45 minutes ago Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone and Jon Voight join Trump administration

‘These three very talented people will be my eyes and ears, and I will get done what they suggest,’ Trump says

Politics

7 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

2 hours ago Bakery fined more than £500,000 after man gets trapped in mixer for 90 minutes

David Wood Baking Ltd admitted breaches of safety regulations after three people were seriously injured in separate incidents at their sites in Bolton

Economics

13 hours ago How to watch Manchester United vs Southampton: TV channel and live stream for Premier League today

Ruben Amorim out to build on two impressive performances

Sport

48 minutes ago Hollyoaks Nana McQueen's exit 'sealed' after Diane Langton's tragic death

Hollyoaks fans have taken to social media to share their theories on how the Channel 4 soap bosses could write Nana McQueen out of the show, following Diane Langton's tragic death

Events

26 hours ago A woman crammed behind car dashboard and a showdown at Manchester Airport

The gang smuggled people to the UK stashed in dangerous modified vehicles

Culture

5 hours ago How to wash a puffer jacket as cleaning expert's guide will make it look 'new'

A cleaning pro has shared a simple guide to washing your puffer jacket at home, and people have agreed it's the 'best' way to do it

Science

2 hours ago 10 fragrances that smell far more expensive than their high street price tags

Diptyque, Hermès, Aerin Our go-to perfume brands easily set us back over £100 a bottle. Ahead, we've listed our favourite affordable fragrances to spritz right now.

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11 hours ago Lloyds Bank to cut hundreds of jobs and shut offices as part of major overhaul

'Making changes means not only creating new roles and upskilling colleagues in some parts of the business but also having to say goodbye to talented people who have been a part of the group’s success in the past'

Society

5 hours ago Manchester council denies 'cuts budget' as it eyes '£18m efficiency savings'

"You cannot turn to the people of Manchester and say ‘efficiency savings are not cuts’”

Economics

28 hours ago Ilona Maher: Rugby union needs culture shift to create stars and grow the game

The American has a social media following of over eight million people.

Sport

75 minutes ago ‘We will be betrayed’: cold, fearful and still under fire, Gaza’s people wait

Palestinians describe grief and anxiety as they seek news that the ceasefire is going ahead, and airstrikes continueMiddle East crisis – live updatesAmid continuing airstrikes, bitter cold and news of delays, millions in Gaza were waiting anxiously on Thursday for confirmation that the ceasefire-for-hostages deal between Hamas and Israel was going ahead.Many spoke of their fear that hopes of a new beginning after a 15-month conflict might be dashed. The war has killed many tens of thousands in the territory and reduced swathes of it to ruins. Continue reading...

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30 hours ago Martin Lewis posts seriously rude TV moment that was cut from Channel 4 show

Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis has amassed a huge social media following by posting consumer content – but his latest post was a little different, and very cheeky indeed

Culture

5 hours ago 70% of Brits want ban on animal testing for medical research, poll reveals

Campaigners Herbie’s Law, named after a 14-year-old rescued beagle, say it would prompt a ‘decade of change’ and set an ambition of phasing out animal experiments by 2035

Science

2 hours ago How do you say lmaoooo in Mandarin? Americans flock to Chinese TikTok alternative RedNote

Despite security concerns, Americans are flooding the app, where Chinese users are welcoming them with open arms – and Luigi Mangione memesCute cats. Fit checks. Travel vlogs. Luigi Mangione latte art. Americans who downloaded RedNote saw it all this week, as they fled to the Chinese social media app in advance of an imminent (or not ) TikTok ban.English language content has flooded RedNote, whose default language is Mandarin, with Americans posting introductions to themselves and kicking off cross-cultural discussions: How much do you pay for groceries? What Chinese slang do I need to know? Do you have any opinions about the state of Ohio? Continue reading...

Politics

11 hours ago King Charles to visit Scots food bank and community centre supporting struggling families

The King will visit the The Gate, a community resource in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, which offers support and practical help and provides a safe environment for people affected by homelessness and food insecurity.

