58 minutes ago Get married on a cruise: Weddings at sea soar in popularity as cruising widens appeal to millennials

P&O Cruises has seen a record number of bookings for weddings at sea as cruise holidays gain their widest ever appeal with the millennial generation.

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3 hours ago Universities must deliver ‘best outcomes’ for students after tuition fee rise

The Government will set out its plan for higher education reform by this summer, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has said.

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69 minutes ago Luke Humphries reveals truth on his finances after shelling out nearly £1m

Luke Humphries has enjoyed a rapid rise to the top of the darts world and earned a hefty sum along the way - and the 29-year-old has now broken down just how much he sees of his prize money

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7 hours ago ‘Inside I was doing the Mario jump’ – how one artist became a key player in Nintendo’s story

Takaya Imamura worked at Nintendo for 32 years before leaving to create his own game, Omega Six. He shares anecdotes from those pivotal years at the creative giantIn 1889 in Kyoto, craftsman Fusajiro Yamauchi founded a hanafuda playing card company. He called it Nintendo – a phrase whose meaning is lost to time according to Nintendo’s own historians, but which can be translated as “leave luck up to heaven”. In the 1970s, Nintendo eventually transitioned from paper games to electronic ones, making its own luck in the process. It has been a permanent fixture in living rooms across the world ever since.For budding artist Takaya Imamura, an art student who had been captivated by Metroid and Super Mario Bros 3 in the 1980s, working at Nintendo was a dream. “Back in 1985 when Super Mario came out in Japan, everybody was playing it,” he recalls. “I was at an art university, studying design at the time. Back then, game design wasn’t a thing people didn’t even know what game creators were.” ...

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54 minutes ago Russia’s battlefield losses hit record high, says Ukraine – as it prepares for impact of Trump presidency

Russia is fighting a war of attrition in Ukraine, suffering heavy losses for incremental gains

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95 minutes ago Lauren Sanchez dress designer suspiciously quiet as liberals boycott Oscar de la Renta for dressing Ivanka

Lauren Sanchez, 55, was seen wearing a stunning black Dolce & Gabbana dress as she hung on Jeff Bezo's arm at Donald Trump's candlelight inauguration dinner on Sunday.

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11 hours ago I’m an A&E nurse – and in my hospital right now, we can’t give patients the dignified care they need | Susie

Injured people are being seen in viewing rooms for dead bodies. I love my job, but I don’t know how much longer I can copeSusie (not her real name) is a senior nurse in an A&E ward at a London hospitalA&E nurses thrive in a crisis. That’s why my colleagues and I came into the profession – to do the best for our patients in their moment of need, even in the most chaotic of circumstances. But the pressure is currently overwhelming. This winter, a bad but by no means unprecedented flu season has put immense strain on already struggling hospitals around the UK. Some patients are waiting days to be seen, with trusts using every inch of space to look after patients in corridors, physio rooms and even store cupboards, often without access to vital lifesaving equipment such as oxygen.In the London hospital I work in, patients brought in on trolleys are often left for hours in an indoor ambulance bay with an automatic sliding door that opens on to the elements. While they wait for a ...

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64 minutes ago Donald Trump's strange copycat habit with plane, social, crypto and what it cost him

EXCLUSIVE: 'The price of his plane was thought to be in the region of $50-100m, with Trump spending tens of million dollars over the years fitting it out - including 24 carat gold plating all over the interior'

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27 hours ago 'Blue Zone' recipe could help you live longer – and it's super easy to make

A "Blue Zone" recipe has been shared online that is eaten by people who live to be 100 and requires just a few simple ingredients. It's said to taste as good as it looks

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89 minutes ago 'I found a heating hack that costs just 2p an hour to save on energy bills'

A mum has shared a 'genius' electric blanket hack after she started struggling with the cold and needed a way to save on her heating bill

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10 hours ago Can YOU find the five tickets hidden in the football stadium? Only one in five people complete this mind

The tricky puzzle, created by sports trip organiser LA Travel, aims to put people's vision to the test by searching for five hidden tickets cleverly concealed within a bustling stadium scene.

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62 minutes ago Palestinians begin search for Gaza’s missing as they return to ruined homes

Ceasefire celebrations replaced by shock and sorrow as people begin to assess the scale of devastationMiddle East crisis – live updatesAfter the first night in Gaza for more than a year without the sound of drones or bombing overhead following the successful implementation of a ceasefire, people in the besieged Palestinian territory have begun returning to destroyed homes and searching for missing loved ones.The truce that took effect on Sunday with the release of the first three hostages held by Hamas in exchange for 90 Palestinians from Israeli jails was greeted with euphoria as a large influx of desperately needed aid supplies entered the strip. Continue reading...

