3 hours ago Long term sick may need to find jobs in Liz Kendall's welfare shake up

Liz Kendall blamed the Conservatives for failing to control welfare spending.

Politics

3 hours ago Ed Miliband is accused of having 'lost his voice' over Heathrow expansion plan as Energy Secretary remains silent after announcement

The Energy Secretary once threatened to resign over proposals for a third runway, but has been conspicuously quiet since Rachel Reeves 's announcement.

Society

2 hours ago Wealthy families could face a crackdown on inheritance tax payments this year amid claims they may have underpaid by millions

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) believes families could owe as much as £325million, which it is currently investigating, according to accountancy group UHY Hacker Young.

Economics

12 hours ago Inside the world of professional autograph hunters: Kids are paid by parents to skip school and get players to sign shirts

A footballer with multiple Champions League winners medals recalls how he often encountered the same young boy waiting at the gates of a Premier League club's training ground.

Sport

1 hour ago How the police investigation into the Wimbledon Prep school crash became a distressing farce: As Land Rover driver Claire Freemantle is re

Nestling on the edge of south-west London, Wimbledon Common has long been a haven for those seeking respite from the stresses and strains of life in the city.

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10 hours ago Primary school's neighbours blast plan for 100 extra pupils when parents already block drives, park on zigzags or abandon their cars on school run

Maidstone Borough Council's Planning Committee voted unanimously to expand Marden Primary Academy in the village of Marden, just outside Maidstone, Kent.

Culture

15 hours ago Bill Gates was called 'retarded' at age of nine and told to stay back a year in class, reveals astonishing new memoir by one of the world's richest and most successful tech pioneers

When Bill Gates was nine, a therapist said he was 'retarded'. He wasn't bad at his lessons. It was his voice - he was squeaky.

Science

12 hours ago Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds seek to dismiss $400m lawsuit filed by Justin Baldoni

The couple write to judge asking to dismiss claims made by the It Ends with Us director as tensions escalate

Society

5 hours ago Keir Starmer's summer of flying around the world cost taxpayers almost £700,000, new data reveals

Transparency data published by the Cabinet Office shows the total price tag for the trips was £697,198, putting the cost per hour at more than £11,000.

Economics

16 hours ago Nicole Kidman fans 'can't stop staring' as they question her 'stretched' ears

Nicole Kidman's fans haven't been able to look away from the actress' earlobes as they question why her ears look "stretched" with some claiming it's a result of surgery

Sport

2 hours ago Philadelphia plane crash horror as at least 6 dead in second US aircraft tragedy in 2 days

A plane has crashed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, just two days after a tragic mid-air collision in Washington DC claimed the lives of 67 people, with reports of multiple casualties

Events

11 hours ago High School Musical fans baffled after learning odd detail about Zac Efron's role

High School Musical will celebrate its 20th birthday next year, but it turns out even die-hard fans are still learning little-known facts about the popular franchise

Culture

3 hours ago Landlady of a ‘haunted' pub claims ghost smashed glass in last orders frustration

The New Wellington – which is well-stocked with spirits – in Newmarket, Suffolk has had a couple of run-ins with phantoms before the latest episode which saw them lose a glass to a frustrated spectre

Politics

12 hours ago Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's lawsuit sees huge update ahead of court appearance

Blake Lively has accused Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment and a concerted effort by PRs to destroy her reputation following their work together on romance film It Ends with Us

Society

6 hours ago Snap! Labour is accused of wasteful spending and hypocrisy after spending £500,000 on vanity photographers

Sir Keir Starmer has two photographers in Number 10 while Rachel Reeves has one. It comes after Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner hired a photographer on a salary of £68,000 last year.

Economics

18 hours ago National Lottery winner given deadline to claim £1m prize after walking around unaware for 150 days as urgent call is made for players to check their tickets

The winning UK Millionaire Maker slip was purchased in the London Borough of Lambeth on September 3, last year - and its owner has until March 2 to claim their seven-figure jackpot.

Sport

2 hours ago Former Fox Sports reporter accuses top executive of sexual assault in lawsuit

Julie Stewart-Binks filed lawsuit on Friday in Los AngelesFormer reporter is suing network and exec Charlie DixonDixon is also co-defendant in separate January complaintA former Fox Sports reporter and anchor filed a lawsuit Friday against the network and top executive Charlie Dixon, saying he sexually assaulted her after coaxing her up to his hotel room to discuss Super Bowl plans in 2016 and was later pushed out of her job for fighting back.Julie Stewart-Binks said in her complaint, filed in Los Angeles county superior court, that she was inspired to speak up after a former hairstylist for Fox Sports filed a lawsuit on 5 January saying a former host had made repeated unwanted sexual advances toward her and that Dixon had groped her. Continue reading...

