38 m. ago Moment armed police arrest man, 64, who made 'assassination kits' for gangsters from his back garden as he burns 'treasure trove' of evidence

Ronald Knowles curated 80 'assassination kits' in his home in Alfreton, Derbyshire, which included at least 33 firearms, converted from replica pistols, bullets, as well as silencers and latex gloves.

Events

40 m. ago New call to give older people free bus travel between all UK nations

The Concessionary Bus Travel Act 2007 includes a power to allow for mutual recognition of bus passes across the UK.

Transport

58 m. ago Kate Middleton has awkward moment in power suit as she makes surprise visit

The Princess of Wales has visited the newly-opened V&A East Storehouse in East London, where she was given a behind-the-scenes tour and spent time viewing the incredible objects stored there

Politics

69 m. ago Poundland stores closing: dramatic discount chain overhaul could see 200 stores close and jobs at risk

The chain faces a major shake-up as tough trading forces radical cuts and a potential change of ownership 🛒

Events

1 hour ago Key questions answered on Sizewell C after Reeves confirms nuclear investment

The major £16 billion investment in nuclear power comes ahead of the Government spending review.

Economics

2 h. ago As a festival veteran, I couldn't be happier about Decathlon’s new summer tent pledge

The store will offer a full refund on selected tents returned by September 14

Politics

2 h. ago Starmer: Support for nuclear power is ‘statement of intent’ from Government

The Government has committed £14.2 billion to build the Sizewell C plant.

Politics

2 h. ago Spending review latest: Starmer says ‘no more dithering’ over nuclear power amid £14bn Sizewell C plan

Chancellor signs off on £14.2 billion of investment to build the new Sizewell C nuclear plant

Economics

2 h. ago Voices: Could ‘going nuclear’ finally end Ed Miliband’s career?

The energy secretary is one of politics’ great survivors – but his plan to build a £14bn power station on the Suffolk coast could leave a toxic legacy, says Sean O’Grady

Events

3 h. ago Brits with butterflies in garden told to take urgent action 'before it's too late'

The UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme has released the latest annual results and they show that 2024 was one of the worst years on record for butterflies in the UK

Politics

3 h. ago RHS expert issues 'do not' warning to Brits if insect invasion plagues your garden

Plant health experts at the Royal Horticultural Society say warm spring weather led to an early surge in aphids

Events

3 h. ago Los Angeles protests: California governor says marines ‘not political pawns’ as Donald Trump deploys more National Guard troops – live

Gavin Newsom says Trump’s threat to deploy marines to LA is ‘blatant abuse of power’ as state lodges a suit against administrationUS officials said the marines were being deployed to protect federal property and personnel, including immigration agents. A convoy of 10 to 15 buses with blacked-out windows and escorted by sheriff’s vehicles, left the base at Twentynine Palms in the desert east of Los Angeles late Monday and headed toward the city, stopping around 1am (9am BST) at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, about 20 miles (35 km) south of downtown Los Angeles.Despite their presence, there has been limited engagement so far between the Guard and protesters while local law enforcement implements crowd control. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Saving for your first house? You could be missing out on £2,000 a year from the Government, expert explains

Many first-time buyers are failing to get their 25% bonus

Economics

4 h. ago How Not to Be a Political Wife by Sarah Vine review – a bitter memoir of power and betrayal

She was Michael Gove’s wife and Samantha Cameron’s best friend. But then Brexit happenedPolitics is awful.If you want the digested read of Sarah Vine’s memoir on life as a Westminster WAG, that’s it: politics, she writes, is a hateful business that ruined her marriage to Michael Gove, her health and happiness. (Don’t ask what the Cameron years did to anyone else: this book is absolutely not about anyone else.) But like many a passionate hatred, this one started out as love. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Man gets life for ‘senseless’ murder of talented footballer, 32, in south London car park

Theo Porteous was stabbed multiple times outside a block of flats near Battersea Power Station

Events

5 h. ago Edinburgh book festival to make case for hope with Hanif Kureishi and Palestinian poet

Brazilian tribal leader among other guests at event with theme of repair, along with Ruth Jones and Nicola SturgeonThe Edinburgh book festival is to champion the positive power of hope later this summer with events involving Hanif Kureishi, the Palestinian poet Najwan Darwish and an exiled Brazilian tribal leader.The core theme for this year’s festival will be the “expansive” concept of repair, and offering solutions and optimism at a time of crisis and conflict, said Jenny Niven, the event’s director.The Edinburgh international book festival runs from 9 to 24 August. Tickets go on sale on 21 June. Continue reading...

Culture

5 h. ago Around 3,000 lives could be saved ‘by changes to heart failure treatment’

Some 614,000 adults in England are affected by heart failure.

Events

5 h. ago Reeves says nuclear investment shows UK ‘back where it belongs’ after approving Sizewell C plant

The Government has earmarked almost £17 billion for nuclear power projects in the UK

Economics

5 h. ago What is Sizewell C nuclear plant and why is it controversial?

Environmentalists and campaign groups have argued it will impact local wildlife and is ‘too slow’ to combat climate change

Events

6 h. ago Aristocrat killer who forced candle down victim's throat spotted on dating apps

Art gallery owner Bennet von Vertes brutally murdered 23-year-old British graduate Alex Morgan with a candlestick in a Swiss villa - but is now said to be popping up on dating apps

Events