Society

5 hours ago Older people could be due DWP payout after new State Pension communication issue identified

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman is urging pensioners who may be affected to contact the DWP.

Economics

33 hours ago Gavin and Stacey signed finale script raises staggering sum for charity after Christmas episode

The Gavin and Stacey finale was watched by 19.1 million people

Sport

90 minutes ago Rob Cross makes unwanted history at Bahrain Darts Masters during shock Paulo Nebrida upset

The former World Champion had a nightmare start to his competitive year

Events

33 hours ago AP PHOTOS: Tens of millions of Hindu devotees make do with little at Maha Kumbh festival

It’s late evening in the city of Prayagraj and the roadside vendors selling snacks are packing up their wares to shut for the night. Under the large fig trees, between two paved streets, a group of people is unpacking their bedding of brightly printed blankets. Using their bags as pillows and covering themselves from head to toe with the blankets to ward off cold and mosquitoes, they will spend the night there.

Culture

27 hours ago As a Macmillan cancer expert who's had the disease twice, I know why Kate Middleton's 'new normal' after chemo is so challenging

During a visit to The Royal Marsden, Kate said she was adapting to a 'new normal' after going into remission. A survey by a leading cancer charity has found 1 in 4 people are 'unhappy' after treatment.

Science

2 hours ago Falkirk council plan to lose over 100 properties as communities take on buildings

An update on Falkirk Council's massive property review shows many venues are already transferring

Politics

19 hours ago UK homeowners flock to heat pumps but numbers still well below targets

Installation rates are still well below the target of 600,000 heat pumps a year

Society

7 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

38 hours ago How to watch Arsenal vs Tottenham: TV channel and live stream for Premier League today

The north London derby takes centre stage in the Premier League this midweek

Sport

91 minutes ago The Guardian view on Biden’s warning of oligarchy: Trump and the malefactors of wealth | Editorial

The outgoing president was right, in his farewell address, to warn of the dangers posed by the billionaires around the tableAristocrats are “the most difficult Animals to manage, of anything in the whole Theory and practice of Government. They will not suffer themselves to be governed,” John Adams warned, writing after his presidency. Banning titles was insufficient; a few would still be distinguished by birth or, especially, wealth. The problem was not just their ability to buy political favours but the grip that their money had on people’s minds.Economic and political power entwine everywhere. Fear of the rich’s outsized influence has existed throughout US history. Yet at times the relationship becomes especially stark and threatening. On Wednesday, Joe Biden evoked the 19th-century Gilded Age and the robber barons – who crushed competitors, exploited workers, bought judges and politicians, and flaunted wealth – in his warning against oligarchs. Continue reading...

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28 hours ago Streeting: ‘I can’t promise there won’t be patients treated in corridors next year’

The Health Secretary said he will ‘never accept’ people being treated in ‘undignified’ conditions but that it would ‘take time’ to fix the NHS.

Science

2 hours ago "Is it what they've done in Wales?": Mancs react to 'city wide 20mph' plan

"The most dangerous road near me is 20mph but people go 40mph”

Politics

21 hours ago Chaos ensues after bride books one taxi to take 100 wedding guests home

‘This could have worked if she gave you scheduled times to leave, but otherwise ’

Society

8 hours ago Drivers could face £600 car tax bill if vehicle has one of these number plates

Cars registered between 2001 and 2017 will be hit with new Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) taxes

Economics

2 hours ago LA fires live updates: 38 people still missing, say officials as firefighters report gains against massive wildfires

Improved conditions should help fire crews and allow residents to return to their neighborhoodsEasing of extreme winds expected to strengthen efforts to put out blazesAs officials answered reporters’ questions, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone, said that it is still unsafe for people to return to their homes, even for those who want to view the conditions of their houses for even 15 minutes.“We just don’t want anybody to come in and for it to not be safe,” he said. Continue reading...

