32 minutes ago Photographer that captured Melania Trump's FLOTUS portrait compares President's wife to 'the Queen of England'

Belgian photographer Régine Mahaux told The Times she believes the First Lady shares traits with royalty, in particular the 'never complain, never explain' conduct.

Politics

3 hours ago Wynne Evans 'hires top lawyers' after 'loss of earnings' from Strictly Tour axe

Welsh opera star and BBC Wales presented Wynne Evans was dropped from the Strictly Come Dancing live tour after being caught making an offensive sexual remark to Janette Manrara in Birmingham

Society

78 minutes ago Money Saving Expert's holiday hack to get 18 days off using nine days' annual leave

Money Saving Expert, aka MSE, is founded by Martin Lewis

Economics

5 hours ago Comedy fans uncover ‘forgotten’ noughties BBC show starring Olivia Colman

The 2008 series is based on the memoirs of a famous fashion figure

Sport

53 minutes ago Bournemouth star backs referee Darren England in surprise admission over Liverpool penalty

David Brooks had a goal ruled out in the first half of Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Bournemouth and the Cherries ace was happy to admit that he did not feel too hard done by following the incident which led to the Reds' penalty

Events

23 hours ago New Ireland head coach Simon Easterby's marriage to popular TV host and talented son

The former Scarlets captain is taking charge of his first match as interim Ireland head coach

Culture

31 hours ago Microsoft head, Google CEO, Times Internet VC join hands to bag London Spirit

Microsoft head, Google CEO, Times Internet VC join hands to bag London Spirit  Cricbuzz

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15 hours ago Marcus Rashford due for Aston Villa medical to seal Manchester United loan

Unai Emery driving move for out-of-favour forwardVilla discussing including option to buy RashfordAston Villa are close to agreeing a deal to take Marcus Rashford on loan for the rest of the season, with Unai Emery driving the move to sign the out-of-favour Manchester United forward.Villa have been exploring the market in that position after the departure of Jhon Durán, with Matheus Cunha, João Félix, Marco Asensio and Mathys Tel among the options considered. The club regard Rashford as a low-risk signing given they are unlikely to pay a fee. The England international is due to have a medical on Sunday. Continue reading...

Science

90 minutes ago Would the Queen have forgiven Prince Harry for his betrayal? Inside the late monarch's response to another damaging scandal 30 years before Megxit that hints at a bleak outcome...

Through her role as the head of the Church of England, the late Queen Elizabeth II regularly mentioned Jesus' example of forgiveness and reconciliation.

Politics

8 hours ago The Welsh restaurant top food critics are raving about despite it only being open a year

The Shed has gone from strength to strength over the last 12 months, earning plaudits from some of the biggest names in the UK food scene

Society

3 hours ago UK interest rate cut a ‘sure bet’ amid faltering economic growth, say experts

The Bank of England’s top economists will meet on February 6 when forecasters predict they will cut the base interest rate to 4.5%.

Economics

17 hours ago Omer Riza issues apology to Cardiff City fans as players froze in 'unacceptable' Leeds United defeat

The Bluebirds were battered 7-0 on a sobering day for the club

Sport

98 minutes ago Killer 'with shoe fetish' may be freed from prison as victim's daughter issues plea

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT: Christopher Farrow, who was jailed in 2000 for the brutal murder of Wendy Speakes, has been granted a parole hearing scheduled for later this month

Events

24 hours ago ITV Masked Singer's Joel Dommett issues show update hours ahead of episode

The Masked Singer host Joel Dommett had some exciting news ahead of Saturday's show

Culture

22 hours ago Jonathan Davies turns up to meet cancer patients amid amazing £50m achievement

The former Wales fly-half has raised over £50m for Velindre since first supporting them in 2007

Science

93 minutes ago Kyren Wilson’s growing net worth, wife’s illness, car collection and partying past

Kyren Wilson is enjoying another spectacular period in snooker, but 'The Warrior' has had to endure his fair share of challenges away from the table

Politics

11 hours ago Justin Baldoni accused of 'bogus claim' as New York Times DENIES 'early access' to Blake Lively's complaint

The New York Times has issued a strong rebuttal to allegations made by Justin Baldoni in his amended lawsuit against Blake Lively. The New York Times issued a statement rejecting the allegations.

