62 minutes ago Director Audrey Diwan: ‘I understand why remaking Emmanuelle is dangerous... but let them shout, I don’t care’

The award-winning director on taking on the X-rated film that still carries cultural baggage and making the film ‘I probably needed as a woman’

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12 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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3 hours ago US inflation ticks up in December and remains above Fed’s 2% target rate

Consumer price index rose at annual rate of 2.9% and while Trump promised to cut prices he now says it will be hardInflation ticked up across the US last month, according to the last report on consumer prices under the Biden administration.Donald Trump has promised to bring prices down for millions of Americans. But while price rises have slowed sharply since their post-pandemic peak of 9.1%, the pace of inflation remains higher than the Federal Reserve’s target rate of 2% per annum. Continue reading...

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7 hours ago Brighton confirm Evan Ferguson could leave amid Arsenal and West Ham transfer links

Highly-rated striker has struggled for form and fitness since last season’s ankle injury

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62 minutes ago Heroes and villains of the LA wildfires: Jason Oppenheimer from Selling Sunset stands up for renters

The Selling Sunset star’s anti-landlord sentiment is a breath of fresh air amid the smoke and scams

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23 hours ago Cancer survivor shares four 'unhealthy' foods she still eats but with healthy twist

Michelle Patidar, a cancer survivor and certified nutrition health coach, has shared the four 'unhealthy' foods she still enjoys - and the healthy alternatives she swaps them for

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83 minutes ago US population projections shrink from last year because of declining birth rates, less immigration

The Congressional Budget Office has shrunk its projections for the U.S. population in 30 years to 372 million residents

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22 hours ago North Dakota's new governor eyes 'path to zero' property tax on people's homes. Can it be done?

North Dakota is in a unique position to use its oil wealth to eventually end property taxes on people's homes under a plan from new Gov. Kelly Armstrong

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4 hours 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

Economics

1 hour ago How Linda Nolan survived sex attack by Rolf Harris: Paedophile children's entertainer 'groped and licked' teenage star while on tour with her sisters

Pervert TV star Rolf Harris molested Linda in a backstage dressing room while she was on tour in South Africa with her sisters as part of the pop group the Nolans.

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2 hours 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

22 hours ago Boeing's aircraft deliveries and orders in 2024 reflect the company's rough year

Boeing delivered less than half the number of commercial aircraft to customers than its European rival in 2024, The American aerospace giant reported on Tuesday that it supplied 348 jetliners during the year

Society

5 hours ago US inflation likely remained elevated last month, threatening interest rate cuts

U.S. inflation likely worsened last month on the back of higher prices for gas, eggs, and used cars, a trend that could make it less likely that the Federal Reserve will cut its key interest rate much this year

Economics

2 hours ago Lynx abandoned in Highlands 'traumatised' as animal rescuers issue £15 meal plea

Three of the surviving wild cats are currently in quarantine at Edinburgh Zoo.

Events

2 hours ago New DWP payment rates for people on PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance from April

Full list of new payment rates for disability benefits and Carer's Allowance.

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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.

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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

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3 hours ago 78 dead at abandoned South Africa gold mine that was scene of a standoff. Toll is expected to rise

Rescuers and volunteers have pulled at least 78 dead miners and more than 160 survivors from an abandoned South African gold mine

Events

3 hours ago Revealed: The easiest and hardest places in the UK to pass your driving test

Figures revealed the examiners with the highest and lowest pass rates at each centres across the UK over two three-month periods in 2023 and 2024.

Politics

25 hours ago 15 jobs are 'not guaranteed' to receive National Minimum Wage from employers

The National Living Wage is a mandatory higher rate for those over 21, while the National Minimum Wage is the lowest hourly pay legally allowed for workers

Society

6 hours ago What experts think UK inflation drop could mean for interest rates and mortgages

The rate of inflation has 'unexpectedly' eased to 2.5 percent, the Office for National Statistics has said

Economics

3 hours ago Miracle VW camper van untouched by LA fires despite blaze destroying everything else in street

Amid the destruction and sadness caused by the Los Angeles wildfires, photos have shown a remarkable little VW van which survived the horrifying blaze, despite the street burning

Events

3 hours ago Why has inflation fallen and why is this good news for the Government?

