9 minutes ago Scottish Munro named among the most popular hiking spots in the UK for 2025

Searches for “best hike” have increased by 52% in the UK over the past month alone, according to the Nationwide Vehicle Contracts

Politics

3 hours ago Is Alex the most dangerous Traitors contestant EVER? He barely gets any airtime and no one can remember his name so is the care home manager hiding a massive secret that will see him in final?

The third series of the popular BBC show, hosted by Claudia Winkleman , returned to our screens this month and has already got fans hooked with the nail-biting twist and turns.

Society

93 minutes ago Britain's care home crisis: Families are forced to spend £5,000 more a year in fees to looks after their loved ones thanks to Labour's tax raid budget

Leading care providers are increasingly concerned about high employment costs after the Chancellor's national insurance raid along with low fees paid by local authorities.

Economics

86 minutes ago Manchester United told Marcus Rashford transfer to Premier League club would 'not be simple'

Marcus Rashford is expected to leave Man United this month and the forward has been linked with West Ham.

Sport

21 minutes ago Harry and Meghan's Montecito home is now on the edge of an 'extreme danger zone' as LA braces for 'explosive fire growth' with hurricane force winds due today

Harry and Meghan, who just four days ago opened their doors to friends and loved ones who evacuated the fires, could be forced to flee their sprawling $29million nine-bedroom home.

Events

2 hours ago Channel 4 quiz show headlined by major star axed after just one series

A Channel 4 game show presented by Great British Bake Off star Sue Perkins that was compared to The Apprentice has been cancelled after one series amid mixed reviews

Culture

69 minutes ago Is this the worst series of The Traitors? Fans' anger at cast of TikTok influencers, clueless Faithfuls and 'stupid lies'... as well as THAT Kas row

The BBC One show fronted by Claudia Winkleman and filmed in the Scottish Highlands returned for a third season earlier this month. But it has been heavily been criticised by viewers.

Technology

30 minutes ago Thought UnitedHealthcare couldn’t get more awful? They’ve gone villain mode | Arwa Mahdawi

Killing people with paperwork instead of a gun doesn’t make you any less of a murdererAt this very moment Luigi Mangione, who is accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare’s CEO last month, is sitting in a federal jail cell in Brooklyn. He’s got a barrage of court appearances scheduled and, once he has wound his way through the criminal justice system, he could be behind bars for the rest of his life.Which, of course, is as it should be. While there are a lot of reasons that many people find the 26-year-old alleged assassin sympathetic, you can’t just gun a CEO down outside a hotel in Manhattan and face no consequences for it. And Mangione, who is, by all accounts, an extremely smart guy with an Ivy League education, should really have known better. He should have known that if he wanted to murder someone – and get away with it – there were far more socially acceptable ways of doing so.Arwa Mahdawi is a Guardian US columnist Continue reading...

Science

33 hours ago Drivers 'will soon be given more time to pay for car parking' under new rules which could come into play in a matter of days

The new rules, which could be brought in within the next month or two, would grant drivers more time to pay for their parking space.

Transport

17 minutes ago Threave Rovers finally set to return to action with trip to league leaders Thorn Athletic

Danny Dunglinson’s side have played just once in the past two months due to the weather and the festive period.

Politics

18 hours ago Is Alex the most dangerous Traitors contestant EVER? He barely gets any airtime and no one can remember his name so is the care home manager hiding a massive secret that will get him to the final?

The third series of the popular BBC show, hosted by Claudia Winkleman , returned to our screens this month and has already got fans hooked with the nail-biting twist and turns.

