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The latest data has raised expectations that the Bank of England could cut UK interest rates again next month.

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7 hours ago Brentford star sends clear message to Liverpool after thrilling comeback to stun Man City

Brentford came from two goals down in the final 10 minutes to snatch a 2-2 draw with Manchester City on Tuesday, giving them confidence ahead of Saturday's game against Liverpool

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49 minutes ago PMQs LIVE: Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch clash after Tulip Siddiq's resignation and inflation fall

PM faces questions over Tulip Siddiq’s resignation as Treasury minister

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20 hours ago Dad accused of murdering daughter claims he 'accidentally stabbed her in heart' while 'play fighting'

Scarlett Vickers, 14, suffered an 11cm (4.3in) stab wound to the chest in the kitchen of the family home.

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53 minutes ago Linda Nolan feared end was coming when worrying symptom hit over Christmas

Linda Nolan, who has died from breast cancer aged 65, struggled in the last few months of her life, when she suffered a fall and a worrying 'mystery illness' that saw her question 'Is this it?'

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11 hours ago Strictly Come Dancing viewing figures fall short as The Traitors becomes the BBC's most watched reality TV show in ratings war

Strictly Come Dancing viewing figures has fallen short as The Traitors have become the BBC's most watched reality TV show.

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2 hours ago Elon Musk's SpaceX prepares for Starship’s launch in seventh flight test

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has revealed the exact time you will see the world’s biggest rocket’s most ambitious flight yet

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2 hours ago Having this food daily could improve bone health and strength in older women, research suggests

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 10million Americans suffer from osteoporosis

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52 minutes ago Scott Thomas' twin Adam shares Love Island star's biggest 'fear' about return to villa

Former ITV Emmerdale star Adam Thomas has opened up about his twin brother Scott's return to Love Island, explaining how he was 'scared' to tell people he was going on the show.

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9 hours ago Parental mental health biggest cause of child protection referrals in England

Public service cuts and ‘stark impact of poverty’ are causing worse outcomes for children, according to surveyPoor parental mental health has overtaken domestic violence as the most commonly reported factor in social worker assessments into whether a child is at risk of serious harm or neglect, according to new research.Growing rates of mental illness – in both parents and children – were an increasingly important driver of child safeguarding interventions in England, the latest comprehensive survey of children’s social care pressures found.In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In the US, you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988, chat on 988lifeline.org, or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org Continue reading...

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68 minutes ago The drop in inflation is good for your mortgage – but don’t celebrate just yet

Analysis: Milder inflation has brought hope that the Bank of England may lower interest rates, saving borrowers vast sums on loans and mortgages

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20 hours ago FA Cup drama, transfer moves, and WSL returns – Women’s Football Weekly podcast

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Jamie Spangher, and Sophie Downey to review the weekend’s FA Cup gamesOn the podcast today: the panel reviews a busy weekend of FA Cup action as Wolves and Rugby Borough make history in making joining the fifth round alongside dominant performances from WSL sides. How important is the competition for lower-tier teams, and how can it impact their development?The January transfer window is in full swing, with Everton and Manchester United among the busiest clubs. The panel discusses key moves so far, the importance of the loan system and what the second half of the season could bring for struggling sides. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Australian Open 2025: Draper v Kokkinakis into fifth set, Fearnley and Gauff through – live

Updates from around the courts at Melbourne ParkAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailAryna Sabalenka breaks Jessica Bouzas Maneiro to 30 at the first attempt but the Spaniard bounces back immediately. Bouzas Maneiro pulls away to a 0-30 lead following a pair of unforced errors from Sabalenka, then takes the game to deuce and four break-back points – the third from a huge confidence booster with a sublime cross-court forehand winner. The world No 54 brings out a backhand winner to finally finish off the game and put the first set back on serve.Jessica Pegula is up against Elise Mertens on Margaret Court Arena with the first few games quickly going to serve. Mertens leads the No 7 seed 2-1. Continue reading...

