91 m. ago Revealed: London's bars and restaurants suffered an astonishing collapse during Tube strike

Cancellations of bookings surged by over half and a ‘sharp decline’ in bookings at restaurants and other venues fell by 67%.

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1 hour ago Marks & Spencer's tech chief resigns after £300m cyber attack

Rachel Higham (pictured), the retailer's chief digital and technology officer, stood down this week after little over a year in the job.

Economics

2 h. ago Fury in leafy suburb over plans to turn student halls into migrant accommodation

House-holders living near Mary Morris House in Shire Oak Road, in the Headingley area of Leeds, West Yorkshire, are divided over the bombshell announcement.

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2 h. ago Government ‘absolutely committed’ to homes pledge, new Housing Secretary says

Steve Reed took over Angela Rayner’s brief in Sir Keir Starmer’s reshuffle.

Politics

2 h. ago Perv grandad who placed hidden cameras on shoelaces to take upskirting pics jailed

Kenneth Bischoff, 66, was arrested in 2022 when a couple noticed him filming them through their hotel window and reported him to the police

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4 h. ago US joins UN Security Council’s condemnation of Doha airstrike ahead of Trump’s meeting with Qatari PM: Latest

Donald Trump has reportedly held a heated phone call with Benjamin Netanyahu over Tuesday's strike that killed six

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6 h. ago Utah officials share video of Charlie Kirk shooting suspect as governor pledges death penalty

Briefing follows release of four new images of suspect and reward offer of $100,000Hunt continues for suspect who fatally shot Charlie KirkHow the shooting unfolded – in maps, videos and imagesA UK offshoot of a US conservative group set up by Charlie Kirk is to hold a vigil in London after he was shot dead, reports the PA news agency.Turning Point UK has said its activists will gather on Friday evening by the Montgomery statue in Whitehall and called on others to “join us in remembering Charlie”.It’s absolutely shocking, we’re heartbroken over here in the UK.My thoughts this evening are with the loved ones of Charlie Kirk.It is heartbreaking that a young family has been robbed of a father and a husband.Political violence has no place in our societies.Our thoughts and condolences are with his family.An atrocious murder, a deep wound for democracy and for those who believe in freedom.My condolences to his family, to his loved ones, and to the American conservative community. Continue...

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6 h. ago Venezuela says 11 killed in US boat strike were not gang members amid reports vessel was returning to shore

Interior minister says ‘murder has been committed’ while US Congress demands justification for attackNone of the 11 people killed in a US military strike on a boat in the Caribbean last week were members of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, Venezuela’s interior minister has said, while US media reported the attack came after the vessel had turned around and was heading back to shore.The administration of Donald Trump has said the boat was transporting illegal narcotics, but has provided little further information about the incident, even amid demands from members of the US Congress for a justification for the action. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Locals in leafy city suburb fear plans to turn student halls into migrant accommodation will turn their quiet streets into protesters' battleground

House-holders living near Mary Morris House in Shire Oak Road, in the Headingley area of Leeds, West Yorkshire, are divided over the bombshell announcement.

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7 h. ago Charlie Kirk shooting latest: four new images of suspect released by Utah officials

Images appear to be taken from surveillance video as Trump encourages nonviolent response to fatal shootingHunt continues for suspect who fatally shot Charlie KirkHow the shooting unfolded – in maps, videos and imagesA UK offshoot of a US conservative group set up by Charlie Kirk is to hold a vigil in London after he was shot dead, reports the PA news agency.Turning Point UK has said its activists will gather on Friday evening by the Montgomery statue in Whitehall and called on others to “join us in remembering Charlie”.It’s absolutely shocking, we’re heartbroken over here in the UK.My thoughts this evening are with the loved ones of Charlie Kirk.It is heartbreaking that a young family has been robbed of a father and a husband.Political violence has no place in our societies.Our thoughts and condolences are with his family.An atrocious murder, a deep wound for democracy and for those who believe in freedom.My condolences to his family, to his loved ones, and to the American conserva...

