10 minutes ago Bob MacIntyre tells his golf rivals he’ll be 'selfish' in bid to win a major

The Scot won two big tournaments last year but has yet to win one of the game’s truly massive prizes

Politics

20 hours ago Pete Hegseth dodges questions on invading Greenland and drinking on the job in tense confirmation hearing – live

Trump pick for defense secretary also questioned on affairs and women in the military; protesters interrupt opening remarksDonald Trump will come in to power with a “trifecta” of governmental control after his Republican party won the House of Representatives, the Senate and the presidency in the 2024 US election. It will give Trump significant power to enact his agenda on the economy, immigration and other major issues.House Democrats are said to be prioritising taking control of Congress in 2026 over everything else, with Axios reporting that the House Democrats’ two largest ideological factions – the Progressive Caucus and the centre-left New Democrat Coalition – are trying to smooth over any disagreements ahead of Trump returning to the White House on 20 January. The two factions contain roughly 100 House Democrats. Who was to blame for the loss in the presidential election and the Biden administration’s policy towards Israel during its war on Gaza are among the topics of disagr...

Society

9 hours ago Do a third of under 25s really have more than £25k in savings? That's what one major bank claims

Overall, 36 per cent of adults have built up savings of at least £25,000, with 17 per cent sitting on £50,000 or more.

Economics

19 minutes ago Swansea City transfer bulletin as club consider player swap in bid to land Joe Low deal

The Swans could well get creative as they bid to find a breakthrough in their efforts to sign Joe Low

Sport

17 minutes ago Major high street Superdrug shop to shut in weeks and locals are devastated

The Superdrug store in Bournemouth town centre will cease trading permanently in the coming weeks, with locals left reeling by the news

Events

5 hours ago Experts call for 'radical change' in obesity diagnosis with major change in BMI score

Experts are calling for two new "diagnostic categories" of obesity

Science

86 minutes ago Roadworks set to begin at major Dumfries junction as drivers advised to avoid area

Amey is set to begin the essential drainage work at the Tinwald Downs roundabout on January 20.

Transport

21 minutes ago Joe Biden bids farewell to Oval Office days before Donald Trump becomes president

Joe Biden will address the nation from the Oval Office for a final time on Wednesday

Politics

13 hours ago Scottish Secretary to give evidence at Holyrood on £3 billion growth deals

Ian Murray has been invited by the Committee to give evidence on the UK Government’s involvement in the City Region and Growth Deals programme.

Economics

2 hours ago Gavin and Stacey signed finale script raises staggering sum for charity after Christmas episode

The Gavin and Stacey finale was watched by 19.1 million people

Sport

23 minutes ago Virgin River fans think there's a 'stupid' reason behind Mike's proposal bombshell

One Virgin River fan is already predicting a major let-down in Netflix's seventh season of the small town drama - and they're not alone

Events

25 hours ago Stacey Solomon exposes husband Joe Swash with very cheeky video as he says she's a 'happy wife'

The Loose Women star took to social media with the amusing clip

Culture

20 hours ago British scientists discover way to predict who is most at risk of depression in major mental health breakthrough

Scientists said the British-led study provides more hope than ever before that the condition could be tackled through new interventions.

Science

21 hours ago New car park rule for 2025 is major change every UK driver will want to know

Many motorists will be able to recall a situation where they've paid for parking and done their best to rush back to their car in time only to discover taking a hit for being a few minutes late

Transport

32 minutes ago Trump trying to rewrite history in battle to bury Smith report, legal experts say

Ex-prosecutors alarmed by attempt to hide 2020 election subversion effort and by pledge to pardon January 6 rioters Donald Trump’s desperate legal battles to block a damaging special counsel report about his efforts to subvert his 2020 election loss and his sentencing for a 34-count felony conviction in New York ultimately failed, but former prosecutors say they nevertheless reveal his continual disdain for the rule of law and his penchant for rewriting history.One area where that may imminently play out, as Trump prepares to return to the White House, is with his repeated pledge to issue “major pardons” to participants in the 6 January 2021 assault on the Capitol in Washington. Continue reading...

Politics

16 hours ago Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki's MLB deal could spur chaos in Latin America. Here's why

Roki Sasaki can sign with Major League Baseball teams during a nine-day window starting Wednesday, an unusual free agency that caused a domino effect among Latin American teenagers whose unofficial agreements are on hold pending his decision

Economics

3 hours ago Love Island fans cringe at one major thing as Casey returns for third year

As Love Island veteran Casey O'Gorman makes his bombshell return to the villa for the third year in a row, ITV fans couldn't help but point out one major detail they've all noticed

Sport

60 minutes ago Driver in horror A7 crash missing and 'may be injured' as woman left in hospital

Shane Donnelly/Barr, believed to be the driver of the other car involved in the smash, was not at the scene when police arrived with cops now searching for him.

