82 minutes ago Legendary rock group forced to 'shelve huge 2025 UK and Europe tour plans after not being able to make the dates work'

The veteran group were reportedly gearing up to hit the road this summer on a mammoth tour up and down the country and beyond.

Politics

3 hours ago Marks & Spencer cuts price of children's clothes to poach parents from rival retailers

Bosses want to entice more family shoppers as they press ahead with a turnaround mission that has seen M&S bounce back from the doldrums.

Society

89 minutes ago Apple profits top estimates even as competition dents China iPhone sales

Silicon Valley group says there are signs rollout of AI features will boost handset demand

Economics

3 hours ago Tottenham player ratings vs Elfsborg: Dane Scarlett changes the game as Mikey Moore and Damola Ajayi dazzle

Next generation step-up to seal crucial Europa League win for Spurs

Sport

41 minutes ago Liam Payne's loved ones 'are caught unawares as Netflix decides to go ahead with airing TV show the singer filmed just before his death without yet receiving his family's final blessing'

Netflix is reportedly forging ahead with airing the TV talent show Liam Payne filmed before his death, despite not yet receiving his family's final blessing.

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4 hours ago Kelsey Parker addresses 'feud' with The Wanted's Max George amid 'no show' claims

Kelsey Parker, the widow of The Wanted star Tom Parker, has spoken out on rumours that she has 'fallen out' with her late husband's bandmate Max George

Culture

2 hours ago NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade reveals cancer diagnosis following kidney surgery

40 percent of Wade’s right kidney was removed

Science

99 minutes ago David Attenborough cameraman GORDON BUCHANAN relives the moment he walked with a pack of wild wolves

In 2014, for the BBC series Snow Wolf Family And Me, I travelled by helicopter to Ellesmere Island in the Canadian Arctic.

Politics

3 hours ago BBC Apprentice candidate lays bare brutal reality of early exit after lying to family

Apprentice candidate Emma Rothwell revealed she lied to her family about where she was as she took part in the BBC One show as she kept Lord Sugar's decision a secret

Society

4 hours ago IPL billionaires and Birmingham City owners win auction for Hundred teams

Mumbai Indians owners pay £60m for Oval InvinciblesKnighthead Capital take stake in Birmingham PhoenixEnglish cricket’s landmark Hundred sale produced an eventful first day as the Ambanis, India’s richest family, and Knighthead Capital, owners of Birmingham City, secured the right to buy 49% stakes in Oval Invincibles and Birmingham Phoenix respectively.The Guardian has learned that Knighthead’s offer of about £40m for 49% of the Phoenix prevailed in a sealed-bids auction over that of private equity firm CVC Capital Partners. CVC had earlier lost out to Reliance Industries Ltd, owners of Mumbai Indians, in a three-way auction for the equivalent stake in Oval Invincibles. Continue reading...

Economics

10 hours ago Chelsea to battle Manchester United in race for Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel

The Swiss shot-stopper could be in demand this summer, with both Premier League clubs keen to strength between the sticks amid growing pressure on Robert Sanchez and Andre Onana

Sport

47 minutes ago Washington Wizards pay moving tribute to plane crash victims before NBA game against LA Lakers

Capital One Arena fell silent on Thursday night as the Wizards and Lakers paid tribute to the victims of the tragic plane crash in Washington DC .

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19 hours ago New culture funds to support artists, festivals and school trips in memory of arts philanthropist

Hugo Burge spent his final decade turning Borders mansion house and estate into culture quarter

Culture

8 hours ago Emily Willis' ketamine detox put her 7st body 'under huge stress' says doctor

EXCLUSIVE: Doctor Gareth Nye has warned of the dangers of ketamine abuse after Emily Willis' family filed a lawsuit against the rehab centre she was being treated at for her 'addiction'

Science

2 hours ago Ange Postecoglou beams with pride as Europa League win is 'made in Tottenham' after next generation shine

Spurs beat Elfsborg on landmark night for three academy graduates

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6 hours ago Disgraced Wynne Evans is 'erased' from the Strictly Live Tour and his removal from the show is saved by none other than...Janette Manrara

Disgraced Wynne Evans has been 'erased' from the Strictly Live Tour after he was axed on Tuesday following his vile sexual remark to co-star Janette Manrara - who has bravely stepped in to replace him.

