88 minutes ago Fact check: No UK prime minister has attended a US presidential inauguration

Donald Trump has broken with a long tradition of foreign leaders not attending the presidential swearing-in ceremony.

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2 hours ago Spain sets a new record with 94 million international tourists last year

Spain's Tourism Ministry says that a record 94 million international travelers visited Spain in 2024, the best year for tourism in the country since records started

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92 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

5 hours ago Arsenal transfers news: Huge signing expected after offer for forward is snubbed

Arsenal are in desperate need of a new forward following Gabriel Jesus' injury lay-off but the Gunners have seen a first bid rejected for a top target

Sport

2 hours ago Germany tells troops to shoot down drones on sight after wave of suspicious UAVs was seen over military sites amid hybrid war with Russia

German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said that 'especially since Putin 's war of aggression against Ukraine, we have seen that drones are being used more and more frequently.'

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26 hours ago Eerie new crime scene photo shows 'exact spot' where Pacific Palisades fire started

The burn scar was pictured taped off on a Pacific Palisades hiking trail, amid fears a smoldering NYE blaze reignited and accelerated.

Culture

17 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...

Science

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

1 hour ago Keir Starmer refuses to say if his new City minister will work on China policy after she previously 'lobbied the Tories not to impose tougher rules on Beijing'

Emma Reynolds was yesterday appointed as Economic Secretary to the Treasury to replace Tulip Siddiq, who quit following a sleaze probe.

Politics

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...

Society

3 hours ago 'Why are Brits paying to surrender something that's already ours?': Kemi Badenoch skewers Keir Starmer over £9bn cost of 'dud' Chagos Islands deal

The Prime Minister was told to abandon his 'dud' deal to handover the Indian Ocean archipelago to Mauritius, which will reportedly land taxpayers with a huge bill.

Economics

9 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal accelerate Vlahovic move after Zubimendi signs; fresh Mainoo to Chelsea update

Gunners strike huge deal to kick off January transfer window

Sport

3 hours ago Starmer to look at domestic abuse in teenage relationships after girl’s death

Holly Newton’s killer Logan MacPhail, then aged 16, stalked her for an hour before knifing her 36 times in an alleyway in January 2023.

Events

28 hours ago Nicola Sturgeon laughs and jokes on night out at comedy festival with close friend Val McDermid days before she announced Peter Murrell split

The former Scottish First Minister was in good spirits as she appeared with the crime writer at the launch party for the Glasgow International Comedy Festival on Friday

Culture

2 hours ago Britain’s busiest railway to shut for weeks every year in major repair works

Project aims to remove infrastructure that has been in place for 50 years

Politics

27 hours ago Ofsted to meet parents of Send children to understand why they are not in school

It comes as proposed legislation is seeking to remove the automatic right for parents to home educate their children if they are at risk of harm.

Society

3 hours 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

Economics

13 hours ago Arsenal transfers news: Gunners make breakthrough after bid rejected for striker

Arsenal could have a busy end to the transfer window with the Gunners facing pressure to act during January following difficulties in front of goal and injury to Gabriel Jesus

Sport

3 hours ago Why Labour insiders tell me 'our job isn't to beat the Tories' as a shock poll exposes Starmer's REAL weakness... and thanks to a 'proles' problem his fight

It was something straight from the pages of George Orwell. Ministers have been warned proposed legislation to protect workers from harassment by customers could scupper pub talk debates.

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2 hours ago Wales to get rail funding boost after being ‘hard done by’, says First Minister

Eluned Morgan, the First Minister of Wales, has announced Wales will get extra cash to fund rail projects.

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29 hours ago End of the Spanish relocation dream? The devastated Brits who face a 100% tax raid on their house in the sun as Madrid tries to stop non

EXCLUSIVE: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez yesterday announced 12 measures designed to win over residents furious with the lack of available homes.

Society

4 hours 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.

Economics

30 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

4 hours ago John Swinney warns rise of Reform in Scotland 'must be confronted' as Nigel Farage's party climbs in polls

The First Minister told the Record he would never "cosy up" to Nigel Farage's party.

Events

2 hours ago 18 councils make requests to postpone elections ahead of reorganisation

Local government minister Jim McMahon said a decision will be made ‘as soon as possible’.

Politics

29 hours ago Party poopers! SNP bans birthday cakes from Scottish nurseries over fears children are eating 'unhealthy' sweet treats several times a week

John Swinney's government has introduced new guidance for youngsters in early education limiting the types of food they can eat in a bid to halve childhood obesity.