Society

4 hours ago Vet shares one dangerous plant dog owners should avoid at all costs on walks

Dog owners are being warned to be on the lookout for a dangerous plant that can threaten pets during walks - and there's one sign to watch out for that means your dog could be in danger

Economics

17 hours ago England player ratings vs Ireland: Curry twins rise to occasion but Cadan Murley endures tough second half

Marcus Smith electric again in frustrating Six Nations opening loss as new captain Maro Itoje also impresses

Sport

2 hours ago AI tools have put child sexual abuse ‘on steroids’, Home Secretary warns

The Home Office said fake images are being used to blackmail children and force them to livestream further abuse.

Events

1 hour ago Swansea City transfer bulletin as two new rumours swirl in last 48 hours of window

Swansea City are heading into the final throes of the transfer window hoping to bring in a wide player and to strengthen their midfield options

Politics

11 hours ago Civil servant is left homeless after Barclays payment issues mean she unable to buy her new family home

Paola Mereu, 39, sold the house her and her husband and their two daughters, aged one and seven, lived in at Uxbridge and were meant to buy their new home in West Sussex on Friday.

Society

5 hours ago Barclays customers face third day of banking chaos as IT outage drags on

The bank said it has been tackling ‘ongoing technical issues’ since Friday.

Economics

18 hours ago Ireland v England LIVE: Six Nations score and updates as hosts lead in final stages of tense clash

Can Ireland get revenge on the side that denied them a grand slam a year ago?

Sport

2 hours ago Love Island in shock drug scandal as it's revealed Stacey Solomon's ex 'internally' smuggled in narcotics and shared with co

The American stunt performer, 50, appeared on the celebrity version of the show in 2006 but left the programme after just two days.

Events

1 hour ago 'Independent' Melania Trump 'is just like the Queen of England... she stays in her place'

Melania Trump recently unveiled her portrait as First Lady of the United States (FLOTUS) and Belgian photographer Régine Mahaux has given a glowing account of his subject

Politics

14 hours ago Kyle Walker is reunited with wife Annie Kilner and their children as the family arrive in Italy to watch the footballer's AC Milan debut

The England international, 34, has joined the Serie A giants from Manchester City until the end of the season.

Society

10 hours ago Cocaine dealer who 'thought he was untouchable' ordered to pay back £4,000

Harry Cook, 29, denied a sporty Seat car containing the coke was his - but he had been caught on CCTV driving the vehicle into a hotel car park where officers found it

Economics

19 hours ago Ireland vs England LIVE: Six Nations 2025 latest score and rugby updates

Huge showdown in Dublin headlines round one as defending champions eye statement

Sport

3 hours ago Coastguard launch operation to rescue dog 'being swept away by current' at beach in Porthcawl

The golden retriever was 300 metres from the shore and being swept further out to sea by the current

Events

2 hours ago Thomas Tuchel's stance on Marcus Rashford's England future amid Man Utd exit

Marcus Rashford's hopes of an England return are very much alive with Thomas Tuchel now at the helm as the ex-Chelsea manager remains an admirer of the forward

Politics

18 hours ago Barclays outage leaves family 'homeless' with belongings in removal van

Customers are still having issues receiving and making payments due to the major IT glitch which began on Friday

Society

10 hours ago Drug dealer had Valentino trainers and Louis Vuitton bags but now has to pay back £17k

Marcell Bridgeman, 24, spent £170,000 on six kilos of cocaine which he sold on for profit. But his possessions and cash were seized by police when they executed a warrant

Economics

19 hours ago Shocking Cardiff City ratings at Leeds United as players turn in worst performance of the season

Here is how the players rated in the clash at Elland Road

Sport

4 hours ago Why Warren Gatland must shift the tone if Wales are to end their Six Nations woe

Despite a solid enough start, Wales wilted to a 13th consecutive defeat against France in Paris to set up a must-win clash with Italy in Rome

Events

2 hours ago A pub was getting rave reviews. Then a hygiene inspection uncovered the chef's past

A catastrophic food hygiene inspection led to revelations about the history of the Crown's chef David James

Politics

19 hours ago Civil servant and family ‘homeless’ after Barclays IT issue halts house purchase

Paola Mereu, 39, sold the house her and her husband and their daughters lived in at Uxbridge and were meant to buy their new home on Friday.

Society

15 hours ago Barclays customers blast firm's outage as it advises them to go to food banks for help

The delays in fixing the Barclays IT issues, which began on Friday, were worsened by the outage coinciding with January payday and the deadline for self-assessment tax returns

Economics

22 hours ago Livingston bosses launch probe after first team player racially targeted online

The club issued a statement expressing their anger after one of their players was the target of a racist post on social media.

