46 m. ago Huge Edinburgh high rise blaze causes six casualties as emergency crews race to scene

A fire at a block of flats in Edinburgh saw a huge emergency services response in the early hours of Sunday morning, with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirming six casualties.

Culture

65 m. ago 7/7 terror attacks survivor calls for public inquiry: 'It's time for answers'

Dan Biddle stood close to Mohammad Sidique Khan when he detonated a bomb on the London Underground in the 7/7 attacks

Events

67 m. ago Inside Sir Alex Ferguson's eerie JFK obsession from assassination theory to odd gift

Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson has opened up on his obsession with John F. Kennedy, and how the former US President has inspired him throughout his career

Politics

1 hour ago 'We need a people's inquiry': Keir Starmer warned not to water down national grooming gangs probe after his humiliating U

Keir Starmer dramatically announced last night that he is ordering a statutory inquiry into the scandal despite previously insisting it would take too long and local reviews were enough.

Events

2 h. ago Tyson Fury's seven children don't have to go to school beyond age 11 due to family rule

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury and his wife Paris have an unconventional approach towards education, which involves their children being allowed to drop out before secondary school

Society

2 h. ago Woman wins £8k compensation payout over 'holiday row' with Scots charity

A judge ruled Lydia Magloire should be paid nearly £8,000 as compensation for "financial loss and injury to feelings" from Edinburgh charity Earth in Common.

Economics

2 h. ago 'Six wasted months': Keir Starmer under fire over grooming gangs inquiry U

Kemi Badenoch says the Prime Minister had to be ‘led by the nose to make the correct decision’

Events

3 h. ago Cries for justice as hundreds gather for emotional Grenfell anniversary march before tower demolition begins

‘As we stand here eight years on, the only decision this Government has made is to tear down the tower – our home’ - Karim Mussilhy, who lost his uncle in the blaze

Politics

4 h. ago The Debenhams bag that looks a lot like £320 Vienne Westwood crossbody slashed to £35

Taylor Swift and Dua Lipa have both been spotted wearing heart-shaped bags recently - and Debenhams is offering a similar style for £35

Economics

6 h. ago Vicky Pattison uses this CurrentBody LED hair growth helmet to prevent hair loss and thinning

Vicky Pattison just shared with fans she's been loving this LED hair growth helmet from CurrentBody that promises to reduce hair thinning and hair loss, for healthier, longer locks

Society

9 h. ago When you can get £2,500 driving fine and ban 'for not even starting engine'

Many drivers might think that the threshold for being prosecuted for drink-driving must involve the engine running and the car moving, but this isn't always the case

Economics

10 h. ago Fantasist who invented claims of a VIP paedophile ring at Westminster set to have jail term cut by three years in Labour's sentencing review

The serial liar (pictured) triggered an investigation in 2014 into allegations of child sexual abuse and murder involving politicians, generals and senior figures in the intelligence services.

Sport

11 h. ago Procurement rules set to be overhauled as ministers lay out infrastructure plans

The Treasury has promised hundreds of billions over the next decade for projects such as roads, railways and homes.

Politics

12 h. ago Formula One: Mercedes’ Russell snatches pole for Canadian grand prix – live reaction

Live F1 qualifying updates from 9pm BSTYou can email Yara with your thoughtsMost drivers are warming up with the heavy hitters – McLaren and Ferrari – are still in the garage.Kimi Antonelli complains about impeding in the pits on his radio. Looks like it was the Red Bull cars. George Russell is leading the pack with Kimi Antonelli and Alex Albon in P2 and P3. Continue reading...

Sport

14 h. ago As a trans Australian, I was kicked out of a UK toilet. This is not the open

I used to be proud of my birthplace for its cosmopolitan tolerance. Visiting now, it feels like stepping back decadesI was visiting family in London when the British supreme court handed down its unexpected ruling: under the Equality Act, sex was now considered “binary” in law, which meant transgender people could be banned from single-sex spaces of their gender identity. The Labour government, which had come into office promising us “dignity”, capitulated. But, not to worry, soothed a minister, Pat McFadden, “There isn’t going to be toilet police.”A few days later the toilet police got me. Continue reading...

Politics

15 h. ago Leaders at G7 summit need to challenge Trump without ganging up on him

America’s allies fear US policy is risking a global recession but they have to take care not to alienate the presidentThe G7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada is likely to be dominated by efforts to persuade Donald Trump to dilute an America-first strategy, which world leaders fear may put the global economy into recession, and entrench the war in Gaza, Ukraine and Iran – three conflicts Trump once promised to solve.The summit represents the first collective opportunity for western leaders to challenge Trump with the consequences of his unilateralism, but with the world on a knife-edge, the six leaders cannot risk being seen to gang up on him and spark a presidential explosion. Continue reading...

Politics

15 h. ago Keir Starmer announces full inquiry into grooming gangs scandal

It comes after he resisted pressure for months to implement a full national prob

Events

15 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer orders full national inquiry into grooming gangs scandal

It follows an independent report into child sexual exploitation by Baroness Louise Casey

Events

16 h. ago 'Unregulated' beauticians risking lives selling bloodletting amid NHS shortage

Bloodletting, which involves drawing large quantities of blood from the body, was discredited in the 19th century - but beauticians claim the procedure can cure multiple health conditions

Events

16 h. ago TV presenter Alex Scott's plan to ‘quit UK’ with famous girlfriend after awful threats

Alex Scott will host Soccer Aid alongside Dermot O'Leary, but from her love-life to a possible move to the USA, how much do you really know about the ex-Arsenal player-turned-BBC star?

Events