4 hours ago Keir Starmer's top legal adviser refuses to clarify whether he approved law change paving the way for Gerry Adams to receive compensation

Lord Hermer KC, right, the Attorney General, was accused by Tory MPs of 'hiding behind' a Whitehall convention as he repeatedly refused to answer questions.

Politics

18 hours ago Ncuti Gatwa to virtually read play scripts with fans for National Theatre Live

Members of the public will be able to sit back at the Vue cinema in Manchester Arndale Centre and connect with an actor based at the National Theatre.

Society

4 hours ago Endangered cats rehomed after sanctuary boss guilty of animal welfare offences

The 28 big and small cats are being looked after by Hertfordshire Zoo and The Big Cat Sanctuary as they try to rehome them.

Economics

4 hours ago Female fan left feeling 'violated' after spotting CCTV camera above the women's toilets at Football League ground

The Birmingham City supporter travelled down to Swindon to watch the Blues play at the County Ground in the Football League Trophy on Tuesday night.

Sport

54 minutes ago First ever trans woman nominated for BAFTA's leading actress category and opts for awards' new 'gender

Karla Sofía Gascón, 52, from Spain , has starred in the Mexican musical comedy Emilia Pérez, which depicts a cartel boss who transitions from a man to a woman.

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12 hours ago Rangers Glasgow musical show to celebrate 'near extinction to stability' – here's how to get remaining tickets

'The Journey Back' documents the club's fortunes over the past 10 years and will play at the OVO Hydro

Culture

4 hours ago Jimmy Thelin responds to Rangers defeat and admits Aberdeen's winless run must end on Saturday

Aberdeen boss has say on 3-0 defeat at Ibrox

Politics

11 hours ago Jefte on exit dream, minnows 'ask about' Dessers and £9m loan star rules set – Rangers transfer state of play

The Light Blues are in need of recruits as they look to close the gap on Celtic

Economics

6 hours ago Ruben Amorim challenges Man Utd players to copy Harry Maguire: 'That's what I want'

Ruben Amorim has resurrected Harry Maguire's moribund Manchester United career and the Reds boss wants his players to adopt this one quality of the England defender

Sport

2 hours ago First ever trans woman nominated for Bafta leading actress category and opts for awards' new 'gender

Karla Sofía Gascón, 52, from Spain , has starred in the Mexican musical comedy Emilia Pérez, which depicts a cartel boss who transitions from a man to a woman.

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5 hours ago Tottenham: Angry Ange Postecoglou slams Spurs as 'nowhere near good enough' in Arsenal defeat

Seething Postecoglou admits his passive side were not ‘anywhere near the level’ they need to be at in north London derby loss

Politics

15 hours ago Wealthy older boss who was led on by 'lady of leisure' PA as he bought her Botox, bags, shoes and two cars says he wants to 'draw line under sordid affair'

Emma Hennell-Whittington has been ordered to pay £15,000 in legal costs to Peter Metcalfe, 54-year-old owner of a nationwide haulage firm based in Hawes, North Yorkshire.

Economics

14 hours ago Marcus Rashford Manchester United transfer reunion truth amid major escape route update

Wantaway Man United forward Marcus Rashford and former manager, Erik ten Hag, have both been linked with Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund this month.

Sport

4 hours ago Eddie Howe praises ‘class’ of Alexander Isak as goalscoring run continues

Isak became the first Magpies player to score in eight successive Premier League games.

Events

17 hours ago Bridget Phillipson dodges question on impact of private school tax raid

As parents and schools complain of chaos, Ms Phillipson refuses to spell out details of the assessment made by the department for education

Economics

18 hours ago Ruben Amorim press conference live Manchester United team news and transfer latest

Man United boss Ruben Amorim will conduct his pre-match press conference today ahead of the Premier League clash with Southampton.

Sport

4 hours ago Philippe Clement has say on winning back Rangers fans, three new injury concerns and Rabbi Matondo speculation

Rangers boss responds to 3-0 win over Aberdeen

Events

6 hours ago Alejandro Garnacho sent clear message over Man Utd role by Ruben Amorim

Alejandro Garnacho has started just five of Ruben Amorim's 13 games at Manchester United and the Reds boss has told him where he needs to improve

Politics

18 hours ago AD FEATURE: Be in with a chance to win a share of £250,000 as bet365’s 6 Scores Challenge returns this weekend

Guess six Premier League scores for a chance to win big with bet365’s free-to-play predictor game

Economics

24 hours ago Scottish rugby team manager is found guilty of sending indecent images to youth players and making sexual comments to them

Steven Dyer sent sexual videos and pictures to schoolboys taking part in a training trip to Wales.

Sport

5 hours ago Mikel Arteta offers fresh transfer update with Arsenal forward admission after win over Tottenham

Arsenal boss admitted Gunners are short after injuries to Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka

Events

6 hours ago Neil Critchley in Hearts transfer vow as boss admits Jambos can't waste January window with more signings expected

Hearts have made two additions already but expect more new faces to arrive in the next fortnight.

