31 minutes ago Squeezed Londoners will cut back on Christmas spending so they can take a big trip abroad

A survey has found that 72% were prepared to forgo pre-Christmas spending to make the sums work for next year’s big break.

Politics

34 minutes ago Plan to cut Berlin arts budget will ‘destroy’ city’s culture, directors warn

Leading theatre figures warn ‘drastic’ reduction in funding will cause bankruptcy and harm city’s tourism appealPlans to slash Berlin’s culture budget by tens of millions of Euros have led to a huge backlash, with leading venues saying they have been forced to cut performances and others warning they will be pushed into bankruptcy.About 450 institutes that are reliant at least in part on state subsidies, from theatres and opera houses to nightclubs and galleries, have formed an alliance in an attempt to force a rethink over the €130m (£108.6m) cuts. At around 12 to 13% of the current annual budget, they have been described even by those proposing them as “brutal”. Continue reading...

Events

34 minutes ago China’s market targets are ‘just psychological’, says former regulator

Frank remarks by onetime securities commission chief give rare insight into Beijing financial policymaking

Events

35 minutes ago 'Holy grail' rare coin worth dozens more than face value – with millions out there

The latest rare coin to turn heads on social media is a very special one and apparently there could be millions out there. So when was the last time you checked your wallets?

Politics

65 minutes ago Keir Starmer must cut NHS waiting times and reform welfare to improve sluggish economy

It's the Record's view that Sir Keir Starmer must improve NHS waiting times and reform welfare to better the economy.

Economics

2 hours ago Mother kept her secret daughter hidden in a DRAWER away from her partner and other children for three YEARS: Crying, malnourished toddler looked like a seven

A mother who hid her child in a drawer from her partner and other children for THREE years has been jailed for more than seven years after appearing in the Chester Crown Court.

Society

3 hours ago Boss of disastrous Willy Wonka immersive experience appears in court accused of rape

William 'Billy' Coull appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court from custody where he also faces a separate allegation of sexual assault.

Events

3 hours ago Pep Guardiola explains cut nose and responds to Man City fan boos after Feyenoord draw

Guardiola had a cut on his nose and other red marks visible on his head during Tuesday night’s dramatic Champions League match

Politics

4 hours ago Tom Parker Bowles says King Charles has cut down eating these meats after cancer diagnosis

Tom Parker Bowles has opened up about his father King Charles' cancer battle and said that the King has stopped eating as much red meat after his diagnosis

Science