1 hour 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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25 hours ago Concern ‘growing’ for family with young children reported missing in Edinburgh

Anyone with information urged to contact police

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3 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea want Garnacho, Man Utd's striker deal, Salah in Saudi talks

Mohamed Salah may have been handed an exit route out of Liverpool with a major Saudi Arabian offer emerging as Manchester United consider some huge sales and Arsenal seek a striker

Economics

5 hours ago Chelsea agree first transfer deal of January window as winger joins Premier League rivals

Blues agree sale of academy graduate amid reported talks with Borussia Dortmund over Renato Veiga

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2 hours ago Utah mom found dead at bottom of stairs, husband arrested after leaving body to go for beers

Autumn Mercado, a 39-year-old nurse, died at the family’s home in Salt Lake City with her body discovered by police officers carrying out welfare check

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7 hours ago From Mulholland Drive to Twin Peaks via Lost Highway: all David Lynch’s films and TV shows – ranked

The great American film-maker died this week, leaving behind a body of work unmatched in its seductive strangeness and transcendent mystery. We put it in orderIt is one of life’s eternal mysteries that for the last two decades of his life, no one was willing to fund another feature by America’s greatest film-maker of the time. Almost as much of a mystery was his final completed feature: the evil twin of his previous film, Mulholland Drive. As Laura Dern’s hexed actor segues into the character she is playing, this digitally shot rampage down Hollywood’s boulevard of broken dreams dials up the narrative fragmentation of his late period. It runs the gamut from inspired camcorder surrealism to making-it-up-as-you-go-along incoherence (which is what it was: Lynch shot without a finished screenplay). Continue reading...

Culture

26 hours ago Moon put on 'endangered' list over fears Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos could ruin it

The Moon has been put on a list of endangered sites over fears linked to the growth of private lunar missions funded by Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and other tech pioneers

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3 hours ago Where is the flu surging across the US? Hospitals restrict access as cases spike

Physicians warns that flu season is not yet at its peak as emergency room visits rise in states across the country

Science

2 hours ago Lindt chocolates reduced to 26p each in Amazon sale ready for Valentine's Day

Whether you're a fan of milk, dark or white chocolate, there's something for everyone and with Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Easter all coming up, it's the perfect time to stock up

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45 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.

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4 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

9 hours ago Chelsea agree first transfer deal of January window with winger set for Premier League rivals

Blues agree sale of academy graduate amid reported talks with Borussia Dortmund over Renato Veiga

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3 hours ago Security a priority at Unrivaled with cyber stalking on the rise toward women's basketball players

On the eve of its debut, Unrivaled held a security meeting with its players about their safety

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35 hours ago Africa has no shortage of celebrated writers – so why is it so hard for African readers to get hold of their books?

Across the continent books can be expensive and libraries scarce. But growing numbers of tech innovators and independent publishers are working to make African literature available and affordableTsitsi Dangarembga’s Nervous Conditions, a novel about growing up in colonial Zimbabwe, is one of the most important works of 20th-century African literature and features on university curricula across the UK. British students can order a used copy for less than £3.But there is one place readers struggle to find it: Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe and Dangeremba’s home town, even though it is published in paperback across the border in South Africa. “It’s very, very difficult to find my books anywhere in Zimbabwe,” says Dangarembga. Continue reading...

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33 hours ago A giant US hospital chain says it’s leading the fight against medical debt. Not all patients agree

Many patients say they were harmed by Advocate Health’s billing and collection practices – even as the health system has canceled thousands of liens against patients’ homesAdvocate Health, one of America’s largest hospital chains, says it is working hard to confront one of the biggest problems in US healthcare today – promoting itself as “a leader in the effort to solve the nation’s medical debt crisis”.The non-profit hospital system says it has revamped its billing and collection practices and boosted the number of patients who qualify for charity care. In September 2024, it announced it would take the “bold step” of canceling thousands of debt judgments held as liens against patients’ homes in multiple states, including North Carolina, where the fast-growing chain is headquartered. Continue reading...

Science

3 hours ago Beauty buffs floored by before and after results from 'miracle' skin serum

"Honestly have never had so many compliments on my skin after using this for over a year! Not had a single spot or issue with my skin since I started using this!"

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5 hours ago Liz Earle fans snap up £150 worth of free skincare in deal that ends soon

The Liz Earle Superskin Discovery 7-Piece Collection is worth £211 and is currently on sale for £60 - saving shoppers more than 70% on the RRP.

