38 minutes ago Biden ramps up bird flu spending as scientists fret about H5N1 response. Here’s what to know

While cases of bird flu in humans have steadily climbed since last fall, health officials maintain the risk to humans is low

Politics

3 hours ago LA fires live updates: California weather eases up 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 blazesMark Pestrella, Los Angeles County Public Works director, said that in the event of major rain, “we do expect that all of the street areas and all the communities will be impacted by debris flows that could be hazardous to human health.”He warned that “we do expect the window to open for rain in the later part of this month.” Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Fortress increases takeover bid for hospitality chain Loungers to £354m

Fortress Investment Group said it has now made a 325p-per-share offer to buy the fast-growing hospitality chain

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21 hours ago The Traitors fans call out show for 'incriminating mistake' that could 'ruin' game

The Traitors UK viewers were quick to call out producers for their decision to send Traitors Linda and Minah into breakfast before anyone else was in there

Sport

61 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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5 hours ago Revealed: Photos which led Italian football club to sack stadium falcon handler for boasting about his penis implant online

WARNING: SEXUAL CONTENT: Juan Bernabe was sacked by the Italian top flight club earlier this week after he underwent prosthetic penis surgery and shared pictures online.

Culture

28 hours ago TikTok fitness videos may be behind your negative body image issues, research finds

Researchers observed 200 TikTok fitspiration videos using popular hashtags, including fitness, fitspo, gymtok, and fittok during the study

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5 hours ago Swinney in apology to patients who have ‘unsatisfactory experience’ in hospital

It comes after a report from the Royal College of Nursing warned of a ‘corridor care crisis’ across the NHS.

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8 hours ago Games Of Thrones star Jerome Flynn, 61, makes a rare red carpet appearance as he attends the star

The popular actor made a rare red carpet appearance with family members at the London extravaganza, which runs from January 9 to March 2.

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1 hour ago Russian diplomats accessed private area of UK parliament in security breach

Exclusive: MPs warned not to invite Russian diplomats to parliament after incident said to have alarmed ministersRussian diplomats accessed a private area of parliament in a major security breach just before Christmas that has alarmed security officials and prompted private warnings from the speakers of both houses, the Guardian understands.The small group of diplomats joined a public tour of the Houses of Parliament and then broke off to enter a part of the House of Lords that was out of bounds, before they were found by security and thrown out. Continue reading...

Politics

6 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

5 hours ago Claudia Winkleman’s £1k Bottega Boots from The Traitors are a style staple and we found a £32 alternative

Claudia Winkleman'sc style has continued to wow on The Traitors, and her versatile £1080 Bottega boots have proved to be a huge hit. Luckily, we found a £32 version on ASOS to copy her look

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35 hours ago Should you really share your bedroom fantasies with you partner? TRACEY COX shares tales of how it's gone horribly wrong

Sex and relationships expert TRACEY COX warns that confessing your fantasies can be risky. It is, however, possible to open up to your partner without putting your relationship in danger.

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70 minutes ago Bruce Willis, 69, thanks first responders amid LA fires in heartbreaking rare video as he battles dementia

Bruce Willis thanked first responders tackling the ongoing LA fires in a heartbreaking rare video captured as he battles dementia.

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6 hours ago Regulation expert shares 'good news' concerning your mobile, TV and broadband packages

New rules come into force on Friday (January 17) requiring mobile, broadband and TV package providers to share with customers when and by how much prices will increase, rather than relying on inflation

Culture

30 hours ago Obesity is being 'misdiagnosed' across the UK as experts call for new definition

Obesity has always been classified as a health risk, but for some it is an illness that needs to be correctly identified

Science

2 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...

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11 hours ago UK weather: Fog blankets Britain as Met Office issue map showing worst

The weather warning is in place until 11am on Thursday and affects large areas of England, stretching from Exeter to Oxford, Birmingham , Peterborough, and York, as well as parts of Wales.

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5 hours ago All the businesses that have warned of price hikes for customers on the back of Rachel Reeves' budget

An open letter signed by more than 80 retailers warned the new measures could result in increased expenses and possible job losses

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73 minutes ago If your body is bigger in specific areas you are at higher risk of colon cancer... no matter your age

Where you store fat, as opposed to how much you have, may be a bigger risk factor for colon cancer, a study published in JAMA Network Open from researchers in Germany has warned.

