1 hour ago Blind date: ‘I hoped my first ever blind date would be with a good human nailed it’

Holly, 42, an NHS service manager, meets Johnny, 45, a product managerWhat were you hoping for? A new experience that would push me out of my comfort zone. Meeting someone I liked would be a bonus. Continue reading...

Politics

6 hours ago Foreign Office's full list of forbidden countries Brit tourists must avoid

Warnings against travelling to certain countries have been announced by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) to British nationals.

Society

1 hour ago Rare gold Kew Gardens coin only released 15 years ago in UK is worth huge £7k

The silver 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin, featuring the Royal Botanical Gardens' Great Pagoda, tend to be valued at around £250 - but a rare gold version is worth much more

Economics

14 hours ago Ryan Reynolds smashes Wrexham's transfer record with new striker from League One rivals

Wrexham's latest signing of striker Sam Smith from Reading has exceeded the previous club record by more than £1million – as Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney continue to pump money into the club

Sport

1 hour ago Why 'very vulnerable' Scotland faces 'managed retreat' as storms of climate change worsen

Leading expert in disasters – from terrorist attacks to tsunamis – warns Scotland is facing floods that will damage the economy

Events

9 hours ago Stranded NASA astronaut says she's lost ability to perform vital bodily function after being in space so long

A NASA astronaut revealed she has lost a bodily function since being stranded in space for eight months. Sunita Williams, and crewmate, Barry Wilmore were supposed to be in space for 8 days.

Technology

9 hours ago Expert reveals 'missed' prostate cancer signs and symptoms after Giles Coren diagnosis

Prostate cancer is now the most common in England, new research has found.

Science

19 hours ago Most stolen cars of 2024 REVEALED: A motor was pinched every 8 and a half minutes

Some 61,343 cars were reported stolen last year, official figures have confirmed - and we can tell you if yours is among those most at risk.

Transport

1 hour ago Top interiors picks for 2025: what our favourite London designers are buying for their own homes

From lighting to paint and floor tiles, here’s what London’s interiors insiders are buying now

Politics

10 hours ago Federal employees ordered to remove pronouns from their email signature and urged to find ‘higher productivity jobs’

Critics have warned government can’t offer or fund Trump’s promised buyouts of federal workers

Society

2 hours 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

15 hours ago Sky Bet Arsenal vs Man City offer: Get 50/1 enhanced odds on a goal to be scored

Sky Bet is offering new customers the chance to get a £1 free bet for every goal scored in the final matchday of the Champions League group stage

Sport

2 hours ago Hamas to release 3 male hostages, Israel to release dozens of Palestinian prisoners under ceasefire

Hamas-led militants are set to release three male hostages from the Gaza Strip on Saturday, in return for the release of dozens of Palestinian prisoners as part of a fragile ceasefire with Israel that has halted more than a year of intense fighting and has so far seen 15 hostages and hundreds of prisoners freed

Events

23 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

1 hour ago What drove Jane Austen's sister to become one of literature's most notorious vandals

A new BBC drama explores one of the most vexing acts of sabotage in literary history: the decision by Jane Austen’s sister Cassandra to burn nearly all the writer’s letters after her death. Keeley Hawes and the cast, as well as the series director, talk to Katie Rosseinsky about what might have motivated Cassandra, the perils of being unmarried and female in Regency England and the extraordinary love that existed between the two sisters

Politics

13 hours ago Top cop keeps job despite following junior female colleague towards her hotel room

A disciplinary panel found Superintendent Roger Pegram guilty of 'gross misconduct' but they decided to hand him a final written warning rather than the sack

Society

5 hours ago Martin Lewis MSE names four banks paying you up to £175 to make easy change

Money saving guro Martin Lewis has revealed four bank providers who are offering huge sums of money to switch with them. The process includes other perks such as free hotel stays

Economics

19 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

2 hours ago Labour warned it risks losing support for net zero if costs not spread fairly

