4 hours ago Laila Rouass exudes elegance in silky pink gown as she attends charity event at Paris Fashion Week

The British actress, 53, looked radiant as she posed for snaps in the elegant dress, featuring a silky dusty pink skirt while the bust presented tasseled embellishments.

Politics

21 hours ago 'I was told to lock away the paracetamol. My own child became a stranger': A terrifying portrait of the secret lives of today's teenage girls from a mother and daughter who went through it all

Christie Watson started to suspect something was wrong with her 16-year-old daughter when she found her in bed, smoking cigarettes, at two in the morning.

Society

2 hours ago UK's rarest WW1 coin worth a staggering £30k but there's a major catch

A 107-year-old gold coin dating back to the First World War has now been valued at £30,000 - but, finding such a 'fine specimen' might prove rather difficult.

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15 hours ago Grantchester fans struggle to embrace new vicar as ITV series has recurring issue

ITV Grantchester viewers have been left fuming after Tom Brittney's character Will Davenport was killed off earlier this month

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64 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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13 hours ago The truth about FAKE Bridget Jones scene revealed as well as all the secrets you didn't know about the iconic movie franchise

Fans don't have long to wait until Britain's favourite heroine Bridget Jones is back on the big screen. 

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18 hours ago Tim Peake reveals what life is REALLY like for NASA's astronauts stuck in space

EXCLUSIVE: Tim Peake, Britain's first astronaut to live on the ISS, says that NASA's stranded astronauts will be 'looking forward to coming home.'

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1 hour ago Terminally ill teen left in hospital corridor for 14 hours wakes from coma

The 18-year-old, who suffers from Cerebral Palsy and Scoliosis, was told there were no beds available and placed in the hallway as he writhed around in pain.

Science

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

6 hours ago DANIEL HANNAN: It doesn't matter how you vote. Britain has now elevated Net Zero over democracy

No sooner had the Chancellor declared that economic growth was 'the number one mission of this government', than a Scottish judge made a mockery of it.

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22 hours ago Rachel Reeves' Heathrow plans hit severe turbulence! Labour split erupts as London Mayor and top party donor vow to oppose third runway

The Chancellor publicly backed controversial plans for a third runway at Britain's biggest airport as she vowed to 'fight' the 'blockers' holding back the economy.

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2 hours ago Arsenal transfer news: Gunners told to make £100m Ollie Watkins bid as agent meeting held

Arsenal are in need of a striker over the final days of the January transfer window as Mikel Arteta mulls over moves for Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins and Mathys Tel of Bayern Munich

Economics

22 hours ago Arsenal still want Ollie Watkins transfer as Aston Villa man gives 'farewell presents'

Arsenal are considering a second bid for Ollie Watkins before the transfer window closes, but the Gunners face a race against time to get a deal over the line

Sport

73 minutes ago ‘Everybody is tired. The mood has changed’: the Ukrainian army’s desertion crisis

Some of those abandoning the frontline say the longer the war goes on, ‘the more people like me there will be’When Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine three years ago, Viktor* was ready to die for his country. He volunteered to defend Kyiv as enemy tanks appeared and joined Ukraine’s armed forces. In the spring of 2023 he was fighting in the village of Tonenke, near the eastern city of Avdiivka. “When I arrived I was super-motivated. If necessary I would give my life,” he recalled.Gradually, however, he became disillusioned. The battle was furious. “The Russians would smash our positions to the ground,” he said. Senior Ukrainian commanders gave unrealistic orders. Then, while he was defending a ruined building, a panel fell on his shoulder. After receiving injections to reduce the pain, he was told to return to the front. “I realised I’m nobody. Just a number,” he said. Continue reading...

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13 hours ago Musicals theatre fans issue complaint to Spotify over ‘embarrassing’ error involving hit shows

‘Riddled with typos,’ one user said

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18 hours ago Bird flu ‘covid of poultry industry’ MPs hear, as farmers told to stay vigilant

Farming minister Daniel Zeichner told the Commons it was rare for the disease to infect humans.

Science

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

7 hours ago Our Prime Minister's voice is 'turgid' and simply sounds like audio constipation, says top mimic Jon Culshaw as he gets to grips with Sir Keir impersonations ahead of new show

The Dead Ringers and Spitting Image star Jon Culshaw told the Mail the PM's voice was 'profoundly unadventurous', adding: 'He's over-cautious to the point of being absolutely clenched.'

Politics

28 hours ago 'I was told to lock away the kitchen knives. My own daughter became a stranger': A terrifying portrait of the secret lives of today's teenage girls from a mother who went through it all

Christie Watson started to suspect something was wrong with her 16-year-old daughter when she found her in bed, smoking cigarettes, at two in the morning.