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28 hours ago M Night Shyamalan sued for $81m in copyright claim against popular Apple TV series

‘The Sixth Sense’ director is on trial in a claim worth $81m (£66m)

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33 hours ago Diagnosed narcissist says you might be a psychopath if you can solve this riddle

One riddle will tell you whether you think like a narcissist, sociopath, or psychopath, according to a popular TikToker who claims he has been diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder

Science

3 hours ago TikTok CEO to attend Trump’s inauguration as app’s fate hangs in the balance

Shou Chew will attend inauguration for the man who has both advocated for and tried to ban the popular app

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19 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 'So cosy' heated blanket that 'keeps heating bills really low' in winter gets price slashed by 60%

There's a popular heated blanket causing a stir among shoppers as it has its price slashed by a massive 60% off, and it's sure to help you save on heating bills this winter

Economics

91 minutes ago Paul Danan's vaping fear before tragic death as expert issues grim warning

EXCLUSIVE: Following the tragic death of Hollyoaks star Paul Danan, experts have issued stern warnings about vaping usage, highlighting one specific deadly issue

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28 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

34 hours ago Energy trading technologies: increasing efficiency and resilience in European energy

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3 hours ago Popular soaps, shampoos and dental products revealed which could harm your immune system

The House of Lords is to debate a law change as products including mouthwashes and hand sanitisers have been found to contain 'biocides' which can wipe out our healthy bacteria

Politics

26 hours ago Lloyds to close Scottish office and put hundreds of jobs at risk at UK's biggest retail bank

“Our priorities are to ensure compulsory redundancies are minimised and that members who will leave the business receive the full redundancy compensation they’re entitled to under union agreements” - Ged Nichols, Accord union

Society

9 hours ago Next shoppers praise 'most comfortable' £32 hourglass jeans that 'fit in all the right places'

The popular jeans come in two colours and are available in petite and regular fits in three different lengths

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97 minutes ago In Ange we trust? Why Spurs should risk potential failure and back Postecoglou | Max Rushden

Critics misunderstand the Australian’s past achievements and would be better off directing their ire at Daniel LevyIn the buildup to the north London derby the former Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson repeated a line that almost every pundit/journalist/fan has used this season: “With Spurs, you don’t know what you’re going go get.” The trouble is it feels increasingly – especially in the league – that you know exactly what you’re going to get.Wednesday night appeared entirely predictable. Watching two great young prospects, Djed Spence and Archie Gray, play the ball to each other, slowly but surely progressing it backwards towards their own corner flag before giving away possession/a throw/a corner with almost no other options, seemed like a very limited and dispiriting choose your own adventure. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago UK age verification: How will it work for porn sites and when does it come into force?

PornHub and other popular adult websites blocked access to their sites in large parts of the US after similar age verification rules were introduced

Politics

29 hours ago What the world wants to do for a living: Fascinating map shows how being a pilot is the globe's number one dream job, while 'YouTuber' and attorney also prove popular

On the map, countries have been colour-coded to indicate the jobs their residents most want information about with a view to taking up that career.

Society

10 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 Met officer’s ‘disastrous’ claim may prevent 300 rogue police being sacked, force warns

Sergeant Lino Di Maria lost his vetting clearance after allegations of rape, domestic abuse and sex in public car parks

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4 hours ago BBC Breakfast host sparks concern among viewers as he confirms break 'That's it'

BBC Breakfast and BBC North West Tonight host Roger Johnson was inundated with concerned messages from fans

Politics

30 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

11 hours ago Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to British Airways passengers and reveals £117 MILLION pot of cash for customers to claims is about to expire

Martin Lewis has issued a warning to all British Airways passengers, alerting them to a cash pot of £117 million in unredeemed cVouchers.

Economics

2 hours ago Tragic Elianne Andam's killer warned fellow prisoner 'Do you want to end up 6ft under?'

Hassan Sentamu, 18, made the chilling claim as he awaited trial for murdering 15-year-old Elianne Andam in a row over a teddy bear in Croydon back in September 2023

Events

4 hours ago Private school run driving 27% increase in air pollution in south London, campaigners say

Studies point to a considerable increase in emissions when both state and private schools are open

Politics

38 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

12 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

2 hours ago UK snow maps show ‘3cm per hour’ storm will batter major cities including London this month

More snow is on the cards for millions of Brits later this month, weather maps from WXCharts show, as the Met Office warns of a chance of colder weather returning and bringing snow showers with it

Events

5 hours ago President’s farewell and a prince in a pub: photos of the day – Thursday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world. Warning: this gallery contains a graphic image Continue reading...

Politics

43 hours ago Parents may be ‘fuelling obesity’ by encouraging one eating habit in children

Nutritionists have warned of one food habit which might be fuelling Britain’s obesity crisis

Society

13 hours ago Economic growth could fall 50% over 20 years from climate shocks, say actuaries

Exclusive: Report by risk experts says previous assessments ignored severe effects of climate crisisGlobal economic growth could plummet by 50% between 2070 and 2090 from the catastrophic shocks of climate change unless immediate action by political leaders is taken to decarbonise and restore nature, according to a new report.The stark warning from risk management experts the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) hugely increases the estimate of risk to global economic wellbeing from climate change impacts such as fires, flooding, droughts, temperature rises and nature breakdown. In a report with scientists at the University of Exeter, published on Thursday, the IFoA, which uses maths and statistics to analyse financial risk for businesses and governments, called for accelerated action by political leaders to tackle the climate crisis. Continue reading...

