43 m. ago Britain's first mini nuclear station site finally been announced after mega £2.5bn deal

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero said plant at Wylfa would support up to 3,000 jobs in the local economy at the height of construction

Economics

43 m. ago Anglesey selected as site for UK’s first small modular reactor nuclear plant

The first-of-its-kind project on the former nuclear site at Wylfa on Anglesey, North Wales is backed by £2.5 billion government investment.

Events

3 h. ago Man charged in drug case smiles proudly after arrest while wearing Trump mugshot T

An Arizona man has caught the eye of many after grinning in his mugshot while sporting a T-shirt featuring an unofficial mugshot of President Donald Trump, having surrendering to authorities in North Dakota

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3 h. ago Al Gore wonders if ‘bullying’ Trump prompted Bill Gates to backtrack on climate

Exclusive interview with ex-US vice-president at Cop30 also reveals his hope around much-maligned climate summitFear of being bullied by Donald Trump may have prompted Bill Gates to row back on the climate crisis, Al Gore has speculated, as he slammed the billionaire’s new position as “silly”, and the US president for his anti-climate stance.Trump, “the most corrupt president in American history”, was “badly damaging the US economy” by pulling away from renewable energy and promoting fossil fuels, the former US vice-president warned. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago How old became new fat – and why mums should be terrified that anti

AS an angst-ridden teen, I spent hours in front of mirrors, obsessing over my body. I’d pinch my stomach angrily, curse my ‘unfeminine’ shoulders and muscular thighs, and despair of my flat chest. Now I’m in my forties, I wish I hadn’t wasted my youth finding fault with my shape and size, but I was...

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3 h. ago Fury as poppy sellers are fined £90 for parking at Lidl as they collected for Royal British Legion

Around eight Royal British Legion members were issued fines between 27 October to 9 November despite their cars being registered with Lidl in North Hykeham.

Economics

4 h. ago Backlash and body horror: The story of Alpha, the most misunderstood film of the year

The acclaimed French director behind icky masterpieces ‘Raw’ and ‘Titane’ shocked festival audiences this summer by returning with an emotional drama about death and illness. But the initial response was silly, argues Sophie Monks Kaufman, who chats with filmmaker Julia Ducournau and star Tahar Rahim

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4 h. ago The Chinese 'Bitcoin queen', the £5.5bn stash and the five year police chase. Inside London’s crypto wars

With crypto crime soaring, perpetrators bagging billions and even resorting to kidnapping, can law enforcement catch up with the culprits?

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4 h. ago Lidl apologises for fining poppy sellers £90 for parking at supermarket as they collected for Royal British Legion

Around eight Royal British Legion members were issued fines between 27 October to 9 November despite their cars being registered with Lidl in North Hykeham.

Economics

5 h. ago Mega Millions lottery jackpot nears mega £760million after MONTHS of winless draws

Lottery players could scoop one of the biggest prizes ever after a five-month winless streak has seen the jackpot jump to nearly a staggering $1 billion.

Economics

6 h. ago LA Olympics to feature women’s 100m final on day one in event shakeup

The women’s 100m finalists will run three times on the opening day of the Games, a marked change from the usual two

Sport

6 h. ago Historic Greater Manchester pub set to open 'first' Christmas ice rink and festive market

The Christmas market will feature more than 20 stalls offering seasonal treats, handmade gifts, jewellery, and festive bakes

Politics

6 h. ago Mum of murdered Holly Newton, 15, learned of attack from stranger using her phone

Micala Trussler tells a new documentary that the woman called saying: ‘I've got your daughter's phone she's been stabbed.’ And I remember just screaming. We knew straight away who'd done it.'

Events

6 h. ago I was miserable and negative – until I discovered how to get fit despite 'gymtimidation'

Writer Muminah Koleoso explains the benefits of physical activity, the pitfalls of toxic trends on social media and what it’s like lifting weights in a gym as a Black Muslim woman

Politics

7 h. ago Sainsbury's issues Nectar Card warning for anyone who buys fuel

Sainsbury's issued advice on how to collect Nectar points when buying fuel following recent Nectar Card changes

Events

7 h. ago Celebrating literature is good – but I’m running out of patience with celebrity book clubs | Emma Brockes

Sarah Jessica Parker swept all before her at the Booker prize ceremony, but is fame the best way to encourage reading?In these turbulent times, we take small joys where we can find them. And this week we’ll take this: the spectacle of various literary people at the Booker prize award ceremony jamming themselves into photos alongside Sarah Jessica Parker. The actor – if you missed the long piece about it in the New York Times, or the many social media posts promoting Parker’s involvement – served as a judge for the Booker this year, a process that required her to read 153 books, some of them on the New York subway while being followed by a film crew. “Oh let me try!!!!” Parker had posted to Booker organisers last year, and for reasons that became obvious this week, they did.I know what you are going to say; that anything short of full-throated support for Parker’s adorable engagement with books in general and the Booker prize in particular is just unacceptable snobbery. There is noth...

Culture

7 h. ago Gorka Marquez fans left 'not emotionally prepared' in adorable 'watch' update amid Strictly absence

It comes as the professional dancer has been missed by viewers of the hit BBC One dance show this year

Politics

7 h. ago The billionaire nanny boom: why gen Z is providing ‘private service’ for the super

Is it time to start channelling Mary Poppins? Some graduates are eschewing entry-level jobs to earn £150k or more looking after the children of the absurdly wealthyName: Billionaire nannies.Age: Mid-20s, or thereabouts. Continue reading...

Economics

7 h. ago 'Beautiful' Citizen diamond watch perfect that's the perfect Christmas present gets £100 off

With a two-tone silver and gold stainless steel case and bracelet, it is adorned with diamonds to mark the 12 hours of the day

Economics

7 h. ago West Lothian homebuyers offered festive gift from Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes

The Christmas Collection is a hand-picked selection of new homes, complete with high-value extras worth up to £7,000 on selected homes.

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