32 m. ago UK adult shop operates for 21 years without complaint – until now

Shop owner, Alan Brook defended his business in Crewe stating: 'Everything's been great, no trouble whatsoever' - however councillors may decide not to renew its licence

Politics

51 m. ago Famed magic shop to the stars to disappear after 50 years as owner decides to 'move on'

A famed magic shop loved by a string of top names - including Derren Brown, Dynamo, Tommy Cooper, Ken Dodd and Paul Daniels - is to close after almost 50 years.

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98 m. ago Mystery behind the axing of Aimee Lou Wood's M&S Christmas campaign deepens as it's revealed TV ad cost 'eye

The mystery of Aimee Lou Wood being axed from the big budget Marks and Spencer advert has deepened after it emerged it cost 'an eye-watering amount' of money to make.

Politics

1 hour ago Trump’s dollar delusion: how trade war risks ending the US’s ‘exorbitant privilege’

Trump’s team flirts with weakening the dollar, threatening US influence, low borrowing costs and global stabilityMagical thinking is indispensable to understanding Team Trump’s economic policymaking. The White House often seems to believe two opposing policies can work together while one policy can do two or three contradictory things.A heavy dose of hocus pocus will be needed to make the administration’s dollar policy work in the interest of the United States, for it appears that they want to end the US dollar’s supremacy in global finance. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Horse breeder near 'racing HQ' baffled by noise complaint over 'constant neighing'

Mandy Young, who lives near Newmarket - known as the 'headquarters' of British horseracing - said the letter from West Suffolk Council had left her 'paranoid'

Politics

3 h. ago Tory Robert Jenrick accused of breaching Westminster rules over fake clown video

EXCLUSIVE: A complaint has been made about the Tory after he posted AI footage about Justice Secretary David Lammy.

Politics

3 h. ago Outlander popularity causing ‘repeated issues’ for historic Fife villages

Outlander has been a boon in terms of tourism in historic villages across Scotland – but it has come at a cost

Culture

3 h. ago Mum works out how to get Christmas presents free and dinner for pennies

Madison Perkins reckons she can cut the cost of Christmas by £500 using her simple hacks

Politics

3 h. ago Two supermarkets beat Aldi on price of shopping essentials for third week running

We track costs at the six main supermarkets including Aldi, Lidl, Asda, Morrisons, Tesco and Sainsbury's

Economics

5 h. ago The 10 games vanishing from Playstation, Xbox & phones this month including Fifa and hit shooter – check now for refunds

GAMERS, watch out – nearly a dozen titles are going offline this month in one form or another. If you're a PlayStation or Xbox owner, or you prefer PC or mobile gaming, there's still a chance you'll be hit. You'll also need to be on the lookout for refunds for some of the titles on...

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5 h. ago 7 forgotten gadgets from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s that were once all the rage

They sold in their millions but have largely been forgotten

Politics

9 h. ago School principal issues apology after dressing as an ICE agent for Halloween

James Black, principal of Mount Blue Middle School in Farmington, came under intense scrutiny after a viral photo showed him dressed as an ICE agent.

Politics

10 h. ago Lloyds Bank explains 'rewards' rules over £100 and £50 payments

The bank previously announced it would pay £200 to select customers

Economics

10 h. ago Extra £27,783 available for people with these five health conditions

It is for those who need extra help due to a condition that can build up extra costs

Economics

12 h. ago Border patrol chief reprimanded for lying claims shots were fired at immigration officers in Chicago

Gregory Bovino was called out by a judge only two days earlier for lying about being assaulted by a protesterA border patrol chief claimed on Saturday that his agents came under fire in Chicago while conducting immigration enforcement operations, just two days after a federal judge said that he had lied to her about having been struck by a rock during a previous confrontation with protesters in the city.Gregory Bovino, the border patrol chief and frequent Fox News guest who has become the face of the Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts, said on social media that his agents had been “shot at”, and subjected to “vehicular assaults, physical assaults, impeding, violent mobs, vehicular blockades”, for a number of hours. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Travis Scott and daughter Stormi steal the show in Tokyo with adorable duet following Kanye West's shock appearance

Travis Scott and his daughter Stormi stole the show during his concert performance in Tokyo on Saturday - shortly after Kanye West's shock guest appearance.

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12 h. ago Cheapest way to heat your home this winter – and it could save you £240

THE Energy Saving Trust has shared eight practical ways to keep your home warm and energy-efficient this winter. From draught-proofing to insulation upgrades, each measure comes with typical costs, savings, and payback times to help you make informed choices. Draught-proofing your home is one of the simplest and most effective ways to save energy. Around...

Society

13 h. ago DWP statement over claimants losing access to bank accounts in anti

Investigators will also be able to directly take funds from people's bank accounts

Economics

13 h. ago Is it better to be occasionally brilliant or consistently good? Ask the Wallabies | Daniel Gallan

Australia show flashes of greatness, but costly collapses threaten the idea of a revival. They need to find their rhythmIs it better to be a consistently good team or an occasionally brilliant one? We’ll find out by the end of Australia’s European tour. But now, after a 26–19 loss to Italy in Udine – their second defeat in as many matches on this crucial trip – the answer seems obvious. Because despite the Wallabies’ flashes of brilliance throughout the Joe Schmidt era, their inability to deliver steadily could yet prove costly.At present, the Wallabies are ranked seventh on World Rugby’s charts. If that doesn’t change, the hosts of the 2027 World Cup will be drawn alongside one of the top six teams in the group phase. Even if they progress, Australia would likely face another stiff challenge at the first knockout stage. That’s not the kind of jeopardy a rugby nation of this pedigree should be flirting with. Continue reading...

Politics

15 h. ago Record numbers of shoplifters are being jailed as UK fights back against crime 'epidemic'

EXCLUSIVE: While Britain continues to be hit hard by the cost of living crisis, more and more people are resorting to shoplifting, resulting in more offenders being jailed

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