35 minutes ago 'Gen Z women choose Guinness and rugby over footy and lager – and I know why'

OPINION: Senior Features Writer Layla Nicholson used to love a kickabout as a kid but, like many other Gen Z women, she's realised that rugby might pip the beautiful game to the post - and Guinness is king over lager

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74 minutes ago Teacher who became symbol of Spain’s overtourism wins eviction battle – for now

Josep Torrent’s eviction was postponed

Society

2 hours ago Man Utd icon blown away by one thing after working with Ryan Reynolds' record Wrexham buy

Wrexham have signed striker Sam Smith from Reading for a report club-record fee of £2m, with the player managed and strongly praised early in his senior career by Jaap Stam

Economics

11 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal's Watkins bid, Man Utd set Garnacho price amid Chelsea interest, Tel fee agreed

The transfer window is approaching its final week as clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seek to close out deals

Sport

28 minutes ago Occultist barrister dubbed the 'White Witch of Rye' avoids jail after flying into a rage over portrait of the King and Union Jack bunting hung by elderly 'wizard'

Barbara Maura Lane is said to have become obsessed with Alfred Douglas after signing up for his magic course. Last May, Lane, allegedly smashed her way into his home in East Sussex.

Events

2 hours ago Hospice fears town's parking charges will affect patients and families undergoing 'difficult times'

Vale of Glamorgan Council plans to bring in new on street parking charges to increased the turnaround of traffic in two seaside towns

Science

8 hours ago Fears grow in Japan for truck driver trapped in sinkhole for third day

Residents near Tokyo question slow pace of effort to rescue 74-year-old as workers race to build 30-metre rampFears are growing for a truck driver who has spent three days trapped inside a sinkhole in Japan, as rescue workers started building a ramp in a desperate attempt to reach him.The 74-year-old, who has not been named, became trapped when the sinkhole opened up in a road near Tokyo on Tuesday, swallowing him and his two-tonne truck. Continue reading...

Transport

95 minutes ago Prince Andrew adviser’s letter to alleged China spy reveals closeness of ties

Two-page document praises loyalty of Yang Tengbo and says he is ‘at very top of tree’ within Duke of York’s networkThe full text of a gushing letter written by Prince Andrew’s adviser to alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo reveals how intimate the relationship between the two had become in the aftermath of the prince’s disastrous 2019 interview with the BBC.Extracts from the correspondence were quoted in a judgment upholding a decision to exclude Yang from the UK last month, but the two-page letter written by Dominic Hampshire at the end of March 2020 is eye-catching for its tone. Continue reading...

Politics

2 hours ago Starmer told to be 'bold' and use EU security fears to secure better Brexit reset deal

Exclusive: Lord Ricketts said the prime minster has an opportunity to put Britain back at the ‘heart’ of major decisions in Europe when he meets EU leaders on Monday

Economics

26 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

30 minutes ago Wrexham pays a 'significant' fee to acquire a rival's striker in promotion push

Hollywood endings are pricey, even in England’s third division

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28 hours ago Is flying becoming more dangerous? Fears grow after American Airlines flight tragedy

After Washington collision, statistics show whether there has been a rise in aviation fatalities recently

Transport

2 hours ago Tonight's rugby news as fearful Gabby Logan speaks out and Wales confirm matches after Six Nations

The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world

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6 hours ago London's secret tunnels to open as new tourist attraction with the UK's deepest bar

London's secret tunnels to open as new tourist attraction with the UK's deepest bar  Metro.co.uk

Society

3 hours ago Tesco shoppers rush to buy discontinued chocolate bars for incredible price

Chocolate fans share their excitement after discontinued chocolate bars have been spotted in a number of stores for a cheap price - and fans are rushing out to get their hands on them as their 'stomach missed them'

Economics

28 hours ago Sweden's PM admits 'we've lost control' as man who burned Koran is assassinated during live stream

Iraqi refugee, Salwan Momika, 38, repeatedly burned the Koran in 2023, sparking outrage in Muslim countries.

Sport

86 minutes ago Occultist barrister dubbed the 'White Witch of Rye' escapes spell in jail after flying into a rage over portrait of the King and Union Jack bunting hung by elderly 'wizard'

Barbara Maura Lane is said to have become obsessed with Alfred Douglas after signing up for his magic course. Last May, Lane, allegedly smashed her way into his home in East Sussex.