Events

28 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

21 hours ago Is depression caused by your ancestry? New study links genetics to mental health

New genetic risk factors for depression have been discovered by scientists across all major populations.

Science

47 minutes ago Marcus Rashford will hand Ruben Amorim perfect transfer gift for first major Man United signing

The latest Manchester United transfer news amid speculation on wantaway forward Marcus Rashford

Politics

24 hours ago Gaza ceasefire deal hoped to be in final stages as mediators meet in Qatar

First phase of agreement likely to involve release of 33 Israeli hostages and up to 1,000 Palestinian prisonersMiddle East crisis – live updatesMediators are meeting in Doha on Tuesday amid high hopes that Gaza ceasefire negotiations are in their final stages after claims of a breakthrough in overnight talks.Israeli media and reports from the Qatari capital said the agreement would involve an initial release of 33 Israeli hostages, including children, women, elderly people and the sick, and up to 1,000 Palestinian prisoners, alongside a partial Israeli troop withdrawal in a first phase lasting 60 days. Continue reading...

Economics

25 hours ago I became snooker world champion defying 150/1 odds despite being an aspiring popstar labelled 'Mr Nobody'

Joe Johnson defied huge odds to write his name into the snooker history books during the 1980s

Sport

96 minutes ago London travel news LIVE: Euston chaos after person hit by train in Milton Keynes

Rail services in and out of London Euston are suffering major disruption after a person was hit by a train in Milton Keynes.

Events

30 hours ago Antiques Roadshow expert says it's an ‘honour’ as he gives bear major valuation

An Antiques Roadshow admitted that he felt “honoured” to appraise an item connected to a historic event.

Culture

36 hours ago Psychic's 2025 Hollywood predictions: Taylor and Travis are headed for a break up... and Hugh Jackman will desperately try to keep his new 'romance' alive

A popular Melbourne psychic has revealed her love predictions for some of the world's biggest stars, and fears there could be major breakups on the cards.

Science

73 minutes ago Michael Steinwender to Hearts transfer is ON with Jambos making major breakthrough

Fee agreed with Varnamo as Tynecastle boss Neil Critchley ramps up his rebuild

Politics

25 hours ago Major coffee chain announces rule change to target annoying customer habit

The new rules reverse the policy put in place in 2018, after two Black men were arrested

Economics

26 hours ago Fifth Chelsea player pushes for exit as huge January transfer exodus continues

Chelsea are undergoing a major overhaul, with a fifth player now pushing to leave Stamford Bridge after holding talks with club chiefs, having struggled to break into Enzo Maresca's plans

Sport

2 hours ago London travel news LIVE: Euston chaos after person hit by train at Milton Keynes Central

Rail services in and out of London Euston are suffering major disruption after a person was hit by a train in Milton Keynes.

Events

84 minutes ago Chelsea trigger Trevoh Chalobah recall option in major blow to Crystal Palace

Blues invoke option to bring academy graduate back to Stamford Bridge

Politics

26 hours ago Chase Bank makes major change to its popular savings account – what you need to know

Interest rates are now predicted to fall to 4% by the end of this year but despite this, there is a way for new customers to boost their returns from Chase, which boasts two million customers

Economics

30 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal get major Vlahovic boost; Chelsea offer Bayern swap; Liverpool reject £70m bid

January window hotting up as Premier League sides eye big deals

Sport

2 hours ago Another Coronation Street star confirms shock exit from the iconic soap

The actor confirmed his departure from the soap on social media this week, which comes after five major Corrie stars have been written off or left the show in recent weeks.

Events

85 minutes ago Major banks are abandoning their climate alliance en masse. So much for ‘woke capital’ | Adrienne Buller

The scope of the Cop26 net zero banking alliance may have been limited, but the exodus of six US banks signifies a seismic political shiftLast week, as flames began tearing through greater Los Angeles, claiming multiple lives and forcing more than 100,000 people to evacuate, JP Morgan became the sixth major US bank to quit the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) since the start of December. A smaller story, certainly, but the departure of top US banks from the NZBA in the weeks since Donald Trump’s re-election nonetheless speaks to a seismic political shift prompting major financial institutions to turn away from the climate-related commitments they made in the optimistic years after the Paris agreement.The NZBA is a voluntary network of global banks committed to “align lending and investment portfolios with net zero emissions by 2050”. It is part of the umbrella Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ), which counts among its membership dozens of “alliances” covering the variou...

