83 minutes ago UK set to be the fastest growing European economy, IMF forecasts in boost to Reeves

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

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31 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

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3 hours ago Hailey Bieber’s £8k black leather trench coat is trending and we found a £60 version

Hailey Bieber has been wearing her £8k YSL leather trench coat on repeat, and the look is trending as a chic way to stay warm in the winter so we found the perfect £60 alternative

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8 hours ago Arsenal and Man Utd on red alert as Bayern Munich prepare transfer exodus

Bayern Munich have a lot of work to do to convince a host of their stars to stay at the club as the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool all circle for blockbuster transfers

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1 hour ago Shock NHS hospitals probe finds deaths of 56 babies may have been preventable

Two maternity units at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals are rated 'good' by England's healthcare regulator - but a BBC investigation reveals poor care may have contributed to 27 stillbirths, 29 neonatal deaths and two maternal deaths

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4 hours ago Friends group 'dismayed' by Falkirk Council plan to close unique museum in historic park

Friends of Kinneil says the museum should stay open until the future of the house and park is decided

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9 hours ago Elon Musk's inadvertent spectacular light show as SpaceX Starship explodes over sea

Elon Musk's 400ft Starship rocket blasted off from Boca Chica, south Texas, on Thursday at around 4.40pm local time. But the mission ended in disaster when the rocket exploded

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3 hours ago Kristi Noem won’t say if she would withhold disaster aid if Trump asks: ‘Leadership has consequences’

Trump’s nominee for massive cabinet job rebuffs ‘hypothetical’ question as he threatens California fire relief

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35 hours ago Chef Simon Wood hits back at 'harsh and unfair' diners after closing Manchester restaurant

'That’s not only unfair — it’s damaging'

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3 hours ago The relief I’ll feel if the Gaza ceasefire deal holds is tempered by rage. Because it could have happened so much sooner | Jonathan Freedland

The agreement reached this week is basically the plan Joe Biden unveiled in May. So much pain, terror and death could have been avoidedWhen news of the ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas first broke on Wednesday, a friend offered the kind hope that now, at last, there could be a sense of joy. I wanted very much to feel that way but, at that moment, I could not – and here’s why.For one thing, a mere announcement did not seem enough. When it comes to the Middle East, “believe it when you see it” tends to be a good operating principle. Sure enough, there followed 48 hours of hitches and last-minute delays and even now, as I write this and after the Israeli security cabinet approved the deal, it seems like tempting fate to assume everything will run smoothly. Continue reading...

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12 hours ago Paul Scholes singles out 'so poor' Man United player after Amad heroics vs Southampton

Manchester United eventually triumphed 3-1 against bottom of the table Southampton but they were bailed out by Amad

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2 hours ago Los Angeles after the fires: ‘You can only live in a disaster zone for so long’

The city is pushing to rebuild areas devasted by wildfires. But the costs and the mounting risks of future disasters are hard to overcome

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3 hours ago Wendy Williams’ family starts GoFundMe to free her from guardianship after star says she only has $15

The TV host’s family says her ‘current situation is not only unfair but also deeply isolating’

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3 hours ago Relief at this Gaza deal should be tempered by rage at Hamas and Netanyahu. How dare they take so long? | Jonathan Freedland

The agreement reached this week is basically the plan Joe Biden unveiled in May. So much pain and death could have been avoidedWhen news of the ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas first broke on Wednesday, a friend offered the kind hope that now, at last, there could be a sense of joy. I wanted very much to feel that way but, at that moment, I could not – and here’s why.For one thing, a mere announcement did not seem enough. When it comes to the Middle East, “believe it when you see it” tends to be a good operating principle. Sure enough, there followed 48 hours of hitches and last-minute delays and even now, as I write this and after the Israeli security cabinet approved the deal, it seems like tempting fate to assume everything will run smoothly. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago US lawsuit accuses Pepsi company of price discrimination that favored Walmart over smaller stores

A lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission alleges that food and beverage maker PepsiCo engaged in illegal price discrimination by giving unfair price advantages to one big-box retailer

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4 hours ago Potatoes stay fresh 'three times longer' without sprouting if kept in one spot

There are concerns that potato sprouts contain toxins. As potatoes degrade, they can increase the amount of solanine, a chemical that can make them go green and taste bitter

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5 hours ago ‘What’s wrong with a little twerk before work’: Flight attendant fired for TikTok video launches fundraiser

‘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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7 hours ago California wildfires: containment improves as winds recede and people begin return home

Two largest wildfires, the Palisades fire and Eaton fire, have become more contained, but dry winds could return next weekContainment of the massive wildfires in Los Angeles was improving as the extreme winds that made it challenging to fight the blazes continued to recede Friday and gave the city some relief during the ongoing disaster.Cooler air will continue to bring much-needed humidity to the region over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service’s latest forecast. But dry winds could return late Monday or early Tuesday. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago Kate Middleton's hospital visit was a masterclass, unlike Meghan Markle's LA fires disasterclass, our experts discuss in PALACE CONFIDENTIAL

The Princess of Wales made a heartfelt visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in London on Tuesday, where she had previously received cancer treatment.