Events

30 hours ago Woman 'on the run' from child cruelty charges after baby fell from moving car onto busy A

Raychel Hardingham, 29, was seriously injured when she fell with the child from a blue Volvo on the A1067 Fakenham Road, opposite the Shell petrol station in Taverham, Norfolk, in April 2023.

Transport

2 hours ago Dog owners 'running out of places' to walk their pets call for ban to be lifted at beauty spot

Dog walkers are angry at restrictions which come in each summer

Politics

20 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

4 hours ago AstraZeneca cancels £450m Liverpool investment, blaming UK government funding cuts – business live

Pharmaceutical company says that it will not go ahead with investment at Speke, near LiverpoolDonald Trump’s White House will invoke emergency powers to introduce tariffs on Canada and Mexico, Reuters reports:Two sources familiar with the matter said that Trump was expected to invoke the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) as the legal basis for the tariffs, declaring a national emergency over fentanyl overdoses that killed nearly 75,000 Americans in 2023 and illegal immigration.The statute enacted in 1977 and modified after the 9/11 attacks in 2001 gives the president broad powers to impose economic sanctions in a crisis. Continue reading...

Economics

29 hours ago Barcelona players hit out at plans for Women’s Supercopa in Saudi Arabia

‘To a country that doesn’t respect women? I don’t see it’RFEF in dicussions with Saudi Arabia over competitionFemale players in Spain have hit out at plans to take the women’s Supercopa to Saudi Arabia. The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has been in negotiations with the Saudis to extend their agreement to play the men’s Supercopa semi-finals and final away from Spain until at least 2034 and include the women’s competition too.However, Barcelona players have now criticised the plans. “Taking the Supercopa outside of Spain and to a country that doesn’t respect women? I don’t see it,” the midfielder Patri Guijarro said after their semi-final win over Atlético Madrid in this year’s edition. Continue reading...

Sport

98 minutes ago China is preparing for WW3 with the world's largest military command centre ten times bigger than the Pentagon featuring nuke

The vast facility on the outskirts of Beijin has raised alarm among Western intelligence agencies, who fear it signals Beijing's preparations for a major global conflict.

Events

2 hours ago Gorka Marquez's response to Gemma Atkinson showing 'different versions' of herself praised

The Hits Radio host took to Instagram with a string of snaps as she showed off some of her most fabulous look

Politics

25 hours ago Jamie Oliver has released the air fryer cookbook we’ve all been waiting for – and it’s half price

Recipes include sticky aubergine noodles and pear and blackberry crumble

Society

5 hours ago Inflation ticked higher last month, in latest sign of persistent price pressures

An inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve rose slightly last month, the latest sign that some consumer prices remain stubbornly elevated, even as inflation is cooling in fits and starts

Economics

31 hours ago Surreal, dreamlike, confusing: a night watching 18 Champions League ties

Trying to keep across 29 hours’ worth of football was not just akin to major substance abuse but a cause of fear and panicRaspberry Beret by Prince, Stayin’ Alive by the Bee Gees, American Pie by Don McLean, All I Want is You by U2, the theme tune to Sesame Street: these are all in their different ways excellent pieces of music. But as part of playlists broadcast without end and at high volume, all have been used by the US army in psychological warfare – demonstrating that too much of a good thing is not just possible but, at extreme levels, absolutely excruciating. Watching the manic conclusion to the Champions League group stage on Wednesday brought those playlists to mind, as I debated whether I was being entertained or encouraged to run screaming from my house.The trend in sport for many years has been to make competitions bigger, longer, more drawn out, and at first the new 36-team Champions League format felt like another step on this tiresome journey. But the widely acknowled...

Sport

1 hour ago Tonight's Cardiff City news as Omer Riza hit with ban and striker to get first outing

The latest Bluebirds news from Cardiff City Stadium

Events

2 hours ago Sir Jim Ratcliffe handed damning reality check as Man Utd fans make anger clear

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has developed a penny-pinching reputation since investing in the Red Devils and angered supporters with his changes to ticket prices

Politics

31 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

6 hours ago FTSE 100 on course for biggest monthly gain in two years – business live

Live rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as Smiths Group leads index after promising break-up of FTSE 100 engineering companyDonald Trump’s White House will invoke emergency powers to introduce tariffs on Canada and Mexico, Reuters reports:Two sources familiar with the matter said that Trump was expected to invoke the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) as the legal basis for the tariffs, declaring a national emergency over fentanyl overdoses that killed nearly 75,000 Americans in 2023 and illegal immigration.The statute enacted in 1977 and modified after the 9/11 attacks in 2001 gives the president broad powers to impose economic sanctions in a crisis. Continue reading...

