Rachel Reeves has her work cut out as the UK continues to suffer from a long period of low growth, writes Howard Mustoe

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Disruptor now has 23.7% of the domestic market, just ahead of its former state owned rival

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The cramped accommodation is in a prime location in Sussex Gardens, near Paddington Station in London.

Economics

Arsenal are in the market for attacking reinforcements and Mikel Arteta is ready to splash the cash with a host of names being considered at the Emirates Stadium

Sport

Erskine’s beloved mascot Arasgain, helped launch the charity appeal.

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Spotify’s Billions Club tracks the world’s most popular songs, but dozens of greats are nowhere to be found. From TikTok to TV soundtracks, we explore the forces shaping pop’s new canonIn 2011, Jacob Rubeck and Nick Rattigan were living in a basement in Reno, Nevada, and thinking about starting a band. One afternoon, Rubeck came up with a frisky Strokes-like guitar riff, Rattigan whipped up the melody and lyrics and Surf Curse’s Freaks was born. “We wrote the song in like 30 minutes,” the singer says.A catchy song about alienation and longing, Freaks was released in 2013 and became a raucous highlight of their live shows but didn’t trouble the wider world until 2021, when it was discovered, out of the blue, by TikTok users. Its Spotify streams kept going up and up and up, until last March it passed a remarkable milestone. Unlike Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd or Prince, Surf Curse can claim membership of Spotify’s Billions Club, the running playlist of every song to have a...

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At least eight new features or bug fixes are in the pipeline as Apple gets ready to launch its next major software update

Technology

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

Transport

Strangers’ Bar will close from Monday while security and safety arrangements are reviewed, a House of Commons spokesperson said

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The TV personality shared insights about her family life and fitness at the launch of her new range with Applied Nutrition

Society

‘Although it was a poor decision on my behalf I didn’t think it would cost me my dream job,’ the former Alaska Airlines flight attendant said

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The RFA One launch will blast off from SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst, the northernmost of the Shetland Islands.

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Tiffany, 14, from Bedworth, Warwickshire, was last seen at 3.30pm on Thursday (16/1) and police have asked locals to 'call 999 as soon as possible' if they spot her

Events

The woman carries bananas, yams and vegetables in a knotted bag on her head as she wanders through a market in a suburban area of Jayapura in eastern Indonesia.

Culture

The successful Blue Origin launch bolsters rivalry between tech billionaires

Technology

Ex-journalist and senior government minister dubbed a ‘nasty woman’ by Trump aims to lead ailing Liberal partyA former journalist turned senior government minister – who was dubbed a “nasty woman” by Donald Trump after bruising trade negotiations with the US – has announced that she will run for leadership of Canada’s ailing Liberal party.Chrystia Freeland declared her intention to become the next Liberal leader – and the country’s next prime minister – on Friday with a post on social media, with plans for a formal campaign launch in Toronto on Sunday. Continue reading...

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Hawaii lawmakers are beginning a new legislative session with a vow to try to stabilize the state’s property insurance market

Society

The cramped accommodation is in a prime location in Sussex Gardens, near Paddington Station in London.

Economics

Napoli are in the market for a forward and have set their sights on Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho with the club willing to listen to offers and the player himself open to the switch

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SpaceX suspects a fire may have caused its Starship to break apart during liftoff and send trails of flaming debris near the Caribbean

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Launch of Amazon founder’s New Glenn craft on second attempt ramps up rivalry between tech billionairesBlue Origin’s huge New Glenn rocket has blasted off from Florida on its first mission to space, an inaugural step into Earth’s orbit for Jeff Bezos’s space company as it aims to rival Elon Musk’s SpaceX in the satellite launch business.Thirty storeys high with a reusable first stage filled with liquid oxygen and methane, New Glenn launched at about 2am ET (0700 GMT) from Blue Origin’s launchpad at the Cape Canaveral Space Force station under cloudy skies on its second attempt this week. Continue reading...

Technology

Donald Trump and SpaceX owner Elon Musk have ambitious plans in space. Are they shooting for the moon?As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House next week with Elon Musk at his side, the pair are planning to write the next chapter in US spaceflight history with an ambitious agenda that includes the first human footprints on Mars.How many of their grandiose aspirations get cemented into official US space policy and what gets left on the launchpad remains to be seen. But analysts envision a lively few years from the partnership between Musk, the enthusiastic billionaire founder of SpaceX, and Trump, who exploited US achievements in space during his first term for some jingoistic flag-waving. Continue reading...

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"Father Greg is such an inspiration to everyone working in violence prevention because of the long-term work he has done to support former gang members in the most troubled parts of LA."

Economics

Arsenal have received mixed news in the transfer market with January halfway done and Mikel Arteta keen to see his side strenthened in the coming weeks amid the club's injury issues

Sport

Punjab Pakora have combined their traditional Indian cuisine with Scottish flavours to create a square sausage pakora which goes on sale at Aldi ahead of Burns Night.

Events

Spurs are 14th in the Premier League and with at least seven key players absent for Sunday’s trip to Everton.

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If you are unhappy with your provider, now may be the best time to switch.

