40 minutes ago Trump and Elon Musk’s ‘Doge’ violates federal transparency rules, suit claims

Lawsuit filed moments after Trump’s swearing-in challenges legality of ‘department of government efficiency’US politics live – latest updatesElon Musk’s “department of government efficiency” (Doge) program was sued within minutes of Donald Trump being sworn in.The 30-page lawsuit, obtained by The Washington Post, challenges the legality of the government advisory committee Donald Trump claims he has created, by alleging it violates federal transparency rules on disclosure, hiring and other practices. Continue reading...

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92 minutes ago Met Office explains why US cold snap is bringing stormy weather to the UK this week

How is UK weather impacted by conditions in America?

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71 minutes ago Shoppers say 'cheap' heated clothes airer with £60 off 'keeps washing off radiators'

The Alivio Electric Heated Clothes Dryer is currently on sale at Debenhams - and it has been getting rave reviews from shoppers who say it's "brilliant for drying clothes"

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47 minutes ago UK weather maps show when ‘strongest winds of the year’ will hit as Storm Éowyn could be named

A yellow weather warning has been issued as 250mph winds form across the Atlantic, caused by cold air in America heading eastwards and strengthening the jet stream

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97 minutes ago Dog Aggression: Here are 10 breeds of adorable dog that seldom become aggressive

These dog breeds will rarely raise their hackles unless provoked – being naturally good natured.

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2 hours ago 'Weather bomb' of snow, rain and wind to batter UK as Met Office tells Brits to do two things

Brits living under yellow weather warnings in place for later this week, including massive winds, rain and snow, have been told to prepare for the worst as the conditions worsen

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2 hours ago Debenhams cut 97% off £5,500 diamond watch as shoppers hail 'amazing' £200 price tag

"Absolutely over the moon, a beautiful piece of craftsmanship"

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85 minutes ago South Lanarkshire to be battered by winds of up to 60mph as yellow weather warning issued

Winds of up to 60mph are set to hit South Lanarkshire on Friday, January 24 and Saturday, January 25.

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2 hours ago Medium Energy Dogs: breeds of adorable dog equally have on adventures or the couch

If you are looking for a dog that will be happy to go for a long walk but are also content to nap the afternoon away then we have some thoughts.

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6 hours ago Debenhams' 'cheap to run' £40 heated clothes airer that 'keeps washing off radiators'

Shoppers looking to save on their energy bills can now snap up an electric heated clothes airer for a bargain price

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2 hours ago Shoppers rush to snag Nutribullet blender down to less than £15 with deal stack tactic

The Nutribullet portable blender is perfect for anyone looking to make smoothies or protein shakes, and it's now available with 25% off - but there's a way to get it even cheaper

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4 hours ago Full list of areas covered by Met Office warning as 80mph winds to batter UK

A yellow weather warning is in place for wind later this week

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2 hours ago Dog That Bite: These are the 10 breeds of adorable dog most likely to bite, nip and snap

With demand for puppies showing no sign of letting up, here are the breeds that are most likely to nip and bite.

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25 hours ago London weather latest as Met Office forecasts 'blanket of freezing fog' as cold snap continues

London weather latest as Met Office forecasts 'blanket of freezing fog' as cold snap continues  My London

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2 hours ago Amazon shoppers race to snap up £120 alternative to Dyson and Shark vacuum cleaners

If you're looking to upgrade your vacuum cleaner without spending a fortune, Amazon has the perfect solution with an affordable £120 model that's cheaper than Dyson and Shark

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4 hours ago Met Office warning over 80mph winds so strong they could blow away pets

A blustering snowstorm is forecast to hit the UK on Friday, with weather maps from showing a huge swirling vortex engulfing the northwest of the UK

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2 hours ago How Hard Dogs Bite: Here are the 10 breeds of adorable dog with the most powerful bites

With demand for pups continuing to rocket, here are the breeds whose bite can be significantly worse than their bark thanks to their powerful jaw muscles.

