98 minutes ago 'I brought down Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell' Ash Regan claims resignation sparked downfall

EXCLUSIVE: Ash Regan is contesting the Alba leadership against Kenny MacAskill and also aimed a few barbs at her rival.

Politics

14 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

68 minutes ago 'I'm a World Cup icon and won 11 league titles – but missing out on £9m is my biggest regret'

World Cup winning goalkeeper and 11-time league champion Gianluigi Buffon explained how his ‘biggest regret’ of his career was missing out on £9million

Economics

18 hours ago Man United set for late January transfer funds boost after UEFA bonus lands

Manchester United news as United's passage to the Europa League last 16 on Thursday night brings in millions to the club

Sport

39 minutes ago Medical jet carrying six people crashes in Philadelphia, setting homes on fire

Jet Rescue Air Ambulance said it could not ‘confirm any survivors’ aboard plane that went down near Roosevelt MallA medical transport jet carrying a child patient, her mother and four others including crew crashed into a north-east Philadelphia neighborhood on Friday evening, erupting in a fireball and setting several homes ablaze just 30 seconds after taking off.“We cannot confirm any survivors,” said a statement from Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, which operated the Learjet 55. “Our immediate concern is for the patient’s family, our personnel, their families and other victims that may have been hurt on the ground.” Continue reading...

Events

19 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

13 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

22 hours ago Millions of homeowners break Highway Code by parking on their own driveway

Brits have been warned of a simple mistake which could cause serious repercussions including danger to other road users and pedestrians.

Transport

98 minutes ago Prince Andrew still emailing Jeffrey Epstein despite claims he broke off contact

'Keep in close touch and we'll play some more soon!!!' These are the words Prince Andrew wrote to Epstein after supposedly breaking contact.

Politics

2 hours ago He spent millions promising to build flying vehicles. Now his world is unravelling

'You could just have a cup of coffee with him and you'd probably be tempted to invest millions'

Economics

18 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

4 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

27 hours ago AP PHOTOS: The moment to restore broken baby Jesus figurines has come in Mexico

It might cost more to repair them than to buy new ones. But baby Jesus figurines have such sentimental value in families that every January an area in downtown Mexico City is full of people with the broken religious sculptures looking for a workshop for hands, legs, nose, eyes, eyelashes or fingers.

Culture

21 hours ago A £1.65m hope for blood disorder patients is now on offer in Manchester

The gene-editing therapy is expected to offer a cure for some people with the inherited blood disorder

Science

4 hours ago Ed Miliband 'broke rules' after approving plans for Labour and Just Stop Oil donor Dale Vince's 524

Eco-entrepreneur Dale Vince donated millions of pounds to Labour before the election, making him one of the party's most prominent backers.

Politics

2 hours ago She could have died but ended up £50,000 richer after meeting a Dragon's Den millionaire

47-year-old Laura Harnett managed to convince a random Dragon after her lifechanging battle

Economics

20 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

5 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 The reclusive life of Peter Kay: Why, despite his many millions, the now super

On the first night of this mammoth comeback tour - which began in December 2022 and will run until February 2026 - Peter Kay broke down in tears.

Politics

5 hours ago Shock as Army takes 'extraordinary step' over female Black Hawk pilot in DC plane crash: Recap

Both the instructor pilot in charge, identified as Chief Warrant Office 2 Andrew Eaves, and the female co-pilot were being evaluated during the flight and were familiar with the route.

Events

5 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

10 hours ago Taylor Swift's houses revealed: Inside her $100 million real estate portfolio

The pop superstar first got on the property ladder in 2009 at the tender age of 19 as she snapped up with a three-bedroom penthouse in Nashville for $1.99 million.

Economics

5 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

5 hours ago Starmer is accused of 'fudging the fact' in 'claiming he attended state school' by former pupil

Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of 'fudging the facts' about attending a state school by Sir Peter Lampl, founder of social mobility charity Sutton Trust, who also attended Reigate Grammar.

Politics

12 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

5 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 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 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

6 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

6 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

12 hours ago Is current account switching boom driven by cash carrots on offer from banks

More than a million people switched current account last year - the second time it has ticked over the 1m mark.

