2 hours ago Threat of Trump trade war looms over Starmer’s meeting with EU leaders

The Prime Minister will urge Europe to bear down on Russia when he meets the heads of the 27 EU governments on Monday.

Politics

24 hours ago Report that Rachel Reeves cited as evidence a third Heathrow runway would boost the economy 'was commissioned by the airport itself'

In a speech in Oxford this week, the chancellor claimed that a new runway at Heathrow could create up to 100,000 new jobs and open Britain up to new markets.

Society

2 hours ago Unions press Labour on workers rights bill as hundreds of thousands ‘stuck’ on zero

The Trades Union Congress said one in 12 zero-hours worker has been with their current employer for more than a decade, while almost half have been in the same job for more than two years

Economics

11 hours ago Stina Blackstenius gives Arsenal edge over Manchester City in WSL thriller

Both teams knew this was a win or bust moment for their already fading title hopes and, in that spirit, they served up a breathless seven-goal thriller. It was the visitors, Arsenal, who came out on top to surely confine the remainder of Manchester City’s Women’s Super League campaign to merely a battle for European qualification.City’s fourth defeat in their past six WSL games was another engrossing but mistake filled match that will be hugely damaging for their hopes of domestic success. On the overall share of the chances, Arsenal probably deserved to edge an end-to-end contest. Continue reading...

Sport

2 hours ago NHS must ‘urgently embrace’ AI to cope with rising demand, college warns

RCR president Dr Katharine Halliday will call for the Government to embrace the rollout of the technology in a speech on Monday.

Events

9 hours ago Dancing on Ice star says axed celeb shouldn't return to show as fans fume over exit

EXCLUSIVE: Dancing on Ice's 2019 winner James Jordan has weighed in on calls for one celebrity to return to the ITV ice rink despite being eliminated from the show

Culture

2 hours ago Keir Starmer orders hundreds of schools to improve amid Ofsted plan backlash

Keir Starmer said there are 600 schools in England that are 'stuck' and not improving as he backed controversial new Ofsted plans which have sparked a backlash among unions

Politics

2 hours ago Canadian dollar and Mexican peso slide as US tariffs unnerve investors

US stock futures also drop while oil prices rally as economists rush to assess impact of new levies

Economics

3 hours ago EU must shoulder military burden: Keir Starmer tells European allies to step up the fight against Russian aggression

Sir Keir Starmer will tell his European allies to shoulder more of the burden in the fight against Russian aggression when he travels to Brussels today.

Events

2 hours ago Ofsted’s inspection proposals ‘worse than system currently in place’ – Unions

The reforms come after criticism of the inspection system following the death of headteacher Ruth Perry.

Politics

5 hours ago ‘Enough is enough’: Trump tariffs inspire economic patriotism in Canada

US president’s aggressive actions have kick-started a ‘Buy Canadian’ campaign across the border

Economics

3 hours ago Labour's new betrayal: Struggling businesses will 'pay the price' of Keir Starmer's Brexit reset, experts warn

Struggling businesses are facing higher costs as Keir Starmer seeks to link Britain to the EU's green scheme.

Events

2 hours ago Almost one in five has received or witnessed ‘corridor care’, poll finds

The RCN is calling for action to tackle to issue.

Politics

6 hours ago Celtic transfer dealmaker phones the Hotline, signs a striker for £15million and then asks 'what's the panic Bhoys?'

Fraser Wilson answers your calls and it's all about signing season despite the big two winning on Sunday

Economics

3 hours ago Home Secretary warns Trump's 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico could have 'a really damaging impact' on the global economy

Donald Trump last night admitted Americans may feel 'pain' due to his global trade war, after Canada, Mexico and China retaliated.

Events

3 hours ago Starmer questioned on whether voice coach visit breached lockdown rules

A voice coach is reported to have visited the Prime Minister to help him prepare a response to the Brexit deal while lockdown rules were in place.