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3 hours ago Samsung will pay smartwatch shoppers £200 to upgrade if you do this one thing

Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra is its most powerful fitness tracking watch and it's just been given a hefty discount

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5 hours ago Met Office weather maps show exact time 'weather bomb' will hit UK this week

A deep area of low pressure is developing over the Atlantic, which could bring the 'strongest winds of the winter so far'

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2 hours ago Safe Dogs: These are the 10 breeds of adorable dog that very rarely bite

With demand for pups continuing to rocket post-lockdown, here are the breeds of dogs that are least likely to feel the need to nip.

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3 hours ago Roman's 'perfect' £35 winter dress in four colours hailed as 'very comfortable'

The 'beautiful' midi dress from Roman has received praise from shoppers who have purchased it online, and it's currently on sale

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5 hours ago ‘Weather bomb’ to sweep strong winds and heavy rain into Scotland this weekend

Gusts of more than 80mph could cause danger to life, power cuts and travel disruption

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2 hours ago Average Dog Lifespans: This is how long you can expect 17 popular breeds of adorable dog to live for

Research has revealed the dog breeds most likely to live long lives, and those who will sadly have less time with their owners.

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4 hours ago Is working from home 'proper work'? One of UK's top businessmen says no

We have regressed in this country in terms of working practices, productivity and in terms of the country’s wellbeing, I think, by 20 years in the last four” - Lord Stuart Rose

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5 hours ago Amazon customers warned about scam that's catching even smartest shoppers out

One shopper was left red-faced after she was targeted by a scammer claiming to be from the Amazon fraud team's call centre - and she's not the only one to have fallen for it

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3 hours ago Pub Dogs: Here are 10 breeds of adorable dog that will love to join you for a pint

If you are looking for a pup who will be welcome in any (dog-friendly) pub, then these are a few of the breeds that would love to join you for a pint.

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5 hours ago ‘Weather bomb’ to sweep strong winds and heavy rain across UK this weekend

Gusts of more than 80mph could cause power cuts, travel disruption and damage to buildings with a yellow wind warning issued.

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3 hours ago Every Terrier: Here are all 33 breeds of adorable Terrier dog recognised by the Kennel Club

Friendly and playful, terriers can make great pets – although be aware that they have plenty of energy.

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5 hours ago Aldi, Morrisons, Lidl and other shoppers face new contactless payment changes

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said it is looking at raising the contactless limit as part of a package of potential deregulatory measures

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5 hours ago Met Office warns 'weather bomb' to hit UK as 'very powerful' system set to bring 80mph wind

Forecasters say a "very deep and very powerful system" is developing over the Atlantic which will bring winds of up to 80mph to UK shores

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3 hours ago Velcro Dogs: Here are the 13 stickiest breeds of adorable dog likely to cling to you like glue

Don’t expect to enjoy much alone time if you welcome one of these affectionate dogs into your home.

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9 hours ago B&M's 'handy' £8 item is perfect for anyone who spends a lot of time at home

Shoppers have been seriously impressed with B&M's range of mini tables. Starting from £8, fans are convinced the foldable tables are a 'WFH essential'

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6 hours ago Met Office issues yellow weather warning as West Dunbartonshire braces for 60mph winds

West Dunbartonshore could be hit by strong winds of up to 60mph as the Met Office issues a yellow weather warning.

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4 hours ago The ‘perfect’ perfume which ‘stays on all day’ Boots shoppers are obsessed with

Shoppers are loving its warming scent which gives them compliments 'everywhere'. It has an impressive rating of 4.7 stars and over 1,303 customer reviews

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12 hours ago Ninja shoppers snap up £50 air fryer at 'lowest ever price' by stacking two online deals

"I have been using it for a little while now and find it a great alternative to my electric oven. It's quicker, cheaper, gives a better result and is easier to clean"

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6 hours ago Perthshire set to be hit by 60mph winds as Met Office issues weather warning

The Met Office says that much of the area could see winds of up to 60mph on Saturday and the region braces for gales.

