1 hour ago Nicola Sturgeon blasts Humza Yousaf over 'catastrophic' sacking of Greens from Scottish Government

Sturgeon did not spare her successor for ending an agreement she engineered.

Politics

12 hours ago Reagan airport was at the center of a fierce safety debate last year. Lawmakers approved more flights anyway

‘We’ve been pretty plain about our [safety] concerns, but it isn’t a good time to speculate right now,’ Senator Tim Kaine said Thursday

Society

2 hours ago Brits set to pay more for their booze as alcohol tax kicks in – but one drink is getting cheaper

2023 saw the largest tax increase on alcohol in more than half a century, but consumers could see even more price increases as alcohol duty is set to rise yet again

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14 hours ago Man City drop huge Rodri return hint as star set for Champions League role

Rodri has been out injured since mid-September following his ACL rupture but the Manchester City and Spain midfielder could be back in action much sooner than expected

Sport

68 minutes ago UK weather maps turn purple as wall of snow length of Britain to hit in

The UK is set for more wintry conditions in February and maps indicate that large areas of the country will see snow flurries as temperatures drop as low as -8C

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19 hours ago Money pit motors: Expect to lose thousands on these new EVs and luxury cars that depreciate fastest

The worst offender - a popular battery model built in Britain - loses 73% of its value after just three years of ownership, new data from motoring title Auto Express shows.

Transport

4 hours ago Only woman at 'hacker event' sparks fierce debate after receiving anonymous note

A woman who attended a hackathon has divided the internet after revealing she was given a handwritten note at the event by one of the other participants.

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18 hours ago Six Nations LIVE: Latest news as Sam Prendergast starts for champions Ireland against England

Interim boss Simon Easterby faces a key call at fly half, with Scotland and Italy also set to reveal their line-ups today

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7 hours ago WATCH: Football shirt worn by Pele when he scored his 1,000th goal set to fetch £400k

The football shirt worn by Pele when he scored his landmark 1,000th career goal is set to sell at auction for £400,000.

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14 hours ago Man City Champions League form leaves Pep Guardiola with ominous fixture nightmare

Pep Guardiola is facing a nightmare fixture list as City will encounter four of their toughest games this season in just two weeks

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78 minutes ago Experts and advocates warn of nickel mining's risk to precious marine region of Indonesia

A new report says the expansion of nickel mining in Indonesia is a threat to one of Earth's most biodiverse marine regions

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20 hours ago Money pit motors: EVs and luxury models dominate list of depreciating new cars

The worst offender - a popular battery model built in Britain - loses 73% of its value after just three years of ownership, new data from motoring title Auto Express shows.

Transport

5 hours ago Now it's Spandau ballads! Old Romantic Gary Kemp springs surprises with a stirring set of heartfelt new songs, writes ADRIAN THRILLS

Tackling themes such as parenthood, the anxieties of middle age, and nostalgia for his North London adolescence, Gary Kemp is in candid singer-songwriter mode for his third solo album.

Politics

8 hours ago European Central Bank cuts rates for the fifth time as Germany and France teeter on the brink of recession

ECB chief Christine Lagarde (pictured) said the single currency bloc was 'set to remain weak in the near term' as the rate was cut from 3% to 2.75%.

Economics

15 hours ago Why Man Utd hold Mathys Tel advantage in transfer race with Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham

Tel is open to joining United due to the prospect of being an immediate starter at Old Trafford, while Alejandro Garnacho is set to depart before the deadline

Sport

6 hours ago Captain Tom Moore timeline: From NHS hero’s legacy in pandemic to controversy almost five years later

Decorated Second World War veteran turned pandemic hero raised £33m for NHS before passing away in 2021 but the foundation set up in his name has been heavily criticised in a watchdog report that also names Captain Tom’s daughter and son-in-law for mismanagement, Joe Sommerlad and Alex Ross report

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6 hours ago Scotland's best seaside town to visit with 'secluded beach' and 'impressive' castle crowned

A new list of the "best seaside towns" across the UK has been shared by travel experts, and a picturesque Scottish coastal town with a "secluded beach" is featured.

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15 hours ago Amazon slashes price of 'subtle' and 'refreshing' £100 Burberry floral perfume to £34

The 100ml bottle of Burberry Touch will usually set you back £100 from the Burberry website, but Amazon has just slashed the price to £34 with shoppers hailing it 'floral but subtle'

Economics

7 hours ago Ruben Amorim hints at new Manchester United role for Kobbie Mainoo after honest admission

Kobbie Mainoo enjoyed his best Man Utd game under Ruben Amorim as he scored one and set up another in the 2-0 win against FCSB in the Europa League.