Society

2 hours ago New mum Mollie King's affordable toddler clothing range hits Boots and it's packed with cute buys from £6.50

New mum Mollie King has launched Maybe Junior, a range of affordable, practical and stylish clothing for toddlers and young children aged 18 months to six years with buys from £6.50

Economics

13 hours ago Warren Gatland questions players' anonymous feedback during review into nightmare autumn

Warren Gatland is under pressure heading into the Six Nations

Sport

24 minutes ago DWP warning over six benefits including Universal Credit, PIP and state pension

There is a time limit for people to move across - and child tax credit claimants are also among those affected

Events

11 hours ago Host of TV shut down after ten years signs off final show with moving statement

London Live was sold this month and almost immediately closed, with a newsreader saying the shifting tide against local news is 'for the worse' in his moving goodbye to viewers

Culture

7 hours ago Toddler trapped in hospital desperate for new heart after common virus left her critically ill

Aalayah Stewart been at Freeman Hospital in Newcastle for 10 months with a mechanical pump, called a Berlin heart which is carrying out the function of her failed organ.

Science

23 minutes ago US Air Force commander chillingly tells China 'today is not the day to start WW3'

Brig. Gen. Doug Wickert, commander of the Air Force's 412th Test Wing, showed off new images of Chinese warplanes and said the country is becoming more advanced than American forces

Politics

22 hours ago BREAKING: Strictly's Vito Coppola forced to miss live tour dates after nasty injury

Italian dancer Vito Coppola has been forced to withdraw from the start of the 2025 Strictly Come Dancing tour after injuring himself

Society

2 hours ago Pensioners making a new claim for devolved health benefit could get first payment next week

The majority of new applicants for Pension Age Disability Payment are aged 70 or over.

Economics

14 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Chelsea in Tel talks; Arsenal plot Barcelona raid; Spurs want Rashford; Man United medical

Premier League sides could be forced into January action

Sport

26 minutes ago LA wildfires: 'hurricane force' Santa Ana winds pose major threat to fire

The US National Weather Service has issued a rare Red Flag Warning - which are often reserved for the 'extreme of the extreme fire weather scenarios', until Wednesday.

Events

18 hours ago Book Review: 'Open Socrates' shows why philosophy isn't a spectator sport

“Open Socrates: The Case for a Philosophical Life” is a look at how the ancient Greek philosopher's approach can be applied to the thorniest topics today

Culture

19 hours ago Foreigners left stunned as American mom reveals astronomical hospital bill after giving birth

Janice Hernandez, a first-time mother, claimed in a recent TikTok video that she was billed over $700,000 before insurance for her daughter's nearly two-month stay in the NICU.

Science

31 minutes ago As BBC loses even more ground to Netflix as a top telly destination, which chart

According to figures from the UK's official ratings body, Netflix was the most-watched TV service for three consecutive months in the UK in 2024.

Politics

23 hours ago Former justice secretary Jack Straw says right to choose jury trial lets defendants ‘game’ courts

The Labour grandee called for the government to scrap the right to a jury trial for ‘either way’ mid-level offences amid soaring court backlogs

Society

2 hours ago When does Alien Romulus release on Disney Plus? UK date confirmed after long delay

Alien Romulus finally gets UK Disney Plus release date - months after US launch 😳

Economics

17 hours ago Scotland rugby star Adam Hastings banned from driving for motoring offences

Star handed six-month ban and fines for separate speeding and mobile phone offences

Sport

79 minutes ago DWP Winter Fuel Payment legal challenge being heard in court this week

A legal case which was launched on behalf of Scottish pensioner couple Peter and Florence Fanning will be heard in the Court of Session this Wednesday, January 15

Events

23 hours ago Napoli remain top but will Kvaratskhelia cast shadow over Serie A bid? | Nicky Bandini

The most shocking element might be how undaunted Napoli, and Naples, appear over the future of ‘Kvaradona’Antonio Conte is not angry, just disappointed, but before you accuse him of the oldest trick in the parenting book give the man time to finish his thought. On Saturday he confirmed Khvicha Kvaratskhelia wants to leave Napoli, expressing frustration that six months of working together had not persuaded the Georgia international that they could achieve great things together.A day later, though, he provided a subtle reframing. “I want to underline something,” said Conte at his press conference following a 2-0 win over Verona. “When I spoke about disappointment, I was not speaking about disappointment felt toward a player or toward the club but in myself. I thought I could cut through and influence this situation maybe I was a little bit presumptuous.” Continue reading...

