27 minutes ago Phil Taylor says Luke Littler must overcome 'Manchester United syndrome'

Darting icon Phil Taylor has warned Luke Littler he must overcome "Manchester United syndrome" if he wants to break his world championship record

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8 hours ago Man, 22, drowns off Perth beach in front of horrified family on last day of Christmas holidays

Sio Afamasaga, 22, drowned while swimming off the coast of Perth, Australia, with his brother and sister in law as his family launched a fundraiser to help get his body home to Samoa

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87 minutes ago Statement issued on new £22m school where teachers face redundancy and state of the art facilities may never be used

Powys Council rejected claims that cuts would make Ysgol Robert Owen unsafe as it warned schools across the county have begun "management of change processes in response to the financial pressures"

Economics

8 hours ago Should you really share your bedroom fantasies with you partner? TRACEY COX shares tales of how it's gone horribly wrong

Sex and relationships expert TRACEY COX warns that confessing your fantasies can be risky. It is, however, possible to open up to your partner without putting your relationship in danger.

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33 minutes ago California fires live updates: ‘Dangerous’ winds return as residents are warned over threat of new wildfires

Officials warn that Angelenos are ‘not out of the woods’ with the Santa Ana winds expected to pick up Wednesday, fanning the flames of the Palisades and Eaton blazes raging through southern California

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63 minutes ago Elon Musk is being sued by the SEC over his Twitter takeover. What we know

The Tesla CEO bought Twitter in October 2022 for $44 billion and rebranded it as X

Technology

24 hours ago One telltale symptom which could be a sign of mystery Chinese HMPV virus

Health experts have warned about the symptoms of the HMPV virus after another outbreak - and one of the earliest symptoms to look out for could be a rash on your skin

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2 hours ago Motorcycle Road Safety Roadshows visiting five Scottish cities in February 2025

Motorcycle Law Scotland is hosting a series of Motorcycle Road Safety Roadshows in February 2025.

Transport

39 minutes ago Colorado Democrat launches lawsuit against Lyft over alleged sexual assault

‘When I tried to get out, he pushed me back down into the car. He touched me inappropriately and went on to sexually assault me’, said Democrat Rep. Jenny Willford

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16 hours ago Parents may be ‘fuelling obesity’ by encouraging one eating habit in children

Nutritionists have warned of one food habit which might be fuelling Britain’s obesity crisis

Society

4 hours ago US woman who relocated to Edinburgh left 'blindsided' after paying £1,300 for a flat that didn't exist

Olivia Ellen Homer, 29, from Chicago, travelled to Edinburgh in January to begin her studies at Napier University - but, after she arrived, she discovered her rental property belonged to a family.

Economics

29 hours ago UK weather forecast reveals 'boulder in a stream' will bring in 'well earned' break

Weather experts have released new images which show the likelihood of rain coming to the UK over the coming weeks – while the Met Office also warn of another phenomenon set to cover the country

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54 minutes ago WHO issues warning over 'bleeding eyes' virus after eight deaths in new outbreak

WHO is currently investigating nine suspected cases of Marburg in Tanzania, with eight of those resulting in deaths.

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6 hours ago Elon Musk sued by regulator for 'violating' federal securities law over Twitter stocks

Musk’s lawyer has branded the latest complaint a ‘sham’

Technology

4 hours ago A twist of Lime: Timothée Chalamet rode a rental bike on to the red carpet. But how long had he been in the saddle?

The actor’s choice of transportation to the premiere of A Complete Unknown give him a fresh everyman spin. Yet there was a distinct lack of puddle to his trousersLast night, at the London premiere of A Complete Unknown, Timothée Chalamet defied convention by turning up on a Lime bike. He rode the bike on to the red carpet, ended the ride on his phone and then carried on with the rest of the premiere as if nothing had happened. What a man.You can tell a lot about someone by the way in which they arrive at their own film premiere. The default is to arrive in a limo, looking beautiful with someone of equal beauty in tow, as a demonstration of status. Sometimes a star will bring their mother as a date – as Henry Cavill did to the premiere of The Witcher a few years ago – when they want to project an image of cosy, relatable approachability. Then there are those who will lean into the premiere as an opportunity to redefine their own personal brand, as Ryan Gosling did when he turned up t...

Transport

45 minutes ago Is YOUR council delaying May elections? More than HALF of town halls want to postpone voting after Labour announced shake

Leaders from 18 authorities in England want delays after Labour announced the biggest overhaul of local government in decades.