Economics

31 hours ago Why Celtic fans face Champions League ban ahead of Real Madrid or Bayern Munich tie

Celtic were hit with a suspended one-match ban on issueing away tickets earlier this season

Sport

2 hours ago Priest about to head on cruise found dead after locals hear terrifying screams

Richard Gross, 80, from Massachusetts, US, was tragically killed just hours after arriving to his holiday apartment in Spain. Locals recalled how they heard his terrifying screams

Events

2 hours ago Queen Rania of Jordan pays tribute to her husband and their son as they celebrate their birthdays

The Jordanian monarch, King Abdullah II, and his youngest child, Prince Hashem, celebrated their special days together on 30 January.

Politics

32 hours ago Heathrow expansion plans branded 'criminal' as residents fear homes will be destroyed for third runway

Villagers in Sipson have lived in the shadow of Heathrow airport for decades. As Rachel Reeves restarts the third runway debate, locals once again fear losing their homes

Society

6 hours ago Property in Spain: what the proposed taxes on foreign investment means for British buyers

Last week, Spain’s Prime Minister announced plans to introduce a tax of up to 100 per cent on property purchases by non-EU residents. Experts give their advice on what this means for British buyers

Economics

36 hours ago Shotts boss praises players after making league leaders Clydebank fight for narrow win

The Bonny lost 1-0 at Holm Park and John McKeown was impressed by his side's display against the Premier leaders

Sport

3 hours ago Martin Lewis warns of broadband price hikes from BT, Virgin and more – check for better deals now

Here’s how to find the best deals and save money before the increase comes into effect

Events

3 hours ago Shoppers at Sainsbury's, Tesco and Asda urged to stock up on one item before weekend

Alcohol duty will also increase generally by 3.65% on Saturday with the price change following a new law. Wines with higher alcohol content will be subject to increased tax

Politics

7 hours ago Nobody's Child dress reduced from £120 to £42 is the 'ultimate' knockout Valentine's outfit

The Red Balloon Sleeve Tiered Char Midi Dress is currently reduced in price in Nobody's Child's sale

Economics

42 hours ago Champions League: Ancelotti fears City playoff as Real Madrid miss top eight

Bayern and Real Madrid head to playoffs despite winsLeverkusen and Lille in last-16 spots ahead of AtalantaReal Madrid and Bayern Munich both won their final league phase matches but finished a point short of a direct place in the last 16 – leaving their managers worried by the possibility of facing Manchester City in the Champions League playoffs.Real Madrid wrapped up their campaign with a 3-0 win over Brest, who drop into the unseeded playoff teams. Rodrygo gave Carlo Ancelotti’s side a 1-0 half-time lead and Jude Bellingham doubled the advantage shortly after Ludovic Ajorque’s goal was disallowed for the hosts. Continue reading...

Sport

5 hours ago Conor McGregor ignores Dana White to wade in on UFC star's Adolf Hitler praise

Several stars within the MMA community have hit out at UFC star Bryce Mitchell - with Conor McGregor now offering his verdict on the controversial topic

Events

3 hours ago Federal agencies told to implement transgender bathroom ban as Trump's DEI attacks continue

This week, Trump signed three executive orders damaging transgender rights, such as one intended to limit access to gender-affirming care for minors

Politics

8 hours ago Debenhams slashes price of 'stylish' and 'flawless' £1,700 watch down to £153

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and if you're looking to treat your other half to a luxury gift that won't break the bank, then this could be it

Economics

6 hours ago Ariana Grande's 'addictive' perfume that 'lasts all day' cut by 50% in Superdrug sale

A large 100ml bottle of the Oscar nominee's perfume is on offer at a cheaper price than you would pay for a smaller 50ml bottle.