Culture

33 minutes ago ‘My brilliant dehumidifier that’s banished mould and condensation falls to stunning price’

The Russell Hobbs dehumidifier is also fantastic when it comes to drying laundry indoors over the winter months

Politics

6 hours ago DWP says 'no more payments will be made' as tax credits to be scrapped

Tax credits are being brought to an end in April as part of huge changes to the welfare system - and Department for Work and Pensions has warned there will be "no more payments" from then

Economics

19 hours ago Arsenal fearing lengthy Gabriel Jesus absence as transfer pressure increases

Gabriel Jesus picked up an injury as Arsenal were knocked out of the FA Cup by Manchester United and the Gunners could be forced to act in the January transfer window

Sport

90 minutes ago Kiena Dawes: Harrowing moment friend runs screaming from house after finding suicide note

Kiena Dawes left her mobile phone containing a heartbreaking suicide note alongside her nine-month-old baby at the home of friend Kacie Valentine, before taking her own life on a railway track

Events

24 hours ago The Ordinary’s new serum claims to address signs of ageing with ‘growth factors’ – but does it work?

The formula’s hero ingredient is set to make a big buzz in the skincare world in 2025

Culture

39 minutes ago Key Lyall Cameron issue, Cyriel Dessers exit 'duel' escalates and Nikola Katic 'promise' – Rangers transfer bulletin

The Light Blues are looking to make some savvy deals this month

Politics

7 hours ago Manchester United have already signed Man City's ideal Kyle Walker replacement

Walker is expected to leave City this month after informing Pep Guardiola he wants to explore a move abroad

Economics

21 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal plot £60m move; Spurs want Rashford; Man United medical today; Guehi to Chelsea

Premier League sides could be forced into January action

Sport

3 hours ago Australian Open 2025: De Minaur and Boulter in action, Raducanu battles through – live

Raducanu overcomes serving woes to battle throughDjokovic-Murray show begins | And mail Daniel herePaolini, meanwhile, consolidates for 2-0 in the first, while Arnaldi and Musetti have just begun a third-set breaker. It’s quite something really how many excellent Italians there now are especially in the man’s game: Mario Berrettini beat Cam Norrie earlier today and there’s also Cobolli, Sinner and so on.Moutet fights through a tough hold then forces Popyrin to deuce, swinging heavily top-spinning forehands; already, this looks like being a sapping contest both physically and mentally. The Frenchman is a an awkward customer, lacking power but not desire and running for everything before applying a tricky lefty angle. He’s also something of a wind-up merchant, but for now, he’s advantage down Continue reading...

Events

34 hours ago CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews Call The Midwife on BBC1: A soap but so much more, Midwife is still one of the best shows on TV

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: Call The Midwife is every bit a soap opera. But it is so much more - a historical drama, crammed with props and clothes that evoke London of 1970

Culture

39 minutes ago Council could force two beloved Soho cafes to close for putting tables outside and 'operating as a bar'

The Mediterranean Café and Violet’s risk closure after hefty fines for licence breaches

Politics

7 hours ago People of State Pension age with arthritis could be due up to £434 each month

Nearly 470,000 people are receiving either £290 or £434 every four -week pay period for arthritis.

Economics

23 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal plot £60m move; Man United medical today; Guehi to Chelsea boost; Liverpool latest

Premier League sides could be forced into January action

Sport

3 hours ago Daniel Dubois explains exactly why he stormed ring to call out Oleksandr Usyk

Dubois confronted Usyk after his win over Tyson Fury - despite the Brit already having a fight lined up against Joseph Parker next month

Events

68 minutes ago The Traitors winner Meryl Williams is forced to hide in a train toilet after cruel yobs 'laughed in her face' and mocked her dwarfism while fellow passengers 'did nothing'

Williams, who was born with dwarfism, won a share of the BBC show's £101,050 cash prize after appearing on its first series in 2022.