Events

35 hours ago Experts row back on ‘flawed’ BMI as millions wrongly diagnosed with obesity

Roughly 20% of people who used to be classified as obese will no longer meet the definition

Science

3 hours ago They followed the rules to enter the US. Now Trump wants to deport them

Fleeing the regime in Venezuela, a couple scored one of the few appointments to apply for asylum via the CBP One app but the president-elect has warned: ‘Get ready to leave’Jorge Luis Jiménez and his wife did exactly what the US government asked of them when they spent months trying over and over again to get an appointment to cross the border, after risking everything to flee Venezuela.Now they may be easy targets in Donald Trump’s anti-immigration crackdown – despite living and working legally in the US. Continue reading...

Politics

28 hours ago BBC The Traitors Alex Oleksy: Meet Scots care home manager hoping to bag huge cash prize

Alex Oleksy is staring in season three of the BBC's iconic The Traitors and the 30-year-old has people in a frenzy over his strong Scottish accent - but who is he and why's he saying he's from Whitby?

Society

8 hours ago What does 0.1% economy growth really mean for you? How it affects jobs, saving money and more explained

A bank, a hiring firm and wealth managers weigh in on what economic growth means for everyday people

Economics

3 hours ago Calum Best admits 'life wasn't always easy' for Paul Danan as he leads tributes after Hollyoaks star's shock death at 46

The actor was best known for his role on the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks , before appearing on the reality series Celebrity Love Island and Celebrity Big Brother .

Events

3 hours ago Seth Meyers responds to Trump: ‘I hope you get a TV soon that allows you to change the channel’

Meyers jibed at Donald Trump Wednesday joking: ‘I hope you get a TV soon that allows you to change the channel’

Politics

37 hours ago Work begins to transform long vacant police station site into care home creating 100 healthcare jobs

The creation of Jubilee Heights promises to create employment opportunities in Bury town centre

Society

11 hours ago £200 winter heating help for people aged between 66 and 79 due before end of month

Eligible pensioners over 80 are set to receive the full Winter Fuel Payment of £300 before January 29.

Economics

3 hours 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

3 hours ago When is the Scottish Cup fifth round draw? Live stream, TV channel, start time and fixture dates

The road to Hampden begins for top-flight clubs this weekend as the big guns target a place in the last 16

Politics

11 hours ago Tennis player Taylor Fritz is donating Australian Open prize money to LA wildfire relief funds

American tennis player Taylor Fritz is donating the prize money he earned for his first-round victory at the Australian Open — about $82,000 — to relief funds to help people affected by the wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area

Economics

3 hours ago People just noticing the spelling of iconic breakfast brand and they're shocked

Some perplexed fans were left wondering if that's really how the Scots spell it

Events

4 hours ago ‘Everything we were taught about success is wrong’: how to find true fulfilment in your life and career

Made good life choices yet still feel dissatisfied? A life coach suggests an alternative way to look at our goals and aspirations to find more positive outcomesAuthor Annie Dillard wrote that “how we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives”. So, how was it that I spent a large portion of my 20s ­ terrified of the big, long life I had before me? After Stanford University, I’d moved to New York to work at Google but I was depressed, anxious.When I realised that many brilliant and accomplished people were also secretly miserable, just trying to make it through the day, I looked for terminology to describe this, but there was none. So I came up with my own: the underfulfilled overachiever, or UFOA. This describes a constant striver who is living a great‑­on‑­paper life, yet feels disconnected from their work, life and self. UFOAs see success as the organising principle of our lives. We call it by a catchy name: hustle culture. We brag about our intense busyness. Side hustle...

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11 hours ago Viewers blast young couple for 'having more money than sense' after selling their £679,000 three

Doctors Aneri and Nihar went on the Channel 4 show with a cosy three-bedroom end of terrace cottage in the pricey village of Radlett, in Hertfordshire, worth £679,000.

Economics

3 hours ago Man and his dog rescued after falling in ice at Lake Waban in Massachusetts

A man and his dog were rescued from the icy Lake Waban in Wellesley, Massachusetts on Sunday, January 12th, 2025 at 4:55 pm.

