51 minutes ago Seth Meyers on Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing: ‘A test to see how loyal Republicans will be’

Late-night hosts discuss the many allegations facing Trump’s Pentagon pick and Michelle Obama’s plan to skip the president-elect’s inaugurationLate-night hosts talk Donald Trump’s inauguration guests and Pete Hegseth’s contentious Senate confirmation hearing for secretary of defense. Continue reading...

Politics

49 minutes ago Sibling rivalry: parents favour older children and daughters, study finds

International research also reveals conscientious or agreeable children are likely to receive preferential treatmentAs Philip Larkin once noted, your mum and dad have a lasting effect on you. Now, researchers have revealed which siblings in a family are more likely to be favoured: it is bad news for sons.Researchers have found daughters, older children and those who are more conscientious or agreeable are likely to receive preferential treatment. Continue reading...

Society

75 minutes ago ‘I’m a momfluencer who makes six figures — my kids won’t mind when they see their bank accounts’

‘Momfluencers’ are taking over TikTok and Instagram. Amber Raiken speaks to two mothers who are making more money than ever by filming their children for content

Economics

5 hours ago The Traitors fans notice major flaw in Minah's game plan after bold decision

The Traitors viewers are completely divided after Minah made a rather bold decision in the turret, which has led to a number of theories about how the series will play out

Sport

63 minutes ago Expert warns of popular dishwasher habit that could be costing people money

In a bid to keep costs down, households may have had to reign back on common habits to reduce the costs of ever-increasing energy bills.

Events

1 hour ago Keir Starmer tells school children Roy Of The Rovers is his favourite book

The Prime Minister also said his favourite football player is Arsenal star Martin Odegaard.

Culture

5 hours ago Jenufa at the Royal Opera House review: symbolic, psychologically probing and more potent than ever

This revival was Jakub Hrusa’s first production as Covent Garden’s music director designate – the venue is in safe hands

Science

11 hours ago Travel experts share top holiday destinations for 2025 with flights direct from Manchester Airport

It's time to get planning your next holiday

Transport

56 minutes ago Democrats concerned after Mike Johnson fires top Republican from House committee reportedly at Trump’s request – live

House speaker removed intelligence committee chair Mike Turner, whose stances have run afoul with TrumpThe Republican governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, has named the state’s attorney general, Ashley Moody, to the Senate seat being vacated by Marco Rubio.Donald Trump has nominated Rubio to serve as secretary of state, and he likely has the support he needs to win Senate confirmation. Moody has served as Florida’s attorney general since 2019, and will serve until at least 2026, when her Senate seat will be on the general election ballot. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Sex and the City fans queue outside Carrie Bradshaw's NYC apartment after owner reveals plan to stop tourists

The West Village townhouse used as the exterior for Carrie Bradshaw's NYC apartment on Sex and the City is still being trampled by tourists.

Society

78 minutes ago Fears shops will run out of bottled water after burst pipe at treatment plant leaves 40,000 homes without supply in Conwy

Around 40,000 households in north Wales face having no water as five schools have been forced to temporarily shut their doors after a pipe burst at a treatment plant. 

Economics

6 hours ago Mikel Arteta gives Rio Ferdinand transfer answer he wanted as Arsenal chase Liverpool

Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Arsenal are looking to sign a new striker in the January transfer window after being quizzed on the club's plans by Rio Ferdinand

Sport

72 minutes ago Kiena Dawes sickeningly replaced by lookalike girlfriend who left dead mum disturbing gift

Ryan Wellings, who abused Kiena Dawes for two years before her suicide, has today been sentenced to six years and six months - but his new girlfriend Emma Croft, who has loyally stood by him during the trial, was nowhere to be seen

Events

19 hours ago Children’s author and husband admit to abusing their adopted children: Malnourished kids were spanked until they bled

One of the children was diagnosed with pneumonia during a hospital visit and was found with bruises and open wounds

Culture

39 hours ago Obesity won’t be solely defined by BMI under new plan for diagnosis by global experts

New recommendations on how to define obesity would reduce the emphasis on body mass index and also take into account health problems from extra weight and other measurements

Science

68 minutes ago UK train journey topping Lonely Planet's 2025 travel bucket list is a 'near secret'

The highly revered authority in global travel has also revealed its top 10 travel trends, one of which is expected to be the humble art of train hopping.