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20 hours ago 'One of TV's best shows' is finally arriving to Netflix – but there's a catch

Yellowstone, starring Kevin Costner, is set to arrive on Netflix UK soon - but viewers in the US will have to wait a little longer due to pre-existing licensing agreements

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13 hours ago Patients like Yvonne show the desperate need for change in our social care system

In his Daily Record column, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar reveals the human cost of the bed blocking crisis.

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82 minutes ago Michelle Obama and Barack divorce rumours as she snubs Donald Trump's inauguration

Michelle Obama has decided to pass on the plus-one invite to her husband Barack Obama for Donald Trump's inauguration - and it's only added to the speculation the couple are heading for a divorce

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37 hours ago King Charles 'wrecking the climate' with 11 minute helicopter journey to Scots foodbank

King Charles has been accused of climate hypocrisy after burning through more carbon in an 11 minute helicopter journey to a foodbank than most people use in a week.

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2 hours ago People over DWP State Pension age and living on own could get nearly £4k extra a year

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the time it takes to process new Pension Credit claims - from initial application to award decision letter

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39 hours ago Inside the life of a small boats smuggler living in Britain: People trafficker who has been fighting extradition for SEVEN YEARS spends his days playing golf... and committing more crimes

The father-of-two (pictured) was detained by the National Crime Agency after being sentenced to eight year in jail for his role in the trafficking operation.

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66 minutes ago Village People tragedies from 9/11 'Falling Man' to killer diseases and drugs

The Village People found fame in the '70s but have enjoyed a resurgence ahead of their performance at the President Elect Trump’s inauguration ceremony in America today

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29 hours ago 'Antiques Roadshow' vase dismissed and left in attic for 40 years sells for record

In the 1970s, a British couple were told their Chinese vase was a reproduction on the BBC antiques show Going for a Song, so they put it in their attic where it lay for 40 years

Culture

19 hours ago Record number of patients are choosing to go private for cancer and heart care to avoid long NHS wait lists, figures reveal

Chemotherapy at private hospitals jumped by almost a fifth in 12 months, the biggest surge in any procedure.

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1 hour ago ‘We need people to recognise the urgency’: Peterborough Cathedral faces financial ruin

Its dean has launched an emergency appeal to raise £300k by the end of March as costs climb to over £2m a yearBeneath the breathtaking oak ceiling of Peterborough Cathedral, on which images of kings, saints, bishops and a monkey riding a goat were painted nine centuries ago, the Very Rev Chris Dalliston pondered how to keep this magnificent edifice afloat in the face of financial calamity.Dalliston, the cathedral’s de facto CEO in a dog collar, has done his best to avert the looming crisis. The cathedral, built as a monastery in the 12th century, has become a venue for concerts, banquets, exhibitions, corporate events and even a controversial Ibiza-themed party night as well as daily religious services. Assets have been sold or rented. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Heating hacks could be costing you more money than just turning your radiator on

When it comes to keeping your home warm, it's important to know what to avoid. Using certain home heating hacks could end up costing you more money than turning the heating on in the first place

Economics

39 hours ago Arsenal's draw with Aston Villa highlighted one glaringly obvious flaw that WILL cost Gunners the Premier League title, writes DANNY MURPHY

DANNY MURPHY: The tension even filtered its way to Mikel Arteta who has been less excitable on the touchline in general this season but reverted to type as his side lost their way at the Emirates.

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1 hour ago Trump inauguration terrifies families braced for deportations amid threat of 200 executive orders

Donald Trump vowed to remove millions of undocumented people in the US with the estimated cost of a one-time deportation event costing more than the entire budget of the NHS for 2023/24

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32 hours ago Eating more of one 'overlooked' nutrient improves gut health and boosts energy

Many people struggle to eat the recommended amount of one 'overlooked' nutrient which is essential for better gut health and energy levels

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2 hours ago Seven London record stores have been named the ‘greatest in the world’

Seven London record stores have been named the ‘greatest in the world’  Time Out London

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3 hours ago New Adult Disability Payment application guide could help people claim up to £184 each week

New applications for the devolved disability payment are taking 61 working days on average to process.