Sport

5 hours ago Today's rugby news as Wales face injury crisis amid major fears over star

The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world

Events

2 hours ago Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil to emerge with his annual prediction about end of winter

Punxsutawney Phil’s team of top-hatted associates will issue the woodchuck’s weather verdict as the sun rises

Politics

20 hours ago 'Constant calls. Kids freezing. House bitter' as family with six children left with no hot water and heating for a week

Mum-of six Tracy Phillips said they were forced to sleep in their coats

Society

15 hours ago I shopped at Home Bargains and found one thing made a huge difference to my bill

I went to find out why Home Bargains sales are through the roof right now

Economics

22 hours ago Ireland vs England LIVE: Six Nations 2025 latest score and rugby updates today

Huge showdown in Dublin headlines round one as defending champions eye statement

Sport

5 hours ago Call the Midwife and EastEnders star's life from bank robbery to hypothermia on set

Cliff Parisi has been a familiar face on TV screens for decades, but actors fame was far from easy after he was jailed for bank robbery as a teenager

Events

21 hours ago Dr Martens knock £51 off 'comfortable boots' shoppers 'don't want to take off'

The classic boots from Dr Martens have been described as 'like slippers' offering both style and comfort

Economics

24 hours ago Tottenham turn attention to Chelsea star following second transfer snub in 24 hours

Tottenham hoped to sign Fikayo Tomori from AC Milan but the five-time England international is understood to have turned Spurs down, just as Bayern Munich striker Mathys Tel did on Friday

Sport

6 hours ago We’re closing the loopholes that allow paedophiles to use AI to sexually abuse children | Peter Kyle

Technology has changed how predators operate. Now a raft of new offences will stop those who create heinous content escaping punishment Technology moves fast. Legislation can be slow. For decades, that has felt like a fundamental fact of public life. But the gap between our laws and the world they are supposed to govern feels wider than ever. While the internet has transformed every element of our society, the state has not kept up.Most of the laws that prohibit the creation and distribution of child sexual abuse imagery have been in place since the 1990s. Back then, Photoshop was in its infancy. The physical photographs that paedophiles shared were no less vile, but they were easier for the police to seize and destroy.Peter Kyle is secretary of state for science, innovation and technology Continue reading...

Events

2 hours ago Barclays says services are back to normal after technical issue ‘resolved’

The bank said the issue had been resolved on Sunday morning and delayed payments processed.

Politics

23 hours ago HMRC issues message over '£100 fines' to Barclays customers affected by outage

The outage started on the day thousands of people will have been trying to submit their tax returns

Economics

27 hours ago Patrick Dorgu breaks silence ahead of flying to England to complete Manchester United transfer

Patrick Dorgu will arrive in the UK on Saturday ahead of finalising his move to Man United from Lecce.

Sport

6 hours ago Boyzone stars' heartbreaking reaction to Stephen Gately's sudden death

Boyzone bandmates open up about the tragic death of Stephen Gately

Events

2 hours ago Would the Queen have forgiven Prince Harry for his betrayal? Inside the late monarch's response to another damaging scandal 30 years before Megixt that hints at a bleak outcome...

Through her role as the head of the Church of England, the late Queen Elizabeth II regularly mentioned Jesus' example of forgiveness and reconciliation.

Politics

23 hours ago Swansea City linked with £4m Man City midfielder following Matt Grimes exit

The Swans are said to have beaten off competition from Middlesbrough to lead the race

Economics

27 hours ago The unseen France v Wales moments as Welsh player overcome in tunnel and team

John Jones was in Paris to keep an eye on things away from the cameras as Wales faced France

Sport

7 hours ago Teeth whitening strips 'just like they've been to the hygienist' in Valentine's Day bundle

If you're after a brighter smile, just in time for February 14, aka Valentine's Day, then this could be your saving grace.

