4 h. ago After chiding US allies, Trump lavishes praise on ‘special’ Starmer

UK leader hails ‘very productive discussion’ but president declines to back plan for Ukrainian peacekeepers

Politics

6 h. ago BP boss vows to double value of the oil giant after Elliott pours cold water on revamp plans

Speaking just a day after unveiling his new strategy to investors, chief exec Murray Auchincloss (pictured) said BP could be worth £160bn in five years

Politics

6 h. ago Small Town, Big Story review – Christina Hendricks is terrifying in Chris O’Dowd’s wacky Irish comedy

Hendricks plays a Hollywood producer who returns to her home town to shoot a show in this whimsical comedy drama – and she is not someone you want to crossHow much you enjoy Small Town, Big Story will depend on how you feel first about whimsy and second about genre mashups. If your appetite for both is large, then Chris O’Dowd’s creation (he wrote and directed) has plenty to make you happy. If not, you might find the whole thing a little too underpowered to keep you going.Christina Hendricks, of Mad Men fame, plays hard-bitten TV producer Wendy Patterson. She is in charge of her first big Hollywood production and returns to her tiny home town of Drumbán in Northern Ireland (after 25 years in Los Angeles surrounded by fat-cat bosses and patronising colleagues) to shoot it there. This follows shenanigans by Drumbán’s more colourful and eccentric characters to keep the location scouts from choosing a more tax-advantageous site across the border; these shenanigans include a pig’s head o...

Events

6 h. ago Trump praises Starmer’s ‘hard’ lobbying as he again suggests UK will be exempt from US tariffs – live

Trump calls Starmer meeting ‘tremendously productive’ and says ‘we have a very good chance at arriving at a very good deal’Trump-Starmer visit: the key takeawaysEuropean Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will travel to London this Sunday to take part in an informal meeting on Ukraine and European security, the European Commission has just confirmed. Jakub Krupa has more on his Europe live blog.David Lammy, the foreign secretary, has confirmed that President Trump has the ability to veto the deal that the UK has negotiated transferring sovereignty of the Chagos Isands to Mauritius. Speaking on ITV’s Peston last night, Lammy said:If President Trump doesn’t like the deal, the deal will not go forward.The reason for that is because we have a shared military and intelligence interest with the United States, and of course they’ve got to be happy with the deal, or there is no deal. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago Boehly believes Netflix could ‘maintain’ Premier League’s global success

Chelsea co-owner also says league could learn from NFLCrystal Palace chair lamented independent regulatorTodd Boehly has said the Premier League should consider selling its global TV rights to Netflix, as he shrugged off tensions with supporters and questions over his model of ownership in rare public remarks.The Chelsea co-owner also called on Premier League executives to agree on priorities for the future of the competition, saying they should “pull together” in order to maintain its success. “Premier League content is so valuable because it’s so widely demanded,” Boehly said. “How many global platforms are there? Probably just Netflix. If you’re thinking about how do I launch a global product, you do it in partnership with content like this. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago BBC apologises for ‘serious flaws’ in making of Gaza documentary

The BBC said the production company was ‘asked in writing a number of times’ about ‘any potential connections’ between the narrator and Hamas.

Politics

10 h. ago Most jurors in US pipeline case against Greenpeace have fossil fuel industry ties

Trial-monitoring committee in Dakota Access lawsuit have shared concerns of judicial bias and due-process violationsMore than half the jurors selected to hear a case brought by a major energy company against Greenpeace have ties to the fossil fuel industry, and most had negative views of anti-pipeline protests or groups that oppose the use of fossil fuels.The closely watched trial against Greenpeace in Mandan, North Dakota, showcased the difficulty in seating a jury in oil country, where many make their living in the industry. Greenpeace again on Wednesday sought to move the trial to another venue in the state. Continue reading...

Politics

11 h. ago Inside Claudia Lawrence's time capsule home as 'hidden loft' was never searched

Claudia Lawrence's mother has agreed to meet a police boss in her daughter's home after discovering a hidden loft inside the wardrobe that she fears has never been searched by forensic investigators

Society

11 h. ago I lost £75,000 gambling. I took out loans for online casinos despite being a private school teacher. Then I had to tell my husband the truth: ANNIE MILLWARD

Few things have given me a greater thrill than buying a round of drinks for my family in a pub recently. Before that, if ever I had a spare £35 I'd blow it on a game of online roulette.

Economics

11 h. ago 'I tried the viral Dubai Chocolate bar – one thing made me wince'

Dubai Chocolate has been viral for a while, and the hype doesn't seem to be dying down any time soon – so Senior Social News Reporter Danielle had to try it for herself and noticed one thing

Politics

12 h. ago Brits alerted as Amazon light that poses 'serious risk of electric shock' recalled

The light was rejected at the UK border, preventing the potentially dangerous products from reaching households

Events

12 h. ago New Irish stout is '100% better than Guinness' as fans say it's 'gloriously creamy'

O'Hara's Irish Stout is a new challenger to the crown, with some reviewers claiming it is '100% better than Guinness' and 'the best-sticking one we've had out of the tins'

Politics

12 h. ago CBD oils for stress: What are the benefits and the top products to buy

Try these next time you’re feeling a little overwhelmed

Politics

12 h. ago Best CBD products for anxiety: Oils, drinks, capsules and gummies

And...breathe

Politics

12 h. ago Donald Trump will not force UK to accept chlorinated chicken in trade deal says minister

Environment Secretary Steve Reed said he is 'absolute' that the Government will not accept meat products that uncut British farmers on welfare or environmental standards

Politics

12 h. ago Best CBD products for joint pain relief: Balms, creams, oils and more

A natural remedy that’s both quick and effective

Politics

12 h. ago Full list of the best fish and chip shops in the UK revealed

The National Fish & Chip Awards 2025 took place on Wednesday evening, and saw a fish and chip shop on Anglesey be crowned as one of the best.

Politics

12 h. ago Museums defend BP sponsorship after firm abandons climate targets

British Museum and Science Museum said BP’s decision to grow fossil fuel investment would not alter relationshipBusiness live – latest updatesTwo of Britain’s best-loved museums have been forced to defend their financial ties to BP after the company announced this week that it was abandoning its climate targets to focus on growing fossil fuel production.The British Museum and the Science Museum, which have sponsorship deals with BP, said the company’s decision to grow its investments in oil and gas by cutting back on green spending would not alter their relationship with it. Continue reading...

Events

12 h. ago Beloved Manchester chip shop 'couldn't be busier' after announcing devastating news

'The support we've received has been something like a phenomenon'

Politics

12 h. ago Future of Ryan Giggs' former Worsley restaurant confirmed by new arrival

There have been rumours circulating for weeks about the new owners of George's in Worsley - now it has been confirmed

Politics