Society

5 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

31 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

7 hours ago Migrants will have to prove they respect Western values, demonstrate 'honest living' and pass a test on Swedish society and values under country's tough new rules to earn citizenship

Those seeking citizenship would have to pass a test on Swedish society and values, and do a language exam, according to a probe ordered by the government

Events

2 hours ago British visa plea for wealthy US citizens desperate to flee Donald Trump's America

The Prime Minister was asked in Parliament to ensure there is a visa scheme for American business chiefs and other high-flyers to come to Britain

Politics

31 hours ago Spain plan huge property tax hike in move 'to stop Brits buying homes'

Prime Minister said the “unprecedented” proposals will deter non EU nationals from purchasing second homes.

Society

6 hours ago Keir Starmer 'pushes for US trade deal with Donald Trump' as he scrambles to get growth back into UK economy

The Prime Minister used yesterday's Cabinet meeting to outline his aim of striking a 'partnership' with America under Mr Trump to 'advance our economic growth'.

Economics

32 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal told Vlahovic fee; Chelsea target Bayern swap; Liverpool reject £70m bid

January window hotting up as Premier League sides eye big deals

Sport

12 hours ago Operation Branchform latest as police probe into SNP finances enters fifth year

The police probe has loomed large over Scottish politics since it was first launched in 2021.

Events

3 hours ago 'I rejected Hannah Montana role before Miley Cyrus got it – reason I turned it down'

Disney Channel sitcom Hannah Montana made a global star of singer Miley Cyrus. The show ran for four seasons between 2006 and 2011, and even spawned two hit films

Politics

11 hours ago Shona Robison suggests Scottish child payment may have reached peak to incentivise work

Shona Robison has suggested further increases to the Scottish child payment could put off people seeking work.

Economics

32 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal told Vlahovic fee; Chelsea want Bayern swap; Liverpool reject £70m bid; Man United

January window hotting up as Premier League sides eye big deals

Sport

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

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

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

33 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

21 hours ago ‘A scapegoat over Malkinson case’: Criminal Cases Review Commission boss resigns

Mr Malkinson had made repeated demands for Helen Pitcher to be fired.

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

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

22 hours ago France must stand firm in face of ‘new world disorder’ embodied by Musk, says PM

François Bayrou said France must look global powers ‘face on’ in reference to Donald Trump’s return to officeThe French prime minister, François Bayrou, has said France must stand firm in the face of figures such as the tech billionaire Elon Musk, who represents a “new world disorder”.In his first policy speech to the French parliament on Tuesday, Bayrou, a veteran centrist, said there was “a new world order, or rather a new world disorder, that threatens all equilibrium and all rules of defence. There are a certain number of people who embody this without complex, such as Elon Musk.” Continue reading...

Events

3 hours ago Keir Starmer hails Glasgow as 'a great city' in Commons on 850th anniversary

The Prime Minister congratulated the city on its 850th anniversary on Wednesday afternoon.

Politics

25 hours ago Reeves rejects claims economic turbulence is a ‘crisis made in Downing Street’ but admits need to ‘go faster’

The chancellor faced a grilling from MPs in the Commons after the cost of government borrowing increased and the value of the pound fell, putting her plans for the nation’s finances at risk

Economics

23 hours ago From porn films to galleries at risk, how Scotland’s culture sector is being damaged under SNP

A Creative Scotland staff member urged a shop not to stock gender critical books, raising serious questions about freedom of speech

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

30 hours ago Bathgate community group rejects £90,000 bill for council building space

Bathgate Community Centre Management Committee has rejected proposals to lease space because its income is only £15,000 a year.

Economics

23 hours ago Protesters throw missiles and chase Iraqi PM’s car as he leaves Downing Street

The country’s prime minister, Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani, was meeting Sir Keir Starmer to discuss a ‘bespoke returns agreement’.

Events

3 hours ago Let bereaved grieve in peace, says Swinney after plea from Salmond’s widow

Moira Salmond has said recent criticism of her late husband Alex is causing distress for herself and the family.

Politics

30 hours ago ‘Millions’ in taxpayer money paid to cyber criminals in recent years – minister

Dan Jarvis said the problem was ‘extensive’ and thousands could have been paid without the Government knowing.

Economics

25 hours ago Chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer used on farms pose cancer risk, EPA says

Environmental Protection Agency officials warn of toxic PFAS found in sewage often spread on pastureHarmful chemicals in sewage sludge spread on pasture as fertilizer pose a risk to people who regularly consume milk, beef and other products from those farms, in some cases raising cancer risk “several orders of magnitude” above what the Environmental Protection Agency considers acceptable, federal officials announced on Tuesday.When cities and towns treat sewage, they separate the liquids from the solids and treat the liquid. The solids need to be disposed of and can make a nutrient-rich sludge often spread on farm fields. The agency now says those solids often contain toxic, lasting PFAS that treatment plants cannot effectively remove. When people eat or drink foods containing these “forever” chemicals, the compounds accumulate in the body and can cause kidney, prostate and testicular cancer. They harm the immune system and childhood development. Continue reading...