Politics

30 hours ago Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal 'could be hours away' as negotiators meet in Qatar

Israeli official says negotiations are in ’advanced stages’ - with a deal possible in ‘hours, days or more’

Economics

2 hours ago Big oil pushed to kill bill that would have made them pay for wildfire disasters

Legislation has new life in wake of Los Angeles catastrophe but US fossil-fuel industry is already mobilizing against itIn the year preceding the devastating Los Angeles county wildfires, big oil fiercely lobbied to kill a “polluter pay” bill that moved through the California senate and would have forced major fossil fuel companies to help cover the costs of climate disasters.Fossil-fuel industry lobbying in California spiked to record levels during the 2023-24 legislative session, and the polluter pay bill was among the most targeted pieces of legislation, a Guardian review of state lobby filings found. Continue reading...

Events

98 minutes ago Jessica Simpson split from 'absent' Eric Johnson after trying everything to save romance

Jessica Simpson made a major lifestyle change years ago, and friends raised concerns that Eric Johnson's lack of support could lead her to a dark place

Politics

32 hours ago Cost to clean up toxic PFAS pollution could top £1.6tn in UK and Europe

Exclusive: Costs of UK cleanup will reach £9.9bn a year in UK if emissions of ‘forever chemicals’ remain uncontrolledIndustry using ‘tobacco playbook’ to fend off ‘forever chemicals’ regulationThe cost of cleaning up toxic forever chemical pollution could reach more than £1.6tn across the UK and Europe over a 20-year period, an annual bill of £84bn, research has found.The number of British pollution hotspots is also on the rise. If emissions remain unrestricted and uncontrolled, the costs of cleanup will reach £9.9bn a year in the UK, according to the findings of a year-long investigation by the Forever Lobbying Project, a cross-border investigation involving 46 journalists and 18 experts across 16 countries. Continue reading...

Economics

6 hours ago Justin Baldoni's lawyer Bryan Freedman's home burned down in Palisades Fire amid ongoing legal battles

The attorney who is representing It Ends with Us actor-director Justin Baldoni, amid multiple legal battles involving Blake Lively, lost his home in the Palisades Fire.

Events

1 hour ago Inside the posh Welsh hotel where Gavin & Stacey's Sonia's hen do took place

Wales' Hotel of the Year hosted Sonia's hen do in the highly anticipated Gavin & Stacey Christmas Day finale.

Politics

36 hours ago UK drivers face new £130 fine as major road rule made 'permanent' after two year trial

Lambeth Council has made its Low Traffic Neighbourhood in Brixton permanent after seeing environmental benefits, the local authority has confirmed, meaning London visitors could soon face a £130 fine

Economics

11 hours ago Tiger Woods' son Charlie caught laughing after embarrassing error left dad furious

Tiger Woods' son Charlie was spotted laughing at his father after the 15-time Major champion made an error during his debut in TGL, which saw his team face off against LAGC

Events

4 hours ago Stacey Solomon says 'I'm so scared' before teasing huge move she 'couldn't have imagined'

Stacey spoke to her fans as she filmed herself as she putting on her lipstick, unable to hide her nerves

Politics

12 hours ago Ban on naming judge who handed Sara Sharif over to killer father will have a 'corrosive impact' on public confidence in the justice system, court hears

Last month a High Court judge sparked outrage after ordering that none of the professionals involved in the case of the 10-year-old murdered by her father and stepmother can be named.

Events

4 hours ago Tech bros line up for Trump's big day as new billionaire friends Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg are all set to attend inauguration

NBC news reported the trio are expected to have a prominent spot at the ceremony, citing an an unnamed official source involved in planning the event for January 20.

Politics

13 hours ago Outrage after Greek police release drunk driver later involved in death crash on tourist island

Crete is notorious for road traffic accidents in Greece

Events

4 hours ago Millions of railway passengers face decade of disruption as key UK line to shut for weeks every year

Major upgrades on the West Coast Main Line are set to cause serious disruptions for passengers travelling to and from London

Politics

16 hours ago Martin Lewis issues warning over major broadband and mobile bill change coming this Friday

Martin Lewis explained how telecom firms are being banned by Ofcom from using mid-contract price rises that are linked to inflation - instead they'll have to outline any increases in cash values

Events

6 hours ago Biden's 'sneaky' and 'dirty' plot to slow down Trump on Day One... despite promising a 'smooth' transition

President Joe Biden enacted a series of roadblocks to Donald Trump's agenda to slow down the president-elect in his first days in the White House, despite his public promise to cooperate.

Politics

16 hours ago Strictly star Tasha Ghouri's dating app profile laid bare after shock split from Andrew Le Page

Tasha Ghouri and Andrew Le Page, who met on Love Island in 2022, have reportedly ended their relationship, with sources citing the pressures of Tasha’s Strictly Come Dancing involvement.