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21 hours ago French TV show pulled after ridicule of woman who fell for AI Brad Pitt

Anne, 53, faces wave of online mockery for believing she was in relationship with actor and paying scammer €830kA French woman who believed she was in a long-term romantic relationship with Brad Pitt and was scammed into paying €830,000 (£700,000) to help him with medical treatment faced such a wave of online mockery that a TV programme about her has been withdrawn.The interior designer, named as Anne, 53, has been targeted on social media and even a satirical sketch on France’s biggest radio breakfast show after giving an interview about the case to the Seven to Eight programme on the TF1 channel on Sunday. Continue reading...

Culture

4 hours ago Energy trading technologies: increasing efficiency and resilience in European energy

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86 minutes ago Debenhams launches 'biggest ever' 95% off January sale reducing winter coats and puffer jackets

One of the most popular reductions sees a padded and waterproof Tog24 coat reduced from £110 to £40

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22 hours ago Richest billionaire chef worth more than Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver combined

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72 minutes ago Forbes welcomes deal creating hundreds of jobs at former Michelin factory site

Textile manufacturer Wilkie has become the majority shareholder for Dundee’s Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc.

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24 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal to sign Zubimendi, Vlahovic update; Chelsea suffer Tel blow; Kolo Muani to Spurs

January window hotting up as Premier League sides eye big deals

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1 hour ago Two thirds of retailers warn Budget will force them to hike prices amid market turmoil

The biggest concerns, cited by more than 60% of the CFO's, were falling demand for goods and services, inflation for goods and services, and the increasing tax and regulatory burden

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25 hours ago The Apprentice shares season 19 trailer as BBC tease 'most demanding series yet'

The Apprentice is set to return to our screens this year as a new batch of candidates take on a series of tasks and challenges to prove they have what it takes to be Lord Alan Sugar's next business partner.

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5 hours ago Princess of Wales tells patient she 'got so attached' to her chemotherapy port as she battled cancer and 'hesitated' when medics said it could be removed

The Princess of Wales had been animatedly talking to 45-year-old patient Katherine Field during an emotional visit yesterday to the Royal Marsden Hospital in Chelsea, South West London.

Science

91 minutes ago Spain tax: 100% property tax hike proposed that could keep UK expats from Barcelona and Madrid

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25 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

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88 minutes ago Starmer hints at spending cuts as he blames 'volatile' global economy for post

Keir Starmer insisted the government will stick to its fiscal rules as he clashed with Kemi Badenoch at PMQs.

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25 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal to sign Zubimendi, Vlahovic boost; Chelsea suffer Tel blow; Kolo Muani to Spurs

January window hotting up as Premier League sides eye big deals

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2 hours ago BAFTA Film Awards 2025 Shortlists: Here are the full nominations for the red carpet event

Here’s who will be in contention on the biggest night of the year for the British film industry.

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14 hours ago Reframing obesity may end the diagnosis debate, but the health challenges remain

Assessment of the condition could face overhaul, but governments, companies and communities still have work to doCall to overhaul obesity diagnoses amid fears of over-reliance on BMIObesity is one of the world’s biggest health challenges, causing a mass of shorter, unhappier lives and a mounting burden on already overstretched healthcare systems.There is no doubt that more people than ever before are living with excess body fat, and there is no doubt about the dangers of doing so. Obesity has the ability to harm every single organ in the body, and increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer and mental illness. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago London was the only UK region to see house price falls in year to November 2024

A surprise slowing in inflation has boosted hopes that mortgage rates could ease

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26 hours ago Thousands of Dumfries and Galloway properties at risk of losing control of heating and hot water systems

Many homes and businesses still use a soon to be switched off system telling electricity meters to switch between peak and off-peak rates.

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92 minutes ago Stirling businesses urged to attend briefing sharing shoplifting intel on city streets

The briefing is being arranged by the Retailers Against Crime group and will include details on shoplifting suspects, trends and recent footage.

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26 hours ago Famous Scottish dairy firm targets fitness fanatics with new protein ice cream

“Growing up on the dairy, ice cream was always a staple in our house as you might imagine” – Robert Graham

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2 hours 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.