Politics

3 hours ago Plan for new homes rejected over fears it would pose 'risk to human health'

Planning officers believed the plan would create a poor standard of living for future residents

Society

4 hours ago House sales, prices and buyer inquiries up in December, surveyors report shows

'The signals from the survey around expectations over the next 12 months also remain solidly positive for now'

Economics

17 hours ago Mikel Arteta issues immediate response to Arsenal star's transfer plea on live TV

Mikel Arteta continues to be quizzed on Arsenal's transfer plans, which have changed after Gabriel Jesus' injury, with a move for a striker being touted amid their struggles in front of goal

Sport

83 minutes ago Forensics comb scene after Scots pensioner dies in house as woman arrested

The Record witnessed a heavy police presence at the scene in Hamilton on Thursday afternoon.

Events

26 hours ago Home Bargains popular product 'left schoolgirl, 13, with painful blisters on her face'

Mum Leah Nelson, 36, said her daughter Brooke was "excited" to use the Bubble T Watermelon face cleanser for the first time that she had purchased her

Culture

72 minutes ago Kiena Dawes: Brutal fiancé learns his fate after young mum takes her own life

Ryan Wellings was found guilty of assault and controlling and coercive behaviour against girlfriend Kiena Dawes - but he was cleared of her manslaughter at Preston Crown Court

Politics

4 hours ago Sperm donor with 550 children is taken to court for 'using his YouTube channel to encourage his hundreds of offspring to have large families'

Jonathan Jacob Meijer, a 43-year-old YouTuber from the Netherlands, faces legal action from one of the mothers of his donor children who accuses him of not 'keeping away'

Society

5 hours ago House on sale for £500k has bizarre unexpected feature as people all say same thing

A house on sale for a staggering £500,000 may look unassuming from the outside, with many of the rooms appearing normal – but one unsettling feature has got people talking

Economics

21 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal in Vlahovic bid, Zubimendi plan; Mainoo to Chelsea; Man Utd and Spurs want Mbeumo

January window kicks into gear as Premier League giants chase huge deals

Sport

88 minutes ago South Lanarkshire Conservative councillor storms out of meeting over leisure centre plans

Larkhall Tory councillor is disilluioned with new leisure centre plans

Events

89 minutes ago More than half a million households will be forced into having smart meter before June

Households that have resisted smart meters will be left with little choice when the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS), which uses traditional meters, ends in June.

Politics

5 hours ago I slept in the garden SHED as a teenager as my parents' house was too small for five kids

Megsie Wilkinson, who is from Wales but now lives in London, said she loved having her own space as a teenager in the garden of her family's home in North Cardiff.

Society

5 hours ago One of Notting Hill’s prettiest houses is on the market for £1.25 million

One of Notting Hill’s prettiest houses is on the market for £1.25 million  Time Out London

Economics

22 hours ago TikToker's huge The Traitors 'secret relationship' theory about fake Welsh player Charlotte

TikToker Martha Collison revealed she believed that Charlotte's game plan was to distance herself from another contestant

Sport

91 minutes ago Everton’s plan to cut short Armando Broja loan hits hitch with Chelsea

Chelsea ask for total loan cost to be paid before returnStriker is injured and set to miss most of rest of season Everton’s attempt to cut short Armando Broja’s loan has hit complications with Chelsea wanting compensation to take the striker back.David Moyes, the new Everton manager, confirmed his club were exploring the possibility of terminating Broja’s season-long loan after he was ruled out for 10 to 12 weeks with ankle ligament damage. Everton have used their full allocation of four loan signings this season and, with profitability and sustainability rules restricting their January budget, want to create space for another temporary transfer. Continue reading...