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4 hours ago Elon Musk’s ‘Doge’ expected to be sued moments after Trump’s swearing in

Lawsuit will challenge legality of ‘department of government efficiency’, by alleging it violates federal rulesElon Musk’s “department of government efficiency” (Doge) program is expected to be sued within minutes of Donald Trump being sworn in.The 30-page lawsuit, obtained by The Washington Post, challenges the legality of the government advisory committee Trump claims he’ll create, by alleging it violates federal transparency rules on disclosure, hiring and other practices. Continue reading...

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

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6 hours ago Ayrshire to be battered by winds of 80mph after Met Office issue weather warning

On Friday, January 24 and Saturday, January 25, winds potentially in excess of 80mph are set to hit Ayrshire, prompting the Met Office to issue a yellow weather warning.

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5 hours ago The 'dupes' craze isn't harmless after all... counterfeit shoppers are reporting getting denied at the border

An increasing amount of Gen Z and millennials are admitting to purchasing 'dupes,' or knockoffs of viral products, from counterfeit buyers.

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23 hours ago 'I found a £4 solution to take luggage for free on EasyJet, Ryanair and Jet2 flights'

By stacking two deals, shoppers can get a viral carry-on bag that's free to take on Ryanair, Jet2 and EasyJet flights for just £4

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6 hours ago Stirling to be battered by strong winds as weekend weather warning is issued

Stirling could see winds of up to 60mph at the weekend after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning.

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5 hours ago Freezing rain dampens mood in Washington ahead of Trump’s inauguration – photo essay

Photographer Jordan Gale documents preparations for 60th presidential inauguration, showing a US poised and polarised between hope and fearWashington is a city on edge. Concrete barriers, unscalable steel fencing and security checkpoints dot the map. In a climate of simmering political violence, and after a divisive election campaign in which he survived two assassination attempts, Donald Trump is returning to an anxious capital where more than nine in 10 voters broke for his opponent, Kamala Harris. A city of tradition and ritual will seek to accommodate the most unconventional of presidents, bringing thousands of Trump’s supporters into direct contact with the residents who feel a sense of foreboding and dread.Trump will take the oath of office under the magnificent dome of the Capitol Rotunda on Monday due to forecasts of intense cold weather, upending months of meticulous planning for a massive outdoor event with crowds sprawling down the National Mall. The swearing-in was last ...

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24 hours ago Marks and Spencer's £35 knitted jacket feels so much like a 'cloud', shoppers want all colours

"Soft versatile cardigan to wear with many different outfits."

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6 hours ago Dumfries and Galloway could be hit with winds of up to 80mph as yellow weather warning issued

Flying debris could cause "injuries and danger to life" with rough weather set to cause havoc across the region on Friday and Saturday.

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5 hours ago Elon Musk's son steals the show as he joins Donald Trump on stage before inauguration

The toddler, know as X, could be seen jumping up and down excitedly as his father Elon Musk addressed the audience with Donald Trump tickled by the adorable interruption

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27 hours ago Meal Deal debate rumbles on as shopper shares conspiracy – 'there is no solo sandwich'

A frustrated Reddit user shared their thoughts on the beloved supermarket Meal Deal controversially declaring: 'The choice of buying a sandwich at a UK supermarket is an illusion'

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6 hours ago Alaska to resume ‘barbaric’ shooting of bears and wolves from helicopters

Renewed program would allow hunters to eliminate up to 80% of the animals on 20,000 acres of state landAlaska is set to resume the aerial gunning of bears and wolves as a population control measure aimed at boosting caribou and moose herd numbers, even as the state’s own evaluation of the practice cast doubt on its effectiveness.The renewed program would allow hunters to eliminate up to 80% of the animals on 20,000 acres of state land. Environmental groups opposed to what they label a “barbaric” practice of shooting wildlife from helicopters is more about sport than scientific practice in part because hunters want caribou populations to increase because they are trophy animals. Continue reading...

