75 minutes ago When does the World Darts Championship start? Live stream, TV and draw details as Luke Littler targets glory

The action at Alexandra Palace is almost set to get underway.

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87 minutes 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...

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2 hours ago Bird flu detected in raw milk sold in California as fears rise of virus spreading

No illnesses traced to batch as health officials warn consumers to avoid purchaseBird flu has been detected in a sample of raw milk sold in California raising fears about the continued spread of the virus, state officials reported.The virus was found in “one batch of cream top, whole raw milk” from Raw Farm, a dairy farm based out of Fresno, California, with a “best by” date of 27 November, said the California department of public health in a press release. Continue reading...

Science

5 hours ago Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka relationship holds key to Arsenal chasing down Liverpool in title race

Arsenal trail Liverpool by nine points but relationship of key duo offers them hope in title race

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6 hours ago Ipswich fan reveals reason for furious Roy Keane bust up after being 'offered out' by Man Utd legend at Portman Road

A section of Ipswich supporters were seen in a heated row with Manchester United legend Roy Keane after Sunday's Premier League clash at Portman Road

Transport

8 hours ago Black Friday travel deals 2024: Early offers on flights, holidays and hotels

Here’s where to shop the best Black Friday 2024 travel deals

Transport

9 hours ago School attendances improve thanks to support provided to North Lanarkshire families

The latest report on how North Lanarkshire Council’s Resilient People Programme, which covers a range of support services offered to families by the local authority as well as partner organisations highlights the positive outcomes which have been attained.

Culture

10 hours ago East Kilbride tax worker could be jailed after stealing nearly £200,000 to pay off debts

Joanne Connell used taxpayers' details to create fake credits and then transferred the money to her personal bank account.

Economics

11 hours ago Polluted rivers, uprooted farmland and lost taxes: Ghana counts cost of illegal gold mining boom

Estimated $2bn lost in missed taxes from environmentally destructive practice some blame on political corruptionFelicity Nelson remembers her 17-day detention last September vividly. The 34-year-old Ghanaian activist was one of 53 people arrested at a road junction in Accra after demonstrating alongside hundreds of other youths against illegal mining.In detention, the group found a 54th person in their midst who had not been at the protest but was apprehended after visiting Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the protest’s organiser in hospital. Continue reading...

Economics

14 hours ago DWP will pay £737 a month to adults with one of 87 muscle issues and daily struggle

The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that there are more than 1.1 million adults across Great Britain receiving support through Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for over 85 musculoskeletal conditions

Economics