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

31 hours ago Greater Manchester neighbourhoods to get piece of £2.4bn fund for flood defences

Flooding minister meets victims of New Year's Day devastation

Economics

26 hours ago WASPI compensation update as huge outcry piles pressure on Keir Starmer

A total of 64% of voters say ministers should stick to official recommendations and provide "fair compensation" to WASPI women

Events

4 hours 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...

Politics

36 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

27 hours ago Voting Reform in Scotland will only benefit SNP, warns Scottish Tory leader

Russell Findlay warned against ‘being tempted by what amounts to a protest vote’

Events

5 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

27 hours ago Contract for planned extension of Park Mains High School in Erskine set to go before councillors next month

The project, which will boost capacity at the Barrhill Road facility, is said to be "progressing".

Events

5 hours ago Spanish fury over bid to stop Brits buying holiday homes: Politicians slam 'xenophobic' 100% tax plan and say they will REFUSE to enforce it

Resolving a housing crisis has become one of prime minister Pedro Sanchez 's most pressing challenges amid a chronic shortage of affordable homes and rising rents

Politics

27 hours ago Reeves warned further cuts ‘politically suicidal’ as she faces MPs amid market turmoil – UK politics live

Chancellor to take questions following her statement on China visitStephen Doughty, a Foreign Office minister, has told MPs that the future of Greenland is a matter for the people who live there. And he said that he made this clear in a meeting with Greenland’s foreign minister.But he did not explicitly criticise Donald Trump for threatening to use military force to seize the island for the US.Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark and the future of their constitutional arrangements is a matter for the people and government of Greenland and indeed the Kingdom of Denmark. It would be wrong to speculate on any policy decisions the incoming administration of President-elect Trump may make.Those are messages I delivered in a meeting with the Greenlandic foreign minister yesterday, but there are rightly important concerns about security in the Arctic, which is why I was proud to be one of the first British ministers in 10 years to attend the Arctic Circle Assembly and meet partners ...

Events

5 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

29 hours ago Pep Guardiola makes worrying admission after rejecting proposal from Man City chiefs

Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola has revealed that he told the club not to sign anyone last summer only to now regret that decision following lengthy injury crisis

Events

5 hours ago Moving the Goalposts | ‘We’re witnessing extraordinary change’: Ecuador get ready for Copa América Femenina

Captain Gigi Moreira talks about women’s football development in her country and working with her sister to produce the next generation of playersGigi Moreira is more than just the captain of Ecuador’s women’s national team – she’s an ambassador for a country that this summer has a chance to showcase the steps forward it has taken when it hosts the 2025 Copa América Femenina in July and August. The tournament represents a real opportunity to accelerate the growth of the women’s game in the region.The 32-year-old defender, who is playing for Fundación Albacete in Spain’s second division, has worked tirelessly to transform Ecuadorian women’s football for years now with her sister, Gissela, and they founded Moreira Fútbol Femenino, the country’s first football school exclusively for girls, in 2015. The school offers training for girls as young as four – an opportunity the sisters never had.This is an extract from our free weekly email, Moving the Goalposts. To get the full edition, vis...

Politics

29 hours ago ICC chief prosecutor wants Israeli objections over Netanyahu warrant to be rejected

The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has told judges that Israeli objections to the investigation into the 13-month war in Gaza should be rejected

Events

5 hours ago Bangladesh’s top court clears way for former PM Khaleda Zia to run in new elections

Supreme Court also acquits former prime minister’s son and heir apparent in corruption case

Politics

30 hours ago Vietnam and Russia sign an agreement to expand cooperation on nuclear energy

Vietnam and Russia inked an agreement to boost cooperation on nuclear energy during Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s two-day visit to Hanoi

Events

5 hours ago Starmer says he will strive to prevent Gerry Adams receiving compensation

PM says he aims to stop former Sinn Féin leader claiming damages for his internment as ministers ditch Troubles lawUK politics live – latest updatesMinisters will look at “every conceivable way” to prevent Gerry Adams, the former Sinn Féin president, being able to receive compensation under government plans to ditch controversial laws dealing with the Troubles period, Keir Starmer has told MPs.Asked during prime minister’s questions about claims that Adams and 400 others interned during the Northern Ireland Troubles could get compensation from the British government, Starmer said he would strive to make sure this did not happen. Continue reading...

Politics

30 hours ago Russia cyber criminals 'holding our country to ransom' have extorted millions from UK hospitals, councils and utilities, security minister warns ahead of clampdown on payments

Dan Jarvis said the problem was 'extensive' and there is no way of categorically knowing how much taxpayer money has been paid because there is no mandatory reporting regime.

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