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6 hours ago Government launches plans to find land for food, housing, nature and energy

Environment Secretary Steve Reed will set out proposals for the long-awaited land use framework on Friday.

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16 hours ago How to save money on your water bills as price set to increase from April

Households across England and Wales are facing increases to their bills, so how can they reduce water usage?

Economics

8 hours ago Tottenham’s kids rescue Postecoglou and sink Elfsborg on way into last 16

This was a rare case of Tottenham turning an injury into a positive. The loss of Radu Dragusin was Dane Scarlett’s cue. Recalled from a disappointing loan spell at Oxford United earlier this month, the 20-year-old striker came on for Dragusin and set Spurs on course to victory over Elfsborg when he headed in his first goal for his boyhood club.It has been almost five years since Scarlett made his debut. He was an unlikely saviour but Ange Postecoglou was not complaining. There was more joy when another substitute, the 19-year-old winger, Oyindamola Ajayi, came on to score on his debut, then when Mikey Moore made it 3-0 with his first professional goal. Spurs had secured their place in the knockout phase. There was relief at avoiding two extra playoff games. Continue reading...

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7 hours ago Surprising 'nepo baby' star tops the list of biggest celebrity beauty influencers

The most impactful beauty influencers on social media of 2024 have been revealed and the results may surprise some people. 

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17 hours ago John Prescott funeral in pictures: Sir Keir Starmer, Gordon Brown pay tribute to 'working

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has attended John Prescott’s funeral, alongside former UK Labour leaders Tony Blair and Gordon Brown

Economics

8 hours ago Sharon Kinne: Mystery of the US woman who disappeared from Mexico prison to be solved

The FBI are set to give an update on the case

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8 hours ago David Beckham is modelling in his pants again. Will he not think of his fellow middle

His bronzed torso is ridiculously ripped – and will, once again, cause a shift in the acceptable minimum standards for the male physiqueSo much for the dad bod. David Beckham, who turns 50 this year, has released pictures of himself modelling his new bodywear collection for Hugo Boss. Bodywear, if you’re unfamiliar with the term, appears to mean underwear. In the corresponding ad clip, Beckham returns home for the day in his vintage Aston Martin, Bond-style, but he can’t wait to rip off his sharp suit and slouch around in a leather armchair in nothing but his tighty-whities. He has set the bar very high for middle-aged dads who like to relax by sitting around drinking in their pants, Homer Simpson-style. If you feel at all self-conscious about your soft, squishy, beer-induced centre, Beckham’s new line of smalls will not help.In recent years, the dad bod seemed to be on the verge of widespread public acceptance, even cautious celebration, and a lot of us were congratulating ourselve...

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18 hours ago Drivers of these 59 cars are set to see car tax double in April to over £5000

Among those set to face the new tax are some models of Porsche, Lotus, Lamborghini and McLaren

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9 hours ago NTSB spokesman fights back tears as he makes pledge to families of Washington DC plane crash victims

The National Transportation Safety Board promised to “leave no stone unturned” in its investigation into the fatal collision between the Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night.

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9 hours ago BBC The Apprentice: What happened to Claude Littner and why was he replaced?

The Apprentice is set to return for its 19th series and fans are questioning the absence of Claude Littner as Lord Alan Sugar's right-hand man in the BBC boardroom

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18 hours ago Four Ayrshire organisations to receive £2million from Creative Scotland

Four Ayrshire organisations are set to receive almost £2 million in funding over the next three years following the announcement from Creative Scotland

Economics

9 hours ago Who is Mathys Tel? Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea target set for major deadline

Tottenham have agreed a £50million deal with Bayern Munich to sign French striker Mathys Tel but the transfer is far from guaranteed, as Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea consider a late hijack

Events

9 hours ago Natalie Cassidy’s cryptic message as she quits EastEnders after 32 years on BBC soap

EastEnders’ legend Natalie Cassidy first set foot in Albert Square when she was a child, playing saxophone-playing Sonia Fowler. However, she's leaving Walford behind her

Politics

19 hours ago Juliette Has A Gun perfumes are available for £18 each in new giftset on Sephora

'So in love! This set had all the scents that I wanted and I’m very happy with this purchase. I’m already getting so many compliments with the ‘not a perfume scent!'

Economics

9 hours ago Full list of DC plane crash victims: All the people confirmed dead in Washington's Reagan Airport tragedy

At least 30 bodies have been recovered from a Washington DC aircraft collision, including a TikTok skating star, a famed athlete couple, and all four flight crew members.