Politics

22 hours ago Diddy accuser alleges she was walking home from babysitting job when mogul sexually assaulted her

The 16-year-old high school student was allegedly convinced by Combs to get into his vehicle in New York in late August or early September 2000, a new lawsuit claims

Society

4 hours ago Watch live: Keir Starmer faces grilling from Kemi Badenoch in Commons after surprise inflation fall

Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer faces Kemi Badenoch at Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday, 15 January, after a surprise inflation fall gave a boost to under-fire chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Economics

61 minutes ago 5 times Tories wrecked the economy as Kemi Badenoch attack on Rachel Reeves backfires

Kemi Badenoch attempted to put Labour on the back foot on the economy - only to have her party's dire 14-year record thrown back at her. Here The Mirror looks at some highlights

Events

1 hour ago Janus Henderson chief criticises ‘very aggressive’ action by hedge fund Saba

Ali Dibadj warns against ‘complacency’ as US group tries to take over the management of seven UK investment trusts

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24 hours ago Landlords to be banned from asking for more than a month's rent in advance from tenants under new law

Changes to Labour's Renters' Rights Bill will prevent landlords or letting agencies from encouraging 'de facto bidding wars' between prospective renters.

Society

5 hours ago PMQs live: Starmer faces Badenoch after surprise inflation fall boosts under

The Consumer Prices Index figure fell to 2.5%, still above the Bank of England’s 2% target

Economics

61 minutes ago Watch live: LA County officials give wildfire update as residents warned to 'stay on guard' amid high

Watch live as LA County officials give a wildfire update on Wednesday (15 January) as residents are warned to “stay on guard” amid high-fueling wind gusts.

Events

1 hour ago UN human rights chief calls for lifting Western sanctions on Syria as country rebuilds after Assad

The United Nations human rights chief has called for the lifting of Western sanctions imposed on Syria over its yearslong civil war, now that former leader Bashar Assad has been ousted and sent into exile

Politics

24 hours ago Law student sues Cambridge University for failing him on his PhD and costing him his barrister job offer

Jacob Meagher is seeking 'substantial damages' from the world famous institution, alleging he was the subject of disability discrimination and victimisation following the failure of his Law Phd.

Society

6 hours ago UK politics live: Surprise inflation fall eases pressure on Reeves as markets predict interest rate cut

The Consumer Prices Index figure fell to 2.5%, still above the Bank of England’s 2% target

Economics

73 minutes ago SafeSport CEO says in email: Knowing arrested investigator fooled them is 'just sickening'

The leader of the U.S. Center for SafeSport wrote in an email that the revelation of a former investigator’s arrest on rape charges was “just sickening,” while also saying there was no reason to believe he’d committed any wrongdoing while working for the center

Events

1 hour ago DWP stops benefits for 318,000 people who ignored 'important' Universal Credit instructions'

The Department for Work and Pensions has warned that two benefits will be scrapped for good just weeks from now, with four others to be phased out during the 2025-2026 financial year

Politics

25 hours ago Family of woman who died during sex demand law change after partner waited 30 hours to call 999

Emergency services were only called for Kimberley McAssey, 29, 30 hours after she fell unresponsive after a night with Ryan Sheridan as he failed to call the emergency services

Society

9 hours ago UK politics live: Boost for Reeves as inflation falls after No 10 refuses to rule out emergency budget

The Consumer Prices Index figure fell to 2.5%, still above the Bank of England’s 2% target

Economics

80 minutes ago Asda issues urgent recall on children's toy over fears it could 'pose a risk of choking'

Asda has issued an urgent recall on a children's toy over fears it could 'pose a risk of choking'

Events

1 hour ago Landlord looks for tenant willing to move into posh flat – but there's big catch

A London landlord has been mocked online after a Reddit user shared their "cosy room" for rent that came with a string of strict rules attached to it – so would you move in?

Politics

26 hours ago Cambridge law student sues university after he failed his PhD, claiming it held up his career as a barrister because he was 'less able' to write a thesis

Jacob Meagher is seeking 'substantial damages' from the world famous institution, alleging he was the subject of disability discrimination and victimisation following the failure of his Law Phd.

Society

15 hours ago Gerry Adams in line for ‘payday from taxpayer’ under plans to repeal Legacy Act, says think tank report

Shadow attorney general Lord Wolfson KC says Labour’s reasonings for planning to repeal the Legacy Act ‘make no sense’

Economics

81 minutes ago Family speaks out after boy, 8, is mauled to death by dogs he tried to pet: ‘We can’t get him back’

The Volusia County Sheriff said that law enforcement’s goal was to destroy the dogs and bring charges against the animals’ owner

Events

2 hours ago Smoking North Ayrshire taxi driver who lit up inside cab is rapped by councillors

The North Ayrshire taxi driver was warned after smoking inside his cab.