Exclusive: Chief climate adviser calls on Starmer to make ‘strong, confident’ case for green UK that public can buy intoEnsuring that the costs of decarbonisation are shared fairly across society must be a top priority for ministers or they risk losing public support for net zero, the UK’s chief climate adviser has warned.Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves should be making a “strong, confident” case for decarbonisation as an engine of economic growth, according to Emma Pinchbeck, the chief executive of the Climate Change Committee, the independent statutory adviser. Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago 'I ditched my LG tumble dryer for a dehumidifier that costs 10p an hour to run'

Tech expert Harriet took a leaf out of consumer guru Martin Lewis' book to help cut her laundry costs, discovering dehumidifiers are a staple for condensation and mould but they serve another game-changing purpose

Politics

19 hours ago Oddbox supports farmers and champions 'wonky' produce to help tackle food and plastic waste

Oddbox is here to save the day when it comes to fruit and veg waste - especially produce that is misshapen or 'wonky'

Society

6 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

25 hours ago Rangers total Europa League prize money after clinching last 16 place as the grateful eight lands UEFA bonus

European football comes with plenty of glamour - and plenty of prizemoney, with the Gers already pocketing a decent wedge

Sport

3 hours ago Arsenal transfer news: Ollie Watkins makes decision on future as Alexander Isak sent warning

There are a handful of deals that are in the pipeline for Arsenal but time is running out to get a transfer completed that would give the team a huge boost in the Premier League title race

Events

1 hour ago Philippe Clement proves the Rangers numbers nerds wrong and I see nothing to fear in Europa League last 16 – Barry Ferguson

Barry never put much stock in the stats claiming Ibrox club had next to no chance of finishing in the top eight

Politics

19 hours ago The NINE things you can do to instantly make your home more sellable and attractive to buyers... by one of Britain's top property experts

The start of the year is the busiest time for the UK property market. It's no surprise: people can finally focus on listing their home after the hullabaloo of hosting family at Christmas.

Society

6 hours ago Bank of England 'trusted less by women as they feel inflation first', study finds

They tend to do the weekly food shop so notice rising prices sooner, it showed. A lack of understanding of monetary policy and lower financial confidence also dented women's trust in the Bank.

Economics

3 hours ago I ate at George North's new roadside café and one major thing was missing

Boasting full-sized motorbikes and a vintage Porsche, the rugby international's new venture is billed as 'popular with bikers' - but don't be fooled, there really is something for everyone

Events

1 hour ago Dehumidifier that 'really is as good as people say it is' sees 47% Debenhams price cut

"Had a problem with condensation and resulting black mould. This machine solved the problem."

Politics

28 hours ago Heathrow airport expansion will smash our community, say nearby villagers

Hundreds of homes could be demolished in the west London villages of Harmondsworth and Longford if the expansion gets the green light.

Society

11 hours ago Dunelm shoppers race to bag free hot water bottles worth £20 in online clearance

It's not a glitch

Economics

4 hours ago Ukraine war briefing: Russian missile attack on world heritage site in Odesa damages historic buildings and wounds seven

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Norwegian diplomats among those in epicentre of ‘deliberate strike’ on Unesco-listed district. What we know on day 1,074See all our Ukraine war coverage Continue reading...

Events

2 hours ago ‘One of the best British thrillers of the past decade’ is now streaming again

A British-made thriller you won’t want to miss is back on streaming after being removed from BBC iPlayer

Politics

11 hours ago Tech consortium agrees 49 per cent stake in London Spirit for reported £145m

The ECB is selling 49 per cent stakes in each of the Hundred teams.

