53 m. ago FTSE 100 Live 09 December: BAT drops on update, Frasers strikes shopping centre deal

British American Tobacco today shares fell back after the Lucky Strike and Dunhill owner disappointed investors with its guidance for next year.

Economics

94 m. ago Zelenskyy Meets European Leaders In London As EU Signals Support, Trump Remains Skeptical

Zelenskyy Meets European Leaders In London As EU Signals Support, Trump Remains Skeptical  Arise News

Politics

2 h. ago BAT sees signs of recovery for Vuse in US amid crackdown on illicit vapes

The group said it has seen recent encouraging sales improvement for Vuse in the US over the past six months.

Politics

3 h. ago England dealt fresh Ashes blow with Mark Wood ruled out for rest of series

Bowler suffers recurrence of knee injury from first TestSeamer Fisher added to squad before Adelaide matchEngland fast bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes following a recurrence of a left knee injury sustained during the first Test in Perth.Wood will return home later this week to work on his rehabilitation and recovery, the team said on Tuesday. Continue reading...

Economics

6 h. ago US President Donald Trump issues Mexico ultimatum and threatens punishment over 'unfair treaty violation'

The US president warned Mexico of additional tariffs unless the country pays up on a water treaty signed 80 years ago, after announcing a $12 billion economic assistance package to farmers as trade wars continue to impact crop exports

Politics

10 h. ago Government urged to crackdown on illegal number plates amid national security fears

It is estimated that up to one in 15 vehicles may use plates designed to evade automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras

Events

10 h. ago Balloons containing up to six times legal limit of carcinogens on sale in UK

Which? found eight out of 21 balloons contained concentrations of potentially carcinogenic chemicals significantly above the UK’s permitted limit.

Politics

10 h. ago Horoscope today, December 9 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column is being kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. ♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 What starts as a tiny creative spark can grow bright with the right encouragement...

Politics

11 h. ago MAFS bride goes public with stunning girlfriend a year on from brutal TV split & signing up to find ‘man of her dreams’

A MARRIED At First Sight bride has gone public with her stunning girlfriend a year on from her brutal TV split. Sionainn Carmichael was one of the new brides hoping to find love on the E4 dating show last year when she signed up to find "the man of her dreams". The 29-year-old make up artist from Glasgow was...

Politics

13 h. ago Head of Navy's broadside at Reeves over defence cash: First Sea Lord warns Russia is spending billions to control North Atlantic as Treasury starves Forces

Defence Secretary John Healey was present when General Sir Gwyn Jenkins opened fire in London , signalling his support for the First Sea Lord.

Events

15 h. ago Tory shadow minister praises Trump’s illegal immigration crackdown – and says it could work in UK

Shadow home secretary Chris Philp says the British public expects immigration laws to be properly enforced

Politics

15 h. ago Zelenskiy Signals No Security Breakthrough in London Peace Talks

Zelenskiy Signals No Security Breakthrough in London Peace Talks  Bloomberg.com

Events

15 h. ago Tory shadow minister praises Trump’s illegal immigration crackdown

Shadow home secretary Chris Philp says the British public expects immigration laws to be properly enforced

Politics

15 h. ago Bar owner offering free drinks to customers who help ICE says he’s getting death threats

Mark Fitzpatrick, proprietor of the Old Station Saloon in Eagle, Idaho, says ‘liberals’ have threatened to kill him and burn down his business over promotion to encourage support for migrant crackdown

Events

16 h. ago Why Reform UK's new signing Malcolm Offord can be the Scott McTominay of Scottish politics

If Scotland can dream of beating Brazil in the World Cup, Reform UK can dream of ousting the SNP with political stars like former Conservative Malcolm Offord

Politics

17 h. ago How the ‘build your own’ Slate EV could change the future of cars

The latest DriveSmart newsletter from Steve Fowler explores how the ultra-affordable, endlessly customisable Slate EV pick-up could signal a radical new future for how cars are designed, built and personalised

Politics

17 h. ago Account closures and restrictions are angering racing punters but there is an answer

The minimum bet rule model is there in Australia for all to see and the Gambling Commission should act nowRacing enjoyed its biggest win for many years in last month’s budget. The threatened harmonisation of duty rates for betting and gaming was not simply seen off, but routed, with the differential between the two rates significantly increased. As an added bonus, meanwhile, racing was excluded from the small rise in the duty rate for bets on football and other sporting events.Having celebrated the win, though, the next step is to ensure that the benefits are maximised. And since, in relative terms, racing has just become a more attractive product for bookmakers, what better moment could there be to address one of the major obstacles that many punters face when they want to bet on the horses? Continue reading...

Politics

17 h. ago DC police chief steps down ‘to spend more time with family’ after Trump crackdown

Smith, a longtime federal law enforcement official and former head of the U.S. Park Police, assumed command during one of Washington’s most volatile years in nearly two decades

Politics

17 h. ago First look: New immersive experience to open celebrating legendary UK film studios

The attraction will cement Hertfordshire’s position as ‘one most significant filmmaking regions outside Los Angeles’

Culture

18 h. ago Mystery over death of nine inmates as bodies found during routine inspection

Early indications suggest the victims showed signs consistent with asphyxiation, although officials stressed that the exact cause of death has not yet been established

Events