75 m. ago Kemi Badenoch warns Rachel Reeves she would force pensioners out of their homes if she DOUBLES council tax for the highest

The Chancellor is said to be eyeing up a 100 per cent increase on the two highest council tax bands - G and H.

Events

99 m. ago World Series Game 7: Los Angeles Dodgers v Toronto Blue Jays – live

Blue Jays host Dodgers in winner-take-all Game 7Reach out to Beau on Bluesky or via emailDodgers 0-0 Blue Jays, end of first inningA bit of confusion here. Ohtani takes the mound a bit late and has yet to throw a warm-up pitch at the time the Blue Jays are ready to bat. The home-play umpire is giving him a little extra time.George Springer takes three straight balls from Ohtani before taking a strike. The Toronto DH, back from an oblique injury, then rips a line drive to left field for a leadoff single. The crowd explodes.Nathan Lukes goes down 1-2 in the count and fights off a few more pitches before striking out swinging on a splitter.Vladimir Guerrero Jr works the count to 3-2, then takes a 100mph fastball right down the middle for a called strikeout ... before catcher Will Smith fires down to second to catch Springer stealing. The strikeout double play abruptly ends the inning. Both teams get leadoff hits in the first inning but neither can take advantage.Ohtani takes two balls,...

Politics

2 h. ago Scandal of military homes unfit for heroes set to end with £9 billion boost

Armed Forces personnel and their families will now benefit from the greatest transformation of UK military housing in more than 50 years, with more than 40,000 service homes to be improved

Economics

2 h. ago Director Sam Mendes reveals actresses set to play Fab Four's wives in new Beatles films

Sam Mendes, who is producing four linked films, each focusing on a different member of The Beatles, has now cast the Fab Four's wives for the ambitious project.

Culture

3 h. ago Salah and Gravenberch secure welcome win for Liverpool against Aston Villa

Crisis club Liverpool find themselves level on points with second-placed Bournemouth after picking up their first Premier League points since 20 September. Their recovery appears simple in that context and, thanks in no small part to the Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, it was the balm that Arne Slot wished for after the worst run of his Anfield reign. He knows it must be only a starting point.Liverpool were deserving victors in the league for the first time since beating Everton in the Merseyside derby, as Villa proved the perfect guests. A terrible mistake by Martínez presented Mohamed Salah with his 250th Liverpool goal before more poor Villa defending enabled Ryan Gravenberch to double the hosts’ advantage early in the second half. Slot’s name reverberated from the Kop as Liverpool banished the anxiety of six defeats in the previous seven games. It was also sung in the 24th minute with the game goalless and delicately balanced. The support was there for Liverpool’s head...

Politics

4 h. ago HAMISH MCRAE: Cash is not king for savers as shares offer better return

My feeling is that we are in the early stages of a revival of equity culture, driven in part by the market boom but equally by the apps that make it easy to invest.

Politics

8 h. ago JD Vance repeats comments he wants wife Usha to convert to Christianity

US vice-president announces to 10,000 attenders of Turning Point USA that he prefers wife, who is Hindu, to be ChristianJD Vance is doubling down on comments he made about wanting his wife, Usha Vance, to convert to Christianity – remarks that drew political backlash from some quarters.At an event with Turning Point USA at the University of Mississippi to honor the conservative group’s slain founder Charlie Kirk, an audience member questioned the US vice-president about how he sees the links between American patriotism and Christianity. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Strictly's Amy Dowden left crying as double health blow 'broke my heart'

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has opened up about her ongoing health battle after being diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year

Politics

8 h. ago Arsenal dealt double injury worry as Mikel Arteta explains Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi substitutions

Gyokeres was replaced at half-time after scoring in Arsenal’s 2-0 win at Turf Moor, while Zubimendi was replaced in the second half

Economics

8 h. ago White House withheld names of some donors to Trump’s $300M ballroom, report says

A list of donors released by the White House omitted more than three dozen contributions and names of individuals and companies who are backing the project, the report claims

Politics

9 h. ago Dominant Arsenal continue title push but suffer double injury blow

BURNLEY 0-2 ARSENAL: Goals from Viktor Gyokeres and Declan Rice saw Arsenal continue their impressive form by claiming three points at Turf Moor in the Premier League

Events

10 h. ago Carbon capture pipelines have struggled to advance. A project in Nebraska found success

A large-scale carbon capture pipeline began operating in the Midwest in September, succeeding where others have so far fallen short

Politics

11 h. ago People notice cheeky detail after group of pals take innocent snap together

Sometimes the most innocent-looking images might make you do a double take and this latest one is no different. Can you see why everyone's laughing over this shot?

Politics

12 h. ago Strictly’s Amy Dowden says ‘I cried so much’ as double health blow ‘broke my heart’

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has spoken candidly about the heartbreak of discovering her breast cancer diagnosis would also threaten her dream of becoming a mother.

Politics

13 h. ago Lavish life of 'devious' cancer scammer mum from flash holidays to plastic surgery

Laura McPherson, 35, falsely claimed she had cancer and fabricated stories of herself supposedly receiving treatment and used the money to fund a life of luxury

Politics

15 h. ago Amanda Owen jokes 'I'm putting you up for adoption' after daughter's brutal snub

Amanda Owen, star of Channel 5's Our Yorkshire Farm, has opened up about her writing career and how her children react to her literary projects, including her latest book

Politics

15 h. ago Mikel Arteta given green light to splash cash as Arsenal hold talks with three more players

Arsenal are reportedly in talks with three key players over new contracts, as Mikel Arteta looks to tie down his most important players to long-term deals

Sport

15 h. ago Who is eligible for winter fuel payment as millions to receive boost from today

The government made a U-turn on eligibility criteria earlier this year

Economics

15 h. ago 1 ingredient makes chicken tikka masala taste 'even more delicious'

If you're a fan of chicken tikka masala, there's one simple ingredient you can add to the sauce to really boost the flavour, and it's something most people will have in their fridge

Events

15 h. ago People urged to check DVD collections for titles worth up to £350

If one of these titles is gathering dust on a shelf in your home, you might be tempted to cash it in

Economics