7 h. ago Back to school shopping ‘starts in first week of summer break for some parents’

Some 42% of parents now opt for second-hand clothes to help ease the financial burden, research indicates.

Economics

14 h. ago Fifa dispute with global players’ union escalates over rest period decision

No one from Fifpro present at Fifa meeting in New YorkFifa says players should have 72 hours ‘at least’ between gamesFifa’s dispute with the global players’ union, Fifpro, appears to have escalated after the announcement from world football’s governing body that it supports the principle of mandatory rest periods for top stars. While Fifpro welcomed the commitment to a 72-hour gap between games during the season, as well as a three-week break during the summer, it is understood union executives have been left nonplussed by what has been described as a flawed process.The Guardian has learned that no one from Fifpro or the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) was present at the meeting with Fifa officials in New York on Saturday that led to what was an unexpected announcement. In a photograph that accompanied Fifa’s press release its president, Gianni Infantino, was pictured with union officials from all over the world, but many of them were from organisations expelled from Fif...

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25 h. ago One of my friends at school has turned toxic. How do I discuss it with her? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Ask a few gentle questions, and do it face to face. But it’s not your responsibility to fix things• Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a readerI started high school last year with some friends I’ve known for a long time. One of those friends has started to act toxically with other people.I have been distancing myself from her for a while, but nothing seems to work. She is really sensitive and has a history of dishonesty, which makes confronting her about my feelings incredibly difficult. She talks badly about many people, but pretends to them that they are the problem. Continue reading...

Events

63 h. ago Enduring confusion is the only certainty amid Trump’s latest tariff threats

Experts suspect ‘front loading’ of activity may mask deeper impact of tariffs on the US economy“There has been no change to this date, and there will be no change,” Donald Trump said on his Truth Social platform this week. “All money will be due and payable starting AUGUST 1, 2025 – no extensions will be granted.”There had, in fact, been a change. The 90-day “pause” on the highest tariffs threatened by Trump on his so-called “liberation day” in April elapsed on Wednesday. But with just three trade agreements in place, instead of the 300 once promised, the White House had switched one deadline for another. Continue reading...

Politics

63 h. ago North Yorkshire: the rugged, uncrowded answer to Cornwall for a summer break

Wild moors, a charming coastline and stylish new stays — North Yorkshire’s having a moment, says Annabelle Spranklen. Here’s your guide to the best spots for a weekend escape

Politics

2 d. ago UK politics live: Cooper refuses to say how many migrants will be sent to France under new Macron deal

The ‘one in, one out’ scheme will start next week after it was agreed by Macron and Starmer on Thursday

Politics

3 d. ago It’s 12ft tall, covered in feathers and has been extinct for 600 years – can the giant moa bird really be resurrected?

Colossal Bioscience is adding the extinct animal to its revival wishlist, joining the woolly mammoth, dodo and thylacine. But scepticism is growingStanding more than three metres (10ft) high, the giant moa is the tallest bird known to have walked on Earth. For thousands of years, the wingless herbivore patrolled New Zealand, feasting on trees and shrubs, until the arrival of humans. Today, records of the enormous animal survive only in Māori oral histories, as well as thousands of discoveries of bone, mummified flesh and the odd feather.But this week, the US start-up Colossal Biosciences has announced that the giant moa has joined the woolly mammoth, dodo and thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger, on its list of animals that it is trying to bring back from the dead. The announcement has provoked public excitement – and deep scepticism from many experts about whether it is possible to resurrect the bird, which disappeared a century after the arrival of early Polynesian settlers in New Zealan...