Politics

10 hours ago Brexit is ‘settled’ Sir Keir Starmer says amid calls for customs deal with EU

The Prime Minister will meet European Council leaders on Monday as he continues efforts to “reset” Britain’s relationship with the trade bloc.

Economics

5 hours ago BBC One's Miss Austen full cast for period drama starring Keeley Hawes and Rose Leslie

A new period drama called Miss Austen starts on BBC One with two major stars

Events

12 hours ago Brexit is ‘settled’, Sir Keir Starmer says amid calls for customs deal with EU

The Prime Minister will meet European Council leaders on Monday as he continues efforts to ‘reset’ Britain’s relationship with the trade bloc.

Economics

5 hours ago Woman and child are rushed to hospital after being hit by a car in a crash police are linking to shooting and arson attacks in the same street

Officers were called to Albert Road in Stechford, East Birmingham , last night after a driver mounted a pavement and hit the pair, aged 14 and 23, at around 8pm.

Events

3 hours ago Keir Starmer gives key update on 'rattled' Putin after Donald Trump threats

Keir Starmer will call for European leaders to turn the screw on Vladimir Putin's war machine after Donald Trump threatened new sanctions if the Ukraine war does not end

Politics

12 hours ago Fabrizio Romano's net worth and earnings, Man Utd deal, phone calls per day, lack of sleep

As the Premier League transfer window prepares to slam shut on Monday evening, we've taken a look at the life of one of the most popular transfer experts in the modern game

Economics

5 hours ago Mum of sisters killed in park says 'we need to do something' about toxic masculinity

Mina Smallman, mother of Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman, has called for action to tackle violent misogyny

Events

3 hours ago Simon Murray on why Hearts humbling must be Dundee wake up call – 'We never saw it coming'

It was a demolotion at the hands of the Jambos but Murray want to use it as a catalyst

Politics

17 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

7 hours ago 90s bombshell who dated River Phoenix makes rare appearance at Sundance... can you guess who?

She was in Thing Called Love. Her other hit films include Pump Up The Volume in 1990 with Christian Slater, The American President in 1995 and Broken Arrow in 1996.

Events

4 hours ago Scotland star catapulted into Lions contention as Gregor Townsend mulls over his big call for Ireland

Centre’s treble enhances stock in a big year for rugby

Politics

19 hours ago Amazon shoppers race to buy £24 gadget they call 'better' than an Apple Watch

As February approached, the coming months will be the decider on whether we all manage to stick to those new year resolutions we jotted down at the start of January. If you're struggling to stay motivated with your fitness goals during the dark winter months, it might be an idea to invest in a fitness tracker to help you along, and Amazon shoppers reckon they've found a hidden gem.

Economics

9 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's new feud as Craig Revel Horwood hits back at star

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has hit out at a former professional dancer who called for him to be axed from the judging panel

Events

4 hours ago Senior USAid officials put on leave after denying access to Musk’s Doge team

After standoff, Doge members gained control over access system, letting them to lock out workers and read emailsUSAid has put two senior security officials on administrative leave after a tense standoff with members of Elon Musk’s department of government efficiency (Doge) seeking access to sensitive data from the agency, five current and former USAid officials have told the Guardian.USAid director of security John Voorhees and a deputy have been put on administrative leave after they blocked efforts by Doge members to physically access restricted areas, the people said. The demands led to a tense standoff during which a senior deputy to Musk threatened to call the US marshals in to grant access to the building. Continue reading...

Politics

24 hours ago Has Starmer struck a murky deal with the Chinese to let them build a £750million mega

The fortified Royal Mint complex in East London resembled the set of a B-grade horror movie as it was lashed last week by the gusting winds and torrential rain of Storm Herminia.