Society

6 hours ago Watch: Tony Blair and Gordon Brown pay tribute to ‘working class hero’ John Prescott at Hull funeral

Former prime ministers Sir Tony Blair and Gordon Brown paid tribute to a “working class hero” at the funeral of Lord John Prescott.

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11 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

Sport

1 hour ago ‘A wonderful friend’: Tributes paid to Marianne Faithfull after death aged 78

Rolling Stones frontman Sir Mick Jagger was joined by bandmates Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood who also shared their thoughts.

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2 hours ago It’s a night the academy should be proud of – Postecoglou hails Spurs’ young guns

Graduates Dane Scarlett, Damola Ajayi and Mikey Moore scored in a 3-0 Europa League win against Elfsborg.

Politics

9 hours ago Nearly half a million fines were issued to parents for taking children out of school last year

The vast majority (91%) of fines issued in the academic year 2023-24 were for unauthorised family holidays, according to the latest figures from the Department for Education (DfE).

Society

7 hours ago Government to overspend £8.6bn on benefits bill as DWP boss says ‘radical’ changes to come

Labour should drop its “cruel and poorly thought-out plans” says leading charity

Economics

12 hours ago Fury as Celtic fans taunt Prince William at Aston Villa Champions League match with chants of 'Lizzie's in a box' and 'if you hate the royal family clap your hands'

Celtic fans bombarded Prince William with anti-royal chants throughout the game in Birmingham, including ones about the Prince's brother, the Duke of Sussex, according to The Telegraph.

Sport

1 hour ago ‘Epidemic’ of violence against women and girls in UK is getting worse – report

National Audit Office says government attempts to tackle misogynistic violence are hampered by poor coordinationAn “epidemic of violence against women and girls” in the UK is getting worse despite years of government promises and strategies, a highly critical report from Whitehall’s spending watchdog has said.The National Audit Office report comes four years after a major government response to violence against women and girls (VAWG) was launched after the murders of Sabina Nessa and Sarah Everard.The Home Office did not have “centrally coordinated funding” for VAWG, unlike that for the 2021 illegal drugs strategy, and had underspent on its own VAWG budget by an average of 15% between 2021-22 and 2023-24.There was no consistent definition for VAWG – the Home Office includes all victims, while police forces only include women and girls – which “made it difficult to measure progress in a consistent way”.While 78% of the commitments in the strategy had been met by July 2024, several we...

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3 hours ago Jordan Henderson stripped of Ajax captaincy and REFUSES interview as saga takes ugly turn

Ajax captain Jordan Henderson had the armband taken off him for Thursday night's Europa League clash with Galatasaray after asking for permission to pursue a move to AS Monaco

Politics

10 hours ago Royal Family welcome second new arrival as first cousin gives birth to baby boy after keeping pregnancy secret

It's the second royal baby to be born this week after Princess Beatrice and husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi welcomed their baby girl, Athena.

Society

7 hours ago The Hundred: Mumbai Indians owners agree landmark deal to buy stake in Oval Invincibles

Reliance Industries Limited are owned by India’s richest family

Economics

13 hours ago Gruesome moment MMA legend removes his EYE during interview with UFC star

Early in his fighting career, Magomedov suffered an injury that went untreated and reportedly left him with just 60% vision in his right eye, something Bisping knows all too well.

