and imagesThe LA fire department issued a new immediate evacuation order at 7pm local time on Friday for the Palisades fire. It affects the following areas:It covers Sunset Boulevard north to Encino Reservoir and from the 405 Freeway west to Mandeville Canyon.The fires, coupled with strong winds, have severely degraded air quality by releasing hazardous smoke and particulate matter, posing immediate and long-term risks to public health. Continue reading...

Events

7 hours ago Coronation Street star Rebecca Ryan announces she is pregnant with baby number

Rebecca Ryan played Lydia Chambers on ITV's Coronation Street from 2021 until 2022 and has appeared in a string of other hit shows - including Waterloo Road, Casualty and Shameless

Politics

16 hours ago Billionaire investor says Americans face 'rude awakening' if they follow Warren Buffett's advice

A billionaire investor has claimed Americans are in for a 'rude awakening' if they follow one of Warren Buffett's most popular pieces of advice. 

Economics

22 hours ago Full Manchester United squad available to Ruben Amorim vs Arsenal as Marcus Rashford hint given

Marcus Rashford looks set to return to Manchester United's squad against Arsenal, but speculation over his future at the club continues to grow

Sport

8 hours ago Dennis Quaid grows emotional after being evacuated amid LA fires and reveals his agent lost both his homes

Beginning this Tuesday, the area was struck by its worst windstorms in over a decade, fueling fires that have destroyed thousands of structures and claimed at least 11 lives over the course of the week.

Events

7 hours ago Coronation Street star Rebecca Ryan announces she is pregnant with second baby

Rebecca Ryan played Lydia Chambers on ITV's Coronation Street from 2021 until 2022 and has appeared in a string of other hit shows - including Waterloo Road, Casualty and Shameless

Politics

18 hours ago Save 50% on Murad skin repair set worth £133 in the LookFantastic sale

In need of some skincare recovery after the festive season? You're in luck as LookFantastic has slashed the price of Murad's Revive + Repair set by 50% in their January sale

Economics

24 hours ago 'I refused to say sorry to Arsenal over my comments – it cost me Gunners transfer'

Troy Deeney claims he received a phone call from Arsenal about a potential transfer after he was relegated with Watford - but the striker refused to apologise for a controversial remark

Sport

8 hours ago Khloe Kardashian says 'brighter days will come' as she prays for LA amid devastating fires

'Through every challenge, we find new strength. Stay safe, help each other, and remember that brighter days will come. I'm praying for us all,' she posted to her Instagram Stories.

Events

8 hours ago Wayne Rooney 'lands new coaching job just one WEEK after Plymouth sacking'

Former Manchester United and England star Rooney was dismissed by Plymouth on December 31 with the club bottom of the Championship.

Politics

18 hours ago Debenhams cuts incredible 71% off 'beautiful' and 'comfortable' duvet set now just £27

The 'stylish' set is available at a huge knockdown price in various sizes.

Economics

8 hours ago Masked Singer star 'storms off' after being unmasked as Toad in the Hole in exit from ITV show

The Masked Singer reportedly saw a world-renowned star 'shuffling off' the stage in a huff after being eliminated from the competition, in scenes set to air this weekend

Events

8 hours ago When is FA Cup draw? Date, start time, TV channel, live stream and fourth round ball numbers

This weekend sees 64 teams vying to reach the next round

Politics

18 hours ago Truth about £4.25m Omaze dream mansion: It's the most spectacular house lottery prize EVER. But don't believe everything you see... we expose the serious catches (including the insane running cost)

In just a few weeks a £4.25million Grade II-listed Queen Anne mansion could be yours if you enter the latest Omaze property prize sweepstake. The Mail visited to see if it's as idyllic as it appears.

Economics

9 hours ago My wife died in my arms after her GP dismissed her terminal cancer in an over

Laura Barlow, 33, was misdiagnosed with endometriosis by an over-the-phone GP and died just a few months later from terminal cancer.

Events

8 hours ago Greenland leaders say they WILL enter negotiations with Trump as Denmark's private messages come to light

Greenland's leader, Múte Egede, expressed his willingness to engage in negotiations with President-elect Trump.