Politics

19 hours ago Arsenal slammed for signing 'waste of money' as Mikel Arteta told £42m transfer a blunder

Arsenal splurged £42m on signing Italian left-back Riccardo Calafiori last summer but former midfielder Emmanuel Petit believes the Gunners should have spent the money elsewhere

Economics

6 hours ago Coronation Street boss quits and joins rival soap as mass exodus hits ITV cobbles

Coronation Street has seen a wave of stars announce they're leaving the cobbles this year, and now its Head of Production is joining Channel 4's Hollyoaks after a decade

Events

6 hours ago EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: California governor slammed by Trump once sparked speculation he would fast

Democrat California governor Gavin Newsom, savagely criticised by Donald Trump, may be fearful of what the new president might do next week. 

Politics

20 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

8 hours ago Arsenal v Tottenham LIVE: Son fires Spurs ahead against run of play in north London derby

Arsenal are looking to keep pressure on Liverpool as they welcome Spurs for a north London derby

Events

6 hours ago Ange Postecoglou reaction — What did Tottenham boss say after north London derby defeat to Arsenal?

Ange Postecoglou reaction — What did Tottenham boss say after north London derby defeat to Arsenal?  NBC Sports

Politics

21 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

8 hours ago Furious BAFTA fans slam nominations as Zendaya's biggest hits of the year get snubbed

The nominees were announced on Wednesday morning, but there was no recognition for high profile movies such as Queer, Challengers, Babygirl, and Paddington In Peru.

Events

6 hours ago Royal expert slams Meghan Markle's 'superficial' Netflix show as 'not worth saving' after delay from LA fires

A royal expert has revealed whether or not Meghan Markle's new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, will survive its two-month delay due to the wildfires.

Politics

21 hours ago Four lessons Everton can learn from Aston Villa including £31m transfer masterstroke

David Moyes begins his second spell as Everton boss against Aston Villa on Wednesday night - and the Merseyside club could learn how to succeed in the Premier League from their opponents

Economics

9 hours ago Oscar bosses REFUSING to cancel Hollywood's biggest night amid LA fires despite report claiming it will be axed

2025 Oscar bosses are refusing to cancel Hollywood's biggest night amid the ongoing LA fires - despite a report claiming the show could be axed.

Events

6 hours ago Alexander Isak matches three Premier League icons after what he did in thumping Newcastle win

Alexander Isak continued his sensational form as he scored for the eighth game running - setting himself apart from Newcastle United icon Alan Shearer in the process

Politics

23 hours ago What's next for house buyers and sellers? ESPC boss reveals 2025 trends including private school change

Paul Hilton, CEO of leading Scottish property portal ESPC, shares his insights into what he thinks will happen in the housing market in 2025.

Economics

9 hours ago First image of Royal Oldham Hospital nurse at centre of alleged attack as she returns home

A trust boss gave an update on Achamma Cherian, known as Asha among friends and family

Events

6 hours ago ITV Coronation Street star Paddy Bever quits soap as Max Turner after 12 years in 'huge' exit storyline

Paddy Bever has quit his role as Max Turner in Coronation Street after 12 years on the cobbles - and his exit storyline will play out in the spring

Politics

25 hours ago Man Utd transfer news: Marcus Rashford dealt big blow as Barcelona boss makes decision

Manchester United are set for a busy end to the January transfer window, with Marcus Rashford expected to leave Old Trafford after falling out of favour under Ruben Amorim

Economics

11 hours ago Virgil van Dijk response speaks volumes as he hits back at Liverpool claims

Liverpool have won only three games in their last seven matches in all competitions after a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest, but captain Virgil van Dijk is refusing to panic and dismissed suggestions they are in a crisis

Events

6 hours ago David Moyes comeback turns sour as Everton show the unromantic reality

Everton 0-1 Aston Villa: Ollie Watkins’s second-half goal was enough to ensure Moyes’ first game back as Toffees boss ended in defeat

Politics

27 hours ago Controversy over £5,000 garden makeover competition that was won by the boss's brother

A prize draw to win a £5,000 garden makeover and £2,000 in cash has been rapped by the advertising watchdog after it was won by the brother of the makeover supplier.

Economics

12 hours ago Yvette Nicole Brown slams Khloe Kardashian’s water usage after she criticized LA mayor amid wildfires

The ‘Community’ alum shared a previous headline about the reality star using too much water in her LA home

Events

6 hours ago Isak extends hot streak to sink Wolves and lift Newcastle into top four

Newcastle’s sixth successive Premier League win – and ninth in all competitions – lifted Eddie Howe’s renascent team to fourth place as Alexander Isak demonstrated precisely why his manager believes he is a good as any striker in the world right now.Isak’s 16th and 17th goals of an extraordinary season pushed Wolves into the relegation zone, nudging them below fourth bottom Ipswich on goal difference but Vitor ­Pereira’s side offered sufficient attacking threat to suggest survival should be within their grasp. Continue reading...

Politics

28 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

13 hours ago Beauty salon worker is asked to step down by boss after her boyfriend was cleared of manslaughter over death of his abused ex

Wellings' new partner, nail technician Emma Croft, (pictured) was asked to step down after her fiancé was cleared of manslaughter over the death of his ex-girlfriend who he abused for years.

