10 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

11 minutes ago Snow and ice shuts schools as Storm Bert to hit tonight with new 70mph gale warnings

Ahead of the storm making landfall tomorrow, drivers have been warned to avoid rural areas and travel with a host of essentials in the event they are stranded.

Events

12 minutes ago Rainbow Laces campaign kicks off as 1 in 4 LGBT+ people feel unwelcome in community sport

The Rainbow Laces campaign is in its 11th year, with LGBT+ rights charity and organisers Stonewall warning there is still a long way to go despite the success of the initiative

Politics

17 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

23 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

26 minutes ago UK's position on ICC arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu as US rejects orders

The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant has been issued for Benjamin Netanyahu over alleged war crimes - here's all the details on how the UK has responded

Events

30 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

32 minutes ago Iceland volcano eruption prompts new Foreign Office travel warning for UK tourists

The Foreign Office stated another eruption is 'likely' following Wednesday's volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula, which led to major evacuations.

Events

35 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

36 minutes ago Warning after huge number of young men infected with ringworm from barbers

The UK has reportedly seen a large spike in the cases of ringworm among men visiting barbers believed to be down to a trend for skin fade haircuts and it has led to a warning

Events