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6 hours ago Goretzka grabs chance to remind Bayern what he – and they – used to be | Andy Brassell

Midfielder starred for leaders but his future lies away from club that plays in different style to when he was in his pompThere were times in the past when it seemed like he would do this forever; there were other times when it felt like he would never do it again. Leon Goretzka breaking a game open for Bayern Munich in his own special way doesn’t feel like it should be headline news but it is, and it was a timely intervention for the Bundesliga leaders on a rare quiet day for Harry Kane.On a day when Wolfsburg were what they rarely are on visits to the Allianz Arena – a genuine irritant – and when Kane wasn’t able to bail Bayern out, they needed some practical rigour to see them over the line, and Goretzka provided it. Not predictably so, however. Having once been one of the avowed cornerstones of present and future Bayern, Goretzka is in the unusual position of having to prove himself all over again, though not necessarily to his current employers. Continue reading...

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33 hours ago Mini £35 Lakeland dehumidifier shoppers can't believe the 'amount of water it collects'

Shoppers are opting for this compact dehumidifier to reduce the moisture in the air at home

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7 hours ago This Morning stars Cat and Ben 'cause chaos' as ITV star says 'it's a lot'

Lorraine Kelly joked that her ITV co-stars Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley had been causing chaos in the studio as they welcomed six adorable puppies as guests

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6 hours ago UK snow: Weather maps show TWO DAY blizzard will cover half of Britain this week

The freezing weather Brits have been forced to endure is set to continue on Friday when a snowstorm accompanied by winds as strong as 80mph is forecast to batter the northwest of the UK

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34 hours ago Cosy winter style buys from £21 to add to your wardrobe – including luxe faux fur coat

With the cold weather we've been experiencing, now is the perfect time to upgrade your winter wardrobe with our favourite cosy style buys from River Island, H&M and more

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7 hours ago ‘Strongest winds of winter’ to hit UK as Met Office issue new weather warnings

The Met Office has issued a number of yellow weather warnings for Friday and Saturday this week as it predicts some of the “strongest winds of the winter so far.”

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6 hours ago Boots shoppers snap up 'long lasting' Calvin Klein fragrance for Valentine's Day

Man by Calvin Klein has been popular with shoppers and it's currently on sale at a discount on Boots. The fragrance is said to last for a long time and would make a great Valentine's Day gift

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38 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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7 hours ago Met Office in rare 'danger to life' weather warning with 80mph wind over 36 HOURS

The national forecaster said a deep area of low pressure is expected to pass close to or across the northwest of the UK on Friday and Saturday

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8 hours ago We Tories have no idea what an effective, modern leader looks like – that’s why we struggle to find one | Henry Hill

Given anxiety about Kemi Badenoch, surely now would be a good time to find clarity about what we actually believe. Without that, we misfireWhat would the ideal leader of the Conservative party look like? Despite the party’s newly developed regicide habit, this question doesn’t receive enough serious consideration. The sitting leader naturally becomes the locus for dissatisfaction, while speculation understandably focuses on the actual alternatives.On one level, this is perfectly sensible. As a matter of practical politics, there is limited short-term use in dreaming up an ideal candidate who does not exist: like the serial online dater with the long list of must-haves, you risk ending up in a place where no living candidate can measure up to the one who lives in your head.Henry Hill is deputy editor of ConservativeHome Continue reading...

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8 hours ago Worst storm of winter heading to UK as people told to prepare for weather of ‘extraordinary strength’

The cold wave that is sweeping across America heads eastwards. It is set to strengthen the jet stream with winds of up to 250mph across the Atlantic

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9 hours ago Donald Trump to take oath of office as US braces for vengeful second term

Incoming commander-in-chief had promised retaliation against his foes with majorities in both Congress chambersThe United States was bracing for a new era of disruption and division on Monday with Donald Trump scheduled to be sworn in as its 47th president, promising a blitz of executive orders and radical shake-up of the global order.Trump’s inauguration ceremony has been moved inside to the rotunda at the US Capitol building because of bitterly cold weather. The high sandstone hall at the Capitol’s centre is the same spot where some of his supporters rioted on 6 January 2021 in an attempt to overturn his election defeat. Continue reading...

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9 hours ago UK weather warning as Met Office issues grim 'strongest winds of winter' 250mph storm warning

Fierce 250mph winds are expected to sweep the UK and bring disruption, with forecasters warning it could be the 'strongest winds of the winter' - and see a new storm named

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