Economics

2 hours ago Space junk 'in the millions' could cause 'genuine threat' to life on Earth

A space physics expert has warned that space debris orbiting the Earth and travelling at 18,000mph could cause a 'genuine threat' to life on the planet below

Events

5 hours ago Scots nurse creates square sausage roll and told 'get it on Greggs menu now'

Emily concocted the meat pastry using the popular Scottish breakfast staple and it was described as '10/10 banging'

Politics

13 hours ago Global economy could face 50% loss in GDP between 2070 and 2090 from climate shocks, say actuaries

Exclusive: Report by risk experts says previous assessments ignored severe effects of climate crisisThe global economy could face 50% loss in gross domestic product (GDP) between 2070 and 2090 from the catastrophic shocks of climate change unless immediate action by political leaders is taken to decarbonise and restore nature, according to a new report.The stark warning from risk management experts the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) hugely increases the estimate of risk to global economic wellbeing from climate change impacts such as fires, flooding, droughts, temperature rises and nature breakdown. In a report with scientists at the University of Exeter, published on Thursday, the IFoA, which uses maths and statistics to analyse financial risk for businesses and governments, called for accelerated action by political leaders to tackle the climate crisis.This article was amended on 16 January 2025. The headline of an earlier version said that economic growth could fall by...

Economics

2 hours ago Coronation Street's Cait Fitton warns fans of 'emotional' Lauren Bolton court outcome

The character is set to stand trial for the murder of Joel Deering in the ITV soap

Events

6 hours ago Scottish Labour MP branded 'arrogant' and ridiculed after claiming party has made 'strong start to government'

Graeme Downie called for his party to construct a better narrative

Politics

19 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

3 hours ago MP blasts East Kilbride SNP councillors' 'attack' over Labour's tax raid as 'playground stuff'

Councillor John Anderson has claimed Joani Reid, Labour MP for East Kilbride, "chose to ignore" the scale of concern and warnings about Labour's tax raid.

Events

6 hours ago Scottish Labour MP branded 'arrogant' after claiming party has made 'strong start to government'

Graeme Downie called for his party to construct a better narrative

Politics

19 hours ago Inside Chris Hemsworth's lavish new home gym at his sprawling $50million Byron Bay estate: 'It's definitely next level'

There's no doubt that Australian men love their sheds, but Chris Hemsworth's idea of the Aussie staple is a little different.

Economics

3 hours ago LA wildfires live updates: Winds subside allowing crews to make progress on containing blazes

Winds speeds are expected to drop on Thursday, but officials warn threats remain in Los Angeles

Events

6 hours ago Popular Welsh beach remains one of the country's worst for bathing water quality

Ogmore-by-Sea beach in the Vale of Glamorgan was designated for bathing in 2023, but soon got given a 'poor' rating for bathing water quality which remains in place

Politics

21 hours ago Ninja travel mug keeps drinks at perfect temperature and is now on sale for £19.99

Ninja's new Sip Perfect Travel Mug has proven popular with shoppers and can now be snapped up for just £3.66 - but only if you follow our easy step-by-step guide

Economics

7 hours ago Why Archie Gray pushed Lucas Bergvall and Postecoglou needs help as ENIC increase Tottenham grip

Why Archie Gray pushed Lucas Bergvall and Postecoglou needs help as ENIC increase Tottenham grip  Football.London

Politics

28 hours 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

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

7 hours ago Severance star Adam Scott shuts down popular Lumon theory ahead of season 2

Severance star Adam Scott has shut down a popular fan theory.

Politics

29 hours ago New update on calls to increase personal tax allowance from £12,570 to £45,000

More than 32,700 people have signed an online petition calling for change.

