96 m. ago Drivers face £100 fine over Highway Code change they thought was false

Did you know that 3 in 10 drivers admit they have not looked at the Highway Code since they passed their test?

Economics

1 hour ago Reeves pledges to tackle productivity challenge at autumn budget

Labour’s second year in power will be focused on ‘building a stronger economy for a renewed Britain’, the Chancellor said.

Politics

2 h. ago With tariffs, a DC takeover, and Putin summit, Trump is now fully unleashed. And the world’s tolerance for pain put to the test

Wall Street, his own cabinet and numerous civic guardrails stopped Trump from indulging in his own impulses in the first term. Now, Eric Garcia writes, he feels he can do whatever he wants

Politics

2 h. ago Boris Johnson named as potential witness in Nuked Blood Scandal crimes against troops

In office, Boris Johnson was told of allegations about crimes by the British state in withholding information about blood testing of nuclear troops. Now he has been identified as a potential witness in a criminal investigation

Events

3 h. ago Moses Itauma's trainer makes 'dog fight' admission ahead of Dillian Whyte fight

Itauma faces the toughest test of his career on Saturday night, but the Brit's coach is fully confident his star pupil can get the job done

Events

6 h. ago Boosting productivity will be main priority of my autumn budget, Reeves says

Exclusive: Chancellor says ‘investment and reform are our tools’ as she pushes back against mounting tax speculationRachel Reeves: Labour has fixed the foundations – now we must build a stronger economy for a renewed BritainRachel Reeves has promised to use her autumn budget to prioritise fixing Britain’s dismal record on productivity as she sought to downplay mounting tax speculation with a focus on economic growth.Setting out her priorities for the budget for the first time, the chancellor said tackling the efficiency of the economy through higher investment and a fresh assault on planning rules would form the backbone of her tax and spending plans. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Boosting productivity will be main priority of autumn budget, Reeves says

Exclusive: Chancellor focuses on investment and planning rules as she dismisses talk of tax rises as ‘speculation’Rachel Reeves: Labour has fixed the foundations – now we must build a stronger economy for a renewed BritainRachel Reeves has promised to use her autumn budget to prioritise fixing Britain’s dismal record on productivity as she sought to downplay mounting tax speculation with a focus on economic growth.Setting out her priorities for the budget for the first time, the chancellor said tackling the efficiency of the economy through higher investment and a fresh assault on planning rules would form the backbone of her tax and spending plans. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago Kid Cudi ‘hated every minute’ of Diddy trial testimony after twice refusing to take stand

Cudi, who briefly dated Diddy’s ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, was subpoenaed to testify at the disgraced music mogul’s sex trafficking trial

Politics

8 h. ago Major incident declared as firefighters battle large blaze in North York Moors Park

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue said the fire had spread to cover five square kilometres and 20 pumps were at the scene

Events

8 h. ago Major milestone for Dalgety Bay pump track as plans are submitted to council

Ambitious plans for a new community pump track in Dalgety Bay have reached a major milestone with the official submission of a planning application - but the volunteer Trust behind it need your support

Politics

9 h. ago Russia to hold nuclear missile and Oreshnik doomsday drills on NATO doorstep

It comes after Vladimir Putin closed the airspace over the missile test site from which he launched his notorious new doomsday intermediate-range ballistic missile at Ukraine

Events

9 h. ago Seth Meyers on Trump’s cognitive test: ‘The written version of a boxing referee holding up three fingers’

Late-night hosts discuss Trump bragging about his intellect again as he prepares for a summit with Putin in AlaskaLate-night hosts talked about Donald Trump’s rambling Truth Social posts and Taylor Swift’s new album announcement. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Tricky new questions learner drivers will need to answer in theory test

The Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency has announced that driver theory test will include questions on CPR and defibrillators for the first time starting next year

Politics

10 h. ago Russia and Belarus to practice joint nuclear drills during tests with 'up to 150,000 troops' in Europe next month

Russia and its ally Belraus are set to stage nuclear missile drills next month close in Europe next month. 

Events

10 h. ago Reeves accused of ‘punishing families’ with inheritance tax raid – that still ‘won’t fill Labour’s blackhole’

Former government economist Jonathan Portes told The Independent changes to inheritance tax would not raise enough to plug the UK’s multi-billion-pound fiscal shortfall

Politics

10 h. ago Stuart Broad picks England bowling attack for first Ashes Test against Australia

Broad has selected his preferred bowling line-up for the Test in Perth this winter and has opted for a selection gamble

Events

10 h. ago Urgent reminder issued to millions of households on benefits set to get £150 off energy bills this winter

Millions of household on means-tested benefits will receive a discount on their energy bills this winter

Economics

11 h. ago Boost for homeowners as average UK mortgage rate hits ‘turning point’

Mortgage rates hit a peak of 6.65 per cent following a disastrous mini-budget in 2022

Events

12 h. ago Three things Tottenham learned from Chelsea about how to beat PSG

Club World Cup final offered encouragement for Spurs as they gear up for PSG test in Super Cup

Politics

12 h. ago 'Fantastic' BBC period drama epic about real life rivalry ‘nobody has done before’ lands this month

The BBC's upcoming big budget period drama epic King & Conqueror stars James Norton and has been branded a 'must watch' for fans of The Last Kingdom and The Winter King.

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