Economics

3 hours ago Carer's shocking abuse exposed in horrifying video – 'stop screaming, stop screaming now'

WARNING - DISTRESSING CONTENT: Joseph Jones, 31, was filmed using his body weight to restrain the vulnerable victim, who is understood to have complex medical needs, as she screamed hysterically at him

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40 hours ago ‘I didn’t sleep for days’: readers on the TV shows that went way too far

From fish and chip shop-induced trauma to programmes packed with relentless death and gore, here are the television moments that had you reaching for the remote‘Just too horrifying’There are two specific scenes that have forced me to stop watching a show or movie, both involving infants. One is the final scene from the fourth series of Dexter, where he finds his wife’s murdered body in the bathtub and their young son sitting in a pool of his mother’s blood. As a parent, this scene was just too horrifying for me to contemplate. Cushla, 52, Dunedin, New Zealand Continue reading...

Culture

4 hours ago Destiny 2 Xur Exotics today: All items for sale and where to find him on January 17

Destiny 2's Exotic vendor, Xur, is back again this week – here's how to find him, what he's selling, and whether we recommend his offerings before he vanishes again

Politics

5 hours ago Loud fireworks stop guide dog users going out, says MP in call to limit sales

Sarah Owen brought forward proposals to block members of the public from buying fireworks louder than 90 decibels.

Economics

4 hours ago Woman appears in court charged with murder after death of pensioner in Hamilton

Susan Sergison's body was found by Police Scotland's officers earlier this week.

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4 hours ago Was Amad Diallo THAT bad at Rangers? Man United saviour proving critics wrong after damning Celtic Park moment

The young Ivorian is growing into an Old Trafford hero after his forgettable Ibrox spell

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6 hours ago Sky TV, Netflix and broadband deal drops £120 to its cheapest price ever

Sky's January sales have seen price drops of a raft of TV and broadband bundles, but there's one particular deal which really caught our eye

Economics

4 hours ago Landlords warn rents will rise ‘fairly significantly’ in response to Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill

The government’s Renters’ Rights Bill will bring in measures landlords will need to ‘price in’ to rents charged, claims an industry figure

Events

4 hours ago 'Perfect for Valentine's day' Lindt chocolates on sale for 26p each on Amazon

Whether you're a fan of milk, dark or white chocolate, Amazon has slashed the price of a selection of Lindt chocolate boxes and truffles which is ideal for gifting or as a treat for yourself.

Politics

6 hours ago Marco Silva deals West Ham transfer blow as Fulham boss confirms Rodrigo Muniz latest

Cottagers boss confident Brazilian forward will remain at Craven Cottage

Economics

6 hours ago US supreme court cites TikTok’s relationship with ‘foreign adversary’ in upholding sale

The supreme court has allowed to go into effect a law that will force TikTok’s Chinese owner to sell its US business by Sunday, or face a banUS supreme court issues ruling upholding nationwide ban on TikTokCan Donald Trump circumvent a TikTok ban?Justice Neil Gorsuch expressed reservations about the TikTok sale-or-ban billThough Gorsuch voted to uphold the law, he did not express total certainty in it.There is no doubt that, for more than 170 million Americans, TikTok offers a distinctive and expansive outlet for expression, means of engagement, and source of community. But Congress has determined that divestiture is necessary to address its well-supported national security concerns regarding TikTok’s data collection practices and relationship with a foreign adversary. For the foregoing reasons, we conclude that the challenged provisions do not violate petitioners’ first amendment rights. Continue reading...

Events

4 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

Politics

6 hours ago Inside Katie Price's weight loss as fans beg star to seek help amid health fears

Katie Price has left fans concerned after she showcased her slimmer figure in a new video, with some urging the star to seek help. Here's all we know about her body alterations...

Economics

6 hours ago Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok if it's not sold by its Chinese parent company

The Supreme Court has upheld the federal law banning TikTok beginning Sunday unless it’s sold by its China-based parent company, holding the risk to national security posed by its ties to China overcomes concerns about limiting speech by the app or its 170 million users in the U.S. A sale does not appear imminent

Events

5 hours ago Scottish mansion where William Wordsworth and Sir Walter Scott 'smoked opium' up for sale

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase a home where Sir Walter Scott lived and smoked with William Wordsworth has come up.