Politics

7 h. ago Now David Lammy comes under attack over Charlie Kirk's death: Deputy PM is accused of encouraging hatred after 'fuelling violent rhetoric against those on the Right'

The British arm of Charlie Kirk's campaign group accused Deputy PM David Lammy last night of 'fuelling violent rhetoric' against Right-wing figures.

Events

8 h. ago Slain Ukrainian refugee's family share heartbreak after random attack on train

Iryna Zarutska, 24, was killed in a brutal attack on a light rail train in Charlotte, North Carolina, on August 22, with her family now speaking out about the tragedy

Events

10 h. ago Charlie Kirk shooting latest: Trump encourages nonviolent response as search continues for shooting suspect

Trump says Kirk ‘was an advocate of nonviolence. That’s the way I’d like to see people respond.’; FBI releases images of shooting suspect and offers $100,000 reward for informationHunt continues for suspect who fatally shot Charlie KirkHow the shooting unfolded – in maps, videos and imagesA UK offshoot of a US conservative group set up by Charlie Kirk is to hold a vigil in London after he was shot dead, reports the PA news agency.Turning Point UK has said its activists will gather on Friday evening by the Montgomery statue in Whitehall and called on others to “join us in remembering Charlie”.It’s absolutely shocking, we’re heartbroken over here in the UK.My thoughts this evening are with the loved ones of Charlie Kirk.It is heartbreaking that a young family has been robbed of a father and a husband.Political violence has no place in our societies.Our thoughts and condolences are with his family.An atrocious murder, a deep wound for democracy and for those who believe in freedom.My c...

Politics

10 h. ago Trump weighs in on hunt for ‘animal’ who killed Charlie Kirk as Vance visits ‘absolutely devastated’ widow: Live updates

Manhunt intensifies for 31-year-old conservative media personality shot dead at Utah Valley University as FBI recovers ‘high-powered bolt-action rifle’ from woods

Events

12 h. ago CCTV released after football fans attacked during Bolton Wanderers clash

The attack took place at Bloomfield Road on Saturday August 30

Sport

12 h. ago Charlie Kirk shooting latest: search for shooting suspect continues as FBI asks public for help

FBI releases images of shooting suspect and offers $100,000 reward for information; Turning Point USA statement on Charlie Kirk: ‘His legacy will endure’Full report: Hunt for suspect who fatally shot Charlie Kirk continuesHow the shooting unfolded – in maps, videos and imagesA UK offshoot of a US conservative group set up by Charlie Kirk is to hold a vigil in London after he was shot dead, reports the PA news agency.Turning Point UK has said its activists will gather on Friday evening by the Montgomery statue in Whitehall and called on others to “join us in remembering Charlie”.It’s absolutely shocking, we’re heartbroken over here in the UK.My thoughts this evening are with the loved ones of Charlie Kirk.It is heartbreaking that a young family has been robbed of a father and a husband.Political violence has no place in our societies.Our thoughts and condolences are with his family.An atrocious murder, a deep wound for democracy and for those who believe in freedom.My condolences to ...

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13 h. ago London's Hilton hotel rents 124 units after apartment conversion

London's Hilton hotel rents 124 units after apartment conversion  CBC

Society

13 h. ago EastEnders 'confirms' imminent return for Ben Mitchell after shock death

Jonno Highway suffered a deadly heart attack in tonight's EastEnders, as it was revealed earlier this month that Ben Mitchell would be making a return for the funeral

Events

15 h. ago Emergency UN security council meeting convened after Russian drone incursion into Poland

Numerous European countries offer support but some allies dispute whether incident was deliberate attackAn emergency session of the UN security council will convene on Friday at Poland’s request as Warsaw seeks to rally support after an incursion into the country by Russian drones on Wednesday.Numerous European allies pledged support for Poland, including a promise by Germany to strengthen its military presence on Nato’s eastern flank, but some disputed whether the incursion was a deliberate attack on Poland by Russia and Donald Trump offered little in the way of public support. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Shattered boyfriend of Ukrainian woman stabbed to death on train vents fury as his identity is revealed

Heartbroken boyfriend Stas Nikulytsia has taken to social media to vent his fury over the inaction that failed to save Iryna Zarutska, 23, during the horrific train attack in North Carolina

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