Events

3 hours ago Guy Pearce slams his own performance in iconic Christopher Nolan movie: ‘I hate what I did’

Actor said watching himself in the movie was like hearing ‘nails on a chalkboard’

Politics

28 hours ago Next's 'very flattering' new season dress shoppers are 'buying in three colours'

Next shoppers have been raving over the casual T shirt dress, which has a twist detail at the waist that is 'flattering around the tummy area'

Economics

29 hours ago How to watch Ireland vs England FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for Six Nations rugby today

Daunting start to campaign for Steve Borthwick’s side

Sport

7 hours ago O'Hare International Airport driver critically injured after plane's wing strikes vehicle

The 64-year-old driver of an O'Hare International Airport airport tug truck was critically injured Saturday evening after his vehicle collided with an aircraft

Events

3 hours ago Victorian disease with 17 red flag signs to watch for as cases rise in England

The UK Health Security Agency has urged people to be aware of the symptoms as new figures show a 13% rise in the number of people affected in England

Politics

32 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

32 hours ago How to watch the boxing tonight: TV channel, live stream, ringwalk details and fight cards

Adam Azim is looking to take the next step as he faces former world champion Sergey Lipinets on Saturday in what is the biggest fight of his career so far

Sport

8 hours ago Paedophile sexually assaulted young girl in park after texting on Snapchat

Dean Williams, 29, from Abercynon, assaulted the girl at a park in Caerphilly

Events

3 hours ago Care home and hospital inspections years out of date, says CQC chief executive

Vowing to turn things around, Sir Julian Hartley also said an IT system introduced last year is not fit for purpose.

Politics

33 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

9 hours ago Inside terrifying island where animal's bite can melt human flesh in seconds

An island off the coast of Brazil is home to a deadly and critically endangered creature whose bite causes rapid tissue death, internal bleeding and kidney failure in humans

Events

3 hours ago England facing ‘big questions’ after Ashes embarrassment says Michael Vaughan

The tourists suffered a 16-0 series defeat after losing the day/night Test in Melbourne by an innings and 122 runs.

Politics

33 hours ago Huge £11bn plan could see 30 new UK train stations with journey times slashed

The Western Gateway Partnership's Rail Deal, which would be partly funded by central government, would also see half a dozen stations upgraded across the south west of England and south Wales

Economics

11 hours ago Sydney is facing a wave of antisemitic attacks – but what is behind them?

Police say incidents may have been ‘orchestrated in some manner’ and are ‘chasing every rabbit down every hole’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOn a sleepy road on the outskirts of Sydney sat a caravan that would make international headlines.Inside, New South Wales police discovered enough explosives to cause a “potential mass causality event”, but no detonator. There was a list of Jewish sites and a note that included the words: “Fuck the Jews.” Continue reading...

Events

4 hours ago Trudeau tells Canadians to forgo Florida orange juice and Kentucky bourbon after Trump's aggressive tariff

Justin Trudeau has issued a plea to Canadians after Donald Trump imposed a 25 percent tariff on imports from Canada.

Politics

36 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

12 hours ago Kate launches new initiative to help boost the nation’s social and emotional skills

The Princess of Wales’ Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood has published the Shaping Us Framework.

Events

4 hours ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Sunday, February 2)

All of the latest news from across Wales and further afield

Politics

14 hours ago SIX NATIONS TV REVIEW: Eddie Jones squirms as he's put on the spot by ITV during coverage of Ireland vs England

JONATHAN McEVOY: Times change, not always for the worse, just usually, and now it was a 4.45pm kick-off in Dublin and Eddie Jones  was paraded as the new star signing of ITV's coverage.

Events

5 hours ago 'Blind football changed my life and could change a lot of other people's'

Charity Bloomsbury Football has been working with figures from England's blind and partially-sighted football set-up to help a new generation of football fans get into the game

Politics

14 hours ago Crystal Palace handed major Adam Wharton injury boost ahead of Manchester United trip

England international has struggled with groin injury all season

Events

5 hours ago Kate Middleton's top priority in cancer journey made clear on emotional visit

The Princess of Wales made a major appearance in Wales this week - and a leading royal expert has explained why the visit made her priorities very clear

Politics

15 hours ago Foreign Office warns travellers visiting Greek islands after 'seismic activity'

New advice has been issued from the Foreign Office for two Greek islands

Events

6 hours ago Punxsutawney Phil to emerge with his annual prediction about the end of winter

Punxsutawney Phil’s team of top-hatted associates will issue the woodchuck’s weather verdict as the sun rises

Politics

16 hours ago Lidl issues urgent product recall for popular snack amid risk of 'burning sensation'

Supermarket chain Lidl and the Food Standards Agency has issued an urgent UK recall on two popular snacks that could cause a 'burning sensation' in the mouth when eaten.

Events