Politics

11 hours ago Work on new £69m Edinburgh music centre to begin within months as National Lottery backing secured

Revamp of former Royal High School building set due for completion in 2027

Economics

23 hours ago Manchester United hit the spot and Tamworth come so close: Football Weekly

Max Rushden, Jonathan Wilson, Jonathan Liew and Nedum Onuoha review all the action from the FA Cup third roundRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.On the podcast today: Manchester United win on penalties at Arsenal. Altay Bayindir was the hero for the visitors, but Arsenal missed so many chances – are you ready for another conversation about whether they need a striker? Continue reading...

Sport

3 hours ago Wild moment alleged burglars are forced to roll on a front lawn after setting themselves on fire while trying to torch a car in Wangaratta

The bumbling burglars were attempting to set a car alight outside a home on Swinburne Drive in Wangaratta in Victoria's north-east on Saturday night when their actions backfired.

Events

69 minutes ago Ben Elton at Duke of York's Theatre review: scorchingly topical and bracingly funny

The 65-year-old’s high velocity, gag-packed show about AI couldn’t be better timed, opening on the day the Prime Minister announced his plan to use the technology to boost UK growth

Politics

12 hours ago DWP payment worth up to £12k per year available for Brits who meet specific criteria

The Government-led War Pension Scheme (WPS) dishes out as much as £12,262 per year to eligible individuals, although this depends on numerous different factors

Economics

23 hours ago Xbox Game Pass January 2025 games leaving – 6 games leaving including Capcom's dino shooter

Exoprimal is one of the games leaving Xbox Game Pass this month, so you'd better make sure you've killed enough dinos to last you a while before it does.

Sport

3 hours ago Hollyoaks star to 'exit' soap after just 18 months as serial killer is revealed

Hollyoaks star Emma Jonesy-Smith, who plays the role of Dilly Harcourt, is reportedly set to leave the Channel 4 soap as her character becomes a victim of murder

Events

89 minutes ago Disgraced teacher who had sex with pupil barred from profession for life

The teacher, who had sex with a pupil over several months, has been barred from the profession for life.

Politics

12 hours ago Sloane Ranger disaster! End of an era for royal grocer Patridge's amid Labour's tax on workers

Partridges is to close its flagship fine foods store off Sloane Square in Chelsea, west London, next month amid Labour's tax raid.

Economics

24 hours ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca offers update on Renato Veiga future amid Borussia Dortmund transfer links

Chelsea open to selling Veiga just six months after his arrival

Sport

3 hours ago Middle East latest: Israeli strikes kill 18 in Gaza, including 6 women and 4 children

Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip killed at least 18 people overnight, including six women and four children, health officials said Tuesday, as Israel and Hamas appeared to be narrowing in on a ceasefire deal to end the 15-month war and release dozens of hostages

Events

2 hours ago Kyle Walker rejects move to Saudi Arabia and it has nothing to do with wife Annie Kilner

Kyle Walker is keen to leave Manchester City in this month's transfer window but has already blocked off one possible exit route as he looks to keep his career alive

Politics

18 hours ago Pension schemes 'can cope' with Pound's fall and UK borrowing cost rise as it's no Truss 'mini

Sterling fell to a fresh 14-month low on Monday

Economics

25 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal want Araujo, striker update; Man United £42m decision; Chelsea submit bid

Premier League sides could be forced into January action

Sport

6 hours ago Emma Raducanu overcomes serving woes to battle through at Australian Open

Briton fights hard for 7-6 (4), 7-6 (2) win over Ekaterina AlexandrovaRaducanu faces Amanda Anisimova in second round in MelbourneJust a few games into Emma Raducanu’s first contest of the new season, it was clear that an uncomfortable day lay ahead. Having been forced to withdraw from her first scheduled tournament, Raducanu arrived at the Australian Open rusty and undercooked. Under the heightened stress of a grand slam first round match, Raducanu’s serve was completely out of control, double faults cascading from her racket.As was the case with Jack Draper on the exact same court less than 24 hours earlier, the end goal for any player in this situation is simple: survive for another day so that there are more opportunities during the tournament to improve. Raducanu showed off her survival instincts by fighting through a self-sabotaging 15 double faults to deliver a hardfought 7-6 (4), 7-6 (2) win over Ekaterina Alexandrova, the 26th seed, in the first round of the Australian Open...