Economics

7 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

6 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

13 hours ago Silicon Valley consortium values London Spirit at £295 million in Hundred coup

Silicon Valley consortium values London Spirit at £295 million in Hundred coup  ESPN

Economics

7 hours ago BBC Death in Paradise exit 'sealed' for main character after 13 years as familiar face returns

The opening episode of the latest series of Death in Paradise has left fans convinced that there could be an exit on the cards for more than one character

Events

6 hours ago Pentagon prepares to deploy 1,000 more troops to bolster Trump's immigration crackdown

U.S. officials say the Pentagon is readying orders for the deployment of at least 1,000 additional active duty troops to bolster President Donald Trump’s expanding crackdown on immigration

Politics

13 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

7 hours ago Shock as Army takes 'extraordinary step' over female Black Hawk pilot in DC plane crash: Live updates

Both the instructor pilot in charge, identified as Chief Warrant Office 2 Andrew Eaves, and the female co-pilot were being evaluated during the flight and were familiar with the route.

Events

7 hours ago Trump says 25% tariffs start tomorrow on Mexico and Canada and threatens new tax on medication

Tariffs on Mexico and Canada will start Saturday, the White House confirmed

Politics

13 hours ago Silicon Valley consortium values London Spirit at £295 million in Hundred coup

Silicon Valley consortium values London Spirit at £295 million in Hundred coup  ESPNcricinfo

Economics

8 hours ago Death in Paradise exit 'sealed' as fans fear character is being replaced after familiar face returns

Death in Paradise made its epic return to screens tonight and saw new detective Mervin Wilson solving a murder on Saint Marie.

Events

8 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

13 hours ago State pensioners told exact date they will get extra payments in bank account

The new pension rates for 2024/25 have been confirmed and pensioners will see their payments increase from April. State pensioners will get a boost worth up to an extra £472 a year

Economics

9 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

8 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

13 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

10 hours ago Millionaire male OnlyFans model, 21, admits he is desperately lonely with no social skills and a porn addiction

One of the most successful male models on OnlyFans has lifted the lid on his secret life of loneliness in a heartbreaking new interview.

Events

8 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

14 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

11 hours ago Iraq arrests former security official over execution of Shiite cleric who opposed Saddam Hussein

Iraq’s National Security Agency says it has arrested a former high-level security official for his involvement in the 1980 execution of a prominent Shiite cleric and his sister during Saddam Hussein’s brutal crackdown on religious opposition

Events

10 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

15 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

12 hours ago GoFundMe appeals raise half a million dollars in under 24 hours for DC plane crash victims' families

As of Friday, the fundraiser hub had almost totaled half a million dollars for victims of the DC plane crash

Events

11 hours ago Trump’s demands to drop DEI leads to deletion of unrelated federal pages

IRS handbook containing mentions of taxpayers’ ‘inequity’ and ‘inclusion’ have been wiped, WSJ reportsAs the Trump administration continues to get rid of diversity programs throughout the government, it is deleting any mention of the words “diversity,” “equity” and “inclusion”.That meant that in the Internal Revenue Service’s procedural handbook for employees, the terms were wiped out when referring to finances and tax procedures rather than actual DEI programs, the Wall Street Journal reported. Continue reading...

Politics

15 hours ago Tom McKibbin learns PGA Tour punishment decision after making £4 million LIV Golf move

Tom McKibbin has become the latest star to make the move to LIV Golf, just months after securing a full card on the PGA Tour for the first time heading into the 2025 season

Economics

12 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 The big Manchester Airport plans that could impact millions of passengers

Concerns were raised this week about the number of car journeys being made

Politics

15 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

12 hours ago Death in Paradise's JP Hooper star details reason for exit ahead of anticipated BBC return

As Death in Paradise is set to return to our screens for season 14, fans will be delighted to see that a familiar face is making a comeback as Tobi Bakare's character JP Hooper returns.

Events

12 hours ago Reed seeks to reassure farmers as forecasts show 9% farmland shift for net zero

To meet environmental and climate targets, the Government predicts that 1.6 million hectares of England’s land may need to change its use by 2050.

Politics

17 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

13 hours ago Manager who took own life after robbery ‘saw the best in most people’ – mother

More than 70 luxury watches worth £1.38 million were stolen from 247 Kettles in Richmond, south-west London, on May 25 last year.

Events

12 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 Urgent DWP call for pensioners to make 'quick online' check for extra £4,200 boost

The DWP said up to 880,000 pensioners are missing out on Pension Credit each year - which includes additional perks like Winter Fuel Payment

Economics

13 hours ago HMRC warns millions they face £100 fine if they miss important midnight deadline

People have been told time is running out

Events

13 hours ago Celtic and Rangers prize money for reaching European knockout stages and impact on Scottish coefficient

Millions banked but coefficient remains on cliff-edge

Politics

18 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

13 hours ago Court hears how Russian spy’s tissue of lies over cancer claim was exposed

On Friday, Vanya Gaberova, 30, told jurors how she became suspicious of her lover Biser Dzhambazov’s claim to have cancer.

Events