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21 hours ago The subtle symptom that was actually a sign my daughter was quietly suffering from CANCER

Just before Christmas, Lily Morss was diagnosed with rare cancer in her left eye. In hindsight, her parents say they could tell something was wrong months ago, when Lily began tilting her head.

Science

1 hour ago Europe must take responsibility for its own security, says Polish minister

‘Very difficult time’ anticipated as Poland takes over EU presidency against backdrop of geopolitical uncertaintyEurope must “take responsibility” for its own security, Poland has told its fellow EU member states, as Warsaw takes over the rotating presidency of the bloc at a time of increasing geopolitical uncertainty.Poland has started its six-month presidency as Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House having promised to bring a negotiated end to Russia’s war in neighbouring Ukraine and threatened to seize Greenland using military force. Continue reading...

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27 hours ago 11 of the best cheap hotels in Edinburgh: Where to stay for location and quality if you’re on a budget

A trip to the Scottish capital doesn’t have to be expensive, especially when there are these budget-friendly hotels to enjoy during your stay

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1 hour ago Examples of where inflation eased last month – and where it accelerated

Prices fell faster in December than November for a handful of household essentials, including carpets, lighting equipment and irons.

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27 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal told new Vlahovic fee; Chelsea suffer Tel blow; Liverpool reject £70m bid

January window hotting up as Premier League sides eye big deals

Sport

2 hours ago 'These 95p teeth whitening strips have given me back my confidence' says Amazon shopper

DrDent Professional Teeth Whitening Strips are now on sale for under £20 on Amazon - and shoppers are raving about the results

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22 hours ago The mugshot of pervert doctor who subjected female patients to horrific sexual abuse 'for his own gratification'

Dr Wayne Sefton Davis, a GP in Salford, carried out the vile acts against two women during ‘invasive’ examinations

Science

2 hours ago Britalian restaurant famed for fried egg carbonara shuts after just eight months

Owners said the “the unforeseen additional cost pressures created by the autumn Budget came at the wrong stage of our business cycle.”

Politics

2 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.

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28 hours ago Chelsea suffer Mathys Tel blow as Bayern Munich sporting director sends 'clear' message

Chelsea have enquired over the availability of the 19-year-old

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

30 hours ago Move body and mind: five exercises to improve mental health, from twists to lunges

Combining ideas from therapy with physical activity can bring huge health benefits, say the therapists pioneering a holistic approachA paradox at the heart of current thinking on health is that we’re all aware, perhaps agonisingly so, that exercise is good for us and can be especially beneficial to mental health. As the number of people presenting to their doctors with mood disorders continues to climb, more GPs are urging us to exercise more. It has even been available on the NHS as treatment for mild mental health issues since 2019. But for many people, doing more exercise remains a hard ask.We all know we should do more exercise and arguments for its benefits hardly need repeating: improved blood pressure, better sleep, strength, mobility, confidence, mood and posture, perhaps even a better reflection when we look in the mirror. Continue reading...

Science

2 hours ago Minister hints at 'tough' spending cuts in March as he rules out emergency Budget after spike in government's borrowing costs

Treasury Chief Secretary Darren Jones admitted 'tough decisions' will be needed after the UK took a hammering from markets.

Politics

2 hours ago Best fitness apps: the best health and dieting apps offering January deals to help you reach your goals

Kickstart your fitness journey with the best app deals this January 💪

Economics

28 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal told Vlahovic fee; Chelsea suffer Tel blow; Liverpool reject £70m bid; Man United

January window hotting up as Premier League sides eye big deals

Sport

2 hours ago Germany suffers another 'sick man of Europe' setback as GDP falls for second year in a row while Brexit UK has seen growth with positive 2025 forecast despite Labour budget chaos

The Federal Statistics Office said today that Europe's largest economy had contracted by 0.2 per cent following a decline in 2023

Events

37 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

2 hours ago Europeans are more anxious about ‘Trump 2.0’ than Americans are, new poll shows

‘The vast majority of people around the world think Trump is, in fact, good for the U.S., good for the world and good for global peace’ writes ECFR’s Mark Leonard

Politics

2 hours ago Millionaires lose war over neighbour's noisy wooden floor: Businessman and wife tried to force City banker in £1.1m flat upstairs to tear up 'unbearable' creaking floorboards

Businessman Sergey Grazhdankin, 44, and his wife, Maria, claimed their lives in a gated art deco development in West Kensington, London became 'torture' after new neighbours moved in.