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1 hour ago Arnold Schwarzenegger sets record straight on leaving the United States

Schwarzenegger has been one of the few Republicans to have criticised Trump

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2 hours ago Ivanka Trump’s Oscar de la Renta inauguration look sparks calls for boycott

Critics declare they’re ‘done’ with the fashion house after seeing them dress Donald Trump’s daughter

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3 hours ago McVitie's owners hand Glasgow City Council 'secret' £1m donation after shutting historic factory

The Record understands the donation - which was agreed at a council meeting closed to the public - will be spent on community projects in the east end of Glasgow.

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2 hours ago Why Axel Rudakubana will not get a whole life sentence for Southport massacre

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana is due to be sentenced on Thursday after pleading guilty to murder of three children and trying to kill 10 other people

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2 hours ago 'I'm a mum of triplets – people always make same comments, it's exhausting'

A mum of triplets is often stopped by people in the street – and she's getting tired of people all making the same comments. Many could relate to her viral video

Politics

2 hours ago Gaza ceasefire latest: Hamas says people of Gaza will ‘rise again’ and rebuild territory

The search for thousands of people buried under rubble has started as the ceasefire in Gaza enters its second dayFull report: Palestinians celebrate as prisoners freedThe Spanish government has welcomed the Gaza ceasefire agreement, which will allow for an increase in aid to the strip. The Spanish foreign ministry said the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa) is “essential and irreplicable” to the delivery of humanitarian relief in the territory.Israel’s government is still committed to its plan to ban Unrwa from operating and to cut all ties between the agency and the Israeli government. It has accused the UN agency of allowing Hamas militants to infiltrate its staff, an allegation the agency denies. Unrwa is the major distributor of aid in Gaza and provides education, health and other basic services to millions of Palestinian refugees across the region, including in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.It is essential that negotiations between the parties resume immediately in ord...

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2 hours ago Global financial sector dropping key green pledges as Trump takes office

Banks, asset managers and industry groups move to accommodate US president’s anti-net zero stanceThe second Trump administration is expected to strike a blow to efforts to align the global financial sector with the path to net zero, with banks, asset managers and industry groups already moving to accommodate the incoming president’s avowed policy of “drill, baby, drill”.As authorities declared 2024 the hottest on record, atmospheric carbon dioxide leapt by a record amount and fires ravaged Los Angeles, a key private sector climate alliance, the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) abandoned a requirement that members be aligned to the Paris agreement. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago 'Most expensive' supermarket called out over high prices now cheaper than Aldi and Lidl for basket of essentials

For months on end it was the dearest supermarket of the lot

Economics

2 hours ago China executes man who killed 35 ploughing car into crowd following his divorce

Fan Weiqiu, 62, was executed on Monday after he was sentenced to death for murdering 35 people when he rammed his car into an outdoor exercise class in Zhuhai, in China's south

Events

2 hours ago HMRC expert explains tax rules for anyone selling on Vinted, eBay or Depop

HMRC has clarified the rules for online sellers

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5 hours ago Online PIP test could help people with health issues make a new claim for £737 each month

The online PIP self-test can help you understand the application process, points needed and payments awarded.

Economics

3 hours ago China executes divorcee and intern who killed combined 52 people in 'revenge on society'

Fan Weiqu drove his car into a crowd outside a sports stadium in the southern city of Zhuhai late last year resulting in the deaths of at least 35 people after being 'dissatisfied' with his divorce

Events

2 hours ago Bitcoin hits record high and pound rises ahead of Trump’s inauguration – business live

Bitcoin rises over $109,000; sterling and euro jump after report Trump won’t impose new tariffs yetThe UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, will travel to the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos this week in the hope of convincing some of the world’s largest companies to invest, with allies saying she will use spending cuts rather than further tax increases to meet her own fiscal rules.At the same time, the Treasury is considering a push to cut the benefits bill, in a move that is causing nervousness among Labour MPs. Continue reading...

Politics

5 hours ago University tuition fees to pass £9,500 per year as Labour confirms 3.1% increase to cost of higher education from September

Education secretary Bridge Phillipson said that the maximum annual fee ceiling would rise 3.1 per cent in line with inflation.

Economics

3 hours ago Work on controversial Dumfries Whitesands flood defence scheme could finally begin in summer 2026

More than 6,000 people signed a petition against the proposal before the Scottish Government granted approval for the scheme.