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

Economics

22 hours ago Brain protection is required for all sports, not just rugby – this headwear offers extra peace of mind

Brain protection is important in all sports – not just rugby – and this British company is leading the way with protective headgear.

Sport

4 hours ago Jailed dissident says he may give up his British citizenship in despair after languishing in Egyptian prison for five years and losing faith in government

Alaa Abd el-Fattah, a British-Egyptian activist and blogger, has spent hundreds of days on hunger strike to raise awareness of his case.

Events

13 hours ago Musical theatre fans issue complaint to Spotify over ‘embarrassing’ error involving hit shows

‘Riddled with typos,’ one user said

Culture

7 hours ago Watch as Richard Madeley confronts Rachel Reeves over her 'exaggerated' CV in GMB clash

The host, 68, brutally tore into the Chancellor, 45, as he quizzed her about why she had lied about the length of time she had worked at the Bank of England.

Politics

8 hours ago Penal costs of Royal Mail bid: Labour is harming Britain by waiving this terrible deal through, says ALEX BRUMMER

The Ofcom review of the Royal Mail focuses on how best to ensure a reliable delivery service for consumers amid the fast-declining volumes of post.

Economics

23 hours ago Inside race for the biggest job in sport as transgender row takes centre stage

Seven candidates to become IOC president will give presentations to members in Lausanne today with Britain's Lord Coe among three front-runners for the most powerful job in sport

Sport

4 hours ago Rocky week at work? Listen to Eye Of The Tiger on way in! Survivor's anthemic hit is voted the top track to commute to

The anthemic hit, and theme tune to Sylvester Stallone's 1982 boxing blockbuster Rocky III, was picked by 36 per cent of 2,000 Britons in a survey.

Events

23 hours ago Antiques Roadshow guest confesses plan to ‘be nice’ to his mum to get hands on ‘rare’ painting worth thousands

An Antiques Roadshow guest pulled a face as the true value of a neighbour’s gift was unveiled

Culture

7 hours ago Medical students, private healthcare staff and GPs should all be given the right to strike, militant BMA union urges ministers

The British Medical Association (BMA) also called for legalisation that would allow strikes to spread across more hospitals and clinics.

Politics

9 hours ago Emma Raducanu risks £10 million empire after string of poor results for British tennis star

The former US open champion and British tennis star Emma Raducanu is risking her £10 million sponsorship empire after a string of some meagre results

Economics

6 hours ago Trump leaves reporter speechless with joke about jet crash as he signs executive order to purge DEI from FAA after 67 were killed

Hours after he repeatedly blamed DEI hiring for the air crash in Washington, DC, President Trump said he had no plans to visit the crash site. 'What's the site - water?' he told reporters.

Events

25 hours ago Should Sundance stay in Utah? State leaders and locals rally to keep the independent film festival

Utah leaders, locals and longtime attendees of the Sundance Film Festival are making their final push to keep the world-renowned independent film festival in the state as its directors consider uprooting it

Culture

8 hours ago From Godard to Coppola, Van Sant to Anger, Marianne Faithfull was a dazzling magnet for film

The music star was also an electrifying screen presence, from The Girl on a Motorcycle to Marie AntoinetteMarianne Faithfull, singular icon of British pop, dies aged 78Marianne Faithfull was a towering artist, not just the muse she was painted asOn the screen and also in life, Marianne Faithfull experienced something similar to her contemporary Anita Pallenberg – the condescension of being treated like an icon or a muse. Maybe her very real success in music ruled her out of a serious acting career in the eyes of some, but Faithfull for a while occupied the epicentre of the late-60s pop culture zeitgeist, for an intense flashbulb moment she found herself in the overlapping worlds of music, movies and the explodingly important world of celebrity itself.The famous photograph of her in 1967 on a couch between Alain Delon and Mick Jagger absolutely captures her magnetism: Delon is entranced by her, Jagger (her boyfriend) is jealous, looking grumpily down: she and Delon were starring toge...

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13 hours ago How much will YOUR water bill go up? Interactive tool reveals the price increases for customers across Britain

The rise will take the average water and wastewater bill in England and Wales from £480 to £603 for the next year alone. This equates to an increase of around £10 a month, from £40 to £50.

Economics

7 hours ago Mechanical failure or human error? What might've caused the D.C. plane crash that killed 67 people

‘Even the most skilled pilots are going to make human errors, because they’re human,’ former Navy fighter pilot Matt Cox told The Independent

Events

8 hours ago Aviation expert explains why US airspace is ‘not the safest’ in the world

An aviation expert told The Independent that while US airspace is “certainly one of the most controlled,” it wouldn’t necessarily be “the safest.”