Politics

9 hours ago Erling Haaland signs huge new Man City deal until 2034 worth staggering salary

Haaland has penned a bumper new contract that will see him stay at City until 2034

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7 hours ago LA wildfires latest: Critics Choice Awards and Oscar nominations among Hollywood events affected by disaster

Production has come to a halt on several television programmes as US authorities attempted to bring the Californian blaze under control

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4 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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13 hours ago Surprise flop in retail sales in December after ‘poor’ month for supermarkets

The volume of retail sales, which measures the quantity bought, fell by 0.3% in December, the Office for National Statistics said.

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7 hours ago Woman shocked after discovering how many free things you can get on your birthday

A woman named Yaz Moore documented all the food and products she managed to get for free from stores on her birthday, including goodies from Space NK, Marks & Spencer and Hotel Chocolat

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5 hours ago Healthiest Dogs: Here are the 10 breeds of adorable dog that should rarely need a vet visit

These breeds of dogs suffer the least known health issues – so should hopefully stay fit for longer.

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19 hours ago Revealed: 'Broke stay at home mum' Helen Flanagan's £1m home yards from a bus stop... after she told judge she can't lose her driving licence because it's so remote

Helen Flanagan claimed she is 'really struggling financially' and cannot even afford a £10 taxi to take her son to nursery, but was banned from driving at Wirral Magistrates' Court.

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5 hours ago Best hotels in New York City: Where to stay in Manhattan, Brooklyn and more NYC hot spots

Whatever New York neighbourhood you find yourself in, these are the best hotels in the Big Apple

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33 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

7 hours ago Pub closures in Scotland accelerating as landlords 'battling to stay afloat' due to financial pressures

EXCLUSIVE: Campaigners have called for the SNP Government to recognise the vital community role played by pubs as increasing numbers close their doors for good.

Events

5 hours ago Inside Erling Haaland's chat with Pep Guardiola that convinced him to snub Real Madrid

Erling Haaland has committed his long-term future to Manchester City and the striker has revealed the chat he had with Pep Guardiola that convinced him to stay

Politics

36 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

10 hours ago ‘It’s going to be rough’: what Trump’s response to LA fires portends for future climate disasters

Big oil executive plans to celebrate Trump’s inauguration as California burns – though experts say climatic conditions are only getting more extremeDonald Trump’s response to the catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles has provided a stark prologue to how his US presidency will likely handle the growing threat of such disasters – through acrimony, brutal dealmaking and dismissal of a climate crisis that is spurring a mounting toll of fires, floods and other calamities.As of Thursday, four fires, whipped up by wind speeds more typically found in hurricanes, have torched 63 sq miles (163 sq km) of Los Angeles, a burned area roughly three times the size of Manhattan, destroying more than 12,000 homes and businesses and killing at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton fires, the largest of the conflagrations that have turned entire neighborhoods to ash, are still to be fully contained. Continue reading...

Events

6 hours ago Portable massager that brings 'amazing relief' for aching muscles now 25% off on Amazon

The battery powered device is suitable for back massage, as well as relieving shoulder, arm and leg muscles

Politics

39 hours ago Eva Longoria comforts volunteers as she helps clean up debris amid LA fires after donating $1million in relief

Eva Longoria turned her words into action as she was seen volunteering amid the LA fires, just days after pledging $1 million in relief efforts.  Later, she embraced fellow volunteers with big hugs.

Economics

10 hours ago Chernobyl dogs do show ‘dramatic’ genetic differences – but not because of radiation

New study has implications for our understanding of nuclear radiation exposure effects on populations

Events

6 hours ago Premier League drops PSR case against Everton, removing threat of points loss

Case related to new stadium interest paymentsEverton were twice docked points last seasonEverton will face no further action over their breach of Premier League profitability and sustainability rules up to 2023 after an investigation into stadium interest payments.Everton were docked two points last April for a second breach of PSR rules but part of that charge, relating to interest on loans taken out for the club’s new stadium at Bramley-Moore dock, was unresolved. Continue reading...

