81 minutes ago Rollercoaster week for the chancellor ends in relief and a lesson learned that fortunes can change very fast

Treasury officials claim there was no panic in No 11 before the economic numbers finally turned in their favourAfter a rollercoaster week which began with Keir Starmer being asked if he still had confidence in his ­chancellor of the ­exchequer and ended with the stock market ­smashing all ­previous records, the sense of relief ­surging through Downing Street and the Treasury on Friday afternoon ­bordered on elation.The teams that surround the prime minister and his neighbour at No 11, Rachel Reeves, are made up mainly of untried novices in the hard business of running a government. They are only just learning how quickly moods, including their own, can go from one extreme to the other. “It is weird,” said one. “Truly bloody weird at times.” Continue reading...

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4 hours ago How to live healthily ever after! Scientists try bizarre new method to tempt children into eating their greens

Experts at Humboldt University in Berlin , helped by colleagues at the University of Nairobi tested the power of storytelling in helping children to make healthier food choices

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81 minutes ago Boss of AI firm says Scottish councils could save frontline services from the axe by embracing technology

Expert urges authorities to consider ‘third way’ instead of slashing services or raising charges

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9 hours ago Warrington Wolves boss Sam Burgess urges Super League to develop "rock stars"

Former England captain believes the sport needs to make more of its big names like Mikey Lewis, George Williams and Junior Nsemba to start gaining the profile it deserves

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81 minutes ago Scotland boss Gregor Townsend holds court on Dave Cherry status, Freddy Douglas and Six Nations training plans

Experience of squad heartens head coach ahead of Six Nations

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27 hours ago Vue, Odeon, Cineworld and Showcase rules for bringing own food and drink into cinemas

The rules may surprise many cinemagoers

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3 hours ago 18 brilliant restaurants and places to eat within an hour's drive from Cardiff well worth the journey

If you fancy traveling outside the Welsh capital for a great dinner out there are some brilliant options

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5 hours ago Inside David Moyes' first week back at Everton: A challenge to Dominic Calvert

LEWIS STEELE: The Scotsman, who returned to management exactly 27 years after his first match as the fresh-faced boss of Preston, has taken charge of 698 Premier League games.

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6 hours ago Thomas Frank gives definitive title race verdict after Liverpool late show at Brentford

Brentford boss Thomas Frank thought his side had held off the Premier League leaders and would be earning a point - only for two late Darwin Nunez goals to hand Liverpool victory in London

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3 hours ago Shoppers claim air fryer is 'just as good' as a Ninja, and it's £118 cheaper

''I’ve had a ninja air fryer and this is just as good. Aesthetically looks far better too.'

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10 hours ago 'Not little boys': Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers hails one player as he lifts lid on talks

Manager delighted with response of American after softness against Dundee

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3 hours ago Justin Baldoni's lawyer slams Blake Lively's 'heinous final pivot' in rollercoaster court battle

Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds were sued for defamation Thursday by Baldoni and his publicists, who say the actress cooked up a scheme to kill their careers.

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7 hours ago Ministers to announce plans to claim back money from benefit fraudsters

Liz Kendall has said that legislation will ‘make sure’ that people who ‘seek to cheat’ the system are held accountable.

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17 hours ago Coronation Street star reveals he's so skint he can't turn his heating on as he claims BBC cancelled TV job due to anti

The Irish actor, 64, who is best known for playing Jim McDonald on the ITV soap, revealed that 2024 was his worst ever year in the entertainment industry.

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4 hours ago The NHS drugs that can trigger sex and gambling addictions: One dad lost £100,000 on bets after taking pills to help ease restless leg syndrome

Restless leg syndrome medicines - known as dopamine agonists - are offered on the NHS, but can cause some people to develop compulsive gambling and sex addiction, experts claim.

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14 hours ago West Ham player ratings vs Crystal Palace: Konstantinos Mavropanos sees red but Lucas Paqueta unfortunate

Graham Potter tasted defeat on home soil for the first time as West Ham boss

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8 hours ago Fiery American Danielle Collins blames crowd at Australian Open for wild reception after third

Danielle Collins certainly embraced her brief stint as the pantomime villain of Melbourne Park, but the fiery American thinks the crowd may have taken the 'banter' too seriously.

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20 hours ago I visited a warehouse selling Morrisons, Tesco and Waitrose products and got food for 15p

The Company Shop sells discounted surplus from over 800 brands and retailers - and I managed to bag a few bargains

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14 hours ago Hibs and Clydebank roll back to the 90s but Boyle ensures there's no cup upset 26 years on from Boghead loss

Hibs momentum continues as they coast past Clydebank in Scottish Cup at Easter Road.