Economics

5 hours ago Ryan Giggs' Worsley restaurant closes suddenly as staff told the news 'by text'

George's Dining Room and Bar in Worsley, which is co-owned by Ryan Giggs, was cloaked in darkness on Friday night with signs on the door informing customers it was closed "due to unforeseen circonstances"

Politics

13 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 Urgent warning for Lidl shoppers after treat recalled due to safety fears

Shoppers have been told not to eat two of Lidl's most moreish snacks, over fears they could lead to a burning sensation while eating them

Events

7 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

14 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

5 hours ago Cardiologist warns of 'very dangerous and harmful' mistake over heart palpitations

The cardiologist said it's "very dangerous and harmful" to dismiss this

Events

7 hours ago Leaders in the Pacific raise alarm over ‘direct impact’ of Trump’s climate retreat and aid freeze

Samoa’s prime minister says US withdrawal from Paris climate agreement is ‘very disappointing’ and puts the survival of Pacific countries at greater riskLeaders and environmental advocates in the Pacific have expressed alarm over Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement and freeze foreign aid, warning the moves will accelerate the existential threats they face as nations on the frontlines of the climate crisis.The Paris agreement is the world’s main effort to address the impacts of the climate crisis. Trump has called it “unfair” and a “rip off”. Continue reading...

Politics

14 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

5 hours ago Did C4 break the law with deepfake porn of Scarlett Johansson? Experts warn channel's use of AI footage of actor may have been illegal

The AI-generated video of the Black Widow star wearing underwear was shown in Channel 4's documentary Vicky Pattison: My Deepfake Sex Tape, about non-consensual deepfake porn

Events

8 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

14 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

6 hours ago Philadelphia plane crash: Horror footage shows aircraft strike homes 'like a missile'

WARNING: UPSETTING CONTENT - The US has been rocked by its second aircraft disaster in just two days after at least six people were killed in a horror collision involving a Learjet 55 in Philadelphia

Events

10 hours ago Evil parents starved teen ballerina daughter until she weighed just four stone

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: A couple, from Australia, forced their teenage daughter to follow a strict diet and take part in intense ballet training while they starved her

Politics

15 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

7 hours ago Meet the 'Recovery Agent' braving tower blocks, traveller camps and lock ups to rescue your stolen bike after the police give up... all for just £6.99

Jane Fryer joined 25-year-old Bilal Ali, who is making it his mission to retrieve stolen bikes, on his latest recovery job as figures show that 150,000 bikes are taken in the UK alone on an annual basis.

Events

10 hours ago Michael McIntyre 'confronted with a knife' as BBC prank almost goes horribly wrong

Michael McIntyre's Big Show returned for its new series earlier this month, with reality TV stars Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott taking part in the Midnight Gameshow for it

Politics

16 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

7 hours ago Heartbreaking Emmerdale first look as truth about April Windsor's disappearance revealed

Emmerdale will air a special episode dedicated to April Windsor and her plight since going missing at Christmas - but will she still be alive or will Marlon face the worst news?

Events

11 hours ago This is Ratcliffe’s Austerity United, where even the brightest talent is for sale | Jonathan Liew

Manchester United are simultaneously the world’s fourth-richest club while taking away free cereal bars for stewardsBad news for Marcus Rashford, who was described by Ruben Amorim last week as being so poor in training that he would rather play his goalkeeping coach. Great news, on the other hand, for new 63-year-old wide forward Jorge Vital, now weighing up a number of offers from Serie A and Saudi Pro League clubs, and whom Manchester United are hopeful of shifting from the wage bill before the end of the transfer window.For this cash-strapped theatre of ghosts, trying to build its new cast of dreams on the bones of the old, perhaps every pound helps. Corporate box guests at Old Trafford no longer get a free match programme each and are instead invited to download the dictated thoughts of Amorim via a QR code. Free cereal bars for matchday stewards were cut at the beginning of the season. The annual £100 staff Christmas bonus was replaced by a £40 M&S voucher. Concessionary ti...

Politics

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

'Several factors have influenced this decision including the timing and reduction of the final offer compared to the previous government’s proposal'

Economics

7 hours ago Foreign Office issues new travel alert for popular Mediterranean country loved by Brits

Travellers have been advised to "stay aware of your surroundings at all times".

