2 h. ago From a water filter that removes microplastics to a toothbrush that cleans with an energy beam, your essential super

Our selection of some of the best gifts to give this Christmas, for the health-conscious.

Politics

2 h. ago Andrew saved millions by paying peppercorn rent on his daughters' St James's Palace flat

The disgraced royal paid less than £20,000 a year for a lavish central London apartment worth more than 12 times that amount - £240,000 a year - to the Crown's coffers.

Economics

2 h. ago George Clooney landed his wife Amal in hot water with joke about her 'work for Muslim Brotherhood'

On a US chat show, Clooney said his first date with now wife Amal Alamuddin was in London after her 'meeting at the Muslim Brotherhood' to 're-do' the Egyptian constitution.

Politics

3 h. ago Save up to £10.50 when driving by selecting this option on your phone

UK drivers can avoid extra cost by changing one simple phone setting

Economics

6 h. ago Fury as prison bosses splurge £700 on giant chess set despite Govt pledging to crackdown on spending

PRISON bosses bought inmates a giant £700 outdoor chess set. The purchase was revealed after the Government pledged a crackdown on spending. Other departments splurged on designer water bottles, staff trophies and presentation courses. The chess set, with 2ft high pieces, was bought off Amazon by the Ministry of Justice and delivered to the Isle...

Economics

7 h. ago California officials warn foragers after person dies from poison mushroom

Several additional people, including children, have severe liver damage amid 21 cases of amatoxin poisoningCalifornia officials are warning foragers after an outbreak of poisoning linked to wild mushrooms that has killed one adult and caused severe liver damage in several patients, including children.The state poison control system has identified 21 cases of amatoxin poisoning, likely caused by death cap mushrooms, the health department said Friday. The toxic wild mushrooms are often mistaken for edible ones because of their appearance and taste. Continue reading...

Events

8 h. ago 'They will never bow to pressure': Stark divide between Strictly Come Dancing judges and voting public laid bare after Balvinder Sopal is saved five times despite disconnect with viewers

Balvinder Sopal, 47, has now survived a staggering five dance-offs - the most in the 21-year-history of the BBC show - beating Ross King, Chris Robshaw, Vicky Pattison and Ellie Goldstein.

Events

8 h. ago Funding for historic Welsh canal secured after fears it would run dry

Investment of around £2.5 million will be spent on water supply for the canal over the next five years

Politics

10 h. ago Everton turn on style and condemn Dyche to miserable return with Nottingham Forest

Sean Dyche would not have recognised Everton on his return to the club he saved from relegation and possible administration not so long ago. The former Everton manager was greeted by plush new surroundings, a contented fanbase and a vibrant, confident opponent as the home team rose to fifth in the Premier League with a comfortable defeat of Nottingham Forest.Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall produced another immaculate performance in the heart of Everton’s midfield as a fourth win in five games reinforced the advances made since David Moyes replaced Dyche in January. Dewsbury-Hall forced the first goal and scored the third, with Thierno Barry finally getting off the mark to wild acclaim in-between. Forest were subdued and second-best throughout. Continue reading...

Politics

11 h. ago DAN HODGES: 'People despise Starmer. It's genuine hatred'. MP's damning verdict on PM and the proof that Labour's fight to save the Red Wall is over

The Labour MP in the Red Wall seat was angry and despondent. 'Starmer's abandoned us,' he told me. 'It's basically every man for himself.'

Politics

11 h. ago Major River Hull search launched after two men enter water during police chase

Police are extremely concerned for two men who were seen entering the River Hull in East Yorkshire last night (December 5) after a short pursuit involving their vehicle

Events

11 h. ago Strictly’s Amy Dowden in tearful Tom Fletcher relationship insight after he ‘saved my life’

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has revealed how her close bond with former partner Tom Fletcher not only brought them to tears on the dance floor, but ultimately helped save her life

Politics

11 h. ago Desperate family's 'world has crumbled' in bid to raise £500k to save daughter's life

Sophia Wilson from Sauchen, Aberdeenshire, is battling aggressive Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) and urgently needs a specialised treatment in the US.

Economics

12 h. ago AirPods, Ring doorbells and Xboxes – BEST Christmas dupes to buy now and save yourself £100s

BIG brand techy presents are easily the most expensive items on Christmas lists - but there is a way to get similar products for a lot less. Dupes aren't usually the best idea for gadgets - but we've tested a whole bunch against well-known favourites and uncovered great alternatives from as little as £29. Of...

Economics

13 h. ago Grandad and baby 'mauled to death by pitbulls' as police shoot dogs

The baby was still being mauled by a pack of pitbulls when police arrived at the property in Tullahoma, Tennessee, but officers could not save her

Events

15 h. ago Pressure grows on ‘reckless’ Hegseth as twin scandals engulf Pentagon chief

Defense secretary defiant but allegations of war crimes and blistering watchdog report increase calls for him to goPete Hegseth is facing the most serious crisis of his tenure as defense secretary, engulfed by allegations of war crimes in the Caribbean and a blistering inspector general report accusing him of mishandling classified military intelligence. Yet despite the long list of trouble and as lawmakers from both parties call for his resignation, Hegseth shows no signs of stepping down and still holds Donald Trump’s support.The twin crises have engulfed the former Fox News personality in separate but overlapping allegations that lawmakers, policy experts and former officials say reveal a pattern of dangerous recklessness at the helm of the Pentagon. Democratic legislators have reignited calls for his ouster after revelations that survivors clinging to wreckage from a September boat strike were deliberately killed in a “double-tap” attack, while a defense department investigation...

Events

15 h. ago Gen Z office survival guide: how to overcome telephobia and get up early

Experts advise younger workers to practice phone calls with friends and embrace adventure of small talkIf you are a millennial, part of gen X or a boomer, you probably do not give a second thought to picking up the phone to talk to someone or chit-chatting beside the office water cooler. But for gen Z, those common workplace moments are a huge source of anxiety.According to a study released this week, early mornings, working with older colleagues and making small talk are just some of the things employees born between 1997 and 2012 dread. Continue reading...

Events

15 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan's staggering net worth £6.5m smaller than world's richest snooker player

Ronnie O'Sullivan has amassed a huge fortune over the course of his illustrious snooker career - but it pales in comparison to the net worth of another former world champion

Sport

16 h. ago Under fire Celtic chiefs have missed an easy tap in but there's one thing Wilfried Nancy needs more than anything

Hoops supporters are going to have to breathe and give their new manager some leeway

Events

16 h. ago ‘I visited a Ukrainian bakery hidden in East London that serves tasty meals under £10’

‘I visited a Ukrainian bakery hidden in East London that serves tasty meals under £10’  MyLondon

Economics