Economics

13 hours ago Exonerated environmental defenders to face murder retrial in El Salvador

Critics decry ‘politically motivated’ decision to revisit civil war-era charges against leaders of anti-mining campaignFive Salvadorian environmental defenders who were exonerated of bogus civil war charges will face retrial this week amid growing evidence of political interference.Miguel Ángel Gámez, Alejandro Laínez García, Pedro Antonio Rivas Laínez, Antonio Pacheco and Saúl Agustín Rivas Ortega, were acquitted in October over the alleged killing of an army informant in 1989. The court in Cabañas in northern El Salvador ruled that the state had failed to prove a crime had taken place, or that the defendants, former leftwing guerrilla fighters, were linked to any wrongdoing. Continue reading...

Events

4 hours ago Dancing On Ice fans are all saying the same thing as Sir Steve Redgrave is eliminated after landing bottom of the leaderboard for a second week

Dancing On Ice viewers all had the same thing to say as Sir Steve Redgrave became the latest star to leave the show after a second week at bottom of the leaderboard.

Politics

24 hours ago Keir Starmer is privately urged to boost defence spending to more than 3% of GDP

Sir Keir Starmer has been privately urged to boost defence spending to more than 3 per cent of GDP - far outstripping his 2.5 per cent target.

Economics

14 hours ago Zelensky accuses Russia of bombing its own people after 'evil' missile strike on boarding school in Ukraine

Four people were killed and 84 wounded victims had to be rescued from the rubble of the destroyed building in Sudzha. Four of the injured were in a serious condition.

Events

5 hours ago Richmond's first Black mayor is remembered as a civil rights fighter and trailblazer

Current and former Virginia leaders are recalling the first Black mayor of Richmond for his trailblazing career and lifetime commitment to civil rights

Politics

14 hours ago ECB to carry out ‘thorough and honest’ review after Women’s Ashes whitewash

England were ‘outperformed in every facet’ by AustraliaDirector refuses to comment on Knight and Lewis futuresClare Connor, the managing director of women’s cricket at the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), has admitted that England are way behind Australia in terms of fitness and ability to perform under pressure.Connor also revealed she is considering bringing in voices from outside the current ECB setup to ensure a “thorough and honest” review in the wake of England’s embarrassing 16-0 Ashes whitewash. Continue reading...

Events

5 hours ago Who left Dancing On Ice? Fans rejoice as Sir Steve Redgrave is latest star to be eliminated after landing bottom of the leaderboard for a second week: 'He wasn't getting any better!'

The Olympian, 62, and partner Vicky Ogden found themselves in the final two with Corrie's Sam Ashton and Molly Lanaghan.

Politics

14 hours ago I feared I would die in my sleep despite only being in my 20s: SARFRAZ MANZOOR reveals how the sudden death of his father left him obsessed that he'd go to bed and never wake up

Traumatised by the sudden loss of his father, Sarfraz Manzoor grew terrified of perishing alone while away from his family. His salvation? A professional wake-up call

Events

6 hours ago Where is Timothy Turner in Call the Midwife amid fans' concerns over character's absence?

Call the Midwife fans have been left concerned over the absence of Dr Turner's son, Timothy, who has not been seen in Poplar in the new series

Politics

14 hours ago Trump risks ‘really damaging impact’ on global economy with tariffs, Cooper warns

If Donald Trump targets the UK, it could retaliate in the form of tariffs targeted at symbolically important US products such as whiskey, blue jeans and motorbikes – hitting brands like Jack Daniel’s, Levi’s and Harley-Davidson

Events

7 hours ago Trump renews calls for Canada to become 51st state while Trudeau orders tariffs of his own in trade war: Live

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he would ‘not back down in standing up for Canadians’

Politics

14 hours ago Disabled woman blocked from kitchen for 11 months after 'callous' Southwark Council delays

The unnamed tenant was prevented from accessing the room while she waited for her kitchen doorway to be widened

Events

7 hours ago What do Trump's executive orders say on tariffs and how would they work?

