2 h. ago Creative industries to get £380m boost ahead of industrial strategy launch

The investment was announced by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy.

Economics

2 h. ago Patrick Walden dead: Babyshambles star dies aged 46 as band share moving tribute

Babyshambles have tragically announced the death of guitarist Patrick Walden, who was just 46

Events

3 h. ago Trump administration almost totally dismantles Voice of America with latest terminations

Terminations of 639 employees were announced at organization founded in 1942 to counter Nazi propagandaThe Trump administration has terminated 639 employees at Voice of America and its parent organization in the latest round of sweeping cuts that have reduced the international broadcasting service to a fraction of its former size.The mass terminations announced Friday rounds out the Trump-led elimination of 1,400 positions since March and represents the near-complete dismantling of an organization founded in 1942 to counter Nazi propaganda, whose first broadcast declared: “We bring you voices from America.” Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Liverpool sign £116m Florian Wirtz as details of British transfer record revealed

Liverpool have brought down the curtain on the transfer saga of the summer as they have announced the British transfer record signing of German international Florian Wirtz

Economics

6 h. ago Photos of Western Europeans coping with the year's first heat wave

The first heat wave of the year is hitting many parts of Western Europe, especially in the U.K. and France, where officials have issued health warnings.

Culture

6 h. ago UK to charter emergency flights to rescue Brits stranded in Israel as soon as airspace opens

UK nationals left stranded in Israel warn inaction could 'cost lives' as Lammy announces Britain will charter rescue flights only after Tel Aviv airspace reopens.

Events

7 h. ago Manchester United academy director Nick Cox completes Everton switch

The Toffees have announced a raft of new appointees in their ‘football leadership team’

Politics

7 h. ago UK diplomats quit Tehran and evacuation flights for Brits in Israel announced amid war with Iran

Foreign Secretary David Lammy has been working with the Israeli government on flights back to the UK

Politics

7 h. ago Three men drugged and raped girl they spotted in supermarket car park

A court heard she was plied with drugs including crystal meth and amphetamine

Events

7 h. ago Teen driver who killed 'beautiful' girlfriend, 17, in horror crash before performing doughnuts in supermarket car park just weeks later is jailed

Logan Addison, 19, was sentenced to five-and-a-half years for causing the death of Lily-May Vaughan, 17, in Shropshire on February 4 2023.

Events

7 h. ago Amazon Prime Day 2025: Best early deals on summer essentials as retailer announces sale

Get ready to bag a bargain, because Amazon Prime Day 2025 is coming up soon, saving you huge amounts on thousands of products – and you'll find offers already live

Economics

8 h. ago Business news live: FTSE 100 falls and River Island announce 33 shop closures

Stock markets latest updates and business news on Friday

Economics

8 h. ago Meghan Markle announces As Ever rosé with release date imminent

The new drink will be launched later this summer

Politics

8 h. ago Business news live: FTSE 100 closes flat and River Island announce 33 shop closures

Stock markets latest updates and business news on Friday

Economics

8 h. ago Aldi announces where it wants to open new wave of supermarkets in the UK

Aldi has announced a list of locations where it wants to open new supermarkets after asking for input from customers.

Politics

8 h. ago Manchester United confirm exit of key staff member to Premier League rival

Man United have announced academy director Nick Cox will be leaving the club to join Everton.

Politics

8 h. ago Aldi, B&M and Greggs set for new retail park just off the M4

It's expected to boost employment in the area

Politics

8 h. ago Liverpool agree deal for Milos Kerkez ahead of Florian Wirtz announcement

The Hungarian could undergo a medical as early as next week ahead of the signing being made official

Economics

8 h. ago Amazon Prime Day dates finally announced weeks before the week of epic deals begins

Amazon Prime Day is one of the most anticipated shopping events of the year, offering thousands of deals across tech, home and fashion - and the dates we've all been waiting for have been confirmed

Politics

9 h. ago 'I work at Aldi and £2.49 freezer item is the best product we have in the store'

One Aldi employee has shared his thoughts on what he thinks is the 'best ever' product from the supermarket is, and priced at £2.49, others were quick to compare it to products from Waitrose and M&S

Economics