7 hours ago Entitled rant of Florida woman, 21, as she's arrested in bikini for catfighting on Clearwater beach

A 21-year-old Floridian's belligerent outburst landed her in handcuffs after she reportedly shoved a grandmother who she thought was staring at her.

Events

11 hours ago Universal Credit, State Pension, PIP and more to be paid tomorrow by DWP

Some people will see their benefit payment go in their account on Christmas Eve instead of later in the week

Politics

11 hours ago DWP issues urgent scam warning to anyone claiming Pension Credit and Winter Fuel Payment

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a warning to anyone claiming Pension Credit and the Winter Fuel Payment, as scammers are targeting benefit recipients

Events

13 hours ago From constant scandals to its best shows ending – how 2024 turned into the BBC’s annus horribilis

With star names such as Gary Lineker, Kirsty Wark and Mishal Husain leaving, a slew of others embroiled in legal troubles and a sharp drop in income, this has been a dreadful 12 months for the broadcaster. But could it get worse?The BBC’s three top earners this year will never be repeated. They are: Gary Lineker (who will step down from Match of the Day at the end of the 2024-25 season), Zoe Ball (resigned from Radio 2 breakfast show), Huw Edwards (convicted of accessing indecent images of children). It is a striking degree of churn for their biggest names.But four more of their highest-paid employees will also be absent next year: Mishal Husain (resigned to go to Bloomberg TV), Kirsty Wark and Martha Kearney (semi-retired) and Steve Wright (who died in February). There is also significant doubt about whether three of the likely recipients of the biggest pay cheques from BBC Studios (which, by claiming independent commercial status, does not have to make public pay disclosures) will...

Politics

14 hours ago DWP to speed up treatment for Brits with back, joint and muscle problems in areas with longest waiting lists

The UK Government is investing millions of pounds to help patients with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions receive faster treatment

Politics

14 hours ago DWP to pay £25 to households when temperatures drop to this level over winter

Cold Weather Payments are issued between November and March each winter, each worth £25. The extra cash is designed to help cover the extra costs associated with cold weather - like the need to put on your heating

Economics

14 hours ago Netflix's Operation Christmas Drop: Real life story behind new festive film

Netflix's latest festive offering Operation Christmas Drop is a charming rom-com but there's more to the story than just a Christmas love story

Culture

15 hours ago Anas Sarwar will be making a mistake if he opposes the SNP Government Budget

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says Labour should claim credit for extra funding for Holyrood and pivot to how the money is being spent to improve lives.

Politics

17 hours ago Wayne Rooney suffers huge Christmas blow after another Plymouth nightmare

Plymouth Argyle are battling against the drop, but manager Wayne Rooney is up against it as the former Manchester United star tries to keep his team in the Championship

Politics