Events

11 hours ago Samsung Galaxy SmartTags back on sale with 59% off, undercutting Apple AirTags

With a 59% discount on the Samsung Galaxy SmartTags, they're currently much cheaper than Apple's own version.

Politics

16 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

7 hours ago DWP target Universal Credit and disability benefits in ‘radical reforms’

The staggering cost of welfare in the UK has exceeded even Government caps by £8.6billion

Events

12 hours ago Beauty editor picks Medik8 plumping face cream as best 'out of hundreds'

Medik8's Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream, £45, is a total game-changer for beauty editor Zoe Cripps, and one of the few products that she would genuinely pay for herself

Politics

16 hours ago 'I'm a beauty expert and these are my top deals in Superdrug's Valentine's Day sale'

Fashion and beauty Writer Rachel Williams checked out Superdrug's sale to bring together a carefully curated Valentine's Day gift guide.

Economics

7 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

14 hours ago BBC Escape to the Country's host leaves buyer 'lost for words' over home's 'bonus' feature

During the latest episode of BBC Escape to the Country, Steve Brown was on hand to help a couple search for their perfect property in Bedfordshire and they were left speechless over one home

Politics

17 hours ago Primark's new £16 jumper 'so gorgeous' it 'could be from Zara or Massimo Dutti'

Fashion fans fell in love with the 'gorgeous striped jumper after an eagle-eyed shopper showcased the stunning style

Economics

8 hours ago Aviation expert's sickening admission about DC plane crash at 'dangerous' Reagan airport

Daily Mail's reporters broke down the red flags that pointed to a potential on-air collision on the latest episode of Welcome to Magaland: Inside Trump's Second 100 Days. Listen now.

Events

14 hours ago Beethoven and Marie Curie compete with birds to appear on new euro notes

European Central Bank picks two themes for redesign submissions – ‘iconic personalities’ or rivers and birdsHe was a master of notes, and now the German composer Ludwig van Beethoven could be one of the faces of the redesigned euro, the first time the EU currency’s banknotes have been revamped.In a process that started in 2021 and has already involved a public inquiry and two multidisciplinary advisory groups, the European Central Bank (ECB) has selected two themes for the redesign. Continue reading...

Politics

17 hours ago Damon Heta calls out World Championship sponsor for not paying £60k nine

Damon Heta stunned the Ally Pally crowd at the PDC World Darts Championship in December when he hit a perfect nine-dart leg - but he's yet to receive his £60,000 prize

Economics

8 hours ago Lidl shoppers warned about pretzels that cause burning sensation in mouth

Lidl, which has more than 1,000 stores across the UK, has recalled Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels covered in milk chocolate, and those covered in dark chocolate

Events

15 hours ago Arne Slot reveals Mohamed Salah talks as Liverpool hope for contract agreement

Reds forward continually linked with money-spinning move to Saudi Arabia

Politics

18 hours ago Gregg Wallace's healthy eating website branded a 'horrific scam' as customers 'struggle to get refunds'

The shamed Masterchef star, 60, set up Gregg Wallace.Health after he himself shed five stone, with the business offering recipes, advice from experts and frozen ready deliveries.

Economics

9 hours ago Martin Odegaard fires title warning to Arsenal rivals ahead of Man City clash

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard firmly believes that the Gunners can still win the Premier League title, despite Liverpool being in pole position as the run-in gets ever closer

Events

15 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 Barclays down: App and online banking not working as outage leaves customers unable to check accounts

Barclays’ app and online banking appear to be down.

Economics

9 hours ago You're not a hostess at Hooters, you work at the White House! KENNEDY's maternal warning to the scantily clad correspondent moaning about her 'fashion' critics

23-year-old Winters announced her new title in an Instagram post on Tuesday, posing like a facetuned Barbie in a thigh-flashing skirt on the White House front lawn.

Events