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

Politics

29 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.

Society

7 hours ago Gymshark's high rated 'squat proof' £48 leggings are 'sculpting' and 'comfy'

Fitness fans have shared high praise for the seamless Gymshark leggings with one reviewer saying they 'love everything about' them

Economics

4 hours ago New Irvine Meadow gaffer 'blown away' after first few days at club as he plots survival bid

Jamie McKim takes over at Meadow Park

Events

4 hours 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

Politics

7 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 Leicester City owner ‘may have survived helicopter crash if fire had not flared’

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was killed with four others when his helicopter crashed outside the King Power Stadium.

Events

5 hours ago London reviews 2024 construction season and points to upcoming 2025 projects

London reviews 2024 construction season and points to upcoming 2025 projects  Daily Commercial News

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8 hours ago Landlord blasted for advertising £1,350 box room in London flat with strict rules including

A London-based landlord has been slammed on social media for advertising a 'completely exploitative' renting deal with strict house rules.

Economics

5 hours ago Dad's warning about unusual symptoms after being diagnosed with 'less survivable' cancer

Father-of-three Paul Marshall, 60, was diagnosed with stomach cancer, a less survivable form of cancer, just four days before Christmas - and has warned people not to ignore the symptoms

Events

5 hours ago Britain's top 100 employers named in new survey: From energy and transport firms to universities and councils, did yours make the list?

The research conducted by Zensai analysed reviews of companies on Glassdoor - a platform where people can rate their company based on eight 'workplace factors'.

Politics

8 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

6 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.

Politics

9 hours ago UK inflation unexpectedly eases in December, which could reduce pressure in bond markets

Inflation in the U.K. unexpectedly fell in December, a move that will likely fuel pressure on the Bank of England to cut interest rates again next month

Economics

7 hours ago Three out of five Scots diagnosed with less survivable cancers die within a year

New analysis shows that the average one year survival for a patient diagnosed with what is classed as a “less survivable cancer” in Scotland is just 39%.

Events

9 hours ago AD FEATURE: The career move with big opportunities that can help take you to the next level

Upskilling with Gower College Swansea's apprenticeships can lead you on a path to success

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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

9 hours ago Jack Draper's dating admission as he makes feelings clear on Emma Raducanu relationship

The British No.1 is back in action at the Australian Open after surviving a huge early scare

Events

10 hours ago A moment that changed me: I tasted honey so sublime, I gave up my career to keep bees

When a neighbour let me see inside his hive, it set me on a path to an extraordinary life second actI was first introduced to bees when I was invited to visit a neighbour’s apiary one April afternoon, 20 years ago. Like most people, I was terrified of stinging insects, but I was fond of the honey they produced, which I would drizzle into my tea to soothe a scratchy throat.An invitation to meet honeybees was unusual. At the time, I was a freelance designer and illustrator, and spent my days working from my tiny red cottage in rural Connecticut. Occasionally, I took day trips into New York City to meet with clients and a few times each year travelled to China to oversee manufacturing of giftware for a small import company Continue reading...

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26 hours ago PS Plus Extra January 2025 predictions as AAA megahit tipped for free release

PS5 owners have big expectations for the Extra and Premium PS Plus games for January 2025, with best-seller Hogwarts Legacy and Star Wars: Jedi Survivor among them

Economics

15 hours ago Rachel Reeves is warned that opening the door to spending cuts after market chaos would be 'politically suicidal'

The Chancellor hinted that billions of pounds in emergency spending cuts could be needed after sceptical financial markets pushed up long-term borrowing costs to the highest rate for 27 years.

Events

12 hours ago Falling birth rates raise prospect of sharp decline in living standards

People will need to produce more and work longer to plug growth gap left by women having fewer babies, report says

Politics

29 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

17 hours ago Octavia Butler imagined LA ravaged by fires. Her Altadena cemetery survived

Since the Los Angeles fires began last week, “Parable of the Sower” and other Octavia Butler works written decades ago have been cited for anticipating a world wracked by climate change, racism and economic disparity

Events

16 hours ago Prince William 'wants to give working royal titles' to cousin and brother

One member of the Royal Family is reportedly set to refuse their 'HRH' title, making them free to follow their own path despite the fact future-King Prince William has 'big plans' going forward

Politics

38 hours ago Inside one of Pacific Palisades' last standing malls after billionaire developer who ran against under fire mayor Karen Bass saved it from LA fire

Billionaire developer Rick Caruso 's Palisades Village Mall was directly in the path of the Palisades fire , which has already burned through 23,713 acres of prime southern California real estate.