Events

2 hours ago How tall is Barron Trump? Exact height and Melania's creepy nickname for son

After Barron Trump was pictured alongside his parents during Donald's 2024 presidential campaign, his height started trending online with people speculating how tall he really is

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6 hours ago Weight loss jabs putting people in hospital flogged illegally on TikTok for £40

A special investigation by the Manchester Evening New's Nicole Wootton-Cane has revealed the Ozempic and Wegovy sold on the social media platform despite the risks

Economics

4 hours ago Homeowners warned against viral TikTok home hacks that could damage your house this winter

Experts are urging people not to try out certain home maintenance themselves

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3 hours ago Charity ASH Scotland urges people to share their quit smoking stories ahead of No Smoking Day

Residents being asked if they gave up through sheer personal determination or using the free support available via the NHS from local Quit Your Way services or pharmacies.

Politics

7 hours ago DWP to announce new laws to take money from bank accounts of benefit fraudsters

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced that new planned powers will mean that money can be reclaimed from people who have committed fraud and are not on benefits or PAYE

Economics

4 hours ago Savvy mum finds way to stay warm for 2p per hour – it's 'cheaper than heating'

As the cold snap continues, people are looking for ways to keep their homes warm for less. A mum is delighted as she can save money on her heating bills with this affordable trick

Events

3 hours ago Blue Monday: Pharmacist shares five ways to help 'winter depression' that affects one in 20 people

Symptoms can become more severe during the winter months 😟

Politics

7 hours ago The gig economy: ticket inflation is getting worse, so where does all the money go?

Taylor Swift’s Eras tour and the Gallaghers’ ill-fated dabble with dynamic pricing have put the spotlight on how much we’re willing to pay for live music. But, on the other side of the equation, the costs can be exorbitant and the risks are eye-wateringThe news that Oasis were to reunite sparked a wave of euphoria across the nation at the end of last summer. But the nostalgia balloon was quickly punctured by the discovery that the tickets, initially priced at £148.50, had suddenly leapt to £355.20 due to dynamic pricing. The outcry quickly sparked a new debate about what constitutes a “fair” price for gig tickets, with the band themselves fanning the flames: Liam Gallagher told those bellyaching about the lack of transparency to “SHUTUP” and buy “Kneeling only” tickets for £100,000 instead.Dynamic pricing, where the cost rises in real time in lockstep with demand, is hardly new. Parallels are often made with the surge pricing used on budget airlines and taxi-booking apps, ...

Economics

4 hours ago The LA fires left a beloved school in ashes. Now, parents are rallying to restart their ‘community’

Altadena’s Village Playground education center served diverse families with outdoor classrooms, small farm and animals – till it was destroyed by flamesIn Altadena, it had become the hot ticket among the preschool set.But when Geoff and Kikanza Ramsey-Ray first bought the two-acre property at the edge of town in 2008, it was a shambles. The home was a rental for over 30 years and the grounds were woefully neglected. Yet the couple saw promise. Nestled against Angeles Crest national forest, with a mountain view and on a road with few other homes, the place felt protected and perfect for their vision: an early education center called Village Playgarden. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago The rise of sober dating: here's how to get it right this Dry Jan (and beyond)

Dating can be a minefield even with alcohol. Whether you’re sober curious or tee-total, here’s how to get it right

Politics

8 hours ago Museum to open in London costing £437m that will see live trains zip through galleries

Museum to open in London costing £437m that will see live trains zip through galleries  Express

Economics

5 hours ago Female wrestler suffers horror leg break injury as fans donate to GoFundMe in droves

Allie Katch landed awkwardly at the GCW even in New York City last night, and fans have been donating to her GoFundMe in droves in order to help cover medical costs

Events

3 hours ago Inside Barack and Michelle Obama divorce rumours as she skips Donald Trump's inauguration

Michelle Obama has decided to pass on the plus-one invite to her husband Barack Obama for Donald Trump's inauguration - and it's only added to the speculation the couple are heading for a divorce

Politics

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

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5 hours ago Lord Rose slams WFH as 'not proper work' and warns it's set the UK back 20 years

The number of people working from home has doubled since before the pandemic despite employers’ efforts to draw people back to the office

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3 hours ago Trial of Duke of Sussex’s legal claim against Sun publisher to begin on Tuesday

Harry is one of two people, along with former Labour deputy leader Lord Tom Watson, suing News Group Newspapers.

