14 minutes ago The Dorchester at Christmas: Is this London’s most luxurious festive sleepover?

The Dorchester’s ‘Magic of Christmas’ experience is among the Capital’s glitziest festive sleepovers — but is it worth it, and what else is on offer at London’s five-star hotels?

Politics

33 minutes ago Young Londoners urged to take 'zero alcohol' approach to drinking and driving at Christmas

New campaign encourages people getting behind the wheel to drink no alcohol at all

Politics

37 minutes ago Natural item works even better than vinegar at getting white clothes sparkling

White socks easily become dirty, dingy and stained after just a few uses but fear not, as a cleaning fan has shared a simple trick for getting them looking brand new again

Events

41 minutes ago Winter appeal: 'I was pregnant and homeless after a family rupture and didn't know where to turn'

Mother shares ordeal to shed light on the voiceless hidden homeless as part of our A Place to Call Home appeal

Society

49 minutes ago Mobile phone ban at Perthshire school has made pupils 'more sociable and created safer space'

Morrison’s Academy, in Crieff, Perthshire, has taken steps to remove pupils' mobile smartphones from the classroom in a bid to boost mental health and improve their learning.

Technology

59 minutes ago We will do all we can to support Briton reportedly captured in Ukraine – Lammy

A man who identifies himself as James Scott Rhys Anderson said he signed up to fight for Ukraine’s International Legion after losing his job.

Politics

67 minutes ago Teacher was unfairly sacked after allowing pupils to take Covid masks off during talent show at £17,000

Henry Howlett told students they could take their masks off 'if they felt anxious' or 'uncomfortable' during the pandemic-era performance at the school in East Sussex, it was heard.

Society

67 minutes ago I'm A Celeb's Ant McPartlin barks 'face your fears!' at screeching Dean McCullough in chaotic first look at latest Bushtucker Trial

The BBC Radio 1 presenter takes part in Jack and the Scream Stalk on Monday night after fans put him forward for yet another trial.

Politics

75 minutes ago Vitamin and mineral supplements taken by millions could increase risk of heart disease

Researchers say that most people are wasting their money on the pills as they provide no protection against illness.

Events

78 minutes ago Wall Street heading for record high after Scott Bessent nominated as US Treasury secretary; Barclays fined £40m over 2008 Qatari deal – business live

Bonds rally and dollar dips as investors welcome choice of billionaire hedge fund manager Bessent as next Treasury secretaryNewsflash: A deputy governor at the Bank of England has warned that it is “too early to declare victory” in the fight against inflation.Clare Lombardelli has told a conference at the Bank this morning that inflation has fallen steeply over the past two years. But, she is concerned that there are signs that the process of “wage disinflation” may be slowing, which would keep the cost of living rising faster than the Bank’s target.The outlook for wages and services prices is unclear from here.We need to see more evidence that wage growth and services inflation will continue their journey down to target-consistent rates.The UK economy has made good progress on disinfla...

Economics