Events

96 minutes ago Cop accused of 'trafficking' wife on plane to their honeymoon sues major airline

Anthony Williams, 63, and Katsiaryna Shasholka, 34, were off on their post-wedding break when suspicious cabin crew allegedly reported him to the authorities

Politics

6 hours ago Surge in households getting heat pumps, but numbers still fall short of target

The number of heat pumps being installed jumped 43% last year, as small-scale renewables reached record highs, figures show.

Society

5 hours ago Single mother of autistic child who survives on just £147 a week bursts into tears after multimillionaires promise to clear her debts and help set up her 'dream' special needs charity

The single mother of an autistic child burst into tears after a multimillionaire promised to clear her debts on Rich House, Poor House - set in Worcester this week.

Economics

23 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal in Zubimendi plan; Vlahovic bid; Mainoo to Chelsea; Man Utd and Spurs want Mbeumo

Gunners strike huge deal to kick off January transfer window

Sport

2 hours ago Full details of Sadiq Khan's new budget as mayor prioritises crime after Tory 'wrecking ball' to police

Spending plans revealed for Met police, London fire brigade and TfL

Events

1 hour ago Surprising retro household items are making comeback with Millennials – do you own any?

New research has found younger Britons are embracing vintage items and aesthetics in their home with many products once considered old-fashioned now at the height of popularity once more

Politics

6 hours ago Thousands left without water and schools forced to close after pipe burst at treatment plant

Around 40,000 households in north Wales face having no water as five schools have been forced to temporarily shut their doors after a pipe burst at a treatment plant. 

Economics

24 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal eye novel Zubimendi payment plan, Man Utd exit agreement near, Man City blow

The transfer window is in full swing with clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seeking deals

Sport

2 hours ago Vale Council continues housing tax policy despite concerns people are being 'unwittingly' caught out

The aim of Vale of Glamorgan Council's council tax premium on second and long term empty homes is to bring more dwellings back into use as permanent homes

Events

2 hours ago Coleen Rooney is supported by husband Wayne while attending the launch of her new wellness range

The WAG, 38, flashed a hint of her toned abs in a stylish navy lace co-ord as she posed with her spouse during the launch at White City House in London.

Politics

6 hours ago Italy to crack down on fake reviews of hotels and restaurants with tough new law

Plans would see ID and proof of visit needed before reviewing a business online

Society

6 hours ago Apply for Household Support Fund: £200 payments available through local schemes

Local schemes are offering vital support as the country continues to struggle with rising costs 🛒

Economics

2 hours ago Couples who had children before getting married warned over little known law that could land them with a fine

Children you had with your partner must be re-registered after you marry

Events

2 hours ago King Charles visits Dumfries House to launch 35th anniversary of his foundation

King Charles III visited his estate at Dumfries House, the headquarters of his charity, to launch the 35th anniversary celebrations of The King's Foundation.

Politics

6 hours ago First look inside Ardbeg House as island whisky hotel opens for bookings

The former Islay Hotel has been transformed into the home of Ardbeg.

Society

6 hours ago Lenders expect mortgage demand to shrink in early 2025, Bank of England finds

The latest survey findings point to the financial strain on households against a backdrop of continued inflationary pressures, one expert said.

Economics

2 hours ago From LA wildfires to hurricanes, immigrants help rebuild after disasters. Trump may deport many

After disasters like the wildfires in Los Angeles happen, much of the rebuilding work is done by Latino immigrant workers, many in the country illegally

Events

2 hours ago British ministers indicate support for China's plans for new large embassy in London

British ministers indicate support for China's plans for new large embassy in London  Reuters UK

Politics

9 hours ago Grieving mum 'confused' at being evicted from house she’s lived in for 52 years

Marie Hargreaves, 71, has been told that she will be evicted from her house of more than 50 years after the landlady converted it into a residential children's home

Society

6 hours ago Katie Price addresses her drastic weight loss and reveals she's lost so much that she's been forced to get bum fillers as her 'a**e is saggy'

Katie Price addressed her drastic weight loss as she opened up on her plans to get fillers in her bum.