Politics

14 hours ago Arsenal told to make £100m transfer bid to seal move before deadline day

Arsenal have made a late move to sign Ollie Watkins with a £60m bid getting rejected by Aston Villa as the Gunners are urged to massively up their offer if they want to land the striker

Economics

7 hours ago There's no plot, but this British drama pulsates with warmth and humanity: BRIAN VINER reviews Hard Truths

Mike Leigh's mighty reputation as a filmmaker was built by gritty contemporary realism.

Events

9 hours ago Marianne Faithfull: Singer and film star who was more than a Rolling Stones muse

The singer was best known for songs such as As Tears Go By and Come And Stay With Me.

Politics

15 hours ago The most pricey part of their wedding day is costing Brits over £6k, and it's not the ring

"Think seasonal, and where possible local"

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...

Events

10 hours ago Dad, 78, told A&E wait would be 10 HOURS, with ‘nowhere to sit and people sleeping on beds in corridors’

The hospital responded to the claims warning that ‘A&E services are extremely busy, which is impacting waiting times’

Politics

16 hours ago £83m EuroMillions jackpot unclaimed: Brits urged to check their paper tickets for these numbers

The jackpot prize from last Friday's (January 24) EuroMillions draw is still waiting to be claimed

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

10 hours ago ‘Did they learn nothing?’: Auschwitz survivor to return German honour over AfD vote role

Albrecht Weinberg ‘horrified’ that MPs relied on far-right party to pass anti-immigration motionA 99-year-old Holocaust survivor has said he will return his federal order of merit to the German president in protest over MPs passing an anti-immigration motion in parliament with the support of the far-right Alternative für Deutschland.Albrecht Weinberg, whose parents were murdered in Auschwitz, told the Guardian he was “horrified” on learning that a proposal submitted by the conservative parties had relied on the anti-immigrant, xenophobic AfD to get it over the line. Continue reading...

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17 hours ago IT worker wins payout for unfair dismissal after suing her British bosses because they wouldn't let her work from home in rural Pakistan

Software developer Tehmina Akhtar suggested she work remotely from a rural area near the city of Lahore, saying she was too anxious to fly back to the UK alone following a two-year career break.

Economics

11 hours ago Girls 'lied' about rape and abuse at hands of older Asian men for 'quick easy money', court told

A jury at Minshull Street Crown Court were told about interviews which police conducted with the accused

Events

11 hours ago Marianne Faithfull was a towering artist, not just the muse she was painted as

The late singer made her share of bad decisions – but someone this artistically adventurous and unafraid was never going to have an ordinary life• News: Marianne Faithfull, singular icon of British pop, dies aged 78It is difficult to think of a moment in pop history less receptive to a 1960s icon relaunching their career than in 1979. At that point, British rock and pop resolutely inhabited a world shaped by punk: it was the year of 2-Tone and Tubeway Army’s Are ‘Friends’ Electric?, of Ian Dury at No 1 and Blondie releasing the bestselling album of the year. And it was a central tenet of punk that the 1960s and their attendant “culture freaks” were, as Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren put it: “fucking disgusting vampiric the most narcissistic generation there has ever been,” and that the decade’s famous names should no longer be afforded the kind of awed reverence they had enjoyed for most of the 70s. “No Elvis, Beatles or the Rolling Stones,” as the Clash had sung.And yet Marian...

Politics

18 hours ago India trade deal should secure release of detained British citizen, says MP

Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal, from Dumbarton, has been held in India since 2017.

Economics

11 hours ago Forensics link Martin McCauley to ‘cowardly murder’ of three RUC men, court told

McCauley is one of the so-called Colombia Three, accused of training rebel FARC guerrilla forces in 2001.

Events

11 hours ago How Donald Trump's personal crypto coin made him one of the world's richest people while raising fears of 'dangerous' corruption at the heart of the White House: TOM LEONARD

As they nibbled miniature lobster rolls and sipped mezcal cocktails, the well-heeled guests toasted the coming reign of Donald Trump.

Politics

18 hours ago Could it be YOU? British EuroMillions winner still hasn't claimed £83million jackpot

The British winner of last Friday's eyewatering £83million Euromillions jackpot is yet to come forward and claim their prize six days after their numbers were drawn.

Economics

11 hours ago 'Getaway driver' in £1.4m robbery that led store manager to kill himself told police 'every man loves a watch', court hears

Store manager Oliver White, 27, was restrained with cable ties during the £1.4m raid at 247 Kettles store in Kew Road, Richmond, on May 25 last year.

