39 minutes ago Angela Rayner and Rachel Reeves among 15 cabinet ministers banned from entering Russia in new sanctions

The Russian ministry announced a fresh wave of sanctions on the UK’s political and military establishment, accusing them of ‘anti-Russian activities’

Politics

52 minutes ago NS&I announces change for anyone with Premium Bonds starting next year

The Premium Bond prize fund rate will become less generous from January 2025

Politics

57 minutes ago Drake announces new tour to begin the day Kendrick Lamar plays Super Bowl

The opening of Drake’s first Australian tour in eight years will coincide with Lamar’s much-anticipated Half Time Show

Politics

79 minutes ago Arctic blast to hit US as millions set to travel for Thanksgiving holiday

Extreme weather expected to bring ‘dangerous wind chills, lake effect snow, and severe thunderstorms’Millions of Americans will face severe weather – and low temperatures – as they travel for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday.The National Weather Service (NWS) issued an announcement on Monday that an arctic blast is expected to bring “dangerous wind chills, lake effect snow, and severe thunderstorms”. Continue reading...

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80 minutes ago Labour unveils welfare reforms to help 135,000 economically inactive Scots find work

Liz Kendall, the Work and Pensions Secretary, said those who "can work, must work" as she unveiled the Get Britain Working white paper.

Economics

99 minutes ago Welsh flood defences protected thousands of people, says Eluned Morgan

The leader of the Welsh Government announced new financial support for those whose homes were flooded over the weekend.

Events

2 hours ago Residents and businesses affected by Storm Bert flooding to receive £1,000 grants

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has announced a Community Flood Recovery Grant to help residents and businesses hit by flooding from Storm Bert

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2 hours ago Vauxhall will close its Luton factory in April with more than 1,100 jobs at risk after warning it may halt UK production amid row over government's electric vehicle targets

In what appeared to be a swipe at the government's tough electric vehicle sales targets, Stellantis said the announcement was made 'within the context of the UK's ZEV mandate'.

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2 hours ago Rod Stewart's 10 greatest songs ranked, from Maggie May to Do Ya Think I'm Sexy

The 79-year-old crooner is the first act announced for Glastonbury 2025

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2 hours ago ‘Contradiction’ in Government policies to get Britain working, MPs warn

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall took questions about whether her plans to get more people employed clash with a tax rise for employers.

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