24 m. ago Cost of Tesco meal deal rising this week as shoppers threaten boycott

Anyone hoping to pick up a meal deal before the price increase needs to move fast.

Economics

28 m. ago NATO defense chiefs hold virtual meeting on Ukraine security guarantees

NATO defense chiefs are holding a virtual meeting to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine as part of efforts to end Russia's war on its neighbor

Events

29 m. ago Latest iPad Air M3 gets record low price in deal that beats Apple

The latest iPad Air M3, which was released in March, is now available for the cheapest price yet - but only for a limited time

Economics

30 m. ago Security minister refuses multiple times to outline alternative to asylum hotels

Labour is in turmoil after more councils consider launching legal challenges over the government’s use of asylum hotels.

Politics

31 m. ago 'Magical' Welsh beach with rare singing sand that 'whistles' as you walk on it

Porthor, known to some as 'Whistling Sands', is one of only two beaches in Europe where the phenomenon can be found, and it has become a loved destination for its unique sound.

Politics

31 m. ago 'Rare and special' UK beach with singing sands bordering crystal clear water

Porthor, known by some as 'Whistling Sands', is one of only two beaches in Europe where the sand 'sings' under your feet - and it's a must-visit for Brits.

Politics

32 m. ago Hong Kong on show at Edinburgh Festival Fringe for third year running

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the biggest melting pot of international theatre, music, dance and comedy in the world, and this year marks Hong Kong's third year bringing the Hong Kong Soul Showcase to Edinburgh. With three shows spanning dance and music, each performance puts the artistic excellence of Hong Kong front and centre on the world stage. We spoke to producer Sky Sum about the programme.

Culture

43 m. ago UK inflation jumps to 3.8% as the cost of living for Britons goes up again

UK inflation rose by more than expected in July as demand for summer travel pushed up air fares and food prices continued to climb, the Office for National Statistics said today.

Economics

44 m. ago Martin Lewis shares how workers can secure unpaid holiday cash windfall

One teenager was able to secure £240 from two former employers

Economics

50 m. ago Transfer news live: Newcastle decision over Isak bombshell, Liverpool and Arsenal latest, Spurs near Eze deal

The latest transfers, gossip and rumours as the deadline begins to pull into view, with Alexander Isak, Eberechi Eze and Alejandro Garnacho linked with big-money moves

Economics

63 m. ago NATO war planes scrambled for second day after latest Russian attack on Ukraine

The attack on oil and port facilities in Izmail, Odesa, was less than one mile from NATO territory.

Events

68 m. ago Migrant returns deal struck with Iraq in latest bid to deter small boat Channel crossings

The agreement signed during a visit to the UK by Iraq’s deputy prime minister will allow for the ‘swift’ return of failed asylum seekers.

Economics

79 m. ago Tulsi Gabbard revokes security clearances of 37 current and former national security officials

Director of national intelligence accuses officials of ‘abusing public trust’ and mishandling documents

Politics

84 m. ago Israel calls up 60,000 troops as defence minister approves plans to seize Gaza City

Defence Minister Israel Katz's move, confirmed by a spokesperson, piled pressure on Hamas as mediators pushing for a ceasefire in the nearly two-year war in Gaza awaited an official Israeli response.

Politics

86 m. ago Katherine Ryan reveals why she will send her son Fred to school three times a week

Stand-up star, Katherine Ryan, has opened up about her children's schooling, revealing that she is feeling 'conflicted' about sending her four year old to school

Politics

94 m. ago Government looking at contingency options for where to house asylum seekers after Epping court ruling – UK politics live

Security minister Dan Jarvis says government is considering options after council granted injunction to stop people being placed at the Bell hotelIn case you missed the Guardian’s news piece about the Bell hotel high court ruling:Keir Starmer’s asylum plans have been plunged into turmoil after a high court ruling blocked people seeking refuge from being housed in an Essex hotel.We will carefully consider this judgment. As this matter remains subject to ongoing legal proceedings it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage.I haven’t read Mr Farage’s op-ed, but I’ve always thought that the best politicians try and bring people together, and the very worst politicians try and drive them apart.Well, we’ll see where we get to with that specific decision. We’re looking very closely at it.The bigger issue is how we can tackle the asylum backlog. We inherited a very significant backlog from the previous government who effectively stopped processing asylum claims. That’s why we...

Politics

1 hour ago ITV Good Morning Britain viewers slam show 'unwatchable' as they all have same complaint

Kate Garraway and Adil Ray appeared on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday when viewers all issued the same complaint about the breakfast show.

Culture

1 hour ago Circular Motion by Alex Foster review – what if the world spun faster and faster?

This impressive debut, in which super-quick pod travel causes the Earth’s rotation to accelerate, satirises climate change denialAlex Foster’s sparky debut novel is built around a new technology of travel. Pods launch high into the sky and connect with one of thousands of “circuit vessels”, all orbiting the world from east to west. Travellers then descend in another pod, arriving wherever they choose. Spring-loaded pads store the pod’s kinetic energy when they land, and propel them up again when they launch. It’s so cheap, so rapid and so ubiquitous that everyone uses it. You can work in London, meet a friend for lunch in New York and come back to work that afternoon.The novel’s narrator, Tanner Kelly, has grown up in rural Alaska, a backwater without a pod station. He is only too glad to escape, getting a glamorous job in London as personal assistant to scientist Victor Bickle, who works for CWC, the company that runs the network. Bickle’s job is selling CWC’s services and whi...

Politics

2 h. ago NATO scrambles war planes for second day following devastating attack on Ukraine

The attack on oil and port facilities in Izmail, Odesa, was less than one mile from NATO territory - and has cast major doubt on Vladimir Putin's commitment to securing peace in the region

Events

2 h. ago Hair transplant experts issue warning about UK clinics leaving men disfigured and depressed: 'Worse than Turkey'

A leading not-for-profit organisation-the British Association of Hair Restoration Surgery-has urgently warned that 'black market' hair transplants are taking place across Britain.

Events