Events

11 hours ago Reform UK surges AHEAD of the Tories with Nigel Farage's outfit now just three points behind Labour as support for Britain's two main parties slumps to a fresh low, new polling shows

The research by Survation found Nigel Farage 's party were backed by 24 per cent of voters, which was up four percentage points from a survey last month.

Politics

19 hours ago Britain's oldest theme park is under threat as boss says Rachel Reeves' 'socialist' Labour budget has increased costs by £50,000 a year

Britain's oldest theme park is under threat as its costs continue to spiral, with the park's owner blaming Labour's 'socialist' budget last Autumn.

Economics

11 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

12 hours ago North Carolina officials make urgent request to lawmakers on Helene and other hurricanes

North Carolina officials charged with leading recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene have told state lawmakers that they need more money

Politics

28 hours ago Is moving to Dubai really all it's cracked up to be? From the price of accommodation, to shopping, energy bills and taxes, the real cost of starting a new life in the holiday hotspot

Moving from the UK to the United Arab Emirates has become a well-trodden path for Britons in recent years, and Amir Khan has become the latest to head to Dubai after a terrifying London gunpoint robbery.

Economics

11 hours ago Aviation expert responds to Trump’s claim DEI hiring to blame for Washington DC crash

An aviation expert told The Independent there is “no evidence” to support President Donald Trump’s claim that diversity, equity, and inclusion policies contributed to the American Airlines plane crash in Washington, DC.

Events

12 hours ago How Donald Trump's personal crypto coin made him one of the richest people in the world

As they nibbled miniature lobster rolls and sipped mezcal cocktails, the well-heeled guests toasted the coming reign of Donald Trump.

Politics

12 hours ago ‘Real chance’ hostages being freed by Hamas could be hurt or killed, lawyers say

It comes after chaotic scenes at a hostage handover on Thursday.

Events

12 hours ago Brexit: Even Leave voters now doubt that quitting the European Union was a success

Exclusive: Poll finds that four times as many Brits say decision to leave was more of a failure than a success

Politics

12 hours ago Council workers clearing coal which could have put 'thousands of lives at risk' were told they faced prosecution

RCT council leader Andrew Morgan called it 'outrageous'

Events

13 hours ago Is your spouse using any of these VERY common apps? Then it's time to worry about cheating, writes LIBBY GALVIN

You may think your spouse would never cheat on you. But with one in five Britons admitting to having had an affair, the odds are higher than you might like.

Politics

13 hours ago Robbery conspiracy accused told police ‘every man loves a watch’, court hears

Mannix Pedro, 37, and Junior Kunu, 30, are charged with conspiring with others to commit robbery after watches worth more than £1 million were stolen.

Events

13 hours ago ‘Everyone has an impact’: how to start reducing your environmental footprint

As fires tear through California and Trump sets back efforts to curb the rise of global temperatures, what can individuals do to make a difference?2024 was the hottest year on record. Average global temperatures rose to 1.6C above preindustrial levels, according to data from the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) – a rise that led to extreme weather events and “misery to millions of people”, as one of the group’s experts told the Guardian.Less than a month into the new year, fires have torn through huge swathes of Los Angeles, upending the lives of thousands. Donald Trump, a climate denier, is pulling the country out of international climate agreements and setting back efforts to curb the rise of average global temperatures. Continue reading...

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13 hours ago Brits given urgent 'stay home, wear mask' warning as cases of infections rise

The UKHSA is encouraging people with symptoms of flu and hMPV to take these precautions

Events

13 hours ago British holiday chief tells Canary Islands to stop playing a 'dangerous game' and end anti

Steve Heapy issued the alert at Spain 's International Tourism Trade Fair, saying: 'Anti-tourism protests and derogatory comments from local administrations make tourists feel unwelcome.

Politics

13 hours ago Labour warned 'Trump and Musk will dictate how UK is run' if Reform win election

Nigel Farage's Reform UK has taken the lead in a recent voting intention poll and Mirror readers are concerned about what that means for the future of Labour and British politics.

Events

13 hours ago Bailiffs to hunt council tax dodgers as another London borough seeks emergency bailout

Town halls in crisis: Lewisham appoints debt collectors as Enfield follows Haringey in pleading for Government help

Politics

14 hours ago Married British Army Quartermaster who stole nearly £500k of military supplies to keep his mistress happy is jailed for three years

After beginning an marital affair, Jed Charlot, 45 (pictured), used Ministry of Defence cash to place more than 600 fraudulent orders in order to fund his 'Walter Mitty style' double life, a judge was told.

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