88 minutes ago Jon Rahm endures torrid tour return as LIV Golf star makes feelings clear

Jon Rahm got his 2025 campaign off to a disappointing start as the LIV Golf star missed the cut on his return to the DP World Tour at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.

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34 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'

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2 hours ago CBO projects U.S. debt to grow $23.9 trillion in 10 years, not including costs of extending tax cuts

The national debt is slated to rise by $23.9 trillion over the next decade, a sum that does not include trillions of dollars in additional tax cuts being championed by President-elect Donald Trump

Economics

30 hours ago I rejected Rangers and Celtic as player before shooting to Man United stardom – now I’d love to manage them

Regarded as one of the greatest defenders of all-time, the Dutchman is now cutting his teeth in management

Sport

3 hours ago Labour to push ahead with DWP and benefits cuts despite "unlawful" High Court ruling

The proposed changes would reduce disability benefits, such a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) by hundreds of pounds for new applicants by 2029

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93 minutes ago The secret TV hierarchy: Our snitch leaks the real A to Z list of presenters, from the top entry who's enraged ITV to the freshly demoted B

KATIE HIND: Behind the scenes, the world of TV presenting is cut-throat. Potential enemies are everywhere and star hosts are keenly aware of their ranking. So who's up - and who's down?

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3 hours ago Debenhams slash 89% off 'beautiful' diamond watch as £2,895 timepiece now £320

The GV2 Milan Silver Dial Stainless Steel Swiss Quartz Diamond Watch from luxury brand Gevril has had its price cut by over £2,500

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3 hours ago McIlroy survives for weekend at Desert Classic but Rahm and Hovland exit

Dubai-based Scot Ewen Ferguson leads way on 12 underJon Rahm’s struggles cause a surprise after dismal 77For a spell on Friday afternoon the organisers of the Dubai Desert Classic had cause for panic. Jon Rahm had already tumbled out of the tournament after 36 holes, Viktor Hovland was heading the same way and Rory McIlroy was dangerously close to the cut line. Not for the first time at the Emirates Club, McIlroy saved the day; a birdie at the 18th meant he survived for the weekend with three shots to spare. Given McIlroy’s specialism here – he is seeking a third win in a row – a deficit of nine to the leader, Ewen Ferguson, is unlikely to faze the Northern Irishman.Rahm’s struggles on his first start of 2025 and debut in this tournament caused widespread shock. The Spaniard’s second round of 77, including two double bogeys, contrasted sharply with a Thursday 69. “Not the way you want to start the year,” the 2023 Masters champion admitted. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago FA Cup: Chelsea, Man Utd, Liverpool and Tottenham new dates revealed as fourth round TV schedule is announced

Some intriguing ties will take place in the fourth round of the FA Cup

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6 hours ago Traitors fans left baffled as sneaky shoppers place cloaked M&S Colin the Caterpillars in Aldi aisles amid Cuthbert cakes

Hilarious photos shared to social media show a singular M&S Colin the Caterpillar cake - draped in a signature Traitors-style dark cloak - placed on shelves of Cuthbert cakes in Aldi stores.

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4 hours ago South African miner describes horrors as people starved to death underground

A miner who spent six months in a disused mine has spoken of the horror he experienced after a police operation cut off food and basic supplies to thousands

Events

1 hour ago Wishaw schoolboy's safe walking route to school is cut off by construction site

Mum Amanda Smith is calling for the reinstatement of free transport for affected pupils

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10 hours ago CAB Payments new boss says 'we can do more with less' as he cuts fifth of workforce

'As part of the increased focus on performance we are taking significant steps to re-align the cost base to our strategic growth plans; meaning we can do more with less'

Economics

4 hours ago FTSE 100 hits record as interest rate hopes push down UK borrowing costs

Nearly every share on the index rises as fall in value of pound helps multinational companies listed in LondonBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK’s blue-chip stock index hit a record high on Friday, as rising hopes of interest rate cuts this year drove down government borrowing costs.Almost every share on the FTSE 100 rose on Friday, as a fall in the value of the pound boosted multinational companies listed in London and propelled the index above 8,500 points for the first time. Continue reading...

Events

2 hours ago Trump inauguration to move indoors amid frigid temperatures in Washington – live

President-elect says festivities scheduled for his inauguration day will be held indoors – including the traditional paradeDonald Trump told CNN that he will decide what to do with TikTok once he takes office, after the supreme court upheld legislation that will ban it on Sunday unless its Chinese owner sells its US operations.“It ultimately goes up to me, so you’re going to see what I’m going to do,” Trump said in an interview with the network. Asked if he would try to reverse the ban, should it go into effect, Trump said: “Congress has given me the decision, so I’ll be making the decision.”It is not clear that the Act itself directly regulates protected expressive activity, or conduct with an expressive component. Indeed, the Act does not regulate the creator petitioners at all Petitioners, for their part, have not identified any case in which this Court has treated a regulation of corporate control as a direct regulation of expressive activity or semi-expressive conduct We hesita...