Economics

2 hours ago Moment TUI flight attendant unleashes furious rant at ‘abusive’ tourists

The crew member hit out at travellers on a flight between London Gatwick and Lanzarote in December 2023 after they allegedly targeted a British-Iranian family also on the plane.

Events

2 hours ago Sir Rod Stewart leaves King Charles in hysterics as the monarch pretends to poke the 80

King Charles met with Sir Rod Stewart and his wife Penny Lancaster at Dumfries House in Ayrshire on Wednesday to mark the 35th anniversary of the launch of The King's Foundation.

Politics

17 hours ago Jump in heat pump installations in 2024 as household renewables rise to new high

There were almost 60,000 certified installations of heat pumps last year – an 43% increase on 2023.

Society

7 hours ago See inside this incredible £6 million Omaze dream house in coastal Norfolk up for grabs for just £10

It’s the biggest prize ever given away by dream draw company Omaze, but the price of entry tickets is still the same

Economics

2 hours ago Tragic Elianne was standing up for friend ‘doing what she thought was right’

The teenager had planned to become a human rights lawyer, police who investigated her killing said.

Events

2 hours ago Starmer says air raid during his visit to Kyiv shows Putin 'doesn't want peace' as he vows Britain 'won't let up' on supporting Ukraine ahead of Trump's return to White House

At a press conference with Volodymyr Zelensky, the PM said the countries would be standing shoulder to shoulder 'for a hundred years, long after this terrible war is over'.

Politics

20 hours ago Rogue doctor left children 'screaming in agony' after performing botched circumcisions in squalid conditions

Mohammad Siddiqui, 58, from Birmingham , was a practising doctor when he started visiting homes by appointment to carry out circumcisions on children.

Society

7 hours ago Owner of spectacular Scottish clifftop castle has £3.5m visitor centre vision setback

The hugely popular Dunnottar Castle wants a visitor centre but its owners say it needs to build 10 houses on greenfield land to fund the project.

Economics

2 hours ago Man killed and woman in hospital after major blaze rips through Scottish property

An investigation has been launched into the cause of the fire

Events

3 hours ago Trump names and shames 11 people on his White House blacklist for second administration

The list includes some of Trump’s well known ‘enemies’ who served in his first administration

Politics

22 hours ago Grieving mum, 71, set to be evicted from house she’s lived in for 52 years after plans approved to turn it into a children’s home

Marie Hargreaves has been handed an eviction notice telling her she will be removed from the house this week

Society

8 hours ago See inside this incredible £6 million dream house in coastal Norfolk up for grabs for just £10

It’s the biggest prize ever given away by dream draw company Omaze, but the price of entry tickets is still the same

Economics

3 hours ago Pope Francis, 88, is injured in fall weeks after bruising his chin in another stumble

The Holy See press office said in a statement: 'This morning, due to a fall at the Santa Marta house, Pope Francis suffered a contusion on his right forearm, without fractures.'

Events

3 hours ago My petty gripe: I just want one ding from speeding cyclists. How hard can it be?

It’s called a shared path for a reason, but a peaceful walkway can turn into something more like a racetrack My family recently moved house (still unpacking those last non-priority boxes) to a spot near a shared pedestrian/cyclist pathway and a few suburbs further from the CBD. We’re enjoying an easy hour’s walk most mornings. We pass wetland reserves full of bird calls and flowering trees and shrubs, eventually reaching the beach, and never needing to cross a road to get there.However another wheeled threat can spoil the serenity – the subset of cyclists who fly past pedestrians as if the shared pathway is a velodrome. It’s especially alarming when a cycling group whoosh-whoosh-whooshes past with never a bell sounded beforehand nor a slowing of speed. Now I appreciate that they are forced to pursue their hobby in a city that hates cyclists. And that many cyclists believe pedestrians will respond poorly if they sound their bell as they approach. Continue reading...