Events

16 hours ago Stephen Bunting addresses claims he celebrated Masters win with 'night of passion'

Darts hero Stephen Bunting has reacted to claims he celebrated his Masters triumph last year in style as he addressed plans to have a third child

Culture

3 hours ago Tice defends convicted Reform MP amid Farage’s ‘near catastrophe’ vetting claim

The deputy leader said James McMurdock was someone who had ‘got things wrong, learnt from it and has grown and succeeded’.

Politics

8 hours ago Gynaecologist is suspended for refusing to treat a trans patient and saying he is only qualified to deal with 'real women'

Dr Victor Acharian refused to see the 26-year-old patient, who attended the gynaecological appointment with her boyfriend, in August 2023.

Economics

2 hours ago Six dead in Philadelphia after jet crashes into residential area causing fires and chaos

Another fatal plane crash has been confirmed in the area of Northeast Philadelphia, just two days on since a devastating crash claimed the lives of 67 people in Washington DC

Events

4 hours ago Tampering with transparency: London 911 employees accused of opening, altering public records request

Tampering with transparency: London 911 employees accused of opening, altering public records request  Fox 56 News

Politics

9 hours ago Silicon Valley billionaires splurge £144m on London Spirit in Hundred auction

Winning bid for 49% stake values London Spirit at £295mWelsh Fire stake sold for reported £35m to tech entrepreneurThe Hundred is set to deliver an eye-watering windfall for English cricket that exceeds all projections after a Silicon Valley consortium featuring the chief executives of Microsoft and Google claimed a 49% share in London Spirit for £144m.It was the first of two sales to take place on Friday afternoon, with a 49% stake in Cardiff-based Welsh Fire later sold for a reported £35m. The England and Wales Cricket Board has now raised around £279m after similar stakes in Oval Invincibles (£60m) and Birmingham Phoenix (£40m) were claimed 24 hours earlier. Continue reading...

Economics

3 hours ago Luxury jewellery store owner denies accusing watch salesman of being in on £1.4million robbery before he killed himself, court hears

Conor Thornton, co-owner of 247 Kettles on Kew Road, Richmond, was in New York when 70 'high-value' watches were stolen from the store on May 25 last year.

Events

4 hours ago US accuses former Federal Reserve official of passing secrets on to China

Justice department alleges John Harold Rogers accessed sensitive information including briefings and policy deliberations

Politics

10 hours ago New fundraising powers for Sadiq Khan could unlock billions for Tube extensions, report claims

A similar model was used to partly-fund the Northern line extension to Battersea Power Station

Economics

3 hours ago Second plane crash in days hits US mall: Multiple casualties and fires reported

A plane crash has been confirmed in the area of Northeast Philadelphia, just two days on since a devastating crash claimed the lives of 67 people in Washington DC

Events

4 hours ago Starmer accused of ‘fudging the facts’ of his schooling by education expert

Sutton Trust founder Sir Peter Lampl made the claim as he criticised the Government’s plans to charge VAT on private school fees.

Politics

10 hours ago AstraZeneca cancels £450m vaccine plant in UK after Government 'own goal' in blow to Rachel Reeves growth plan

The pharmaceutical giant claimed the Labour Government failed to match Tory predecessor’s offer of help for its investment in Merseyside

Economics

3 hours ago Philadelphia plane crash: Six dead as US suffers second aircraft tragedy in two days

A crash involving a Learjet 55 has been confirmed in the area of Northeast Philadelphia, just two days on since a devastating crash claimed the lives of 67 people in Washington DC

Events

5 hours ago Prince Andrew wrote email to Jeffrey Epstein telling him to 'keep in close touch' AFTER date he claimed he'd cut him off

The Duke of York pledged to 'keep in close touch' with Jeffrey Epstein despite claiming he had cut all contact with the paedophile weeks earlier in his infamous Newsnight interview.

Politics

11 hours ago Fresh blow for Rachel Reeves as AstraZeneca scraps £450m investment in UK vaccine plant

The pharmaceutical giant claimed the Labour Government failed to match its predecessor’s offer

Economics

3 hours ago Wynne Evans embroiled in new row as 'union claims it warned BBC about complaints against him while he was taking part in Strictly'

The unscripted division of the broadcasting union Bectu is said to have previously raised concerns with the BBC about Wynne's inclusion in the Strictly line-up.