Events

9 hours ago Kash Patel says FBI wouldn’t seek retribution against Trump opponents; at least five senior agency leaders reportedly demoted or moved – live

Trump’s nominee to lead FBI also denied having an ‘enemies list’; Tulsi Gabbard faces sharp criticism over past comments sympathetic to RussiaRFK Jr dodges clear answers on vaccines on second day of hearingsGabbard grilled on Snowden, Hezbollah and Putin in tense Senate hearingHere’s some more reaction to Donald Trump’s executive order instructing the military to prepare to house 30,000 immigrants at the US naval base in Cuba.“Guantánamo is a stain on our nation’s honor,” Jerry Nadler, a Democratic congressman from New York, said.For years, I have advocated for its closure, condemning the abuses and glaring lack of accountability that persist there. This massive expansion into a mass detention camp is morally indefensible & raises significant civil liberties concerns.We cannot allow this level of dehumanization to become normalized. We need to shut down Guantánamo once and for all. Continue reading...

Politics

19 hours ago West Ham confident over deal for Brighton’s Ferguson but fail in Pepi bid

Arsenal and Everton among others keen on Irish strikerWest Ham offered loan with buy obligation for PSV’s PepiWest Ham are in a strong position to sign Evan Ferguson from Brighton after Bayer Leverkusen’s need for a new forward was lessened by Al-Nassr choosing Jhon Durán over Victor Boniface.Leverkusen emerged as frontrunners for Ferguson this week but their interest could cool after Boniface’s proposed move to the Saudi Pro League was called off at the last minute. Al-Nassr are poised to sign Durán from Villa, with the 21-year-old set to undergo a medical on Thursday. Continue reading...

Economics

11 hours ago Figure skater issues shock statement over claims he was denied boarding on doomed flight because his dog was too big

A Russian media outlet originally reported that Maravilla was set to be among the passengers on board the fateful American Airlines flight before he was barred due to the size of his dog.

Events

10 hours ago Keeping Up Appearances secrets revealed 30 years on from BBC sitcom ending

On set secrets of Keeping Up Appearances revealed 30 years on from the beloved BBC sitcom ending, with Judy Cornwell letting slip some backstage gossip

Politics

19 hours ago Rangers takeover prosecution payouts set to top £53m after 'malicious' investigation 10 years ago

EXCLUSIVE: The Crown Office described the huge cost of the failed prosecutions linked to the takeover of the Ibrox club as "regrettable".

Economics

12 hours ago ‘We’re not gonna be woke’: Middlesex chief risks ECB wrath over new diversity rules

Andrew Cornish criticises ‘token’ appointmentsECB has set new targets and could withhold fundingMiddlesex’s chief executive, Andrew Cornish, has risked ­antagonising the England and Wales Cricket Board by appearing to criticise a central ­element of the counties’ new diversity rules that come into force on Saturday.At a club forum last week Cornish told Middlesex members “we’re not gonna be woke and just do ­political correctness” before criticising “token” appointments based on “gender or ethnicity”. Continue reading...

Events

10 hours ago Man United transfer timeline set for Ruben Amorim's first signing as eight

Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip with an update on United's interest in Lecce defender Patrick Dorgu

Politics

20 hours ago Car tax prices set to double for motorists with these vehicles this April

Millions of motorists will face a major hike in their bills following changes to the vehicle tax system.

Economics

13 hours ago M23 rebels push south from Goma as DRC leader calls for military recruits

Rebels ‘here in Goma to stay’ and Rwandan official says advance will continue amid fears of regional warThe Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group has pushed south from Goma, the border city in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo that it captured this week, and declared its intention to remain in the city, as fears grow of a major regional war.“We are here in Goma to stay,” Corneille Nangaa, the head of the Congo River Alliance, a coalition of militias that includes M23, said at a press conference in Goma. “We are going to continue the march until Kinshasa,” he added, referring to Congo’s capital 1,000 miles away. Continue reading...

Events

10 hours ago Kash Patel says FBI wouldn’t seek retribution against Trump’s opponents; Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr face questions from senators – live

Trump’s nominee to lead FBI also denied having an ‘enemies list’; Tulsi Gabbard faces sharp criticism over past comments sympathetic to RussiaRFK Jr dodges clear answers on vaccines on second day of hearingsHere’s some more reaction to Donald Trump’s executive order instructing the military to prepare to house 30,000 immigrants at the US naval base in Cuba.“Guantánamo is a stain on our nation’s honor,” Jerry Nadler, a Democratic congressman from New York, said.For years, I have advocated for its closure, condemning the abuses and glaring lack of accountability that persist there. This massive expansion into a mass detention camp is morally indefensible & raises significant civil liberties concerns.We cannot allow this level of dehumanization to become normalized. We need to shut down Guantánamo once and for all. Continue reading...