Economics

32 hours ago Oleksandr Usyk offers confusing prediction for if Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua ever fight

Oleksandr Usyk has beaten both Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua twice in his illustrious career, but the Ukrainian has refused to predict a winner if the two Brits were to ever fight

Sport

2 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Draper v Kokkinakis, Mensik beats Ruud, Gauff through – live

Updates from around the courts at Melbourne ParkAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailAryna Sabalenka breaks Jessica Bouzas Maneiro to 30 at the first attempt but the Spaniard bounces back immediately. Bouzas Maneiro pulls away to a 0-30 lead following a pair of unforced errors from Sabalenka, then takes the game to deuce and four break-back points – the third from a huge confidence booster with a sublime cross-court forehand winner. The world No 54 brings out a backhand winner to finally finish off the game and put the first set back on serve.Jessica Pegula is up against Elise Mertens on Margaret Court Arena with the first few games quickly going to serve. Mertens leads the No 7 seed 2-1. Continue reading...

Events

2 hours ago Desire to ‘meet every concern’ over HS2 causes extra costs and delays – adviser

Sir Joh Armitt told MPs a ‘private sector approach’ would have been to say ‘Sorry, I have not got any more money’.

Politics

2 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

3 hours ago Is Rachel Reeves plotting ANOTHER cash raid on farmers? Chancellor warned against taking money from flood defences and nature after IHT hit as she reins in public spending

But fears have been raised that she could hit farmers again this year by making cuts to the Environment Land Management (Elm) scheme.

Events

3 hours ago The three quick wins that could help revive the City's flagging public markets

Urgent action is needed to unlock liquidity and create deeper UK capital markets without placing additional strain on the Exchequer.

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2 hours ago Slower UK inflation relieves pressure on Rachel Reeves as financial markets calm

The cost of Government borrowing eased on Wednesday morning in a tentative sign of relief among traders after more heightened economic concerns.

Economics

3 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Draper v Kokkinakis, Martínez v Zverev, Gauff beats Burrage – live

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Events

3 hours ago FTSE 100 Live 15 January: Stocks rally on rate cut hopes, Currys hails progress

A dip in inflation today eased pressure on Rachel Reeves and boosted hopes of a February interest rate cut.

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3 hours ago Travelodge: how to book cheap Travelodge hotel rooms for £35 or less across the UK, discount booking explained

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3 hours ago Was Tony Slattery killed by his demons? Medics reveal how tragic comedian's HUGE drugs and booze consumption would have shattered his health

EXCLUSIVE: Tony Slattery, 65, suffered a heart attack on Sunday night and died on Tuesday, his heartbroken partner of almost 40 years revealed.

Events

3 hours ago Inside The Traitors' four biggest conspiracy theories as BBC show grips the nation

The Traitors is already attracting more viewers each week than last season, with around nine million people tuning in to watch the intense BBC show.

Politics

3 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

4 hours ago Nato jets scrambled as Russia launches massive aerial strike on Ukraine

Putin’s air force pounded critical infrastructure facilities close to the Polish border

Events

4 hours ago Treasury minister signals cutbacks in some public spending to pour more funds into dash for growth

Cabinet ministers will have to meet face-to-face to come up with departmental savings to fund the Government’s priorities

Politics

3 hours ago US earnings latest: Goldman Sachs profits double as equities business booms

Shares rise in pre-market trading as Wall Street banks report bumper earnings

Economics

4 hours ago Armed conflicts most urgent risk to global economies – World Economic Forum

The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) annual global risk survey highlighted declining optimism around the global economic backdrop.