Politics

6 hours ago Claudia Winkleman's most affordable jumper yet is in the sale with nearly £100 off

Claudia Winkleman's khaki turtleneck knit from episode eight of The Traitors is her most affordable knit yet and is even in the sale with nearly £100 reduction

Economics

6 hours ago IMF sees steady global growth, but warns that Trump tariff, tax and deportation plans cloud outlook

The International Monetary Fund expects the world economy to grow a little faster and inflation to keep falling this year

Events

5 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

7 hours ago Debenhams drops luxury beauty set worth £350 to just £90 in January sale

Save an impressive 74 percent on this luxurious Lancôme Beauty Box Gift Set that is packed with 12 beauty must-haves.

Economics

7 hours ago Woman 'dying' over cousin's baby name that sounds more like an 'ingredient'

With the rise of people craving more "unique" names, it can lead to some awkward conversations among family and friends who aren't keen on the more "bizarre" options

Events

5 hours ago TikTok ban live updates: Trump says he’ll make app decision when in office after supreme court ruling

US supreme court cites TikTok’s relationship with ‘foreign adversary’ China in upholding sale-or-ban lawUS supreme court issues ruling upholding nationwide ban on TikTokCan Donald Trump circumvent a TikTok ban?Donald 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 con...

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7 hours ago Alejandro Garnacho stars align as Liverpool deal dies and Spurs kiss goodbye to £77m man

Manchester United rejected an opening bid for Alejandro Garnacho, but Napoli's sale of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and the impact on Liverpool and Tottenham's transfer hopes has cleared the way

Economics

7 hours ago 'Best jacket I've ever bought' Uniqlo down jacket that is 'very warm for winter' has 30% off

This Uniqlo Down Jacket is a perfect addition to your winter wardrobe. It's warm, water-repellent and windproof, and it's currently on sale for 30% off

Events

8 hours ago New DWP response to calls for weekly State Pension of £549 for people over 60

Thousands of people have signed an online petition supporting proposals for a new ‘universal’ State Pension.

Economics

7 hours ago GoFundMe, Mandy Moore and the unfairness of disaster relief: ‘If you were poor before, you should stay poor’

Aid was historically seen as a way to ‘restore the status quo’. Now the actor’s bid for help amid the LA fires raises a question: who deserves to crowdfund?It was a perfectly ordinary celebrity Instagram post for the first week of 2025, which is to say, it was nightmarish, but in a way that we’ve grown accustomed to.The actor and musician Mandy Moore was one of many entertainers to lose her home to wildfire in Altadena, California, last week. In her post upon returning to the neighborhood, photos bearing the jaundiced cast of wildfire smoke reveal rubble, charred trees, and an exterior staircase on the verge of collapse. Moore’s captions cataloged further losses: her husband’s studio and instruments, her children’s school, and the home of her brother-in-law and his wife, who are expecting their first child within weeks. Continue reading...

Events

6 hours ago Starmer visits Auschwitz and vows to fight the antisemitism he sees growing in the UK

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has visited the site of Nazi extermination camp of Auschwitz

Politics

8 hours ago Home Bargains fans impressed by £4 'magic cream' that 'plumps and firms' skin

The budget retailer is selling an affordable version of one of the UK's most popular moisturisers - Charlotte Tilbury's Magic Cream

Economics

9 hours ago Danger to life UK wildfires could last 7 days sparking evacuations, Government warns as Los Angeles fires burn

The alarm was raised about the growing risk of wildfires as the planet warms

Events

6 hours ago Trump’s border policy tore apart many families. Nobody knows what happens to them now

Number of families that are still separated remains unclear, and a previous ruling offers separated families few protections from future deportationIn summer 2017, the Trump administration began quietly separating families at the US-Mexico border. Under the “zero-tolerance” policy formally announced months later, federal immigration authorities removed children as young as four months old from parents or adults who were seeking asylum. The administration didn’t announce any plans for reunification.As Trump 2.0 grows closer and closer, so does the unease of the lawyers and advocates who have spent years locating, representing and reuniting these families. Organizations Justice in Motion, Kids in Need of Defense and the Women’s Refugee Commission, along with the global private law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, formed a court-appointed steering committee after the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed the 2018 class action lawsuit Ms L v US Immigration an...

