2 hours ago Pubs 'deeply and painfully wounded' in wake of Autumn Budget as industry chief warns of further closures and job losses following £650 million hit to the sector

Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association, warned venues will shut, jobs will be lost and the price of a pint will go up in a £650m hit to the sector.

Economics

2 hours ago Energy boss tells customers to 'snuggle up' under electric blankets to beat the cold this winter

Octopus Energy founder Greg Jackson has encouraged those struggling to warm their houses this winter to use cheaper options such as electric blankets.

Economics

4 hours ago Laos methanol poisoning: Teen was 'living her best life' before being served 'poisoned shots'

Six people have so far died after the methanol poisoning in Vng Vieng, Laos, including Brit Simone White, an American, two Danish tourists and Australians Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles

Politics

4 hours ago Travel blogger 'in shock' over Laos backpacker deaths after hostel she recommended for being 'cheap, sociable and offers free alcohol' is revealed as the site of methanol poisoning

A travel blogger has expressed her shock after six backpackers, including 28-year-old British lawyer Simone White, died from suspected methanol poisoning at a Laos hostel she had promoted.

Events

7 hours ago Six people are dead after a suspected mass methanol poisoning at a backpacker party town. What went wrong in Laos?

As authorities detain a hostel owner in Vang Vieng, expert says the recent deaths are just the ‘tip of the iceberg’Vang Vieng is an unlikely party hub.Surrounded by striking limestone mountains and caves in central Laos, it morphed from a small farming town to a hedonistic party hub in the early 2000s. Enticed by boozy tubing experiences, throngs of twentysomething backpackers cemented its spot on south-east Asia’s famed backpacker trail. Continue reading...

Events

7 hours ago Darts star SUSPENDED after failing drugs test on the eve of Players Championship finals

Taylor was due to face former world champion Michael Smith on Friday but will no longer take part in the competition after testing positive for a banned substance.

Sport

8 hours ago Chemistry expert on methanol poisoning after sixth Laos ‘tainted shots’ death ...The Standard podcast

Plus, capital’s busiest rail stations revealed & future of Liverpool Street

Events

8 hours ago Currys kicks off its Black Friday deals – and these are the best offers to shop

The electrical retailer guarantees its Black Friday deals haven’t been cheaper in the last six months

Economics

8 hours ago Crocs that 'last forever' reduced to £22 in cheaper than Black Friday Sports Direct deal

"Great light weight casual shoe that never goes out of style. They last forever"

Economics