Events

4 hours ago Woman 'needs new passport' after plastic surgery transformation leaves her unrecognisable

A woman who underwent a string of cosmetic procedures in Turkey is now practically unrecognisable from before – but some people think the change is too drastic

Politics

12 hours ago CCTV images released after two tram station workers assaulted in three days

People are being urged to come forward

Economics

3 hours ago Police issue Paul Danan update after death of Hollyoaks and Love Island star

The actor stared as Sol Patrick on the Channel 4 soap but also appeared on a number of reality shows including Love Island and Celebrity Big Brother

Events

4 hours ago Matt James Posted from London with Rachael Kirkconnell Hours Before Split

Matt James Posted from London with Rachael Kirkconnell Hours Before Split  PEOPLE

Politics

13 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

4 hours ago Police issue update on Paul Danan death and say they are not treating tragic discovery as suspicious

The actor shot to fame as Sol Patrick on the Channel 4 soap and was later known for his stints on Celebrity Big Brother and Celebrity Love Island.

Events

4 hours ago How to spot a romance scam after AI Brad Pitt cons woman out of €830,000

Action Fraud is urging people to watch out for romance fraud and catfishing.

Politics

15 hours ago Starmer travels to Ukraine to sign partnership deal lasting ‘for generations’

Sir Keir Starmer said the 100 Year Partnership would cement the friendship between the two countries for the next century.

Economics

4 hours ago Paul Danan police statement released after star's tragic death aged 46

"His family have been notified and our thoughts are with them. They have asked for people to respect their privacy during this incredibly difficult time."

Events

4 hours ago Moment 'knifeman flees Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan's home' after actor is left with three

A clip shared by NDTV shows a man in the stairwell of the actor Saif Ali Khan's Mumbai home this morning, leaving down the stairs before shooting a look at the camera

Politics

15 hours ago People over State Pension age with eyesight issues could be due up to £434 extra each month

Attendance Allowance could help people who are severely short-sighted or have blurry vision.

Economics

5 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

5 hours ago Simple hack to wash your puffer jacket will make it look 'good as new'

Many people believe that puffer jackets can only be cleaned professionally, but one expert has shared a simple hack to wash your jacket at home

Politics

20 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

5 hours ago British dog walker for Hollywood stars rescues 100 horses from LA wildfires despite tremendous risk to her safety

Thea Creasy, 45, who has lived in Los Angeles for 20 years, led a heroic mission to usher horses to safety amid the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

Events

5 hours ago Rail firms would issue 'yellow cards' to passengers under new UK rules

Train firms and rail companies nationwide have been urged by the rail passenger watchdog to give a "yellow card" to people travelling without the correct ticket

Politics

20 hours ago Kirstie and Phil's Love It Or List It viewers brand couple as having 'more money than sense' after shockingly selling their £679,000 renovated cottage at a loss of £71,000

Doctors Aneri and Nihar went on the Channel 4 show with a cosy three-bedroom end of terrace cottage in the pricey village of Radlett, in Hertfordshire, worth £679,000.

Economics

6 hours ago ‘A flood of disinformation’: rumors and lies abound amid ongoing LA wildfires

Disasters have long led to misinformation as people grasp for control, but the consequences can be life and deathThe Hollywood sign was not on fire. Firefighters weren’t using women’s purses to put out fires. A fish is not responsible for the blazes. The Los Angeles fire department didn’t see big budget cuts. The fires were not started deliberately as some kind of mass plot related to high-speed rail or the 2028 Olympics. Firefighting efforts did not include spraying a mood stabilizer into the air to put locals into a trance. Diversity measures are not to blame.Fires are still burning in Los Angeles, and with them has come a near-constant stream of rumors, half-truths, conspiracy theories and outright lies. Natural disasters have long led to the spread of misinformation as people try to make sense of destruction and grasp for control when the world around them is destroyed. In the aftermath of the disaster, a lot is still unknown: what caused it, what could have prevented it, who co...