Economics

19 hours ago James thwarts Bournemouth but act of redemption cannot halt Chelsea slide

From title challengers to top-four contenders to reviving the undercurrent of dissatisfaction with the club’s direction, quite the slide for Chelsea. The returning Thomas Tuchel will have seen few of the players he left behind in 2022 but he will, though, have been reminded of the permanent jeopardy of being Chelsea manager.Previously a safe pair of hands guiding the Chelsea project, Enzo Maresca’s formula for success is wobbling. His team showed a combination of callowness and profligacy, struggling with a spirited Bournemouth team stripped to bare bones. It took an added-time free-kick from Reece James, openly criticised by Maresca, his Chelsea career hampered by injury, and a survivor from Tuchel’s time, to prevent defeat. Continue reading...

Events

17 hours ago NCAA to dole out $1.2M to help pay for House settlement. Its president asks for Congress to step in

Stressing his own organization’s ability to pay out $1.2 billion over 10 years to help settle an industry-changing lawsuit, NCAA President Charlie Baker also urged Congress to pass legislation that could put college sports on a better path

Politics

19 hours ago From tracking apps to quit lit — this is your Dry January 2025 survival guide

If you plan on cutting out the booze this month, here's how to do it right, from delicious alcohol-free alternatives to the influencers providing a guiding light

Events

19 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

22 hours ago EastEnders icon Patsy Palmer reveals devastating impact of LA wildfires on her kids

Patsy Palmer has shared an emotional update about her Malibu home, which survived the devastating wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles

Events

22 hours ago Philippe Clement admits Rangers mistakes but reveals career choice he doesn't regret after alternative sporting chance

The Belgian was a budding tennis star as a youngster but chose to go down the football path

Politics

22 hours ago ‘Suddenly there was a car of men’: the day Israeli soldiers attacked a refugee camp

Families seek justice after a raid on Balata camp in the West Bank resulted in the death of an 80-year-old woman and another civilianThe ambulance pulls up on a narrow street at the Balata Palestinian refugee camp in Nablus in the West Bank, seemingly no different from one of the many emergency vehicles that drive in the area every day. But then five armed Israeli soldiers emerge from the vehicle, going on to take part in a raid that results in the death of two civilians, including an 80-year-old woman, in an incident that Israel’s army admitted constituted “a serious offence [and] violation of existing orders and procedures”.The Guardian has reviewed video captured by a surveillance camera, spoken with witnesses and a survivor of the military operation, conducted by the IDF on 19 December 2024 using a hospital vehicle with Palestinian licence plates. It was described by rights groups as a “flagrant violation” of international humanitarian law, which prohibits the use of medical veh...

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22 hours ago Sorcha Eastwood begins legal action over Andrew Tate social media posts

The Lagan Valley MP told the Commons last week that she was a ‘survivor of abuse’.

Politics

24 hours ago Tenants being evicted before new rental laws come in, warns former Labour leader

Jeremy Corbyn said landlords are using ‘unreasonable arguments’ to end tenancies early before the Renters’ Rights Bill becomes law

Events

23 hours ago Pep Guardiola's close pal reveals reasons Man City manager has split with wife of 30 years

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has reportedly split from wife Cristina Serra with those close to the couple hinting that the relentless work rate of the manager was a factor

Politics

24 hours ago Landlords to be banned from asking for several months rent upfront under Labour plans

Under current rules landlords are able to request thousands of pounds in upfront rent payments, prompting concern that people will be forced to take on debt to secure a tenancy

Events

24 hours ago Why interest rates may NEVER fall back to their lows: What the end of the super

The era of super-cheap money is over, according to leading economists who argue interest rates will not fall back to the low levels enjoyed prior to 2022.

Politics

25 hours ago Rescuers pull survivors from South Africa mine as hundreds remain trapped

Police say that at least 36 bodies and 82 survivors have been brought out of the Buffelsfontein Gold Mine since Friday,

Events