2 hours ago Dartmouth sorority, two members of fraternity face charges after student who attended party drowned

A sorority at Dartmouth College and two members of a fraternity faces charges related to the death of a student who drowned after attending an off-campus party

Society

2 hours ago Wall Street hits record high after Scott Bessent nominated as US Treasury secretary – 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 organised by King’s Business School 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 g...

Society

2 hours ago You can save hundreds on your heating bill by doing one simple thing – says expert

As the cost of living crisis rages on, many people are worrying about heating their homes this winter, and with temperatures continuing to drop, staying warm without breaking the bank is a valid concern

Science

5 hours 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

5 hours ago David de Gea is reborn and central to Fiorentina’s Serie A renaissance | Nicky Bandini

Goalkeeper is at heart of team reviving and defying expectations thanks to seven straight Serie A winsDavid de Gea said on day one that he wanted to “make history” with Fiorentina. Three months later, you could make a case he has already succeeded. The Viola won their seventh consecutive Serie A game on Sunday, 2-0 away to Como. Only once before – back in 1960 – have they achieved such a run in the Italian top-flight.The Spaniard has been essential. De Gea collected his fifth clean sheet against Como, more than any other goalkeeper has managed since he made his league debut on 15 September. He is having to work for them, too. Continue reading...

Culture

6 hours ago Next Rangers manager odds: Former Liverpool and Chelsea bosses amongst favourites to replace Philippe Clement as ex

Rangers head coach Philippe Clement saw the pressure increase on his job after the 1-1 draw with Dundee United at Ibrox.

Society

8 hours ago Now Ethiopia's PM says Band Aid 40 could 'do more harm than good' after Ed Sheeran and others criticised it for fuelling 'pity rather than partnership'

Abiy Ahmed has intervened in the controversy over the 40th anniversary rerelease of the track which its co-writer Bob Geldof has been forced to defend.

Culture

8 hours ago Barclays fined £40m for ‘reckless’ Qatari deals during 2008 financial crash

The bank had been due to challenge the case brought by the Financial Conduct Authority in court this week.

Economics

8 hours ago DWP confirms exact date Christmas bonus will land in your bank account

The DWP Christmas bonus is worth £10 and in previous years, it has been paid to eligible households during the first week of December - but it can take until January 1 to come through

Economics

8 hours ago DWP confirms State Pensioners born in these years to get Winter Fuel increase

The Winter Fuel Payment will automatically be paid into the bank accounts of qualifying persons - but the exact amount will be higher for those of a certain age

Economics