Events

5 hours ago Russian spy used 'toilet paper' bandage to dupe lover into thinking he had cancer

Biser Dzhambazov's lover Vanya Gaberova and long-term partner Katrin claimed he lied to them both. On Friday Gaberova, 30, said she became suspicious of his claim he had cancer

Politics

11 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

4 hours ago American Airlines pilot's final words to heartbroken family before plane crash

The deadly midair collision, involving an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport late Wednesday, claimed 67 lives.

Events

5 hours ago BBC 'received Wynne Evans behaviour complaints on Strictly Come Dancing'

It's been claimed complaints were made about Wynne Evans' behaviour on Strictly Come Dancing before he was axed from the live tour.

Politics

12 hours ago Villagers lose 'David and Goliath' battle against billionaire entrepreneur as plans to build £30,000

Residents in Huntingfield, Suffolk, claim the 'all singing, all dancing' entertainment centre which could hold 288 people will destroy their rural idyll and has 'gone too far'.

Economics

5 hours ago Debate rages over 'architectural masterpiece' earmarked for demolition... so what do YOU think of this Wolverhampton landmark?

University of Wolverhampton's School of Art will be razed to the ground as part of a major redevelopment of the campus, but critics have blasted the move as 'wasteful' and 'anti-growth'.

Events

6 hours ago Channel 4 bosses are blasted for 'sanitising' extremist views of reality show star accused of anti

Bushra Shaikh appears in reality show Go Back To Where You Come From which starts on Monday, but Channel 4 has been accused of not showing her extreme side seen on her social media channels.

Politics

12 hours ago Bee Network bosses speak out on school bus ‘teething issues’ after complaints

"It's disgusting, honestly"

Economics

5 hours ago Starmer 'set to exempt Chinese spies from toughest national security law’

Shadow foreign secretary accuses prime minister of putting UK security at risk in rush to fix economy

Events

8 hours ago The Chase fans left fuming at 'worst episode ever' as show takes unexpected turn

The Chase viewers were left fuming as they claimed that they were watching the 'worst episode ever' after the popular gameshow took an unexpected turn for the worst

Politics

12 hours ago Unions call for £3,000 annual pay rise for 1.4m 'vital public sector workers'

'It’s bad news for everyone if there aren’t enough council and school employees to keep neighbourhoods safe, care for vulnerable people and give pupils the education they need'

Economics

5 hours ago Keir Starmer's embattled legal chief's overly 'finickity' approach is blamed for 'freezing' decisions

Concerns have been raised over Lord Hermer's 'conflicts of interest' after refusing to disclose his earnings for representing the likes of Gerry Adams and Shamima Begum.

Events

9 hours ago Mark Robinson announces he won’t run for Senate in 2026 as he ditches CNN lawsuit over porn site scandal

Robinson was accused of writing ‘I’m a Black NAZI!’ on a forum discussing Black Republicans in a report by CNN

Politics

12 hours ago AstraZeneca cancels £450m investment in UK after dispute over Government support

The pharmaceutical giant claimed the Labour Government failed to match its predecessor’s offer of help for the Merseyside investment.

Economics

6 hours ago Bombshell Wynne Evans claim as union says it alerted BBC of complaints while he was on Strictly

The unscripted branch of broadcasting union Bectu, claim they “previously raised concerns with the BBC" about Wynne Evans being in the Strictly line-up" in the latest development

Events

9 hours ago Trump’s pick for health secretary has many dangerous views – but some good ideas, too | Devi Sridhar

RFK Jr’s proposal to remove fluoride from tap water is a matter for debate. But his plans to improve school lunches and crack down on additives are laudableThe United States and Britain: two countries divided by a common language and by very different approaches to health, whether it’s how healthcare is accessed, what kind of food products are sold in supermarkets, what is advertised on TV or even what is in the water that we drink from our taps. Having lived in both countries for an extensive period, the UK, in my opinion, takes a more sensible approach to implementing pro-health and wellbeing policies, closely linked to EU regulations. But the US could soon be following suit, under a range of proposals from a surprising source: Donald Trump’s nominee for health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr. As I laid out last month, many of his ideas are potentially dangerous for public health – from bizarre conspiracy theories to anti-vaccineviews and campaigning – and completely divorced from ...

Politics

17 hours ago £83.4m EuroMillions jackpot is ‘biggest prize to go unclaimed for six days’

One lucky ticket holder has not yet claimed the £83,474,081 jackpot prize from the EuroMillions draw on Friday January 24.