Events

3 hours ago Oh, I’m sorry, tech bros – did DeepSeek copy your work? I can hardly imagine your distress | Marina Hyde

If China has done to Sam Altman what his OpenAI has been accused of doing to creatives, it would take a heart of stone not to laughI once saw an episode of America’s Dumbest Criminals where a man called the cops to report his car stolen, only for it to turn out he’d stolen it from someone else in the first place. I couldn’t help thinking of him this week while watching OpenAI’s Sam Altman wet his pants about the fact that a Chinese hedge fund might have made unauthorised use of his own chatbot models, including ChatGPT, to train their new little side project. This is the cheaper, more open, extremely share-price-slashing DeepSeek.As news of DeepSeek played havoc with the tech stock market, OpenAI pressed its hanky to its nose and released a statement: “We are aware of and reviewing indications that DeepSeek may have inappropriately distilled our models, and will share information as we know more,” this ran. “We take aggressive, proactive countermeasures to protect our technology.” O...

Politics

8 hours ago Martin Lewis explains how to save money on ‘forgotten’ bill ahead of huge price hike

It was confirmed this week that households in England and Wales will see an average £123 or 26% increase to their yearly water bill from April

Economics

6 hours ago 'Toasty warm' Sherpa electric throw that's 'one of the best' for circulation issues at a new low price from Lakeland

You can get cosy on the sofa or snuggle in bed now at a reduced price

Events

4 hours ago Brendan Rodgers breaks silence on Celtic fan ban sweat as boss praying 'genuine supporters' aren't punished

The Hoops received a further disciplinary notice from UEFA following the match against Aston Villa on Wednesday night.

Politics

8 hours ago Debenhams shoppers can get 'stylish' £575 watch for under £80 in discount deal

The online retailer is running a huge sale that features a variety of luxury watches with their dramatically slashed prices

Economics

6 hours ago Warning to Brits keen to visit North Korea's 'Benidorm' as danger tourism could prove fatal

North Korea's beach holiday location Wonsan, built in a former missile launch site, is close to be ready for its first visitors from abroad, amid warnings to would-be tourists

Events

4 hours ago Alejandro Garnacho has ‘changed in everything’ as Ruben Amorim praises Manchester United winger

The forward has impressed the Manchester United coach in contrast to Marcus Rashford, whose absence continues.

Politics

8 hours ago Aldi's Valentine's Day flowers 'look like Lego' but cost fraction of the price

People are telling Lego to 'move aside' as the Aldi flowers are proving popular with shoppers on a budget

Economics

6 hours ago Posh tennis club faces noise ban after new padel courts left neighbours complaining over 'gunshot' noise of balls being hit and 'constant' barrage of swearing

An upmarket Hampshire tennis club is set to be issued with a noise ban by a city council after neighbours complained over the 'gunshot' noise of balls being hit and 'constant' swearing.

Events

5 hours ago Popular holiday hotspot becomes 'ghost town' as Brits snub 'pricey' destination

Tourists have been sharing footage from Antalya, in Turkey, this week and said it's a "ghost town" as Brits appear to be getting put off by the rising prices

Politics

10 hours ago Bargain hunters, rejoice! Discount beauty has arrived at the Bicester Village outlet shopping centre | Sali Hughes on beauty

It’s not only the prices that make a trip to the designer outlet worthwhile, it’s the hope of tracking down cherished discontinued itemsMillions flock to Bicester Village each year for discounted fashion at designer outlets. Now it has its sights set on beauty. I visited before Christmas and my fear of finding skincare-slightly-on-the-turn and sad-looking eyeshadows in shades of mint and mauve proved unfounded.Fragrance was well served, with a festive pop-up store by Byredo, selling even its bestselling candles, fragrances and hand care at what seemed a smallish discount. There were also permanent outlets for Creed, Penhaligon’s, Roja and Molton Brown, all with up to 60% off the RRP. Neom had 30-odd per cent reductions on its luxury candles and I couldn’t work out why, given that they were still full price elsewhere. (Slightly wonky labels? Overstocking? They looked great to me.) Continue reading...

Economics

7 hours ago Porn star may have been MURDERED during threesome: Model who fell to her death from a balcony 'while filming three

Anna Beatriz Pereira Alves, known online as Anna Polly, was found lifeless last week in a courtyard at an aparthotel in Nova Iguacu, roughly 25 miles northwest of Rio de Janeiro.