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15 hours ago Arsenal vs Aston Villa LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction today

Villa boss Unai Emery has strong record against his former club

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4 hours ago Labour in gagging row over Commons chief who urged Rachel Reeves to speak up for democracy campaigner jailed in Hong Kong

Ms Ghani is understood to have been ticked off by her boss, Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle , and reminded of the convention that, as his deputy, she must avoid major public political interventions.

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9 hours ago Arsenal’s scrambled brains and missed chances will really hurt Mikel Arteta | Jonathan Wilson

Eight minutes of nonsense have all but put paid to manager’s title dreams after draw with Aston VillaMikel Arteta dropped to his haunches, laid his hand on his brow and let his head slump. When he looked up again, he had his thumb and forefinger to his eyes. It was the fifth minute of injury time, Leandro Trossard had just rolled a shot wide and Arsenal’s final chance had vanished. With it, perhaps, so had their hopes of winning the league. At the very least, the gains of Wednesday were handed back.As it turned out Trossard, who had been Arsenal’s most dangerous forward, may have been a fraction offside anyway, which perhaps would have been the most fitting conclusion. In the previous eight minutes, Mikel Merino had seen a goalbound shot deflected in off Kai Havertz’s hand and hit the inside of a post. There was a sense in those closing stages of the fates, or at least Arsenal’s chronic inability to seize the moment, being against them. Continue reading...

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24 hours ago I bought half price Stella Artois, 15p M&S beans and a massive gammon joint from the food warehouse selling Morrisons, Tesco, Aldi, Waitrose and more

There are some massive savings to be had on big brands

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14 hours ago Manchester United £150m transfer theory raised after spectacular Jude Bellingham claim

Real Madrid and England star Jude Bellingham was previously wanted by Man United before signing for Borussia Dortmund from Birmingham City in 2020.

Economics

17 hours ago The unearthed wild cycling trail bringing visitors to the Romanian countryside

Eastern Europe’s answer to the Camino de Santiago is best explored on two wheels, says Damien Gabet, as he follows a new route that is giving people a reason to return to the countryside

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5 hours ago Sir Rod Stewart continues to celebrate his milestone 80th birthday alongside stunning wife Penny Lancaster, 53, and lookalike son Aiden, 12, at star

The singer was joined by stunning wife Penny Lancaster , 53, lookalike son Aiden, 12, as well as famous pals including Rolling Stones ' Ronnie Wood , 77, and wife Sally, 47.

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10 hours ago Auston Trusty told 'that's what we expect' as Brendan Rodgers hails Celtic star with point to prove

The Hoops boss was critical of his performance in the 3-3 draw with Dundee midweek

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25 hours ago Taylor Swift surfaces with family in NYC after Justin Baldoni 'brought her up' in Blake Lively lawsuit

The sighting comes amid claims she was was left 'perplexed' by Justin Baldoni 's supposed claim that Blake Lively enlisted her to 'pressure' him in his explosive new lawsuit.

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19 hours ago Woman thought phone call was a scam before she inherited stranger's £400,000 estate

Lorraine Gesell, a Canadian who has only been to the UK once, received a phone call to say she was the beneficiary of Brit Raymond Barry's £400k estate - she'd never heard of him

Economics

21 hours ago How to watch Arsenal vs Aston Villa: TV channel and live stream for Premier League game today

Mikel Arteta looking to get one over former Gunners boss Unai Emery

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6 hours ago Registering births and deaths to be done online while driving licenses will be on your PHONE for first time

The moves come alongside claims that as much as £45 billion could be saved by modernising the public sector's antiquated computer systems and other technology.

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11 hours ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's life in US savaged by Vanity Fair with 10 damning claims

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's life in the US has been savaged by Vanity Fair, with 10 damning claims made about the couple and their time since walking away from the Royal Family

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27 hours ago Air fryer users stunned as 'perfect' poached eggs are cooked in just minutes

The notoriously tricky to cook poached egg can be perfected in the increasingly popular air fryer in only 10 minutes and you just need two basic ingredients - here’s how to do it

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24 hours ago We tried a fish and chip shop that's in the UK's top 50 and found a £5.50 'Super Barm'

The award-winning chippy has been named one of Fry’s Magazine’s 50 Best Fish and Chip Takeaways in the UK

Economics

25 hours ago St Johnstone v Motherwell: Cup clash gives fringe players a chance to stake a claim, says Well boss