Politics

19 hours ago Leaving money to charity in your will: How to create a legacy and cut IHT bill

There are lots of great reasons to leave money to charity in your will, most obviously because it is a wonderful thing to help others. Here's how to make most impact...

Economics

9 hours ago 'Coward' driver ignored years of warnings and ruined three young lives during trip to McDonald's

The dad left his victims with injuries including a bleed on the brain after ploughing his Mercedes into an Audi at 70mph

Events

8 hours ago Kyle Walker wants to leave Man City this month as Pep Guardiola confirms huge change

Kyle Walker is one of Manchester City's longest serving players and has won every club honour under Pep Guardiola, but now looks set to leave the Etihad Stadium

Politics

21 hours ago Which of these stitched jumper outfits is £163, and which is nearly £2,400?

The contrast-stitch jumper has become iconic. But can you tell which of these outfits totals £163 and which one will set you back £2,400?

Economics

9 hours ago Love Island's Luca Bish vows to stay out of the drama after 'dark' first series

The 2022 runner-up, who split with Gemma Owen three months after the show, says he's rusty when it comes to the dating game

Events

9 hours ago Dragon's Den entrepreneurs promised support as only a third of show's winners still in business

As Dragon's Den returned to TV screens this week for 20th anniversary series, analysis by the Mirror finds only a third of its 397 winners are still in business

Politics

22 hours ago Paradise on a budget: I'm a travel expert and here's how to have a VERY cheap holiday in the Maldives, from £25

The tips come from Kara Wildbur, whose TikTok travel videos have snared her 133,000 followers. Kara tells MailOnline: 'People wrongly assume their trip to the Maldives needs to be expensive.'

Economics

10 hours ago Freeport’s Paityn London has a new team, school and conference, but the same amazing skill set and attitude

Freeport’s Paityn London has a new team, school and conference, but the same amazing skill set and attitude  MyStateline.com

Events

9 hours ago Rudy Giuliani's Florida condo and World Series rings at stake in trial over assets

After he was found in contempt twice in one week, Rudy Giuliani faces another treacherous week ahead at a trial to determine whether his Florida condominium and three World Series rings must be turned over to two Georgia election workers

Politics

22 hours ago Two supermarkets still cheaper than Aldi and Lidl for basket of food essentials despite price hikes

Four of the six main supermarkets have hiked prices this week

Economics

10 hours ago The Observer view: With Hollywood ablaze, ditching carbon targets would be an act of recklessness | Observer editorial

Legislation aimed at limiting the US’s role in global warming is likely to be an early target of Donald TrumpThe devastating wave of wildfires that has reduced thousands of Hollywood homes to ashes could not have afflicted the US at a more telling moment. Figures released last week revealed that for the first time the world overshot the 1.5C limit in global temperature rises that had been set as a desired upper figure by the Paris climate accord of 2015.It is clear that the floods that engulfed Valencia last year, along with the typhoons that ripped through the Philippines and the drought that afflicted the Amazon were all made more likely by this unwanted temperature rise, say scientists. From this perspective, Hollywood’s misery is just one of many examples of the destruction heaped upon the planet by our burning of fossil fuels and ever-rising emissions of greenhouse gases. Crucially, such disasters are only going to worsen until humanity abandons the widespread combustion of coa...

Events

9 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’.

Politics

22 hours ago Thousands of households can get free cost of living cash worth up to £225

The City of Doncaster Council is offering cost of living support to people who are on a low-income or claiming certain Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits

Economics

10 hours ago Police Scotland shell out extra £1.7m on Tasers as officer attacks rise

Police chiefs are shelling out £1.7million to replenish their Taser stocks amid soaring rates of attacks on officers.

Events

10 hours ago Rachel Reeves must not ask the poor and the vulnerable to pay for her mistakes

Editorial: The chancellor is contemplating cuts to disability benefits to balance the books but her gamble may backfire

Politics

25 hours ago PIP payments of up to £737 each month for people with muscle or joint conditions

More than one million people are receiving between £28.70 and £184.30 each week through PIP or Adult Disability Payment for musculoskeletal conditions.

Economics

11 hours ago Missing twin sisters major update after being seen on CCTV before nighttime walk disappearance

Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, both aged 32, vanished after last being seen on CCTV going for a late-night walk next to the River Dee in Aberdeen, Scotland, this week

Events