Events

4 hours ago Transforming talent attraction: lessons from Molson Coors and Primark UK

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4 hours ago HUGO DUNCAN: Inflation may have dipped to 2.5 per cent but worrying signs remain for homeowners hoping for cheaper mortgage rates

Crucially for the embattled Chancellor, UK borrowing costs edged lower on international bond markets having soared to 27-year highs, though the pound remains volatile, writes HUGO DUNCAN.

Economics

4 hours ago Survival of the smartest: The path to higher occupancy rates for commercial landlords

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5 hours ago Myleene Klass campaigns for paid bereavement leave to cover miscarriages

The singer has suffered four miscarriages and spoken openly about the psychological effects of baby loss

Politics

5 hours ago Business leaders share their top motivational tips for working in January

These five motivational tips could help you get through the January working blues.

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4 hours ago Escalating armed conflict is most urgent threat for world in 2025, say global leaders

World Economic Forum says responses from experts in business, politics and academia also highlight climate crisisGlobal leaders have said that escalating armed conflict is the most urgent threat in 2025 but the climate emergency is expected to cause the greatest concern over the next decade, according to the World Economic Forum.Ahead of its yearly gathering in the Swiss ski resort of Davos next week, the WEF asked more than 900 leaders from business, politics and academia about the risks that most concern them. Continue reading...

Events

5 hours ago Princess Kate tells cancer sufferer she 'got so attached' to her chemotherapy port as she battled disease

The Princess of Wales had been animatedly talking to 45-year-old patient Katherine Field during an emotional visit yesterday to the Royal Marsden Hospital in Chelsea, South West London.

Politics

5 hours ago Royal Mail sees parcel boost over Christmas as £3.6bn takeover nears completion

International Distribution Services said Royal Mail’s revenues lifted 2.4% in the three months to the end of December.

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4 hours ago All the signs Tasha Ghouri and Andrew Le Page had secretly split after two years together as they fall victim to the Strictly curse

The pair reportedly decided to end their relationship at the start of the month , with Tasha since seen searching for love again on the celebrity dating app Raya .

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5 hours ago North London derby is perfect time for Arsenal to address Arteta's biggest issue

North London derby is perfect time for Arsenal to address Arteta's biggest issue  Evening Standard

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5 hours ago FTSE 100 Live 15 January: Index rallies on inflation cheer, Currys shares surge

A dip in inflation today eased pressure on Rachel Reeves and boosted hopes of a February interest rate cut.

Economics

5 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Draper v Kokkinakis, Gauff v Burrage on day four – live

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Events

5 hours ago Arsenal: North London derby is the perfect time to address Mikel Arteta's biggest issue

Gunners boss is wary of the mood shifting if a tough week gets even worse

Politics

5 hours ago Surprise inflation dip provides ‘respite’ for Chancellor amid market turmoil

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said she will ‘fight every day’ to improve people’s living standards.

Economics

5 hours ago It is 'inevitable' that Russia will strike Britain 'and wipe it off the earth' with missiles in revenge for Storm Shadow attacks, Putin hardliner MP warns

Andrey Gurulev, a reservist general and pro-Putin MP, insisted that the Kremlin would avenge the Ukrainian use of British Storm Shadow missiles against Russia

Events

6 hours ago Russia open for talks with Trump after Putin’s diplomat praises his attack on Nato

Trump has echoed Moscow’s rhetoric, which has described its ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine as a response to planned Nato membership for Kyiv

Politics

6 hours ago Paul O'Grady's widower slashes mansion price by £1million almost two years after death

TV star Paul O'Grady's death rocked the showbiz world in March 2023 when he died at the age of 67 after suffering cardiac arrhythmia

Economics

5 hours ago NATO war planes scrambled as Putin launches huge bombardment and Poland 'on full alert'

The Russian strikes - hitting vital energy facilities near the Ukrainian border with Poland in the coldest weeks of winter - were led by Vladimir Putin’s Tu-22 and Tu-95 strategic bombers

Events