Sport

2 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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5 hours ago Marianne Faithfull remembered by Mick Jagger as Rolling Stones star pays tribute to late ex

Marianne Faithfull has died peacefully in London, a statement on behalf of her family said on Thursday night, with tributes being led by her former partner Sir Mick Jagger

Politics

12 hours ago Daniella Westbrook stunned by Royal Family member after meeting at Michael Barrymore's home

EastEnders and former Celebrity Big Brother star Daniella Westbrook has revealed the most famous person she ever met - and the surprising reason they used to hang out

Society

8 hours ago 'Tiny' cottage up for auction at £68K will stun viewers when they walk inside

The charming listing proves the saying that looks can be deceptive

Economics

25 hours ago Arsenal sent new Ollie Watkins transfer update with Aston Villa to be 'demanding' over striker

Gunners have made a shock late swoop for England striker and boyhood fan before Monday’s deadline

Sport

2 hours ago 'Loving and caring' army veteran, 82, died following attack at bus stop

Ex-army man and 'loving' father Allen Karam Chand, 82, died after he was attacked and rushed to hospital - a 43-year-old man has since been charged with wounding

Events

6 hours ago Queen Mary of Denmark dons green waterproofs as she inaugurates new hiking trail in Lerbjerg Forest with a 'vine

The royal, 52, was visiting the Danish Nature Foundation in Lerbjerg Forest to open a new trail and explore the forest's many restored bogs and five kilometers of restored streams in Lejre.

Politics

13 hours ago Emily Willis 'did 6g of ketamine a day before rehab and now lives in care home'

A Superior Court lawsuit filed by Emily Willis' family and conservator has accused the rehab centre, Summit Malibu, of negligence in the lead up to the ex-adult star becoming 'permanently disabled'

Society

9 hours ago Failed Rangers administration prosecution case explained as taxpayers face £53m bill

The Crown Office has described the amount paid out following the failed investigation as "regrettable". The Record looks back at how the scandal of the botched prosecutions unfolded.

Economics

3 hours ago Tribute paid to 'cheeky' boy, 13, found dead at school as family make 11

Connor Slade, 13, was found dead at Melin Primary School in Neath, South Wales on Wednesday, with the school closed as a result of the incident as an investigation is launched

Events

7 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

13 hours ago Coronation Street's DC Kit Green secretive past 'exposed' thanks to new family in Weatherfield

Fans haven't been trusting of the cop, played by Jacob Roberts, ever since he arrived on the cobbles last year

Society

11 hours ago Boost for theatres, festivals and arts centres as Creative Scotland unveils £208m funding package

Creative Scotland reveals long-awaited package worth £208m

Economics

3 hours ago Sir Mick Jagger pays tribute to ‘beautiful singer’ Marianne Faithfull after her death

He was joined by bandmates Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood who also paid tribute

Events

7 hours ago French rugby needs some Dupont magic to blow away clouds of scandal | Andy Bull

Return of inspirational captain will make a difference on the pitch, but taint of player misconduct is hard to eraseAntoine Dupont doesn’t do many interviews. “I don’t necessarily like to talk about myself,” he has said, “to do yet another interview where I talk about what I’ve done, how I’ve played, and how my game has evolved; honestly, it tires me more than anything else these days.” But after France’s last grand slam, he did sit down to record a podcast with the entrepreneur Alexandre Mars, which ended with a game of word association. “Rugby?” Mars says. “Ball,” Dupont replies. “Toulouse?” “Rugby”; “Galthié?” “Glasses”; “Travel?” “Family”; “Idol?” “Michalak”; “France 2023?” “Victory”; “Paris 2024?” “Victory.”Three years later, Dupont has notched up one of those last two achievements. Last summer he led the French sevens team to victory in the Paris Olympics in – shut your eyes and picture it – one of the great seven-minute stretches of sport, with two tries and an assist as they...

Politics

13 hours ago Nearly half a million fines issued to parents for taking children out of school

The vast majority (91%) of penalty notices were for unauthorised family holidays, the Department for Education said.

Society

11 hours ago Bosses at children's hospice charity CHAS 'so sad' after Storm Eowyn caused £60,000 worth of damage

CHAS says the garden at Robin House in Balloch suffered around £60,000 worth of damage in Storm Eowyn.