Politics

28 hours ago New renting law now 'one step closer' that will end bidding wars and 'unreasonable' rent increases

The Renters’ Rights Bill is set to be the 'biggest shake up' to the private rented sector in more than 30 years

Society

15 hours ago PM promises ‘strongest action possible’ against Russia if death of Australian Oscar Jenkins confirmed

Government still working to verify reports of Melbourne man’s death after being captured by Russian forces while fighting for UkraineFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia would take “the strongest action possible”, including potentially expelling Russia’s ambassador, Anthony Albanese has warned, as the federal government scrambles to verify reports that Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins had been killed after being captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine.Albanese said on Wednesday that any harm to Jenkins would be “absolutely reprehensible”, and demanded Moscow immediately confirm the condition of the 32-year-old Australian citizen, after reports overnight that he had died.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Economics

96 minutes ago UK politics live: Starmer warned markets ‘don’t trust Reeves’ as Farage and Tories unite in Chagos plot

Kemi Badenoch questions trust in chancellor during fiery PMQs clash, as markets rally over new inflation data

Events

2 hours ago No shadow cabinet members will be sacked in next four years – Badenoch spokesman

The Conservative leader is ‘very happy’ with her shadow cabinet, her spokesman said.

Politics

29 hours ago Rental reforms ‘to deliver on promise to transform lives of millions of tenants’

An amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill, back before the House of Commons on Tuesday, proposes to cap advance rent payments at one month’s rent.

Society

16 hours ago No 10 refuses to rule out emergency budget as fresh inflation figures due: Live

Sir Keir Starmer hit by second ministerial resignation in six months as Tulip Siddiq steps down as anti-corruption minister

Economics

1 hour ago LA fires live updates: ‘Dangerous’ winds return as residents are warned over threat of new wildfires

Officials warn that Angelenos are ‘not out of the woods’ with the Santa Ana winds expected to pick up Wednesday, fanning the flames of the Palisades and Eaton blazes raging through southern California

Events

2 hours ago Trump administration will be allowed to consider Chagos Islands deal, says No 10

Allies of the US president-elect have been critical of the deal because of implications for the strategically important Diego Garcia military base.

Politics

34 hours ago Should I give my house to my children now to avoid inheritance tax? Four problems to watch out for...

The family home is likely to be one of your most valuable assets. This begs the question: 'Can I gift it to my children now? Lawyer Philip Sillars explains the risks.

Society

16 hours ago Business confidence suffers biggest fall since Ukraine invasion after Reeves Budget

Accountancy body warns steep decline was driven by unprecedented concerns over the impact of the tax burden and weaker domestic sales growth.

Economics

1 hour ago Man issues warning against calling numbers on missing people posters that could save a life

Not everyone involved in a missing person’s case always has their best interests in mind, one man claims.

Events

2 hours ago Starmer urged to let ‘wealthy Americans’ move to UK ahead of Trump presidency

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey pressed the PM not to exclude those who want ‘bring their money and skills’ to the UK in a bid to reduce immigration.

Politics

24 hours ago Rachel Reeves hints at emergency spending cuts as Labour's Britain is hammered by market meltdown, spiking debt costs and a stalling economy

Rachel Reeves was berated for leaving Britain in a 'mess' as she faced the Commons after returning from her controversial trip to China.

Economics

2 hours ago Drivers warned over lane closure on M9 as engineers work to repair burst water main

The M9 motorway by Cambusbarron, Stirling, will see one of its northbound lanes closed as workers repair a 15-inch hole in a water main there.

Events

3 hours ago Poland's leader accuses Russia of planning acts of terror against 'airlines over the world'

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has accused Russia of planning acts of sabotage worldwide that included “acts of air terror” against airlines

Politics

24 hours ago Completion of £4.8 million affordable housing development in Midlothian

Social landlord Wheatley Homes East has handed over 25 new homes to delighted tenants in the Rosewell community of Midlothian.

Economics

2 hours ago Russia 'has been planning acts of air terror against airlines all over the world', Polish leader warns amid growing fears Putin is plotting an atrocity in the West

Donald Tusk accused Moscow of staging sabotage and diversion on Polish soil and beyond

Events

3 hours ago 'Maybe people don't like honesty after all': Scottish Secretary responds to Labour's poor polling

The Scottish Secretary said his party had always been upfront about the challenges facing the economy

Politics

26 hours ago Rachel Reeves challenged over Chinese slave labour and jailed British citizen Jimmy Lai as she scrambles to defend her 'small beer' £600m investment deal from Beijing trip

The recently-returned Chancellor updated MPs on her controversial overseas trip, which she went ahead with despite growing economic alarm in Britain.

Economics

2 hours ago LA fires live updates: ‘Critical’ fire risk remains as winds return to threaten new blazes and destruction

Officials warn that Angelenos are ‘not out of the woods’ with the Santa Ana winds expected to pick up Wednesday, fanning the flames of the Palisades and Eaton blazes raging through southern California

Events

3 hours ago PM insists Reeves in post for ‘many years’ amid calls to rule out tax hikes

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch asked Sir Keir Starmer if the country could ‘afford four more years of his terrible judgments’.

