4 d. ago Best afternoon tea hampers: Classic indulgence with modern twists

From heritage tins and traditional scones to colourful macarons and champagne pairings, these stylish hampers bring a slice of British tradition to your doorstep

Politics

6 d. ago Trump orders increased federal law enforcement in Washington DC to combat crime

Move comes amid president’s suggestions that his administration could fully take over running the cityUS vice-president JD Vance kicks off a trip in the United Kingdom with a meeting with British foreign secretary David Lammy on Friday that will bring renewed scrutiny of Vance’s sharp criticism of Britain and its governing Labour party.Vance, his wife, Usha, and their three young children are expected to land in London at the start of a trip that includes staying with Lammy at Chevening, the country residence used by the foreign minister, Reuters reported.Vice-president JD Vance kicks off a trip in the United Kingdom with a meeting with British foreign secretary David Lammy on Friday that will bring renewed scrutiny of Vance’s sharp criticism of Britain and its governing Labour party. Vance, his wife, Usha, and their three young children are expected to land in London at the start of a trip that includes staying with Lammy at Chevening, the country residence used by the foreign mini...

Events

9 d. ago Calls to stop wind farm in public forest home to Scottish wildcats rejected by Supreme Court

Claims have been made the wildcats in the forest are hybrids - a result of wildcats interbreeding with domestic or feral cats.

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9 d. ago Do you need cash for Oasis and where are the nearest ATMs to Murrayfield Stadium?

Oasis bring arguably one of the biggest tours in British music history to Edinburgh in just a few days time

Economics

9 d. ago Brexit has been a resounding disaster. Starmer must find the courage to change course | Ed Davey

Poll after poll shows most voters think leaving the EU has been a failure. Closer ties with Europe would bring huge rewardsBrexit isn’t working, and the British people know it. Poll after poll, including that unveiled this weekend by More In Common for the Sunday Times, shows that people are feeling the terrible damage caused by the deal forced upon us by Boris Johnson, Kemi Badenoch and the rest of the Conservative party, and want something different. The latest shows less than a third of Britons would vote to leave the EU if a referendum were repeated. There’s no doubt that fundamental change is needed. There’s no doubt the public will is there to make it happen. The question is: will Keir Starmer seize the moment and deliver it?There are big prizes on offer if he does. Giving our economy the boost it desperately needs, pulling it out of the cycle of low growth and high debt that the Conservatives plunged us into. Helping to raise more funding to lift our NHS and other public serv...

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1 week ago British travellers have been fined £30million in 18 months for accidentally bringing migrants into the country

Travellers have been slapped with thousands of pounds in fines under a highly controversial scheme designed to crack down on the waves of illegal migrants sneaking into the country.

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3 w. ago When Scotland will see sun again as UK hit with thunderstorm and rain warnings

It looks like it's going to be a typically unpredictable weekend, so you'd better have the brollies out if you're having a barbecue.

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3 w. ago Bloke's big fart 'causes Scottie Scheffler miss with change in wind pressure' at The Open

Scottie Scheffler had to overcome a bizarre moment during his opening round at The Open on Thursday as a fan let rip with a fart while the world No.1 was taking a shot

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4 w. ago British Open brings rain, sun, wind and Scottie Scheffler in range of the lead

The British Open at Royal Portrush had a little bit of everything in the opening round

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4 w. ago The Itoje legacy: Nigerian roots shaped the Lions captain who has inspired a new generation

Maro Itoje’s rise to the very top of his sport brings both pride and idolisation from the British-Nigerian communityIt is 2017 and Maro Itoje has just been selected as the youngest member of the British & Irish Lions squad. He is asked for his favourite Lions memory and his response is illuminating. “Ugo Monye scoring his try in the third Test [against South Africa in 2009]. When you’re young and growing up, you look at players that look like you. And, by that, I don’t mean eyes, ears, nose, I mean who have the same skin colour, who you can identify with. Ugo is one I could identify with, as we’re both of Nigerian descent. To see him score that amazing try resonated with me.”On Saturday, when the Lions begin their series against Australia, Itoje will win his 100th Test cap. He is England captain, the first black captain of the Lions and the country’s most prominent rugby player. And you cannot help but wonder to what extent he himself has passed the torch. For there can be littl...

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