Economics

3 hours ago American Airlines CEO under fire for 'lack of respect' with outfit during briefing about DC plane crash

Robert Isom issued a heartfelt message to family members whose loved ones were onboard the passenger flight that crashed with a military helicopter at Reagan International Airport.

Events

7 hours ago Kelsey Parker breaks silence on Max George 'feud' after claims she was 'deeply hurt'

Tom Parker's widow Kelsey Parker - who is expecting her first child with her new partner - opened up about her relationship with Max George

Politics

14 hours ago 'I saw an orange glow where my house should be' Young family lose everything in house fire

Dad-of-two Callum John, whose children are aged two and six, turned the corner of his street to find plumes of smoke billowing from his home

Society

13 hours ago How much is your council tax going up? London boroughs with biggest bills revealed

Average demand in more than half of London boroughs expected to break £2,000 barrier

Economics

3 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

8 hours ago Reform UK leader Nigel Farage 'performs Village People’s YMCA' at posh Mayfair fundraiser

TV presenter Ant Middleton, singer Holly Valance, socialite Victoria Hervey and boxer Derek Chisora were at the private members’ club event which is claimed to have raised over £1million

Politics

14 hours ago Royal Family housekeeper job paying less than same role at Premier Inn

King Charles is on the hunt for a new member of staff

Society

13 hours ago Scots model who insured legs for £1m and walked runway for Victoria Beckham launches new bodysuit

Scottish entrepreneur and former model Ashly Rae, has launched her self-titled new brand Ashly Rae and says her patent-pending wardrobe staple is a world-first in comfort, style and support.

Economics

3 hours ago First Minister to call for fresh investigation into abused woman's death with Lord Advocate

Demi Hannaway's death in May 2021 was ruled as suicide but her family want the case to be re-examined.

Events

8 hours ago Heartbreaking tributes as boy, 13, whose body was found at school pictured for first time

Connor Slade, 13, died on the grounds of Melin Primary School, in Neath, South Wales, with an investigation launched by police into what happened as his family paid tribute

Politics

19 hours ago Lawyers paid less than minimum wage is creating a crisis of justice in Scotland

Without urgent action, many Scots could find themselves unable to secure legal representation

Society

13 hours ago Dumfries and Galloway's arts sector handed massive £2million boost thanks to Creative Scotland

Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival, Cample Line, Glenkens Community and Arts Trust, The Sove Network and Wigtown Festival Company will receive the funding over the next three years.

Economics

5 hours ago New captain Maro Itoje says England ‘ready to go’ as they target Ireland upset

England will take on the reigning Six Nations champions in Dublin this weekend.

Events

8 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

14 hours ago 'Nightmare' neighbour who chopped down hedge to make her flowerbed two feet bigger loses latest court battle that's already cost her £27,000

Tersia Van Zyl and husband Stiaan were sued after neighbour Peter Walker-Smith accused them of wrongly having the bush that separated their gardens in Claygate, Surrey cut down.

Economics

6 hours ago Heartfelt family tribute after 'cheeky' teenage boy found dead at primary school

"Connor have really left a huge hole in a lot of people's lives! He was a fun loving out going cheeky little chap!"

Events

8 hours ago Harrison Ford says Red Hulk character in Captain America ‘not quite a villain’

The veteran actor plays US president Thaddeus Ross in the movie, who transforms into the giant red monster.

Politics

14 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

7 hours ago Trump lashes out at CNN's Kaitlan Collins for asking if he’s ‘getting ahead of investigation’ by blaming DC crash on DEI

‘Does it comfort their family to hear you blaming DEI policies?’ Kaitlan Collins asked the president on Thursday.

Events

8 hours ago Dry January finish line is start of a healthier new life for some drinkers

The Dry January 10k in Milton Keynes on Sunday is organised by Alcohol Change UK, the charity behind the initiative to try an alcohol-free month.