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18 hours ago Elon Musk and DOGE eyeing $120 billion in cuts on federal diversity spending, says report

DOGE, which is not actually a government department, wants to cut up to $2 trillion in annual spending

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5 hours ago Trump’s policies risk stoking inflation and preventing rate cuts, IMF warns

Taking drive for deregulation too far could push the US on to a ‘dangerous boom-bust path’, fund cautions

Events

2 hours ago Chelsea, Man Utd, Liverpool and Tottenham FA Cup dates revealed as fourth round TV schedule is announced

Some intriguing ties will take place in the fourth round of the FA Cup

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28 hours ago Police hunt men with bolt cutters who stole £21k worth of designer bags from boutiques in London and Surrey

Detectives appeal for information after latest raid which has left retailers across the capital in fear

Economics

6 hours ago FTSE 100 hits new record high as hopes of interest rate cuts mount and Pound weakens against US dollar

The London blue-chip index surged over the previous record of 8,474.41 that was set in May last year.

Events

2 hours ago Crucial Arsenal trip to Nottingham Forest moved to ease fixture schedule

Forest were scheduled to face Newcastle and Arsenal in the space of just a couple of days

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29 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

6 hours ago South African miner describes horrors for those who spent months underground

A miner who spent six months in a disused mine in South Africa has spoken of the horror he experienced after a police operation cut off food and basic supplies to thousands who were illegally digging for gold

Events

2 hours ago Ryanair stops flights to two Spanish destinations in blow for sunseekers

Ryanair has announced that it has cut 12 routes in Spain, leading to a loss of around 800,000 sears as it calls out an airport operator for its 'excessive airport charges'

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30 hours ago February 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as DWP cuts rumoured

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7 hours ago Warning for Brits with log burners as they face £1,000 fine this winter

As the UK faces colder temperatures this winter, many people turn to their log burners to keep warm and cut down on energy bills

Events

2 hours ago Will Europe’s fastest growth rate be enough to fix Britain’s finances?

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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31 hours ago BP job cuts: UK fuel firm to axe 1000s of jobs and contractor roles to cut costs and save share price

The firm is making major cuts to its workforce as part of a broader strategy 🔧

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9 hours ago FTSE 100 hits record high as hopes are raised of an interest rate cut to stimulate growth

'US markets faltered after a blowout session the previous day, while the surprising upstart came in the form of the FTSE 100, which has set the early pace and blew past its previous record high in opening trade'

Events

2 hours ago The secret TV hierarchy: Our snitch exposes the 'tier list' among presenters

KATIE HIND: Behind the scenes, the world of TV presenting is cut-throat. Potential enemies are everywhere and star hosts are keenly aware of their ranking. So who's up - and who's down?

Politics

34 hours ago Interest rates 'to be cut within weeks' as weak GDP figures deal new blow to Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee is expected to cut interest rates in early February

Economics

17 hours ago Urgent £20k fine warning for anyone planning to cut trees down in own garden

Gardeners may need to chop down dead trees as they pose a risk of falling, but there's some rules that must be followed before the chainsaw comes out.

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2 hours ago 8 best cordless strimmers and grass cutters to keep your lawn immaculate

Whether you’re tackling your garden or allotment, you’ll want one of these machines at hand

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35 hours ago Second legal bid to reverse Winter Fuel Payment cuts to millions of pensioners

A court in Edinburgh heard how the Scottish Government's decision was a ‘direct consequence’ of the Westminster move.

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17 hours ago Wild rumours about Jennifer Aniston. Stark admissions it's not always been plain sailing. And now Michelle's a no

Apart from adding that he was focused on his latest project, Michelle Obama had little to say about her husband of 30-odd years.

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3 hours ago Best shade sails for your garden that are an elegant way to stay out of the sun

Overhead canopies that make outdoor living this summer plain sailing

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37 hours ago Liz Truss is long gone from Downing Street – but zombie economics lives on | Aditya Chakrabortty

Labour’s panicked reaction to turbulence is to promise ‘ruthless’ cuts. It has learned the wrong lessons from Britain’s shortest-lived PMBritain’s centre of power is stalked by a zombie. Across Westminster, the mere mention of her name summons up a grim past, but she remains ever present: blond bob, eyes that never move and a grin slightly aslant so it expresses not mirth, but faint menace. When least expected, she can bark a laugh that sends shivers up a cabinet minister’s spine. And whenever her shadow looms in SW1, the dread murmur starts: she used to be prime minister, you know.Liz Truss’s stint at the top of politics ended years ago. Perhaps close confidants and trained medics are yet to break the news, but for her, power is a fading memory, a shrinking image in the rear-view. As the voters of South West Norfolk ensured last July, she is now an ex-politician. Yet in British political culture, she is the great undead. No other prime minister since the Brexit vote so haunts curre...

