24 m. ago Hungry for meatballs! Shoppers queue to be first into IKEA's new £450million Oxford Street flagship as flatpack chain reveals which areas are next on list for a High Street store

Avid shoppers have already started queuing outside Ikea's new flagship shop on Oxford Street ahead of their grand opening today.

Economics

34 m. ago Princess offers lifeline for celebrity hairdresser struck by serious illness

She nearly lost her business before a call from a royal changed her life

Politics

36 m. ago Dietician's best food swaps help you cut back on sugar 'without noticing'

Making small and 'unnoticeable' changes could prove to be a real difference in boosting health

Events

43 m. ago Rachel Reeves under investigation by sleaze watchdog over theatre ticket freebie worth £276

MPs must update any changes to their financial interests within 28 days according to parliamentary rules.

Economics

48 m. ago Greater Manchester weather latest as temperatures set to dramatically change

Conditions will change drastically this weekend

Events

76 m. ago Tesla denies board search for Elon Musk’s successor; Trump tariffs to slash growth, says Bank of Japan – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as US electric carmaker says report board is looking for next Tesla boss is ‘absolutely false’National Grid, the FTSE 100 company that owns the UK’s electricity network, has appointed Shell oil executive Zoë Yujnovich as chief executive after the retirement of John Pettigrew.Yujnovich was until recently working at FTSE 100 oil company Shell, where she was director of integrated gas and upstream (oil production) and a member of the executive committee. She previously led the Iron Ore company of Canada, part of Rio Tinto.I firmly believe in the vital function energy companies play in driving change and creating value. On both sides of the Atlantic National Grid has an essential role to play in making energy secure, affordable and reliable for our customers and communities. I’m excited about leading National Grid as it delivers on the growth opportunities ahead. Continue reading...

Economics

93 m. ago Athletic Bilbao vs Manchester United referee confirmed as 'unlucky' omen emerges

The latest Man Utd news as Ruben Amorim's side prepare to take on Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final on Thursday night.

Politics

96 m. ago IKEA opens its Oxford Street store after two year delay but shoppers have one concern

The wait is over, as Ikea finally launch their Oxford Street store years after its initial open date in 2023. Although shoppers have one concern about the new store opening

Politics

1 hour ago Private investigator reveals the unlikely phone app that can expose your cheating partner

Instead of heading straight to WhatsApp, the notes app, or your phone's camera roll, London-based private investigator Aaron Bond recommends investigating your spouse's Clubcard use.

Economics

2 h. ago Arctic plant study reveals an ‘early warning sign’ of climate change upheaval

A warming tundra has seen unexpected shifts, raising the alarm about fragile ecosystems and those who rely on themScientists studying Arctic plants say the ecosystems that host life in some of the most inhospitable reaches of the planet are changing in unexpected ways in an “early warning sign” for a region upended by climate change.In four decades, 54 researchers tracked more than 2,000 plant communities across 45 sites from the Canadian high Arctic to Alaska and Scandinavia. They discovered dramatic shifts in temperatures and growing seasons produced no clear winners or losers. Some regions witnessed large increases in shrubs and grasses and declines in flowering plants – which struggle to grow under the shade created by taller plants. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Jerusalem fires latest: Israel declares national emergency and appeals for international aid over ‘largest ever’ wildfires

Netanyahu warns fire could reach close to Jerusalem as officials struggle to control it

Politics

2 h. ago Nature nurture: the Devon estate where rewilding and mental health go hand in hand

A restoration project at Sharpham near Totnes aims to tackle the loss of the natural world while helping people build mental resilienceTwo landscapes separated by a wide sweep of river tell a story of change. On one side is traditional farmland, close-cropped grazing, uniform grasses, neatly tended hedges and a sparsity of trees, a farmscape ubiquitous across England. On the riverbank opposite, rougher, less uniform grasses grow unevenly between trees, thistle and brambles, in a chaos of natural disorder swaying in the breeze towards the reedbeds below.The land on the Sharpham estate side of the River Dart used to be a mirror of the traditional farmscape on the opposite bank. It hosted a non-organic dairy farm and a vineyard, within a tightly controlled 18th-century heritage landscape of deforested parkland. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Tyra Banks' changing face: Plastic surgery expert weighs in after model's unrecognizable red carpet moment

Tyra Banks shocked her fans when she debuted a strikingly different visage on the red carpet last week.

Politics

6 h. ago Apple referred to federal prosecutors after judge rules it violated court order

Judge says executive told ‘outright lies’ when he gave testimony in antitrust case from Fortnite maker Epic GamesApple violated a United States court order that required the iPhone maker to allow greater competition for app downloads and payment methods in its lucrative App Store and will be referred to federal prosecutors, a federal judge in California ruled on Wednesday.The US district judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland said in an 80-page ruling that Apple failed to comply with her prior injunction order, which was imposed in an antitrust lawsuit brought by Fortnite maker Epic Games. Continue reading...

Events

6 h. ago Many people ‘stuck in financial habits’ as experts suggest ways to boost budgets

Some people worry they may make a wrong decision, or feel overwhelmed by choice, according to research for new savings app Spring.

Economics

7 h. ago The vintage Ikea pieces that are now worth thousands, as new London mega

Ikea's new Oxford Street store opens this week, selling its trademark low-cost furniture but shoppers should hang on to items - they could be worth thousands in future.

Politics

8 h. ago Don't forget the sun cream... for your CAT: Vet urges pet owners to take care of their felines as temperatures rise

A white rescue cat named Bobble has undergone life-changing surgery after years of sun exposure left her with skin cancer so severe that vets were forced to amputate both of her ears.

Politics

8 h. ago Apple referred to criminal prosecutor for ‘thwarting’ order to change App Store

Judge’s scathing verdict — including ruling an executive lied under oath — marks new twist in legal battle with Epic Games

Events

9 h. ago Thousands of homes to receive faster broadband in Labour connection drive

The move is part of Labour’s “digital revolution,” tech minister says

Transport

9 h. ago Michelle Obama says she SMACKED daughters before one thing changed her mind

Reflecting on motherhood, Michelle Obama, who was First Lady for eight years from 2009 to 2017, said she stopped using physical discipline after she "felt embarrassed"

Politics