Politics

23 hours ago Renee Zellweger reveals she went unrecognised during Bridget Jones work experience at a publishing house thanks to her 'chubby cheeks' as she spills the hit films' secrets with co

Renee Zellweger and Hugh Grant have reunited to spill the secrets of Bridget Jones and their 25 year friendship in Vogue.

Society

10 hours ago EasyJet plans to turn city breaks into package holidays as bosses take on Tui and Booking.com... here's where you could grab a bargain this year

EasyJet has revealed plans to turn city breaks into package holidays as it tries to get customers to book their whole trip abroad through the budget airline.

Economics

3 hours ago After Dad died I dressed like an extra from The Matrix. Now I’m blooming again like the flowers on my psychedelic new vest | Nick Buckley

For a while I lost my sense of self and dressed in void-core black. Finally I’m finding myself again in a new, colour-filled wardrobeFirst my dad died, followed by my gran, the resulting trauma forced me to quit my job, the love of my life left and before I knew it I was an only child who didn’t know who they were any more. All inside 18 months. I didn’t recognise the person who showed up at social gatherings, spoke for me or stared back from the mirror. That vanished person really enjoyed playfully dressing up but the new me only felt comfortable wearing black – an unconscious tonal shift to match life’s darkness.As a kid I’d often be deep in my puppeteer mum’s dress-up box, and she gave me a small clothing allowance from an early age (which I’m sure she sacrificed her own needs to provide) that gave me autonomy over my image. I was the only boy in my high school sewing class and for a time I wanted to be a tailor. I’m straight but my choice of clothing became a target for homophob...

Events

3 hours ago The First Tuesday in March: The Louvre reveals plans for rival French Met Gala in 2025

Introducing Le Grand Dîner du Louvre — Paris’ answer to New York’s Met Gala

Politics

24 hours ago Hugh Grant, 64, admits he's 'poisoned' his children twice after BBQ disaster and reveals the very casual first date he went on with wife Anna Eberstein, 41, as he shares rare family insight

Hugh sat down and interviewed his co-star Renée Zellweger in Vogue's February issue ahead of Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.

Society

10 hours ago A 100% tax on Brits buying homes in Spain sounds satisfying – but it won’t solve our housing crisis | María Ramírez

Making visitors pay more may bolster Treasury revenues, but it’s no match for building more housesLast October, tens of thousands of people marched through Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and other big Spanish cities demanding affordable housing. Protesters jingled keys to make noise, held signs denouncing “speculators”, and threatened a “rent strike” while calling for action from national and local politicians. They had good reason to be angry.Housing has become the most pressing concern for Spaniards, according to a December survey by the national polling centre, ranking higher than unemployment and migration. Look at the statistics and it’s clear why. The cost of renting in cities rose by around 30% between 2015 and 2022, forcing young workers to move to the outskirts of Madrid and Barcelona or settle for tiny, often barely habitable flats. In popular tourist regions like Valencia, Alicante and Málaga, rents have surged by 40%. For workers in the Balearic Islands, a commute by plane ...

Economics

3 hours ago LIVE Multiple police scenes in place as shots fired on Oldham housing estate

Police are investigating reports of a shooting in Royton

Events

3 hours ago Paul Danan opened up about his money struggles after acting jobs dried up in moving final interview with MailOnline

The actor, who became a household name playing bad boy Sol Patrick from 1997 until 2001 on Channel 4 's top soap, has died aged just 46.

Politics

24 hours ago England Cricket World Cup winner steps down and flees to Dubai after attacks on family home

James Vince, part of the England squad that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup on home soil, had his house and car attacked last year and said his young family were left fearing for their safety

Society

14 hours ago Taylor Swift plans major revamp of her £13.8m home after achieving billionaire status

Pop star Taylor Swift's oceanfront home in Rhode Island is set to be extended, according to a building permit that was issued to contractors working on the property

Economics

3 hours ago Jasmine Crockett accuses Nancy Mace of exploiting trans community to boost campaign coffers after heated clash

Democrat reignites feud with Republican after bitter House Oversight Committee row