Economics

18 hours ago Meghan Markle defies 'disaster tourist' backlash as she cuts casual figure to help LA fire victims

Meghan Markle has been seen helping out at yet another relief effort for victims of the Los Angeles fires weeks after she was branded a 'disaster tourist' by actress Justine Bateman

Events

4 hours ago Crucial Arsenal trip to Nottingham Forest 'set to be moved' to ease fixture schedule

Forest currently scheduled to face Newcastle and Arsenal in the space of a couple of days

Politics

42 hours ago How offal! Scots offered £5,000 to make haggis HEALTHY in push to cut fat and salt in iconic dishes... and square sausages are also on the chopping block

Now the nation's favourites, including square sausage, haggis and steak pie, will be given a healthy makeover.

Economics

19 hours ago Stephen Graham, 51, shows off his bulging biceps in thrilling trailer for Peaky Blinders creator's new drama

The upcoming six-episode drama delves into the treacherous underbelly of illicit boxing in the smog-filled streets of 1880's Victorian London, and will be available for streaming on Disney+.

Events

21 hours ago Trump’s Treasury pick warns unwinding tax cuts would spark ‘economic calamity’

Scott Bessent also tells US senators in heated confirmation hearing that he backs tougher sanctions on Russian oil

Events

7 hours ago Toum, London W1: ‘The rotisserie is very much not rotating. Has there been a power cut?’ – restaurant review

Toum, London W1: ‘The rotisserie is very much not rotating. Has there been a power cut?’ – restaurant review  The Guardian

Politics

22 hours ago High Court rules disability benefit reforms plan as unlawful – but Labour remains committed to cuts

Labour said it will ‘re-consult’ on the Conservative plans, but the government is looking to find the same savings

Events

7 hours ago Rivals star Danny Dyer plans to quit the industry despite success in the Disney+ show

‘You’re only ever one job away from people saying you’re s**t again,’ said the actor

Politics

22 hours ago Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish and U2 to perform at LA wildfires benefit concert

The FireAid concert, scheduled to take place on 30 January, will benefit those who have been affected by California firesLady Gaga, Billie Eilish and U2 are reported to be headlining this month’s benefit concert to raise money for those affected by the California wildfires.According to the Hollywood Reporter, the lineup for the FireAid benefit concert also includes Jelly Roll, Lil Baby, Tate McRae and Gwen Stefani. Acts also listed yet not officially confirmed by TMZ include the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day and Gracie Abrams with more names to be added. It’s scheduled to take place on 30 January. Continue reading...

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7 hours ago Manchester United XI vs Brighton: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League

Ruben Amorim could make changes as a busy schedule continues

Politics

22 hours ago Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish to perform at LA wildfires benefit concert

The FireAid concert, scheduled to take place on 30 January, will benefit those who have been affected by California firesLady Gaga and Billie Eilish are reported to be headlining this month’s benefit concert to raise money for those affected by the California wildfires.According to the Hollywood Reporter, the lineup for the FireAid benefit concert also includes Jelly Roll, Lil Baby, Tate McRae and Gwen Stefani. Acts also listed yet not officially confirmed by TMZ include the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day and Gracie Abrams with more names to be added. It’s scheduled to take place on 30 January. Continue reading...

Events

8 hours ago Exact date and time of US inauguration as Donald Trump takes office again

The inauguration, scheduled for January 20, will mark the peaceful transfer of power from President Joe Biden to Trump

Politics

24 hours ago Washington Post's new ‘riveting’ mission statement for ‘all of America’ sparks instant mockery

‘Quick don't look is this the statement for Disney Plus, Max, or The Washington Post,’ one observer noted after it as reported The Washington Post had embraced ‘Riveting Storytelling for All of America’ as its new motto.

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8 hours ago FTSE 100 Live 17 January: Index sets new record, retail miss boosts rate cut hopes

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

Politics

26 hours ago Crazy P frontwoman Danielle Moore was struggling with 'punishing' perimenopause symptoms and felt 'burned out' from 'hectic work schedule' before she took her own life aged 52, inquest hears

Danielle Moore, 52, was due to celebrate her eighth wedding anniversary on the weekend after she died, Birmingham Coroner's Court heard today.

Events

9 hours ago Father Brown season 12 episode 2 cast features EastEnders and Belgravia stars

Father Brown has got his work cut out for him as another death during rehearsals for the play A Most Perfect Murder, rattles the village.

Politics

26 hours ago Chaos after Rudy Giuliani no shows to his own trial over his condo and prized World Series rings

The former New York City mayor was nowhere to be seen more than two hours after his trial was scheduled to begin

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