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Surrey Police launch murder investigation after incident at home in Ashford

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After weeks of turbulence in the economy, new figures suggesting better growth in 2025 than previously expected will come as a welcome relief for the embattled chancellor

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Shoppers can pick up the Superskin Discovery 7-Piece Collection and save over £150 on a new skincare routine from Liz Earle

Economics

Chancellor faces accusations that her Budget hit economic growth with the £25 billion hike in National Insurance on employers

Events

Coleen Rooney received the support of her I'm A Celeb campmates as she launched her new skincare range

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"This scent is amazing. This is one of the best fragrances on the market in my opinion! It's complex, has beautiful warm, sweet and spicy base notes."

Economics

Rachel Reeves sounded defiance in her first broadcast interview since the UK suffered an extraordinary battering from markets.

Events

This iconic make-up brand has just launched a skin-brightening eye cream and it's already proving to be a hit with shoppers – and here's where it's currently cheapest to buy

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Rachel Reeves sounded defiance in her first broadcast interview since the UK suffered an extraordinary battering from markets.

Economics

It was at a very Z-list launch party for reality show Geordie Shore last week that Katie Price kissed her on-off friend Kerry Katona.

Events

The Social Darts bar has also announced plans to honour Rabbie Burns’ 265th birthday with a twist on its bottomless brunch.

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Palace are also in the market for a left wing-back

Economics

An American tourist who was visiting Turks and Caicos was left shocked when he caught the explosion of SpaceX's Starship rocket on camera while relaxing on a beach

Events

The college has developed the online platform for adult learners to study at home while still having access to its support.

Politics

Tesco Marketplace now stocks more than 300,000 products - up by more than 3,000% from when the website launched in June 2024

Economics

The 'vibrant celebration' is returning to the city centre and Chinatown

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A close friend of the late singer Liam Payne has launched legal proceedings against the artist's father Geoff Payne, in an eye-watering £8 million lawsuit for defamation

Economics

Thursday’s Starship flight test, which saw the upper stage disappear while approaching orbital velocity, comes just months ahead of the first planned commercial missions

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The new project hopes to improve signage, highlight the city’s rich heritage and encourage sustainable travel while promoting local businesses.

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The iconic Home Alone mansion in Chicago has officially sold for more than the asking price after first being put on the market only seven months earlier for $5.25 million.

Economics

Residents have been asked to search their sheds to help find a missing man after a horror crash on a busy Scots road.

Events

Sir Keir Starmer said he had learned to focus and ‘shut off the noises’ when asked again about the slew of social media posts directed at him by Elon Musk

Politics

The Radford family switched cars multiple times before settling on their fancy Porsche, but Noel had to call Sue for help late at night after a massive driving blunder

Economics

A grooming gang survivor has given her first in-depth interview, alongside her campaigning father Marlon West, to a new podcast On The Case: The Grooming Gangs Scandal, launching today. Listen now.

Events

Giving off a Milk Tray Man air in a black roll neck jumper, Alexander, 38, launched into operatic versions of nursery rhymes with gusto in Thursday's episode of The Traitors.

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

Economics

Senior coroner Katy Skerrett raised concerns last week over whether there is 'adequate communication' regarding the risks of suicide with the drugs sertraline and citalopram

Events

Tommyfield Market traders spoke out about the move

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

Economics

Shares are mostly lower in Asia after China reported that its economy grew at a 5% annual pace last year, hitting the government's target but slowing from the year before

Events

A large-scale search for more than 30 fragments of the legendary Stone of Destiny artefact is now underway, with a professor appealing to the public for any information.

Politics

London Southend Airport announced on Monday that daily flights to Newquay, Cornwall will commence from April 2025 with airline partner, Eastern Airways.

Economics

It was at a very Z-list launch party for reality show Geordie Shore last week that Katie Price kissed her on-off friend Kerry Katona.

Events

Kevin McCloud has been a key part of Grand Designs since it first launched in 1999 and has now opened up on his 25 years on the show and admitted that he is 'very lucky'

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Clothes, shoes, homeware and beauty items are all on offer at one retailer's enormous clearance sale, and one shopping enthusiast shared how you can bag new wardrobe items for as little as 50p

Economics

Launching in 2005 and hosted by Kelly Brook and Patrick Kielty , Celebrity Love Island gave the dating show format a fresh makeover.

Events

Rachel Reeves sounded defiance in her first broadcast interview since the UK suffered an extraordinary battering from markets.

Politics

A Belgravia home in London, which was owned by Ghislaine Maxwell, where Prince Andrew was allegedly pictured with Virginia Giuffre when she was aged 17 has gone on the market

Economics

More than 28 tonnes of cocaine was seized last year in a record haul for Border Force and police.

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Bookmaker Evoke, which also owns 888 and Mr Green, said revenues in the final segment of 2024 rocketed as much as 13% compared to the previous year

Politics

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

Economics

Rocket’s six engines appeared to shut down one after another after nearly nine minutes, while booster returnedSpaceX launched its Starship rocket on its latest test flight Thursday, but the spacecraft was destroyed following a thrilling booster catch back at the pad.Elon Musk’s company said the spacecraft’s six engines appeared to shut down one by one, with contact lost just 8min 30sec into the flight. Continue reading...

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The FTSE 100 index has powered to a new record, despite more gloomy economic data.

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A fashion expert and thrift shopping fan has taken to social media to show off some of the deals on offer and demonstrated how you can get a wardrobe overhaul for discount prices

Economics

Thursday’s Starship flight test, which also saw the upper stage disappear while approaching orbital velocity, comes just months ahead of the first planned commercial missions

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