Events

13 hours ago Biden announces 2 new national monuments in California after wildfires scuttled previous event

President Joe Biden has announced the creation of two California national monuments that will honor Native American tribes while shielding picturesque mountains and deserts from mining and energy development

Politics

19 hours ago Love Island star 'in trouble' with producers after breaking major vaping rule

Love Island is back for a second season of All Stars, and with this year's star-studded cast, it's about to get very hot in the South African villa if they can stick to the rules

Events

14 hours ago One Lame duck down! Tulip Siddiq resigns as City minister over Mail's 'corruption' probe revelations just 24 hours after Keir Starmer backed Labour MP

It came 26 days after the Mail revealed she was facing a major corruption probe in Bangladesh.

Politics

20 hours ago Mark Zuckerberg's 'confidence' in 'knowing he could kill people' with MMA skills

The Facebook founder was on the Joe Rogan Experience to discuss changes to his social media platforms when the pair spoke about the benefits of jiu-jitsu and other martial arts

Events

16 hours ago Prince William has 'big plans' for popular royal who refused major title

One member of the Royal Family is reported to be poised to refuse their 'HRH' title, making them free to follow their own path away from royal duties, despite the fact Prince William has 'big plans' going forward

Politics

21 hours ago Pete Hegseth questioned on women in military in tense confirmation hearing interrupted by protests – live

Trump pick for defense secretary criticized for earlier comments as ranking Democrat questions FBI report and protesters interrupt opening remarksDonald Trump will come in to power with a “trifecta” of governmental control after his Republican party won the House of Representatives, the Senate and the presidency in the 2024 US election. It will give Trump significant power to enact his agenda on the economy, immigration and other major issues.House Democrats are said to be prioritising taking control of Congress in 2026 over everything else, with Axios reporting that the House Democrats’ two largest ideological factions – the Progressive Caucus and the centre-left New Democrat Coalition – are trying to smooth over any disagreements ahead of Trump returning to the White House on 20 January. The two factions contain roughly 100 House Democrats. Who was to blame for the loss in the presidential election and the Biden administration’s policy towards Israel during its war on Gaza are amo...

Events

18 hours ago Pete Hegseth calls stories of his excessive drinking ‘anonymous smears’ as Democrats grill Trump’s Pentagon pick – live

Trump pick for defense secretary also questioned on sexual assault allegations and women in the military‘I’m not perfect’: Hegseth testifies on sexual assault and drinking claimsDonald Trump will come in to power with a “trifecta” of governmental control after his Republican party won the House of Representatives, the Senate and the presidency in the 2024 US election. It will give Trump significant power to enact his agenda on the economy, immigration and other major issues.House Democrats are said to be prioritising taking control of Congress in 2026 over everything else, with Axios reporting that the House Democrats’ two largest ideological factions – the Progressive Caucus and the centre-left New Democrat Coalition – are trying to smooth over any disagreements ahead of Trump returning to the White House on 20 January. The two factions contain roughly 100 House Democrats. Who was to blame for the loss in the presidential election and the Biden administration’s policy towards Israe...

Politics

22 hours ago Starbucks UK: Philadelphia arrest explained as major coffee chain makes big in

The global chain is rolling out a major policy change 🚶 ♂️

Events

18 hours ago Joe Biden concocts a positive image for his legacy while his party fumes over November

Analysis: The outgoing US president is seeking to define his presidency as more than just the lead-up to Kamala Harris’s defeat.

Politics

22 hours ago Pete Hegseth hearing: protesters interrupt opening remarks of defense secretary pick – US politics live

Protesters quickly escorted out by police; Hegseth is first Trump nominee to face senatorsDonald Trump will come in to power with a “trifecta” of governmental control after his Republican party won the House of Representatives, the Senate and the presidency in the 2024 US election. It will give Trump significant power to enact his agenda on the economy, immigration and other major issues.House Democrats are said to be prioritising taking control of Congress in 2026 over everything else, with Axios reporting that the House Democrats’ two largest ideological factions – the Progressive Caucus and the centre-left New Democrat Coalition – are trying to smooth over any disagreements ahead of Trump returning to the White House on 20 January. The two factions contain roughly 100 House Democrats. Who was to blame for the loss in the presidential election and the Biden administration’s policy towards Israel during its war on Gaza are among the topics of disagreement between some House Democra...

Events

18 hours ago Kate Middleton cancer remission latest updates: Reaction as Princess of Wales shares major health news during Royal Marsden visit

Follow our live coverage as Princess Kate shares a major health update following her cancer treatment.

Politics

23 hours ago America unveils next generation bomber and issues chilling 'World War III' warning to China

The B-21 is a long-range, highly survivable, penetrating strike stealth bomber that will play a major role supporting national security objectives and assisting allies across the globe.

Events

19 hours ago City centre and residential roads across Manchester could have a new speed limit

It comes after a surge in crashes involving pedestrians and cyclists

Politics

23 hours ago Davina McCall's dating show dropped from schedules as ITV hit major issue

My Mum, Your Dad, which was hosted by Davina McCall, has been shelved by ITV after just two series, with a third season of the show put on hold

Events