Events

3 hours ago David Moyes on Everton return: ‘It was too big an opportunity to turn down — I want to show I can go again’

Back at Goodison Park after nearly 12 years away, the Scottish manager explains to Richard Jolly why a second stint was so tempting and how he plans to steer Everton out of a relegation battle

Politics

26 hours ago Falkirk Council back plans for holiday homes and restaurant at Black Loch

Conditions on the new development include upgrading the access road leading into the site

Society

14 hours ago DWP Cold Weather Payment checker as hundreds of new postcodes to get £25

Eligible households in 625 areas in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are due a payment

Economics

4 hours ago A town torched by LA fires rallies to revive its community: ‘Everybody wants to come back’

Eaton fire tore through Altadena, burning buildings and killing many. Its residents are only now taking in the scale of devastationA week after wildfires tore through the community of Altadena, the smell of destruction still hangs in the air. The acrid smoke seeped into the walls of homes that survived the Eaton fire, which burned 7,000 buildings and killed at least 15 people.On Woodbury Road, where unblemished homes stand in between blackened lots of charred rubble, the devastation overwhelms the senses. The houses that haven’t completely collapsed offer glimpses of life before disaster arrived – pitchers and mugs in a cabinet, all a deep black, a bed still standing, a scorched bicycle and children’s toys. Continue reading...

Events

4 hours ago The 'near secret' UK train journey topping Lonely Planet's 2025 travel bucket list

A leisurely train ride is the perfect way to experience this years biggest travel trend and it's just an hour from Manchester

Politics

27 hours ago Uproar as adult child porn suspect is released into custody of his parents

‘Given the serious nature of these charges, which involve the safety and well-being of children, we find this decision troubling and concerning’

Society

17 hours ago People’s Pension plans to invest up to £4bn into private market assets

The body which serves more than 6.8 million pension savers is set to start investing a significant proportion into private markets later this year.

Economics

4 hours ago Youtuber found dead with hands and feet bound after Mexican cartel murder

The influencer was found dead with obvious signs of torture just hours after a Mexican drugs cartel dropped leaflets from a plane accusing him of working with a rival gang.

Events

4 hours ago Lady Louise Windsor set to celebrate major milestone with her mum Sophie

Sophie and her daughter Lady Louise are very close - so the Duchess will no doubt be delighted to have her eldest child with her for a special celebration next week

Politics

27 hours ago London's property boom and bust: The city neighbourhoods where house prices are soaring

Those with properties in Greenwich in South East London and Ealing in West London have seen impressive increases, according to online estate agents Purplebricks.

Society

17 hours ago House sales, prices and buyer inquiries increased in December – surveyors

Signals around housing market expectations for the next 12 months ‘remain solidly positive for now,’ surveyors reported.

Economics

4 hours ago Car crashes into couple's house in Bathgate prompting renewed calls for road safety measures

They were in bed asleep when the vehicle ploughed into the front of their home in Kirk Road

Events

4 hours ago Best airline frequent flyer schemes in 2025 – and how Avios points work

Here are the programmes for plane perks you won’t want to miss as a frequent flyer

Politics

29 hours ago Soho House billionaire's plans for new 'monstrosity' mansion in the Cotswolds could be scuppered by Iron Age fort

Ronald Burkle, who owns celebrity hotspot Soho House, wants to build the huge six-bedroom abode on farmland in a small Cotswolds village but has been met with strong local opposition.

Society

18 hours ago Theives raid Bebo founder's British mansion before making off with £500k of diamond jewellery, Rolex watches and handbags... but police close case after FIVE weeks

Bebo founder Paul Birch and his wife Juliana were horrified when they came home after celebrating their daughter's 17th birthday last month to find their house had been ransacked.

Economics

4 hours ago Emotional Mel Gibson surveys the smoldering remains of his Malibu house after firefighter made bombshell claim

Mel Gibson was escorted through the neighborhood in a firetruck and then walked the grounds where his $14.5million residence once stood.

Events