Politics

21 hours ago Royal Mail to cut deliveries under regulator proposals; Shell hikes investor payouts – business live

Live coverage of business, economics and financial news as UK postal service set to deliver on alternate weekdays and drop SaturdaysGermany’s Dax stock market index is also in on the party with a new record high, while Spain’s Ibex benchmark is at its highest since 2008, before the Eurozone crisis crunched its economy for a decade.Spain’s stock market has risen strongly in the last couple of years, as the country has become the surprise leader of the European economy – with a growth rate far outstripping the EU’s largest economy, Germany.Posts record funds under management of £190.21bn at 2024-end, above analysts’ views of £187.4bn, according to company-compiled consensus. Continue reading...

Economics

13 hours ago Figure skater saved from horror American Airlines plane crash thanks to his dog

Jon Maravilla was set to be on Flight 5342, which crashed Wednesday night (January 29) after a midair collision with a Black Hawk helicopter, but was forced to drive instead due to his oversized hound

Events

12 hours ago MPs call for banking hubs to sell stamps to counter Post Office closures

Hubs set up to compensate for the loss of high street banks should also offer postal services to help stem the tide of Post Office closures, MPs said.

Politics

14 hours ago Stormzy joins forces with McDonald's for 'famous order' in UK and Ireland

The collaboration is set to hit stores nationwide and in Ireland come February 12, but lucky fans in Croydon get an exclusive first taste on February 10

Events

13 hours ago From balabonnets to hoods – what’s behind the trend for grownup bonnets?

No longer the preserve of newborns, the bonnet is having its own catwalk moment this season. But is their cosy revival driven purely by practicality, or something deeper?Hej! Greetings from Copenhagen. I am in the Danish capital for fashion week, now regularly referred to as the “fifth fashion week” after New York, London, Milan and Paris – such is its influence in the industry and beyond.While some of the catwalk trends have divided opinion (not everyone is down for a ballet flat/sneaker hybrid) on the streets, one item gets a firm yes: the bonnet. Yes, the head covering typically associated with newborns has been seen on everyone from the street-style set outside shows to the Danes queueing at bakeries for their morning buns. It’s not just in Denmark, either. The accessory is thriving and bumping beanies off the headgear charts in London and New York. One TikTok user summed it up: “Brat summer, bonnet winter”. Continue reading...

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15 hours ago Next major winter storm in the US set to blast 300 million with downpours, snow

The system brought heavy rain to wildfire-ravaged areas of Southern California after months without precipitation

Events

14 hours ago UK weather: Snow blizzards to sweep parts of country as London faces cold snap

London will dodge the snow but could face a few frosty days

Politics

15 hours ago Swansea City transfer bulletin as Grimes undergoes Coventry City medical and target leaves camp to complete move

Grimes is set to complete a move to Coventry City

Events

14 hours ago Man United legend makes telling Andre Onana statement after transfer plan is set

Andre Onana has come under fierce criticism at times since joining Manchester United from Inter Milan

Politics

16 hours ago Cardiff University staff set to hold public protest with hundreds of jobs at risk

The rally comes after 'brutal' cuts were proposed by Cardiff University including closing the nursing school and other departments and axing 400 academic jobs

Events

15 hours ago Young figure skater saved from doomed American Airlines flight because his dog was too big to board

Jon Maravilla was set to be among the passengers on board Flight 5342, but said he was told he couldn't bring his dog onboard. He decided to take a car instead.

Politics

17 hours ago Russian arrest warrant for UK journalist ‘is desperate rhetoric’, No 10 says

The Kursk regional court accused Jerome Starkey of illegally crossing the border into Russia.

Events

15 hours ago Coronation Street fans say 'here we go' as they predict Leanne Battersby twist

It comes as the character is set to hit self-destruct following the end of her relationship with Nick Tilsley

Politics

17 hours ago New criminal offences to disrupt people smugglers set out in border Bill

The Government is expected to seek to bring the measures into force as soon as possible once the legislation is approved by MPs and Lords.

Events

15 hours ago Italian town clamps down after TikTok star draws ‘unmanageable’ crowds

Mayor caps tourist bus numbers after thousands of visitors descend on Roccaraso, clogging roads and leaving litterThe mayor of a popular Italian ski resort is clamping down on day-trippers after the town was suddenly overwhelmed by 260 buses bringing more than 10,000 visitors from Naples and the surrounding Campania region, lured by a TikTok star and cheap tickets.The onslaught on Sunday severely clogged the road leading up to Roccaraso, nestled in the mountains of Abruzzo, and overcrowded its ski slopes. Local residents were furious after the crowds, many of whom brought picnics, left the resort strewn with rubbish. Continue reading...

Politics

17 hours ago The mystery of the 'Burning River' that is so hot it BOILS its victims alive

The river, Shanay-Timpishka, is in the Mayantuyacu region of Peru, and can reach temperatures of up to 100°C.

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