81 m. ago Amber weather warning from Met Office as Scots urged to 'avoid travelling'

Two areas of Scotland have now been placed under an amber warning as 150mm rainfall is predicted.

Events

1 hour ago Concorde chief pilot: Passenger planes won’t break sound barrier until ‘around 2050’

Exclusive: ‘Supersonic flight was a fantastic experience – but we won’t miss it as much as some think’ says BA Captain Jock Lowe

Politics

1 hour ago Scotland weather: Met Office rain warning upgraded to amber as forecasters say flooding 'likely'

Up to 150 mm of rain is expected in some areas.

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2 h. ago ‘Treated like shirkers’: German unions cry foul over Merz’s sick

Opponents say proposal to end sick notes issued over phone would fill up doctors’ waiting rooms unnecessarilyA German proposal to end the right to get short-term sick leave from a doctor over the telephone as a means of cracking down on skiving has met with outcry from labour groups and the medical profession.Germans enjoy some of the most generous employee illness policies in Europe, a fact the conservative chancellor, Friedrich Merz, says is undermining efforts to kickstart the EU’s biggest economy, whose growth has largely stalled since 2022. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Met Office tells Brits in three areas 'get emergency kit' in 18 hour warning

The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning

Events

2 h. ago Germany’s plan to axe sick notes given over phone meets outcry from unions and medics

Opponents say proposal, designed to tackle employee skiving, would fill up doctors’ waiting rooms unnecessarilyA German proposal to end the right to get short-term sick leave from a doctor over the telephone as a means of cracking down on skiving has met with an outcry from labour groups and the medical profession.Germans enjoy some of the most generous employee illness policies in Europe, a fact the conservative chancellor, Friedrich Merz, says is undermining efforts to kickstart the EU’s biggest economy, whose growth has largely stalled since 2022. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Heated drying rack that costs 'pennies to run' lands on sale with mega £70 saving

Beat winter weather with this electric drying rack that 'costs pennies to run' and 'dries clothes really quickly' - and right now, it's on sale for 70% less

Economics

2 h. ago Michelle Keegan reveals baby daughter Palma, 10 months, has reached a major milestone as she shares a sweet photo of her crawling on the beach during family holiday

Michelle Keegan revealed her baby daughter Palma has reached a major milestone as she shared a sweet photo of her crawling on the beach during a family holiday. 

Society

2 h. ago How much the cost of flights has increased by as inflation rises for first time in months

It comes as headline rates of inflation have risen for the first time in five months

Economics

3 h. ago What will cause the weather 'battleground' set to bring heavy snow to Scotland?

The Met Office predicts snow on higher ground in Scotland and northern England as temperatures fall in coming days

Events

3 h. ago New pier and beach lido along with bars and aquarium part of ambitious plan for city waterfront

The dramatic plans for Swansea's Civic Centre site include new cafes, bars, beach sports shops and apartments

Politics

4 h. ago Trump steps up demand to annex Greenland but rules out using force

US president tells business and political leaders in Davos his country needs ownership to defend ‘unsecured island’Business live – latest updatesDonald Trump has stepped up his demand to annex Greenland in an extraordinary speech in Davos, but said the US would not use force to seize what he called the “big, beautiful piece of ice”.Addressing thousands of business and political leaders at the World Economic Form in the Swiss ski resort, the US president said he was “seeking immediate negotiations to once again discuss the acquisition of Greenland by the United States”. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago One of the cheapest Caribbean islands is 30C this week – with two

THIS year's top holiday destination has white sand beaches, beers for less than £2 and very cheap package holidays. eurochange has predicted where Brits will be jetting off to in 2026 thanks to recent money transactions - and it's the Dominican Republic. The travel money provider found that transactions for the Dominican peso increased by 165...

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4 h. ago Suni Williams, Starliner astronaut, retires after 27 years at Nasa

She set the record for most spacewalk time by a woman and spent nine months at the International Space StationSuni Williams, one of two Nasa astronauts whose 10-day test flight mission turned into a nine-month odyssey on the International Space Station (ISS), has retired from the US space agency.The 60-year-old former navy captain left in December after 27 years with Nasa, according to a press release from the agency on Tuesday. Jared Isaacman, the agency’s new administrator, praised her as “a trailblazer in human spaceflight”. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Stunning coastal walk starts in one of Wales' prettiest villages ands ends with an extra special treat

One of my favourite hikes is in Saundersfoot, where you'll find sandy shores, secluded bays, and a foodie spot right on the beach.

Politics

4 h. ago Meteorologists blame a stretched polar vortex, moisture, lack of sea ice for dangerous winter blast

Meteorologists warn that a stretched polar vortex could bring severe winter weather to much of the United States

Politics

5 h. ago Life coach issues honest verdict on Brooklyn Beckham after he cuts ties with parents

Life coach and bestselling author Michelle Elman has shared her honest verdict Brooklyn Beckham's statement, saying it's truly a "last resort" for the 26-year-old

Politics

5 h. ago This Morning star to undergo major surgery in 'last resort' after diagnosis

She's set to undergo spinal surgery next week

Politics

5 h. ago British tourist, 21, is found dead in Thailand after he missed flight home

Joshua Kershaw, 21, had flown out to Bangkok, Thailand for a week's holiday on January 12 when he stopped replying to his mum Jenny's phone calls

Society

6 h. ago This Morning star opens up on 'last resort' surgery decision after making 'emergency will'

This Morning expert has shared a health update with fans as she prepares for spinal surgery after years of chronic back pain

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