61 m. ago Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal in Sesko talks, Zubimendi done; Mbeumo to Man Utd boost; Chelsea, Liverpool latest

The first deadline day of a unique two-window summer has arrived

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2 h. ago Jobless rate surges to highest since 2021 while pay growth eases sharply – ONS

The Office for National Statistics said average regular earnings, excluding bonuses, fell sharply to 5.2% in the three months to April.

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2 h. ago Use car industry fines to boost EV sales, says Polestar boss

Polestar’s Matt Galvin says ZEV Mandate fines should be used to boost take up of electric cars

Economics

2 h. ago Unemployment rate surges to highest since 2021 as wage growth eases sharply

New figures from the Office for National Statistics show average regular earnings fell to 5.2 per cent in the three months to April

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3 h. ago Blow for Rachel Reeves as unemployment creeps up and wage growth slows on the eve of Chancellor's spending review

The rate of UK unemployment increased to 4.6 per cent in the three months to April, from 4.5 per cent in the three months to March, the Office for National Statistics said today.

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3 h. ago New Sizewell C nuclear plant backed with £14.2bn government investment

Investment aims to boost clean energy and create 10,000 jobs, but critics warn of spiralling costs

Economics

3 h. ago Transfer news LIVE: Sesko to Arsenal twist; Mbeumo to Man Utd boost; Chelsea bid for Maignan; Liverpool latest

The first deadline day of a unique two-window summer has arrived

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6 h. ago Turn pink hydrangeas 'beautiful' blue with scrap kitchen item

Hydrangea flowers can range in colour from pink to blue, and one gardener has shared a simple trick to turn your pink hydrangeas blue - and it's all down to one kitchen scrap item

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7 h. ago Man Utd transfer news: Viktor Gyokeres hands Ruben Amorim huge boost as deal collapses

Manchester United remain keen to add some new faces to their squad on the final day of the first transfer window of the summer as they continue to chase Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres

Economics

8 h. ago Can you boost your chance of winning the £210m EuroMillions today? From rare numbers to lucky places to buy

After a shock roll-over when no players hit the jackpot on Tuesday, entrants now have another chance. But one question will be on everyone's lips - is there anything they can do to boost their chances?

Economics

9 h. ago Gardeners urged to surround plants with lemon peels immediately

If you're not sure what to do with your leftover lemon peel, don't toss it away just yet - experts recommend using it to give your garden plants a much-needed boost

Politics

10 h. ago UK retail sales growth slowed in May, casting doubt on consumer resilience

Shoppers traded down to cheaper items, especially in non-food areas such as clothing

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10 h. ago Consumer spending slows to lowest growth of the year amid falling confidence

Gaming bucked the faltering sales trend due to popular new releases, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.

Politics

10 h. ago Reeves backs £14bn Sizewell C build in push for clean energy and jobs

Investment aims to boost clean energy and create 10,000 jobs, but critics warn of spiralling costs

Economics

10 h. ago UK family visa rules should be relaxed, government review suggests

Campaigners call for ‘tax on love’ family visa income requirements to be scrapped

Politics

10 h. ago World Cup qualifiers: Spalletti exits with flat Italy victory, Haaland gives Norway boost

Departing Italy coach downbeat despite 2-0 win over MoldovaNorway defeat Estonia 1-0; Croatia thrash Czech RepublicLuciano Spalletti took charge of Italy one last time on Monday, and while his side sent him off with a win, the sacked manager accepted that he is not leaving the team in a good place for his replacement.Spalletti paid the price for a 3-0 drubbing in Norway on Friday as Italy’s World Cup qualifying campaign in Europe’s Group I was compromised in their opening game, and an uninspired 2-0 home win over Moldova was not how he wished to bow out. Italy broke the deadlock five minutes before half-time through Giacomo Raspadori’s strike from the edge of the penalty area, with Andrea Cambiaso adding another soon after the restart. Continue reading...

Politics

12 h. ago West Lothian carers group helps secure more than £1.5m for most vulnerable

The boost comes from the work CoWL has put in working with West Lothian Council’s council’s Advice Shop teams and saw an 87% uplift in incomes for carers and their families.

Economics

14 h. ago Labour MPs call for benefit cuts to be scrapped after winter fuel payment U

Rachel Reeves has announced that around nine million more pensioners will receive the fuel payment this year

Politics

15 h. ago Smeg Drip Coffee machine review: How this stylish gadget streamlined my mornings

I’m a coffee addict – here’s why I’m trading in a fancy espresso machine for a classic drip delight

Politics

16 h. ago Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal in fresh Sesko talks, Zubimendi hijack; Man Utd get Mbeumo boost; Chelsea latest

The first summer transfer deadline is nearly upon us with deals flying in

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