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3 d. ago Oasis and Black Sabbath are filling stadiums. But where’s the next wave of working

Ageing music legends are thriving, but we are making it too hard for young talent to break throughBritain, this summer at least, is going ballistic for the biggest bands from back in the day. The jubilance for the coming-back-together of Oasis and Black Sabbath is understandable. These acts are legends born from Britain’s working class.The reunion of Noel and Liam Gallagher has caused most excitement. Ever since the Britpop brothers announced themselves with their 1994 debut Definitely Maybe, their anthemic sounds have become part of the UK music canon. Wonderwall is an unofficial national anthem of sorts, one belted out after rounds of beers. With the Manchester indie rockers’ first shows in 16 years, more than 1 million fans will feel justified in splashing out about £766 on average (tickets, travel, hotels) in a total projected to crest £1bn.Dan Cave is a freelance journalist and writer Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Van der Flier caps win as Lions labour to patchy victory over ACT Brumbies

ACT Brumbies 24-36 British & Irish LionsInjury fears after Blair Kinghorn replaced early onWhen they reflect on their night’s work in Canberra the British & Irish Lions will once again have mixed emotions. At their best the touring team look sharp and dangerous but, with the Test series fast approaching, they are still not firing on all cylinders in some key areas. A first-half injury to full-back Blair Kinghorn has also come at a delicate moment ahead of the first Test in Brisbane on Saturday week.Fielding close to their best starting XV, the Lions finished up scoring five tries with Ollie Chessum, James Lowe and Marcus Smith crossing in the first and Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier following suit in the second. The in-form Finn Russell also contributed 11 points with the boot to cap another assured performance. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago 'Stunning' UK beach is a hidden gem surrounded by lush greenery and sand dunes

Highcliffe Beach is a stunning Blue Flag beach which is the perfect spot for a day out or a summer break away from the crowds, with plenty of greenery and sand dunes

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4 d. ago Four under the radar Scottish Open stars to watch as hidden British gem and unheard Hojgaard ally get ready to rock

Here are four Genesis Scottish Open lurkers who can shine in East Lothian when it gets started this week

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5 d. ago UK weather maps turn volcanic red as scorching 38C heatwave could stretch for weeks

Brits should brace for yet another heatwave as the Met Office has said the third one of 2025 could start as early as Wednesday this week and could last for weeks

Society

5 d. ago Chelsea: Joao Pedro ready to break striker curse as Blues' £60m summer signing opens account on full debut

The striker’s Chelsea career is off to the perfect start

Economics

5 d. ago Lewis Capaldi presale ticket carnage as general sale set to start later this week

Lewis Capaldi is set to return to arenas across the country after a two year hiatus - here are some tips to ensure you manage to get your hands on tickets after presale tickets sell out in minutes.

Politics

6 d. ago Carole and Mike Middleton join Duchess Sophie and King Frederik of Denmark in the Royal Box on day eight of Wimbledon

Wimbledon's royal box was thriving with members of the royal family today as the tennis tournament marked the start of a new week. 

Politics

6 d. ago Mum in intensive care after falling ill on dream holiday at all inclusive resort

Rebecca Russell, 32, has been in intensive care unit (ICU) for more than a week after she started throwing up three days into her holiday to Morocco

Politics

6 d. ago Met Office warns Brits as UK braced for 'longest heatwave this year'

A wet start to the week is due to make way for plenty of sunshine across the UK by the weekend as temperatures are expected to make it back into the blistering 30s

Events

6 d. ago Mum on dream holiday now fighting for life in intensive care after suddenly falling ill

Rebecca Russell, 32, has been in the intensive care unit for more than a week after she started being sick three days into her holiday to Morocco with her partner and two friends

Politics

6 d. ago Met Office gives exact date third heatwave of 2025 starts this week

The Met Office has revealed when Brits can expect heatwave conditions to hit the UK as temperatures soar

Society

8 d. ago ‘We felt abandoned by Francis’: Pope Leo heads to traditional papal residence for summer break

Longstanding tradition set to resume as new pontiff opts to spend summer holiday in Castel GandolfoWhen, soon after being elected in 2013, Pope Francis broke from longstanding Vatican tradition by choosing not to spend his summer holiday in the papal retreat of Castel Gandolfo, a sleepy hilltop town overlooking a lake about an hour south of Rome, residents were taken aback.One shopkeeper, Anna, compared the perceived rejection to a divorce, while another said it slightly ruptured a sense of belonging. Continue reading...

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