Events

7 hours ago Premier League release statement as goal controversially disallowed after lengthy VAR check

Newcastle were three goals to the good against Wolves in their Premier League fixture on Wednesday night when the visitors had a goal chalked off for handball after a VAR check

Politics

28 hours ago DWP slammed again after WASPI scandal as 10,000 pensioners urged to check for bungle

In a damning statement, the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsmansaid the department was “failing to learn from its mistakes”

Economics

16 hours ago Zuckerberg warns he will cut ‘low performers’ as he looks to fire up to 5 percent of Meta staff

Meta boss reportedly told staff that the company was looking to ‘move out low-performers faster’.

Events

8 hours ago Trump credited for ceasefire breakthrough as US officials who resigned over Gaza war slam Biden’s inaction

Officials said breakthrough came when Trump applied pressure on Israeli government, something Biden was unwilling to do

Politics

17 hours ago Gardeners warned if they have squirrels in their garden they must act now

Squirrels are often seen as pests by gardeners but in reality, they play a vital role in the garden's ecosystem and now is the time for gardeners to give them a helping hand

Events

9 hours ago Everton v Aston Villa, Newcastle v Wolves and more: Premier League – live

Updates from Wednesday evening’s matchesLive scoreboard | Premier League top scorers | Email NiallThere’s plenty more going on beyond the Premier League tonight: in the Championship, Blackburn host Portsmouth while in a pleasing piece of symmetry, the same fixture features in the Women’s FA Cup fourth round, alongside Leicester v Stoke.In Scotland, Rangers welcome Aberdeen with both teams desperate for a win. In Italy, Inter host Bologna and there are five Bundesliga fixtures including Bayern Munich v Hoffenheim. I’ll do my best to provide updates, or you can follow our live scores page. Continue reading...

Politics

17 hours ago Louis Walsh slammed by Boyzone members for 'fake promises' in explosive new documentary

Boyzone and Louis Walsh are ready to air their feelings in an explosive documentary that reignites the long-running feud between the band and their former manager

Events

10 hours ago Arne Slot's subtle changes that suggest Liverpool boss is confident of title success

Anfield boss was even more bullish than normal when talking about his team's performance in the draw at the City Ground and he is cutting an increasingly assured figure at the top of the table

Politics

17 hours ago Liverpool handed fresh warning over Mo Salah contract as transfer issue emerges

Mo Salah’s contract situation remains a hot topic of debate with the Egyptian’s current deal finishing in the summer, with Emile Heskey delivering a warning to Anfield boss

Events

10 hours ago Ilona Maher: Bristol Bears stint can help me ‘fit seamlessly’ into USA team

Sevens star is gaining 15s experience in EnglandShe hopes to be play in Rugby World Cup this yearIlona Maher says the measure of success with Bristol for her would be if she has “caught up” with the USA 15s team to aid her bid to be part of this year’s Rugby World Cup.The 28-year-old signed for Bears in December with the goal of making the USA squad for the tournament during August and September in England. Before moving to the Premiership Women’s Rugby club this month, Maher last played 15s rugby in 2021 but was a central figure in the nation winning Olympic sevens bronze at the Paris Games. Continue reading...

Politics

17 hours ago Dead To Me star Christina Applegate slams 'real sick' people laughing at LA wildfires

Huge stars, including Paris Hilton, Anthony Hopkins, Joshua Jackson, Mel Gibson, Leighton Meester and more, have lost their homes due to the blaze

Events

10 hours ago Kyle Walker slams claims he skipped Man City match as transfer saga turns ugly

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker has hit back at claims on social media that he skipped the champions' 2-2 draw with Brentford on as he seeks a transfer away from the club

Politics

18 hours ago Falkirk striker could have had a bigger pick of clubs, says Clyde boss

Darren Young reckons Jordan Allan might have been better staying put

Events

11 hours ago Bahrain Darts Masters 2025 order of play: full schedule and start times as Luke Littler defends his crown

The Nuke heads a 16-strong field as he defends the darts crown he won in style 12 months ago

Politics

18 hours ago Jayden Daniels is perfectly suited to give the No 1 seed Lions a nasty shock

The quarterback may be a rookie but he doesn’t play like one. And his skillset could well help the Commanders spring a surprise in Detroit on SaturdayThere’s a legitimate argument to be made that if you’re a rookie NFL quarterback, and your team makes the playoffs, you are no longer a rookie. By your first postseason game, your opponent has a full season of your game tape and tendencies, you’re playing with more on the line, and the experience is completely different in both importance and intensity.In the case of the Washington Commanders’ Jayden Daniels, we may have to forward that point a bit. Because Daniels, the second overall pick in the 2024 draft, rarely looked like a rookie when he was. In the regular season, he completed 69.0% of his passes for 3,568 yards, 25 touchdowns, nine interceptions, and a passer rating of 100.1, which ranked 10th among regular starting quarterbacks. Add in Daniels’ 148 rushing attempts for 891 yards (6.0 yards per carry) and six touchdowns, and it...

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