77 minutes ago News Corp and Telstra agree sale of Foxtel to sports streaming service DAZN for $3.4bn

Pay TV channel sells along with the streaming services Kayo and Binge, subject to regulatory approvalGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNews Corp and Telstra will sell Foxtel in a $3.4bn deal with global sports streaming giant DAZN, relinquishing control of its entire portfolio of domestic and international sports broadcast rights including cricket, AFL and NRL.DAZN – owned by the second-richest man in Britain, Len Blavatnik – will take a majority stake in the Australian pay television business, including the Kayo and Binge streaming services and the Hubbl set-top box, subject to regulatory approval. Continue reading...

Economics

3 hours ago Britain facing a 'recession made in Downing Street': Economy is heading for 'worst of all worlds'

The Confederation of British Industry said the economy was heading for the 'worst of all worlds' as businesses grapple with Chancellor Rachel Reeves' 'tax-bomb' Budget.

Economics

3 hours ago Strictly champ Chris McCausland to address ableism in Channel 4 Christmas speech

Strictly Come Dancing winner Chris McCausland will deliver Channel 4's Alternative Christmas Message on Christmas Day and call for an end to discrimination against disabled people

Politics

3 hours ago 100,000 Christmas Day bus journeys expected when operators boost services

Industry body the Confederation of Passenger Transport said more operators are running buses on December 25 to meet increased demand.

Politics

4 hours ago Moment drunk driver crawls at snail's pace the wrong way down the busy A55 before being intercepted by police and hauled onto the carriageway by an officer

This is the shocking moment a drunk driver slowly steers his white van head on into a stream of busy traffic on the dual carriageway before being intercepted by police. 

Events

4 hours ago Headteacher who tried to block Ofsted inspectors is found to be failing pupils after finally having school reviewed

Flora Cooper angered parents last March when she urged supporters to blockade John Rankin Junior School in protest over the death of fellow head Ruth Perry.

Events

4 hours ago Britain hit by jingle smells this Christmas as festive revellers won't shower for 3 days

A fifth of Brits plan not to leave the house for five days over Twixmas - the gap between Christmas Day and New Year - to avoid socialising beyond the big December 25 date

Events

6 hours ago Pictured: Asda delivery driver, 50, who died in crash before shift he was never meant to be doing but picked up because 'he didn't want to let anyone down'

Marc Thomas, 50, died following a collision in Bishop Auckland on September 9. He was was travelling to work on the B6286 at Toronto shortly before 8am when his Ford Fiesta left the road

Events

6 hours ago Paddy McGuinness leaves Inside the Factory fans CRINGING after replacing host Gregg Wallace as he makes VERY rude joke amid the axed Masterchef star's sexual miscount scandal

The comedian, 51, was announced as the chef's replacement after he quit the show amid complaints over his alleged 'inappropriate banter' with female staff members over their weight.

Sport