Events

2 hours ago Woman horrified as filler to 'fix' top lip leaves her with hugely swollen mouth

Katherine Tring, 30, says her lips started to balloon in size 'immediately' after having the botched filler, forcing her to wear a face mask in public out of embarrassment

Politics

18 hours ago The Greater Manchester attraction which allowed 1,200 coach parties to experience ‘how shopping used to be’ in just a year

Bury market welcomed visitors from far and wide with up to 187 coaches a month setting the town as their destination in 2024

Economics

26 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal want Araujo, striker latest; Man United £42m decision; Chelsea submit bid

Premier League sides could be forced into January action

Sport

6 hours ago Strong winds forecast for Los Angeles threaten area's fight against fires

A growing force of firefighters and equipment has moved into the Los Angeles area

Events

2 hours ago ‘He’s still that good’: Rahm says García can still have big Ryder Cup impact

Golfer rejoined the DP World Tour in NovemberGarcía reappearance scheduled for later this monthJon Rahm has welcomed Sergio García back to the DP World Tour fold and said his Spanish compatriot remains one of the best players in the world who can have a big impact on Europe’s Ryder Cup ambitions later this year.García’s switch to the LIV circuit and subsequent resignation from the DP World Tour appeared to close the door on an iconic Ryder Cup career for the 45-year-old. However, García rejoined the DP World Tour in November, paying around £1m in fines, in a bid to make a dramatic Ryder Cup return at Bethpage. According to Rahm, his fellow Spaniard is still one of Europe’s top dozen players. Continue reading...

Politics

20 hours ago Debenhams slashes price of 'really warm' puffer coat 'ideal for winter' by 64%

The padded coat from TOG24 is perfect for the winter months and has been reduced by 64% at Debenhams.

Economics

27 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal want Araujo, striker latest; Man United £42m decision; Chelsea bid, Liverpool

Premier League sides could be forced into January action

Sport

7 hours ago Qantas South Africa flights delayed by falling debris from SpaceX rockets, airline says

Delays on Sydney-Johannesburg route after advice from US government over debris from SpaceX rocket re-entry in southern Indian OceanFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQantas says it has been forced to delay several of its flights to South Africa at the last minute due to warnings of falling debris from Elon Musk’s SpaceX rockets re-entering Earth.Ben Holland, the head of Qantas’s operations centre, said there was often little advance notice of where the rockets would fall over the southern Indian Ocean – the re-entry zone chosen by the space company due to its remoteness – causing the airline to delay flights on its Sydney-Johannesburg route. Continue reading...

Events

2 hours ago Catching Dust review – urbanites and hillbillies clash in confident desert noir

Stuart Gatt’s adventurous debut pitches meathead Clyde and his downtrodden wife Geena against city-dwelling newcomers Andy and AmayaBritish director Stuart Gatt’s confidently handled debut is a tale of two trailers: one a banged-up redneck bolthole in a godforsaken Texas desert commune; the other the minimalist glamping palace opposite. Taciturn meathead Clyde (Jai Courtney) occupies the former with his downtrodden wife, Geena (Erin Moriarty), and is none too pleased when vacationing New Yorkers Andy (Ryan Corr) and Amaya (Dina Shihabi) pitch up. Not just because their swanky digs are ridiculously out of place, but because their presence might draw attention to what he’s doing out there in the first place.Where many foreign directors come a cropper trying to show fealty to classic American iconography, Gatt has the confidence to do his own thing – kicking this off as a cagey town and country comedy of manners. The urbanites upend Clyde’s established order with deluxe pastries and ma...

Politics

20 hours ago Major DWP benefits shakeup could costs thousands of UK households £200

The DWP is phasing out older so-called 'legacy benefits', thousands of households have been informed they will need to reapply for benefits by April of face losing 100s of pounds

Economics

34 hours ago Friends and fans of The Vivienne gather in Liverpool to pay tribute to the Drag Race UK winner at emotional vigil after the star's sudden death

The drag artist, real name James Lee Williams, who shot to fame after winning the first series of RuPaul 's Drag Race UK, died at the age of 32 earlier this month.