Politics

18 hours ago Melbourne brawl that left two men dead began with birthday party argument, police say

Neighbours told to stay inside as police seek information on stabbing deaths of two men from same familyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo men died in a brawl at a birthday party on that spilled on to the streets in Melbourne’s outer south-eastern suburbs, police say.Detectives said the two men, aged 23 and 54, who were from the same family, were involved in a brawl involving about 20 people. Police alleged some left the scene before police arrived.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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6 hours ago Prince Harry declines offer to stay at Buckingham Palace during upcoming London trip: report

Prince Harry declines offer to stay at Buckingham Palace during upcoming London trip: report  New York Post

Politics

20 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

6 hours ago UK set to be the fastest growing European economy IMF forecasts in boost to Reeves

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

Politics

21 hours ago LA house spared by fire is split in half after being hit by another natural disaster... and it has California residents on edge

Just a day after the threat of fire began to ease, a mudslide split the home straight down the middle in a cruel reminder to residents that they're not yet out of the woods.

Events

7 hours ago Beat the January Blues with a chance to win a sunshine holiday for two to Tenerife

The prize is a 5-night stay at the 3* Casablanca Apartments in Puerto de la Cruz on a self catering basis and includes flights from Glasgow or Edinburgh* and transfers between the airport and your accommodation in Tenerife.

Politics

21 hours ago ‘Big oil’s negligence’: LA residents call on fossil fuel industry to pay for wildfire damages

Experts say climate crisis was likely responsible for a quarter of the dryness that fueled the fires’ rapid spreadAs Los Angeles’s deadly wildfires continue to burn, a group of survivors is taking aim at the industry most responsible for fueling climate disasters: fossil fuels.Residents impacted by the blazes lamented during a Thursday conference call losing their homes and communities and called for litigation and policies that could force big oil to pay for the damages. In the coming days, lawmakers will introduce legislation with that aim in mind. Continue reading...

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8 hours ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 'disturbing' nightmare as expert pleads 'move on'

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been on the receiving end of brutal criticism in recent days after being spotted visiting a Los Angeles wildfires relief hub as well as speaking out about huge changes to Facebook

Politics

21 hours ago Urgent warning as two children 'grabbed by strangers' in separate abduction attempts

The horrors happened within a six-mile radius near two schools - Flixton Girls School and Moorlands Junior School - across Greater Manchester and both are being investigated

Events

10 hours ago 'We didn't stop 'til 11pm': The 'exhausted' volunteers travelling 100s of miles to help the homeless

They brave the cold and travel across Wales until late in the night to provide relief for those in need, but now face an ongoing battle for their own survival

Politics

23 hours ago Kelly Osbourne calls out celebrities using LA fires as photo op after Meghan and Harry labeled ‘disaster tourists’

‘No one asked you to come out and give hugs,’ reality star argued

Events

10 hours ago Data expert's personal information rules you must follow to stay safe online

With online scams on the rise, the experts at Which? have shared their top tips to keep you and your personal information safe

Politics

23 hours ago Sting, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish and the Red Hot Chili Peppers to perform at FireAid Benefit Concert

Sting, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga and the Red Hot Chili Peppers are among the performers slated to take the stage at a benefit concert for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief called FireAid

Events

12 hours ago The Pep Guardiola chat that convinced Erling Haaland to stay at Man City and snub Real Madrid links

Erling Haaland has signed a sensational new contract at Manchester City until 2034, effectively ending links to Real Madrid in the future.

Politics

25 hours ago Jeremy Clarkson's pub given boost after being branded 'total disaster'

Jeremy Clarkson's pub has been given the green light to make a series of changes, after being branded a 'total disaster' by the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? host

Events

14 hours ago Kate Middleton's hospital visit was a masterclass, unlike Meghan Markle's LA fires disasterclass, Rebecca English discusses in PALACE CONFIDENTIAL

The Princess of Wales made a heartfelt visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in London on Tuesday, where she had previously received cancer treatment.

Politics

27 hours ago Adopted wild boar ‘Rillette’ can stay with owner, court rules – after threat to remove her sparks backlash

Brigitte Bardot added her voice to storm of protest sparked after authorities threatened to separate Rillette from owner Elodie Cappe and even euthanise her

Events

18 hours ago ‘Do the right thing’: Gavin Newsom and Mike Johnson trade jabs over California wildfire aid

Republicans have discussed making extra disaster aid part of upcoming spending negotiations and conditioning aid to California

Politics

27 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.

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