Economics

7 hours ago Young woman in court after spamming boyfriend's ex with videos of her farting

Rhiannon Evans, 25, was accused of harassing her boyfriend's ex by sending 'inappropriate' videos of her farting. It is believed to be the first case of 'cyber farting' in Britain

Events

10 hours ago 'This is not a joke': Rubio confirms Trump's intentions to buy Greenland are genuine

Trump’s long-standing pursuit of the autonomous territory is serious, the new Secretary of State claimed

Politics

17 hours ago Extra £100million to be pumped into neighbourhood policing as Starmer desperately tries to quell simmering unrest on Britain's streets

The figure matches an earlier investment announced in December for England and Wales to put 13,000 more police officers on the streets by 2029.

Economics

9 hours ago Teen charged over 'firearm' after Scots park locked down amid 'gunman' reports

"Pupils and staff from nearby Graeme High School were asked to remain inside while officers dealt with a report of a person acting suspiciously in the park."

Events

11 hours ago Woman, 26, accused of having sexual relationship with boy, 13, during the holidays

Angel Sexton, of Palm Coast, Florida, ‘said she would leave her husband for the boy’ police said

Politics

22 hours ago Alejandro Garnacho Man United transfer exit claim as £50m deal moves closer

Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip with updates on Bayern Munich striker Mathys Tel and the future of United forward Alejandro Garnacho

Economics

9 hours ago Who is Kendrick Lamar dating? Everything we know about his fiancée Whitney Alford and their two children

The ‘Not Like Us’ singer and his partner first met when they were in high school

Events

11 hours ago Gary Neville and Roy Keane accuse Ian Wright of fuelling Arsenal's Michael Oliver conspiracies

Gary Neville has jumped to the defence of Michael Oliver after Ian Wright said it was correct for the under-fire referee not to be given Arsenal vs Manchester City

Politics

26 hours ago New Orleans archbishop fires food bank leaders for refusing to fund abuse settlement

Bankrupt Roman Catholic archdiocese replaced members at church-affiliated non-profit over $16m disputeThe archbishop of New Orleans’ bankrupt Roman Catholic archdiocese on Thursday abruptly fired and replaced top leaders at a church-affiliated food bank, with those dismissed saying it was because the non-profit refused to contribute to paying survivors of child sexual abuse by clergymen.The ousted members of Second Harvest’s board of directors say the changes “follow months of increasingly aggressive pressure placed on Second Harvest to contribute as much as $16m toward helping to resolve victims’ claims related to the church’s sexual abuse-related bankruptcy”, which has been pending since May 2020. Continue reading...

Economics

9 hours ago Justin Tucker denies accusations of 'degrading' sexual behavior by six message therapists as NFL launches investigation

The NFL has launched an investigation after the bombshell report in The Baltimore Banner

Events

11 hours ago Trump sets stage for world leaders at the White House: Netanyahu to visit first with Keir Starmer set for crunch talks next month

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will become the first world leader to visit the White House on Tuesday when he holds meetings with President Donald Trump.

Politics

27 hours ago DWP benefit claimants received £4billion less than they were entitled to last year

The Public Accounts Committee warned people claiming disability benefits are also getting 'unacceptably poor service' - waiting on average 10 times longer for calls to be answered

Economics

9 hours ago Mother, 39, appears in court accused of killing son, nine, after 'smashing car into van and cattle truck'

A 39-year-old mother, Barbara Roe, of Andover Road, Wiltshire, who has been accused of the death of her nine-year-old son, Zac, by dangerous driving appeared at court . 

Events

11 hours ago Prime Minister has confidence in Attorney General, Downing Street says

Questions have been raised in recent weeks about Attorney General Lord Richard Hermer KC’s previous work.

Politics

9 hours ago Trump challenged over his attack on DEI after DC crash as Canada, Mexico tariffs deadline looms: Live

Trump baselessly claims the U.S.’s aviation regulator hired ‘dwarves’ and people with paralysis

Events

12 hours ago Wynne Evans 'is struggling mentally' with fallout from sexual jibe and 'is not well enough' to attend interview with BBC bosses over fresh claims of inappropriate behaviour on new travel show

The Welsh tenor, 53, is under the daily supervision of doctors and his worried girlfriend Liz Brookes hasn't left his side, an insider has said.

Politics

10 hours ago Salford fire LIVE as blaze breaks out at synagogue with huge plumes of smoke seen

Emergency services are in attendance

Events