Stuart Kettlewell urges his stars to step up to the plate in the face of injuries

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7 hours ago Warning: That too many takeaway curries could be giving you a runny... nose

Scientists believe that fast food diets and takeaways could be depriving the body of the key vitamins that it needs to dampen down potential inflammation within the nasal passages

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11 hours ago Top restaurant closes as it 'struggles' to recruit experienced staff' in Prestwich

Osma's cooking landed it a place in the Michelin Guide last year

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24 hours ago Three supermarkets now cheaper than Aldi for basket of food essentials as budget retailer drops to fourth place

Aldi is the only retailer to increase in price in our weekly comparison of essentials like bread and milk

Economics

7 hours ago Gladiators star Apollo left 'very worried' after being 'harassed on set by sinister stalker' as BBC bosses 'increase security and call in police'

Gladiators star Apollo has reportedly been harassed by a female stalker while filming the hit BBC show in Sheffield, with bosses calling in the police to investigate.

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11 hours ago Huge change to UK driving licences to be rolled out this year – and it'll impact millions

Digital driving licences are coming as the UK government is set to roll them out, aiming to use tech to 'transform public services' and make life a whole lot easier

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25 hours ago Clydebank boss Gordon Moffat reveals Hibs Scottish Cup masterplan and why he'll shake Dwight Gayle's hand

Clydebank are eyeing an upset at Easter Road but boss Moffat knows they face a massive task to stop the high flying Hibees.

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7 hours ago Now experts issue urgent warning over 'excessive' salt levels found in everyday ingredient

The seasoning cubes, used to provide food with extra flavour, are bought by millions in the UK.

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12 hours ago Mikel Arteta booked after furious Unai Emery clash as Aston Villa boss makes feelings clear

Mikel Arteta wasn't happy with a decision during Arsenal's Premier League clash with Aston Villa, with the Gunners desperate for three points following title rivals Liverpool's late victory

Politics

26 hours ago Nearly £3m of free school meal debt wiped out during cost of living crisis

Green MSP Ross Greer hailed the write-off after his party had pushed for a fund to help parents.

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8 hours ago Mayhem, murder and music: The most extreme bands of all time as one metal group put their dead frontman on the cover of their album after he committed suicide

For time immemorial, tales of rock and roll excess have dotted the annals of popular music history.

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12 hours ago Darwin Nunez praised for proving Arne Slot wrong as Liverpool told 'that's how you win titles'

Liverpool needed two late goals from Darwin Nunez to claim a late victory away to Brentford, with the Uruguayan pouncing when the game looked destined to end goalless

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26 hours ago People over State Pension age with impaired hearing could be due up to £434 each month

Make sure you or an older family member are not missing out on extra support through Attendance Allowance.

Economics

10 hours ago Derek McInnes rages over Celtic Scottish Cup winner as Kilmarnock boss gives Robby McCrorie injury update

The keeper was injured in the first 30 seconds of the match following a collision with Celtic star Nicolas Kuhn

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13 hours ago Hamilton 3 Musselburgh 1: Accies boss knew late goals would come as they see off plucky Burgh in Scottish Cup

The Championship outfit needed late goals to see off the sixth-tier side in the fourth round tie

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11 hours ago Garden gnome lovers urged by cops to set up cameras after wild new crime trend

EXCLUSIVE For the year up to March 2024, a whopping 517,000 items have been nicked from gardens, with over 200 of these being garden gnomes and other ornaments - they’re surprisingly popular targets

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13 hours ago Trump's 'poisoned chalice' as he faces 'serious health issues' and 'Elon Musk dominance'

As Donald Trump returns to the presidency, astrologer Palmist Ankur says he foresees significant challenges ahead, pointing to issues with public image, health, and leadership

Politics

12 hours ago Ianis Hagi is free agent risk as Rangers WON'T trigger contract extension unless he agrees to put 'water into wine'

The playmaker is heading for the Ibrox exit door as it stands

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13 hours ago Who will tame Donald Trump this time? Roll up, roll up, for the White House travelling circus | Simon Tisdall

On the eve of his return, it’s clear that world leaders, whether they like him or loathe him, can’t ignore this unpredictable showmanMichelle Obama’s one-woman boycott of Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration on Monday requires no explanation. It’s plain that the former first lady has zero tolerance and even less love for a man who delights in racist and sexist behaviour. Lots of other people, especially among US allies in Europe, would boycott Trump, too, if they could. Yet, inescapably, they must deal with him for the next four years.Such fear and loathing is by no means universally shared. A poll, published last week by the European Council on Foreign Relations, found that in China, India, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, South Africa and Brazil, more people welcome Trump’s return than deplore it. In contrast, people in the UK, France, Germany and a clutch of other west European countries are frankly appalled at the prospect. Continue reading...

