20 minutes ago Budget's hammer blow to Britain: Private sector shrinks for first time in a YEAR after Labour's massive tax raid

Closely-watched PMI figures for this month were worse than analysts had pencilled in amid mounting fears of a slowdown.

Economics

24 minutes ago BBC EastEnders' Lacey Turner to exit show as she plans major next chapter in her life

EastEnders icon Lacey Turner, who has played Stacey Slater on the BBC soap since 2004, is expecting her third child with husband Matt Kay.

Politics

27 minutes ago If Putin attacks, London might be covered but the rest of Britain is defenceless if the missiles start raining down, writes ED LUCAS

EDWARD LUCAS: Yesterday, the Russian dictator denied claims that Moscow had launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro.

Events

28 minutes ago UK private sector contracting as firms give ‘thumbs down’ to the budget – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsAverage annual energy bill to rise to £1,738 in Great Britain from JanuaryWhat is the energy price cap and can I cut my bill?The pound has dropped to a six-month low against the US dollar, after this morning’s weaker-than-expected retail sales report.Sterling fell as low as $1.255, its weakest level since 14 May, extending recent losses as economic worries have risen. Continue reading...

Economics

33 minutes ago Moth Club fears future under threat by new block of flats which might start complaining about noise

The popular Hackney venue has warned that flats towering over the venue could have ‘devastating consequences’

Society

39 minutes ago Britain's military 'is ready to fight Russia tonight': UK army chief's stark warning after Putin declared we are now 'directly involved' in Ukraine war

Lt. Gen Sir Rob Magowan, the deputy chief of the British defence staff, told the House of Commons defence committee: 'If the British Army was asked to fight tonight, it would fight tonight'

Events

40 minutes ago Watch: Defence secretary John Healey faces MPs as Ukraine fires British missiles at Russia for first time

Watch as defence secretary John Healey faced MPs on Thursday (21 November) after Ukraine fired British missiles at Russia for the first time.

Events

45 minutes ago Warren says Trump’s ‘unprecedented’ actions during transition risk security

US Senator Elizabeth Warren sounds alarm over president-elect’s refusal to sign MOU and failure to release ethics planDonald Trump’s refusal to cooperate with the outgoing Biden administration is putting national security at risk and weakening safeguards against corruption, the US Senator Elizabeth Warren has warned.The president-elect has broken from precedent by refusing to sign memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with the current White House team and failing to release a comprehensive ethics plan. Continue reading...

Events

46 minutes ago Six ways to cut inheritance tax on pensions, by money expert GARY SMITH

More families will be drawn into inheritance tax from 2027, and some will want to start planning now to mitigate the effects, says Gary Smith of wealth manager Evelyn Partners.

Economics

46 minutes ago Man City dealt blow as Premier League clubs unite to pass landmark rule change

The Associated Party Transaction (APT) rules have been a hot topic in the Premier League in recent months following Manchester City's legal challenge to the system

Politics