Events

5 hours ago Cheltenham 2025: King George winner Banbridge set for crack at Gold Cup

Banbridge has a choice of engagements at the Cheltenham Festival but jockey J J Slevin believes the Joseph O’Brien star will line up in the Gold Cup

Politics

15 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

8 hours ago Grieving family call for clampdown on elderly drivers after City financier was killed when driver, 85, smashed into his stationary car at 70mph

Ivor Forde, 74, was waiting at a roundabout when pensioner Brian Allen drove through a set of red lights in a powerful BMW 340 and ploughed into his car in King's Lynn, Norfolk.

Events

5 hours ago London rental Tube Map shows average room costs near every underground station

A new map shows the average monthly rental prices around London Underground stations

Politics

15 hours ago Brits 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

8 hours ago Why did the Washington DC plane and helicopter crash happen? Everything we know so far about the US air disaster

Authorities fear mass casualties as civil jet crashes into Black Hawk army helicopter

Events

5 hours ago Waiting time to get gold out of Bank of England octuples amid Trump tariff fears: reports

Waiting time to get gold out of Bank of England octuples amid Trump tariff fears: reports  Fortune

Politics

21 hours ago Dragon's Den woman who 'lost all fear' after cancer fight gets £50k and Trinny Woodall backing

47-year-old Laura Harnett, who is the founder of Seep, managed to convince guest judge Trinny Woodall to make her first and only investment during Dragons' Den

Economics

8 hours ago Judges who oversaw Sara Sharif’s family court cases before her murder named

The judges have been named after several media organisations successfully challenged a court ban on identifying them

Events

6 hours ago The tourist taxes facing Brits in Spain, Portugal Greece and more in 2025

Many destinations have increased tourist taxes in 2025 or have introduced new fees

Politics

26 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

9 hours ago Fears for British father, 33, who has vanished during holiday to Bangkok: Distraught partner says she's worried he may have died

Father-of-one James Sangwine, 33, travelled to Bangkok on January 18, but his partner Katie says she hasn't heard from him in days.

Events

6 hours ago Lady Gaga waxwork at Madame Tussauds stuns fans as they all say the same thing

Madame Tussauds has been praised by Lady Gaga fans for making an uncanny waxwork of the Poker Face singer, with many fans and brands weighing in on the identical-looking creation

Politics

26 hours ago Amazon cuts price of bulk buy Kinder chocolate box by 8% and it's perfect to store for Easter

This Kinder chocolate deal on Amazon is perfect to save for Easter

Economics

10 hours ago Warning to Brits signed up to visit North Korean 'Benidorm' as expert insists tourists risk paying ultimate price for minor offences... just like tragic US student Otto Warmbier

The resort in Wonsan, at a former missile launch site, got its nickname after Kim Jong-un reportedly sent a fact-finding mission to Spain 's Costa Blanca in 2017.

Events

6 hours ago Scotland knows Brexit is holding Britain back. Why won't Labour admit it? | John Swinney

Five years after we left the EU, people are still paying the price. We’re ready to work with Westminster to forge closer bonds with EuropeJohn Swinney is the first minister of ScotlandThe pantomime season may be over, but when it comes to the government’s much-repeated claim to be pursuing economic growth above all else, the cry of “It’s behind you” is sounding ever louder. This classic panto joke works when everyone in the audience can see something clearly but the character on stage pretends not to. So it is with Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal and Rachel Reeves’s attempts to kickstart the economy. Reeves and Keir Starmer are ignoring what is blindingly obvious to everyone else: Brexit is a significant drag on Britain’s growth prospects. They know it’s true but refuse to acknowledge it and, more importantly, to do anything about it.There is, however, nothing comical about this situation. The hard Brexit negotiated by Johnson took the UK out of the EU, the single market and the customs...

Politics

27 hours ago Uniqlo's 'incredible' £13 bag in 10 colours praised for 'fitting everything'

The newly reduced bag has been a hit on social media ever since it first came out, with thousands sharing glowing feedback

Economics

14 hours ago Blind man forced onto road with dog due to parked car has terrifying 'near miss'

Carlos Rodriguez shared his experience after Glasgow City Council brought a new pavement parking ban.

Events

7 hours ago Police should get funding for ‘cost pressure’ of XL Bully ban – minister

Chiefs have warned that enforcing a ban on XL bully dogs is a burden on policing.

Politics

28 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

19 hours ago Man fears he 'narrowly escaped death' by missing doomed American Airlines 5432 flight

James Moyer was on his way from Charlotte, North Carolina to DC when he realised he was on the same flight path as the American Airlines aircraft that exploded mid-air

Events