Politics

26 hours ago Cop shouts 'Bingo' after finding massive £750k cocaine stash in middle

Linda Lawrence, 58, had more than 9kg of cocaine stashed in a cardboard box as she drove up the M6 - the force estimates over £750,000 worth of cocaine was seized from the car

Economics

2 hours ago California fires live: 6m people under critical fire threat as dangerous winds expected; governor says conditioning aid ‘un

Forecasters warn of ‘particularly dangerous weather situation’ in California; Gavin Newsom hits back at House speaker for ‘politicizing’ tragedyBig oil pushed to kill bill that would have made them pay for wildfire disastersTell us about financial consequences you are facingLA mayor, Karen Bass, has shared a phone number for residents who have evacuated to get assistance in finding and retrieving pets in evacuation areas.Posting on X, Bass wrote:Pets are family.The City is making help available to find and retrieve pets in evacuation areas. Continue reading...

Events

3 hours ago 'Maybe people don't like honesty after all': Scottish minister responds to Labour's poor polling

The Scottish Secretary said his party had always been upfront about the challenges facing the economy

Politics

26 hours ago PA who led on her wealthy older boss while he funded her 'lady of leisure' lifestyle by buying Botox, bags, shoes and two cars is ordered to pay £15k after losing sex harassment lawsuit

A woman who tried to sue her boss for harassment after allowing him to believe she was interested in pursuing a romance in return for lavish gifts, has been ordered to pay £15,000 in legal costs.

Economics

2 hours ago Ruben Amorim fires Liverpool and Arsenal warning to Man Utd stars ahead of Southampton clash

Manchester United have turned in encouraging performances against Liverpool and Arsenal over recent weeks and the Red Devils will be aiming to continue their positive form against Southampton

Events

3 hours ago Keir Starmer challenged to 'save' Grangemouth refinery by Scots Labour MP

The Prime Minister said his Government will "do everything we can to make sure that long-term future is there" for the workers.

Politics

28 hours ago Mauritius hints it has secured more concessions from UK on Chagos deal amid backlash at claims Labour is ready to pay nearly £9BILLION

Keir Starmer has been pushing for a quick agreement on ceding sovereignty of the archipelago - with just a week to go before Donald Trump re-enters the White House.

Economics

2 hours ago Nationwide abortion restrictions will have a deadly impact, experts warn

The incoming Trump administration is expected to impose further restrictions on abortion with deadly effect, warn experts

Events

3 hours 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

28 hours ago UK politics live: Reeves to face MPs in wake of market turmoil as Reform poll deals fresh blow to Starmer

Chancellor to address parliament as economic pressure mounts over cost of borrowing and falling pound

Economics

2 hours ago Currys: major UK retailer warns of price rises on TVs, fridges, laptops, and more

The retailer is warning of rising wage costs as new budget measures take their toll 💼

Events

4 hours ago Woman suddenly loses hearing in one ear – then doctors discover living nightmare

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: A 21-year-old woman had complained of a 'piercing' pain in her right ear, coupled with progressive hearing loss, vertigo, nausea and tinnitus. Then medics found the grim cause

Politics

30 hours 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

3 hours ago Major holiday hotspot issues chilling pandemic warning in wake of COVID

Australian officials must learn from mistakes made during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to build back public trust ahead of the next viral outbreak that could sweep the world

Events

4 hours ago Nicola Sturgeon has right 'to a private life' following divorce from Peter Murrell, says John Swinney

The First Minister described the end of the relationship between the former SNP leader and the party's ex-chief executive as a "very sad process".

Politics

35 hours ago Mike Lindell dinged nearly $60K in sanctions for ‘frivolous’ lawsuit claims against Smartmatic

Lastest hit comes after an $800,000 judgement over an upaid DHL bill

Economics

3 hours ago Carlos Sainz sounds warning to Lewis Hamilton over Ferrari experience: ‘Not everything is roses and perfect’

Sainz has discussed his ‘tough’ time at Ferrari but maintains it also offers ‘a very special experience’

Events

4 hours ago Trump’s attorney general pick to face scrutiny on first day of Senate hearing

Pam Bondi, first female Florida attorney general and Trump loyalist, will answer if she can resist White House pressurePam Bondi, Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, is expected to face scrutiny on Wednesday during the first day of her confirmation hearing about her ability to resist the White House from exerting political pressure on the justice department.The hearing, before the Senate judiciary committee, comes at a crunch time for the department, which has faced unrelenting criticism from Trump after its prosecutors charged him in two federal criminal cases and is about to see Trump’s personal lawyers in those cases take over key leadership positions. Continue reading...

Politics

36 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

3 hours ago Keir Starmer says he will look at 'every conceivable way' to stop Troubles internees such as Gerry Adams getting compensation

Keir Starmer was grilled on the prospect of the former Sinn Fein leader receiving a payout during PMQs.

Events