Economics

3 hours ago Monster Ryan Wellings jailed after girlfriend took her own life over his torturous abuse

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Ryan Wellings has been sentenced to six-and-a-half years for a campaign of violent abuse and control he launched against his former fiancée Kiena Dawes, who wrote he 'killed' her

Events

8 hours ago Donald Trump would ‘undermine entire global order’ if he makes Putin 'mistake'

A Russian academic branded a “foreign agent” by his homeland in 2023 has warned Donald Trump how allowing Vladimir Putin to annex swathes of Ukraine would be a big mistake

Politics

29 hours ago Sainsbury's shopper fumes at price of Cadbury Mini Eggs as they say 'fix it'

A shopper has taken to social media to share their frustration at the increasing price of Cadbury Mini Eggs – and people are all saying the same thing about the chocolate

Economics

3 hours ago Keir Starmer warns MPs not to leave drinks unattended in parliament amid spiking probe

Police are investigating an alleged spiking incident in a parliamentary bar

Events

8 hours ago Pete Hegseth confirmation hearing highlights Republicans’ servility to Trump | Moira Donegan

Defense secretary nominee is incompetent and seems to have no redeeming qualities – but his appointment looks assuredIn some ways, the secretary of Defense nomination of Pete Hegseth was always meant as a domination exercise, a way of making Senate Republicans humiliate themselves for Donald Trump’s approval.Hegseth has white supremacist tattoos and what is reportedly a pretty severe drinking problem: one friend told the New Yorker’s Jane Mayer that they once saw him order three gin and tonics at a breakfast meeting. In 2017, a woman went to the emergency room – and then the police – after what she said was a rape by Hegseth; he later paid a settlement and had her sign an nondisclosure agreement. (Hegseth claims the encounter, which took place while he was married to his second wife and had just had a child with the woman who would become his third, was consensual and denies all wrongdoing.) He wrote a book, The War on Warriors, which seems to consist mainly of his gripes about the ...

Politics

31 hours ago Millions of people are not claiming lost pension pots worth £31.1 billion

The value of lost pension pots in the UK has increased by 60% since 2018

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

8 hours ago Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan recovering after being stabbed by intruder at his home

Knife lodged in spine of actor during 2am attack at Mumbai property he shares with Kareena Kapoor and their two childrenSaif Ali Khan, one of Bollywood’s most popular actors, is recovering in hospital after a knife became lodged in his spine during an attack by an intruder in his Mumbai home.Medical officials said Khan sustained six stab wounds in the attack, which took place during a 2am altercation with an intruder who had entered the family home he shares with his wife, the Bollywood superstar Kareena Kapoor, and their two children. Continue reading...

Politics

37 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

3 hours ago ‘Bro I can’t let this slide’: The chilling warning of troubled teenage killer who murdered schoolgirl

Hassan Sentamu had warned his friend ‘Bro I can’t let this slide’ before launching his murderous attack on schoolgirl Elianne Andam

Events

8 hours ago Timothée Chalamet fined £65 for parking Lime bike at A Complete Unknown premiere

The Bafta nominee told a French chatshow he used the ebike to avoid traffic but the red carpet is not an authorised parking spaceTimothée Chalamet’s choice of vehicle to the London premiere of the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown on Tuesday night won him a new legion of fans – and a few sceptics.The actor, who was Bafta nominated for his role on Wednesday, rode on to the red carpet on a Lime bike – one of the capital’s popular rental bicycles, which you can hire via an app. Continue reading...

Politics

37 hours ago ‘Cost of dying’ in UK hits record level as bereaved turn to crowdfunding to meet bills

Latest SunLife study shows average total funeral cost at £9,797 with many selling off possessions to help payThe “cost of dying” has hit a record high, prompting growing numbers of grieving UK families to turn to crowdfunding or sell possessions to help pay for a funeral, according to a report.The average cost of a basic funeral has increased by 3.5% in a year to hit an “all-time high” of £4,285, according to the insurer SunLife, which has been monitoring UK funeral costs for two decades. Continue reading...

Economics

3 hours ago US intelligence agency issues urgent warning to iPhone users about settings that let spies track you

A US intelligence agency has warned iPhones to change certain settings to stop third-party apps from tracking their every move. Hackers can also use the function to spy on users.

Events

8 hours ago Timothée Chalamet claims he was fined £65 for parking Lime bike at A Complete Unknown premiere

The Bafta nominee told a French chatshow he was issued with a penalty, but it is unclear who charged him for the red carpet offenceTimothée Chalamet’s choice of vehicle to the London premiere of the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown on Tuesday night won him a new legion of fans – and a few sceptics.The actor, who was Bafta nominated for his role on Wednesday, rode on to the red carpet on a Lime bike – one of the capital’s popular rental bicycles, which you can hire via an app. Continue reading...

Politics

40 hours ago Councils spending £2 billion a year to send pupils with special needs to private schools, report reveals

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) found spending has increased by 46 per cent in just four years, highlighting the state's 'reliance' on private schools.

Economics

3 hours ago Kiena Dawes death: Brutal Ryan Wellings 'a clear and present danger' warns prosecutor

The court was told Ryan Wellings was convicted of assaulting his last girlfriend before Kiena. The prosecutor pointed out the similarities in the cases

Events