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15 hours ago DWP boss told 'urgent action is needed' to rein in benefits bill by peers

The chairman of the cross-party Economic Affairs Committee has written to Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall warning that 'urgent action is needed to address the rising social and financial cost'

Economics

5 hours ago Village People star threatens legal action over YMCA as fans make common 'mistake'

The Village People's iconic disco hit YMCA has been played heavily by Donald Trump in campaign appearances

Events

4 hours ago Slim Hamas parades show hollowness of either side’s claims to victory in Gaza

Proof of group’s survival demonstrates stalemate that gave rise to ceasefire and is likely to fuel more conflictMiddle East crisis – live updatesHours after the ceasefire was declared on Sunday, Hamas fighters were back on Gaza’s streets. Not many, it was true, and those who appeared were armed only with Kalashnikov rifles and some rudimentary body armour, but they were there.In Khan Younis, a handful of pickup trucks with gunmen onboard drove through cheering crowds of young men. Dozens of uniformed fighters with Hamas headbands were visible when the three Israeli hostages were handed over in Gaza City. Elsewhere, there were reports that Hamas policemen, dressed in blue police uniform, deployed in some areas after months in hiding to avoid Israeli strikes. Continue reading...

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17 hours ago Schools facing cuts next year as unions sound alarm over £700m funding gap

Research by the School Cuts coalition - run by education unions - shows 76% of primary and 94% of secondary schools will not be able to afford their costs in the next financial year

Economics

5 hours ago Lord Rose slams WFH as 'not proper work' and warns it's harming productivity

The number of people working from home has doubled since before the pandemic despite employers’ efforts to draw people back to the office

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4 hours ago Elon Musk stands accused of pretending to be good at video games. The irony is delicious | Keza MacDonald

Musk desperately wants to appropriate gamer credibility, but he may be faking it – and doing exactly what toxic nerds have been accusing women of doing for decadesLast year on Joe Rogan’s podcast, Elon Musk claimed to be one of the world’s best Diablo IV players – and surprisingly, the leaderboards backed him up. For those that haven’t had the pleasure, Diablo is one of the most mercilessly time-intensive video games out there; you build a character and carve through armies of demons, spending hundreds of hours refining skills and equipment for maximum hellspawn-cleansing efficiency. I played it for maybe five hours last year and immediately quit, for fear that it would consume my life. Most of the people who play it are young, often male, and have plenty of time to themselves to spend on the internet and playing games – so, the exact demographic of many Musk stans.It suited these hardcore gamer guys to believe that someone who tweets all day and runs several businesses was also an ...

Politics

18 hours ago Huge high street bank Santander could 'quit UK' over 'red tape' with millions impacted

Santander could be considering quitting the UK, people familiar with the matter have said in reports - such a decision would likely be a blow for Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Economics

5 hours ago ‘It’s not what Southport is’: how a deadly attack changed a town and a country

Ripples from Axel Rudakubana’s killing of three girls spread wide and deep, from the personal to the political“Southport is a quiet, kind place in which nothing ever happens,” said the Rev Thomas Carter, the morning after it happened. “People are struggling to understand it.”It wasn’t just Southport; the whole country struggled to process the carnage that took place late on a sunny Monday one week into the school holidays. Continue reading...

Events

4 hours ago New way for people over State Pension age to claim Attendance Allowance

More than 1.6 million State Pensioners are getting either £72.65 or £108.55 each week through Attendance Allowance.

Politics

25 hours ago King Charles' cousin Lord Ivar Mountbatten insists he doesn't miss his £5.5m country estate

Lord Ivar Mountbatten, 61, put Bridwell Park, his Grade I Georgian house in mid-Devon, on the market for £5.5million in April last year.

Economics

6 hours ago 'Everyone's on universal credit here'. As bombshell report says welfare system encourages people to claim they're too sick to work, a shocking dispatch from the disability benefits capital of the UK

Peers warned yesterday that Britain's soaring benefits bill is down to a flawed welfare system which 'incentivises' claimants to declare themselves long-term sick.

Events

4 hours ago Biden pardons Fauci and Milley in effort to guard against potential ‘revenge’ by Trump

Decision by Biden comes after Trump warned of enemies list, including people who investigated Capitol attackJoe Biden has issued pre-emtive pardons for Anthony Fauci, retired Gen Mark Milley and members of the House committee that investigated the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, using the extraordinary powers of his office in his final hours to guard against potential “revenge” by the incoming Trump administration.The pardons included two leading Republicans who have been critical of Trump, former representatives Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger, and who could face reprisals from the incoming president. Continue reading...

Politics

28 hours ago Mayor claims £2.2 billion Silvertown Tunnel has been built under budget and in record time

Mayor claims £2.2 billion Silvertown Tunnel has been built under budget and in record time  Southwark News

Economics

6 hours ago 'Viktor Gyokeres made the right decision to leave the Prem – he's now Europe's best striker'

Viktor Gyokeres is on the shopping list of both Manchester United and Arsenal - but the Swedish strikers meteoric rise wouldn't have happened if he didn't leave Brighton

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