Events

5 hours ago Next stop Manchester City: Khusanov ‘the train’ back on track after bumpy journey

The 20-year-old, who is set to join Premier League champions, had to move to Belarus to reignite his career after rejection in UzbekistanAbdukodir Khusanov was born on 29 February and he is, without a doubt, a rarity. In four years the defender has gone from being discarded in his home country of Uzbekistan to play for a small club in Belarus before, this month, agreeing to join Manchester City from Lens in a £33.5m deal. Pending a medical, he will become the first Uzbek to play in the Premier League but – because of his success – perhaps not the last.The nation has been captivated by Khusanov’s rise and delighted that he is now joining the Premier League champions. It is a huge source of pride. “Abdukodir means almighty in the Uzbek language, and it suits him,” says the Championat.asia editor Narzulla Saidullaev. “He is also nicknamed “the train” here because of his raw power and has become the most famous person in the country. Even people who know nothing about football talk abou...

Politics

24 hours ago Glastonbury festival sick scam exposed as grieving man tricked by £600 fraud

Holly Griffin has been fined for defrauding her grieving neighbour, Paul Kelly, out of £672.50 by selling him fake Glastonbury tickets

Economics

6 hours ago BBC doctor shares sepsis symptoms to look out for in 'serious' warning

Five people die from sepsis every hour in the UK, the BBC doctor said

Events

5 hours ago Experts pinpoint formula for preventing one of Ozempic's most feared side effects

The 'game changing' weekly injections have helped thousands of people who need to lose weight and improve their health. But it has an unwanted side effect.

Politics

25 hours ago Scenes of joy as Palestinians in Gaza react to ceasefire deal announcement – video

Dozens celebrated across the Gaza strip as it was announced that a deal had been reached between Israel and Hamas after 15 months of war. The deal reportedly includes the release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas in phases, the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israel, and allowing hundreds of thousands of people displaced in Gaza to return to their homes. Israel’s government is expected to vote on the deal tomorrowIsrael-Gaza war liveIsrael’s cabinet reportedly preparing to meet to ratify Gaza ceasefire deal Continue reading...

Economics

6 hours ago Blogger probed over film at home where killer hid parents' bodies in makeshift tombs

Essex Police urged people not to share footage said to be filmed in the home where Virginia McCullough murdered her elderly parents and lived side-by-side with their bodies for four years

Events

5 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

28 hours ago Hearts transfer bulletin on Steinwender, Rowles receives love bomb and keeper deal saluted

Hearts are wasting no time as they look to replace Rowles after his £600,000 switch to the MLS.

Economics

7 hours ago Symptoms of UK's fastest rising cancer killer as death rates double in 20 years

This disease killed around 81,300 people across the UK in the past two decades.

Events

6 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

28 hours ago People urged to maximise State Pension payments before end of current financial year

People have until April 5 to plug National Insurance gaps going back as far as 2008.

Economics

7 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

6 hours ago I’m 24 years old and embarrassed that I’ve never dated anyone. How do I meet a girl? | Leading questions

We’re all on different timelines for love and fun, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. If you want a good dating life, focus first on creating a robust social lifeRead more Leading questionsI have a bit of an embarrassing situation: I’m 24, single, a lesbian, and I’ve never been with anyone! I have had depression for a few years – a combination of family losses and years caring for my terminally ill mother, only going out to work. It’s been a lot, and I’m only just starting to feel better.People I know either met someone in school and are happily coupled up or they were able to have wild “coming-of-age” experiences at university. Lots of sex, club nights and friends. I’ve got life experience some of those people haven’t had. But I feel as though I missed out on that opportunity to practise dating and sex. It seems that to meet someone nowadays it’s through work, apps or on a night out. I work in a male-dominated industry. There are no gay bars within 70 miles of me, but I’...

Politics

29 hours ago Woman's £2,500 grocery haul raises eyebrows with staggering amount of 'favourite' item

The woman had spent over $3,000 (£2,454) on her grocery haul - but it didn't contain much food at all, with many people left concerned about how long it would last her

Economics

7 hours ago Drug dealer stopped 223 miles from home tries to convince police he's 'on holiday'

Adrian Badea had been directed to deliver cocaine to a number of people's doorsteps in Tunbridge Wells in Kent after driving in his BMW from his home in Crewe, Cheshire

Events