Sport

9 hours ago Labour's controversial law 'threatens Brits' ability to speak freely at the PUB'

The proposed legislation, which is expected to come into force next year, puts a duty on employers to prevent workers from being harassed by third parties such as customers.

Events

2 hours ago Almost one in five UK adults expect to run out of money for January – by today

More than half of adults who expect to run out of money in January will have used up all their monthly income by January 15, research indicates

Politics

22 hours ago I was a Vinted 'gold seller' in three weeks and went on to make nearly £1,000

Last year, I spent three months selling my clothes on Vinted and within roughly three weeks had made 'gold seller' status. Here's how I did it and how you can too.

Economics

10 hours ago CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews 24 Hours In Police Custody: A car full of drugs, sex toys, a Chinese takeaway. . . it was clearly quite a party

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: Picture a drugs dealer and you might imagine a Mexican tattoo artist with a machete in his closet and a rucksack full of crystal meth.

Events

3 hours ago Japanese fathers should be forced to take childcare leave, expert says

He also proposes a system where senior citizens can step in to fill labour gaps when the younger population takes childcare leave

Politics

24 hours ago January 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as DWP to launch disability consultation

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Economics

11 hours ago Aubrey Plaza's husband's devastating obituary released days after tragic death

Film director Jeff Baena tragically died at the age of 47 earlier this month as his family and wife Aubrey Plaza shared a heartbreaking obituary as they remembered him

Events

3 hours ago Sky TV just got much cheaper but watch out for something even 'better' next month

Sky has launched some new deals on its smart Glass TVs but something 'better' could launch next month.

Politics

25 hours ago Post Office sees record £1bn in cash withdrawn in a single month for first time ever

On Christmas Day itself, more than £3.7 million in cash was withdrawn or deposited over the counter at 1,300 Post Office branches that were open.

Economics

13 hours ago Grindr thieves steal £100,000 from unsuspecting victims who think they're meeting a dating app match

Five men have been jailed for a collective 80 years after a 10-month spree which saw them prey on victims through apps like Grindr before holding them hostage and robbing their money and belongings

Events

3 hours ago Channel 4’s Marilyn Manson: Unmasked makes for horrifying but essential viewing

Harrowing documentary deftly points out the systems that permit figures such as Manson to go unchecked for decades

Politics

25 hours ago DWP to issue four separate bonus payments to millions of people in January

The Department for Work and Pensions is set to issue the bonuses to millions of people to help them cope with the cost of living crisis and offer more general support

Economics

13 hours ago South Wales Police sergeant felt 'victimised' by force as key claim dropped in misconduct case

Sergeant Rhodri Davies told the panel he has been signed off 'sick' since being served with misconduct allegations over the treatment of Tariq Evans at Swansea Police Station/

Events

3 hours ago Haven holiday parks unveils expansion of JD Wetherspoon pubs on these sites

The new JD Wetherspoon pubs will open in just two months at Haven's holiday parks

Politics

29 hours ago Fresh standstill funding fears for Scottish arts events and venues despite £34m boost for industry

Warning over prospect of Creative Scotland being forced to ‘spread the jam really thinly’ when funding decisions are made

Economics

14 hours ago Argentine tourist who was shot in the head in Rio dies, authorities say

Argentine tourism authorities say that an Argentine tourist who was shot in the head and chest in Rio de Janeiro last month has died

Events

3 hours ago Marks & Spencer shoppers discover how to grab a free luxury gift on your birthday

M&S customers are now discovering that they can score a free sweet treat during their birthday month with an array of mini bite tubs and chocolate truffles to choose from.

Politics

35 hours ago Fans all saying the same about Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag after loss of their $2.5M home in LA fires

Fans are rallying around Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag after the famous couple tragically lost their home in the catastrophic LA fires. The Hills alums were forced to flee their Pacific Palisades abode.

Economics

14 hours ago Gang members who violently robbed victims through dating app Grindr jailed

In some cases, their victims were held for hours as they were forced to hand over their bank details and agree to large transactions

Events