Politics

8 hours ago Dunelm dressing gowns slashed to £1.33 for one day only in deal that rivals £1 Oodie sale

"Absolutely wonderful dressing gown. It's soft and fluffy and toasty warm. Great to cuddle up in on a cold winter's night"

Economics

9 hours ago Council tax warning as bills could rise by up to 25% to prevent bankruptcies

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) have proposed a 25% hike to its council tax bills as part of its new budget plans for 2025-26

Events

7 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

9 hours ago Tickets for Wishaw charity’s biggest fundraiser of the year now on sale

The special event will feature drinks on arrival, live entertainment, delicious three course dinner and wine plus auction, raffles, dancing and more surprises.

Economics

9 hours ago Ayrshire firm launches square sausage pakora at Aldi ahead of Burns Night

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

7 hours ago Jesy Nelson and her boyfriend Zion Foster cradles her growing baby bump in adorable video as they prepare to welcome twins

The former Little Mix star, 33, announced last week she and on/off boyfriend Zion are expecting twins.

Politics

10 hours ago Latest on 'tax' idea for BBC funding as licence fee set to rise to £174.50

The BBC licence fee, which the Government has committed to increasing in line with inflation each year until 2027, is to rise to £174.50 in April.

Economics

10 hours ago Extreme wildfires in UK would spark evacuations, Government warns as Los Angeles fires burn

The alarm was raised about the growing risk of wildfires as the planet warms

Events

7 hours ago Britain's growth is set to trail the US and Canada despite Starmer's vow of best performance in G7, IMF says

The international body believes Britain will see a 1.6 per cent expansion this year - slightly up from the 1.5 per cent it pencilled in last October.

Politics

10 hours ago Claudia Winkleman's winter The Traitors jumper slashed by over £100 in sale

Claudia's Scottish-style jumper from episode seven of the hit BBC show is now on sale, but you might want to act fast.

Economics

10 hours ago China’s economy hits 5% growth target but rate among slowest in decades

Latter part of 2024 ‘recovered remarkably’ after stimulus measures, says National Bureau of StatisticsBusiness live – latest updatesChina’s economy grew by 5% in 2024, in line with government targets but at the slowest rate since 1990 outside the Covid pandemic, according to official data.Growth accelerated through the year, with an expansion of 5.4% in the final quarter, up from 4.6% in the third quarter, according to Beijing’s National Bureau of Statistics. Continue reading...

Events

8 hours ago Shoppers 'amazed' by new eye cream that 'gets rid of dark circles' and has 20% off at Debenhams

A new eye cream is already a hit with shoppers, with some saying it has helped to reduce the appearance of dark circles, fine lines and dryness – here's where it's cheapest

Politics

10 hours ago Top Tech: Favourite headphone brands hit the sales with 43% off Beats and £16 AirPod Max

We've pulled together our favourite New Year deals on earbuds and headphones, some of which can save you hundreds of pounds on top brands like Bose, Marshall and Samsung

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

8 hours ago Skincare fans ‘amazed’ by new eye cream that ‘gets rid of dark circles’ and has 20% off

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

Politics

11 hours ago Debenhams shoppers 'can't believe' sale price of 'stunning' £3,195 Bellagio diamond watch as they rush to buy

The GV2 Bellagio Swiss Made Quartz Watch is now £2,999 cheaper than usual, and has been given a 4.6 star rating

Economics

11 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

8 hours ago Uniqlo down jacket that ‘offers excellent protection against wind and cold’ has 30% off

With the winter in full swing, we're all in search of a must-have jacket to protect us against the rainy and cold weather - and right now you can shop this one for 30% less

Politics

11 hours ago Savvy shoppers get Ninja frying pan hailed 'best ever' for under £4 in January sale

One shopper said "I hit the jackpot. This is an absolutely brilliant pan."

Economics

12 hours ago 'Call me the Iron Chancellor if you want,' says Rachel Reeves as she hits back at critics in City and Commons

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

Events

9 hours ago Europe’s ugliest beaches in Greece, Spain and Italy you should probably avoid

Whilst the UK may have some ugly beaches, European countries are not exempt — with some including high-rise tower blocks, nearby boozy bars and crowds of tourists

Politics

12 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

13 hours ago Moss Landing fire: One of the world’s largest battery factories ablaze

Concerns have grown about the air quality near California’s Moss Landing Power Plant after last night’s fire

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