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13 hours ago Seventy killed in central Nigeria after fuel tanker flips over and explodes

Those who died had scrambled to take the fuel, which has rocketed in price amid an economic crisisA fuel tanker exploded after flipping over in central Nigeria on Saturday, killing 70 people who had scrambled to take the fuel.Kumar Tsukwam, the head of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Niger State, said a truck carrying 60,000 litres of gasoline had an accident at about 10am at the Dikko junction on the road linking the capital city, Abuja, to the northern city of Kaduna. Continue reading...

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13 hours ago The popular restaurants, cafes and pubs near Greater Manchester that have already closed this year

It's been a tough start to the year for many

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13 hours ago 'Asset': Hibs boss delivers Kieron Bowie verdict after return and offers update on injured trio

Gray believes keeping a healthy squad will be pivotal to success

Events

14 hours ago Gladiators Wolf star snubbed in BBC reboot as he claims he'd '100 percent' dominate new cast

The Gladiators revival is set for a second series on the BBC this weekend with viewers seeing the likes of Sabre, Legend and Diamond returning to the arena.

Politics

13 hours ago Motherwell 'miles off it', admits boss as they crash out of the Scottish Cup

Stuart Kettlewell says fans were right to boo at the end of the game

Events

14 hours ago The Masked Singer fans 'work out' Tattoo's identity after 'lucky' clue

The Masked Singer has made a return to our TV screens and fans claim to have ‘figured out’ Tattoo's identity after spotting a major clue

Politics

13 hours ago The Observer view on the Gaza ceasefire: it’s time for both sides to think again

This brief, fragile pause is a chance for all involved in the Israel-Palestine conflict to accept that violence does not work The ceasefire in Gaza, due to begin tomorrow, will bring welcome relief from daily violence but amounts, at present, to little more than a fragile, temporary pause in a conflict that is far from over. Israel has not achieved its principal war aim, as defined by its prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu: the total elimination of Hamas. Nor has Hamas achieved its objective: the destruction of Israel. The leaders responsible for the 7 October 2023 terrorist atrocities are dead. The organisation’s capabilities are severely reduced. But it has survived – which its supporters claim is a victory for Palestinian sumud (steadfastness).Most of the 98 remaining Israeli hostages, alive and dead, will not be freed in this first phase of the ceasefire, which is to last for six weeks. There is no agreed “day after” strategy for devastated Gaza, where nearly 47,000 Palestinians...

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14 hours ago Vanity Fair article raises questions about Meghan Markle's claims that Royals made her wear neutrals

A Vanity Fair article has once again raised questions over Meghan Markle's claims that the Royal Family made her wear neutral colours so she wouldn't stand out.

Politics

13 hours ago Tommy Fury is seen out for the first time since shocking alcohol revelation as he steps out with pals in Cheshire

Tommy Fury was spotted out for the first time on Saturday following his shocking alcohol revelation, which he claimed contributed to his split with Molly-Mae Hague.

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15 hours ago Hilary Benn was behind decision that paves the way for Gerry Adams to claim compensation, Number 10 says

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn was behind the decision to approve a law change that paves the way for Gerry Adams to claim compensation, Number 10 has confirmed.

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14 hours ago Patients are twice as likely to die if they have to wait in A&E for 12 hours, new data shows as NHS crisis deepens

A new study by the Office for National Statistics showed that patients who waited for 12 hours in A&E were 110 per cent more likely to die in 30 days than those who waited for two hours.

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15 hours ago Luke Williams slams 'pathetic' Swansea City players for role in Cardiff brawl

The Swans boss was furious at his side's performance at the Cardiff City Stadium

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15 hours ago ‘I’ll kiss the ground’: chaos feared amid Gaza ceasefire as families head home

Hundreds of thousands are now set to return to whatever remains of their houses or to claim bodies from the rubbleAid agencies in Gaza are bracing for chaotic scenes this week as hundreds of thousands of people try to return to homes across the territory after the expected implementation of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas on Sunday.Before the ceasefire, which is due to begin at 8.30am local time, Israel has continued to carry out attacks inside Gaza. The local health ministry claimed on Saturday that 23 Palestinians had been killed in the previous 24 hours, while the Israeli army said it had conducted strikes on 50 “terror targets” on Friday. Continue reading...

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