Politics

14 hours ago Apply for Household Support Fund: fund to provide DWP payments in time for half

The Household Support Fund is offering cash to help during half-term 💸

Economics

7 hours ago 60s songstress Marianne Faithfull dead age 78 as tributes pour in for talented singer

Iconic singer-songwriter Marianne Faithfull has passed away age 78 after living a very colourful life, the talented star passed away peacefully in the company of her family

Events

8 hours ago Fearne Cotton, 43, admits she 'wets herself' while running as she shares candid health update after tumour removal and marriage split

The presenter admitted that while she has always loved running, her body has naturally changed over the years as she grows older.

Politics

14 hours ago Ombudsman staff to strike out over pay and mandate pushing for office working

Members of the Public and Commercial Services union will walk out on February 12 and take an additional week of targeted industrial action

Economics

7 hours ago Hillwalker traced 'safe and well' going missing for three days in Highlands

Rasa Kilikeviciute hadn't been in touch with family for three days.

Events

8 hours ago Veteran BBC presenter quits after 27 years as she makes bold new career move

Sally Magnusson has announced she is stepping down from her role as a presenter on BBC Scotland's flagship news programme, Reporting Scotland, after 27 years

Politics

14 hours ago First Nations to fight for billions in treaty payments in Canadian court

Group in northern Ontario argues crown failed to honour agreement and capped annual payments in 1874 at $4A group of First Nations in Canada is turning to the courts in the hope of securing billions of dollars in compensation, after accusing the government of failing to engage in “meaningful negotiations” for money owed under a 175-year-old treaty.“The governments’ refusal to come to grips with their treaty obligations has continued 175 years of broken promises, lies and neglect,” Wilfred King, chief of Gull Bay First Nation, said in a statement announcing plans to seek compensation that is “just, liberal, generous and honourable”. Continue reading...

Economics

7 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

9 hours ago Labour MPs demand Keir Starmer  change the general election voting system despite fears it would allow open the door to 'extremism'

Backbenchers today urged ministers to be bold and reform the 'unrepresentative' voting system used for general elections.

Politics

15 hours ago Tom Kerridge faces backlash for new £59 'rip off' beef 'beast board' dish at his Chelsea and Marlow restaurants

The celebrity chef, 51, from Salisbury, has revealed that The Butcher's Tap and Grill is launching a 'delicious board of beef focused dishes' from February.

Economics

7 hours ago Gaza internal checkpoint to be staffed by US private armed contractors

Deployment of special forces veterans is unprecedented and poses risk that Americans could be drawn into fightingA US security firm is hiring nearly 100 US special forces veterans to help run a checkpoint in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas truce, introducing armed American contractors into the heart of one of the world’s most violent conflict zones.UG Solutions, a low-profile company founded in 2023 and based in Davidson, North Carolina, is offering a daily rate starting at $1,100 with a $10,000 advance to veterans it hires, according to a recruitment email. Continue reading...

Events

9 hours ago Gartmore composer latest to support campaign against music tuition cuts

The £250,000 worth of cuts to the service have been floated by a £13million funding gap for this year's budget.

Politics

17 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

8 hours ago Former RAF pilot dies ‘having lavished 103 years of love into the world’

Jack Hemmings died on January 24 in hospital in Sussex, the Mission Aviation Fellowship charity announced.

Events

9 hours ago ‘Spectacular’ treasures return to Orkney 318 years after being given to captain

Captain James Moodie, of Hoy, was presented with the items by Archduke Charles of Austria in 1707.

Politics

23 hours ago Taxpayers fund new clothes and shoes for Channel crossing migrants worth £3,000 every day

The packs are handed out to men, women, and children to replace their seawater soaked clothing when they arrive in Dover after their dinghys have been intercepted by Border Force vessels.

Economics

8 hours ago Harry and The Sun publisher to keep settlement contents confidential, says judge

Court orders in the case were made on Thursday.

Events