President Donald Trump is using a trio of executive orders to throw the world economy and his own goal of cutting inflation into turmoil

Politics

15 hours ago Fighting for justice doesn’t have to be a big dramatic act. It can be small | Rebecca Solnit

But it’s important to not limit our sense of what resistance looks likeAll those lists and instructions and editorials on how to resist authoritarianism and stand up for human rights, the rule of law and climate are good, and I both wholly support them and want to veer off from their recommendations here. Yes, everyone with any capacity to do so should join things, call politicians, support the groups and campaigns protecting the above. But it’s important to not limit our sense of what resistance looks like to these versions of doing something. In addition to these formal, structured ways of defending what you believe in, there are ways of doing so woven into everyday life and our conversations and communications.Each of us needs to stand on principle, loudly, whenever, wherever we can. Used strategically, our voices can do a lot to preserve anti-authoritarian worldviews about facts, science, history, rights, justice and inclusion. In this moment, it matters to just be a person who,...

Events

7 hours ago Boyd and McGeady clamped for 'nasty' Jota comments as raging Celtic fans call out 'mean spirited' pundits

McGeady didn't understand Jota's emotional response to scoring third goal while Boyd made a 'tissues' quip

Politics

15 hours ago Mum of sisters murdered by stranger in park makes key demand to save lives

Mina Smallman, whose daughters Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman were murdered in 2020, called on ministers to set up a new agency targeting toxic masculinity

Events

7 hours ago Hezbollah announces funeral for slain longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah set for Feb 23

The Lebanese Hezbollah group has announced that the funeral of its longtime leader will take place on Feb. 23

Politics

16 hours ago Ukraine and Russia blame each other as missile kills at least four in Kursk school

Ukraine armed forces say 84 people were rescued or had medical help after strike in Russian territory that Kyiv holdsUkraine and Russia have traded blame for a deadly missile strike that killed at least four people in the dormitory of a boarding school situated in a part of Russia’s Kursk region held by Ukrainian forces.Some of the war’s fiercest battles in recent months have been taking place in the Kursk region that borders Ukraine, where Kyiv forces have held swathes of the land since staging a major cross-border incursion last August. Continue reading...

Events

7 hours ago Germans protest against party leader who pushed migration bill backed by far right

Angry rallies in Berlin, Cologne, Hamburg, Leipzig and Munich accuse Friedrich Merz of cooperating with AfDTens of thousands of people marched in Germany on Sunday to protest against the decision by the centre-right leader – and frontrunner in a looming election – to send to parliament proposals for tough migration rules that received the backing of a far-right party.Angry protesters in Berlin, Cologne, Hamburg, Leipzig and Munich said that Friedrich Merz and his Christian Democrats (CDU) broke Germany’s unwritten post-Nazi promise by all democratic parties to never pass any rule or resolution in parliament with the support of far-right, nationalist parties such as Alternative für Deutschland (AfD). Continue reading...

Politics

16 hours ago Here’s a shocking finding, gen Z: democracy isn’t perfect | David Mitchell

According to a new poll, half of our 13- to 27-year-olds can’t see the point of all those time-wasting elections and parliaments. Why do they not know that authoritarianism is worse?The phrase “shocking findings” is hugely overused in the media, which is strange because it’s so clumsy. The word endings nearly rhyme, but not quite, and there’s something infantile about the word “finding” for something you’ve found. Is your lunch your eatings? Did you do any pooings this morning? Always go for a weeing before leaving the house – or building.Most “shocking findings” don’t turn out to be that shocking. The phrase gets deployed to dupe you into reading on and then it’s just some study that’s come out with something predictably depressing. Not this time. Last week, there were some genuinely shocking findings. I’d go so far as simply to call them shockings. Never mind that they were found – that’s not their key characteristic at all. They’re shockings, infuriatings and frankly frightenings...

Events

7 hours ago Liverpool transfer news: Virgil van Dijk urges stay as Arne Slot gets 'informal talks' boost

Mohamed Salah's future is a hot topic at Liverpool and the Reds are also being linked with a move for a player who has emerged as one of European football's top talents

Politics

16 hours ago Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta sent Premier League warning ahead of crunch Man City clash

Arsenal will be trying to keep up the heat on Premier League leaders Liverpool with victory over Manchester City on Sunday afternoon

Events