4 h. ago No 10 says Starmer has confidence in Morgan McSweeney after PM condemns attacks on cabinet members – UK politics live

PM’s spokesperson says he has confidence in his chief of staff after Starmer challenged over ‘toxic culture’ at Downing StreetThe No 10 briefing row is not the only story around this morning. Amy Sedghi is writing a live blog about the ongoing turmoil at the BBC and she has details of Donald Trump saying he has an “obligation” to sue the BBC.In a related development, Reform UK has pulled out of a BBC documentary about the party amid a row over the broadcaster’s editing of the Trump speech. Robyn Vintner has the story. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Starmer says any attack on his cabinet is ‘completely unacceptable’ and adds Streeting is doing a great job – UK politics live

Kemi Badenoch probes Starmer over ‘toxic culture’ at Downing Street The No 10 briefing row is not the only story around this morning. Amy Sedghi is writing a live blog about the ongoing turmoil at the BBC and she has details of Donald Trump saying he has an “obligation” to sue the BBC.In a related development, Reform UK has pulled out of a BBC documentary about the party amid a row over the broadcaster’s editing of the Trump speech. Robyn Vintner has the story. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Hero tourist rescues woman at Glencoe waterfall after she was dragged into water

Hero Michael Smith managed to pull the woman out of the water after she was dragged down to a waterfall's edge.

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7 h. ago Scottish tech firm’s knowhow will aid motorist safety in UK’s longest road tunnels

“It is a very proud moment to see the system go live and have a positive impact on emergency services and motorists” – Tom Sime, Exchange Communications

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7 h. ago Watch moment shark pulls windsurfer underwater in terrifying fight

This is the terrifying moment an Australian windsurfer is pulled off of his board by a shark.

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7 h. ago The Spin | Why the first ball of the Ashes is both an end and a beginning

From Zak Crawley hitting Pat Cummins for four to Rory Burns’ duck, it is seen as a tone-setting prophecyYou always remember the first. Senses heightened, clammy palms, not quite knowing where to look or what to focus on. It is OK to be nervous but is it normal to be this nervous? Castanet heart and goosebumped skin as the moment gets nearer. Just get this one out of the way, don’t put too much pressure on it. Calm down. This is supposed to be fun.Your mind wanders to Zak Crawley lacing Pat Cummins across the Edgbaston turf like a pebble skimmed across a glacier. You really can’t help who pops in at these moments. But who is this now? Oh it’s Rory Burns toppling over, Brisbane rug pulled from underneath him, leg stump knocked back and bails sent upwards like a pair of forlorn eyebrows. What to do now, just lie back and think of English turmoil? Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Waitrose Christmas advert with Kiera Knightley hailed 'absolutely fabulous'

Waitrose has unveiled its Christmas advert for 2025 and the brand has pulled out all the stops with a four-minute short film

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10 h. ago Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid says 'it's like pulling teeth' as fans 'switch off'

Good Morning Britain viewers were left feeling frustrated during Wednesday's show

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11 h. ago Good Morning Britain fans 'switch off' as Susanna Reid admits 'it's like pulling teeth'

Good Morning Britain fans issued the same complaint on Wednesday

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11 h. ago Drivers told to use simple 20p test to check car safety before winter

Fuzz Townshend, the co-presenter of the iconic vehicle restoration series Car SOS, has shared a simple 20p coin trick that every motorist must make sure they do ahead of winter

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14 h. ago Man City signing discovers new status to spark January transfer question

James Trafford is back in the England squad after Nick Pope pulled out but the Manchester City goalkeeper has fallen down the pecking order.

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22 h. ago Reid setback for Arsenal highlights mounting concern over ACL injuries

Teenage defender is the third player from the club to be sidelined with long-term knee injury this season amid fears over match schedulingOn Monday, two days before their Allianz Arena game against Bayern Munich in the Champions League, Arsenal announced the devastating news that their centre-back Katie Reid had sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury.The 19-year-old, who was pulled forward to lift the Champions League trophy in front of fans by the captain Leah Williamson at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium celebration in May, had a meteoric rise at the start to the season, partnering Steph Catley in place of the injured Williamson, starting many games ahead of the World Cup winner Laia Codina and double European Championship winner Lotte Wubben-Moy. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago Adam Azim vs Kurt Scoby: Date, start time, TV channel and live stream for clash on Eubank Jr vs Benn undercard

ADAM AZIM takes on Kurt Scoby as US contender steps in on short notice for a super-lightweight showdown at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The pair will go head-to-head on the stacked undercard of the huge rematch between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn. British rising star Azim's original opponent, Zaur Abdullev, had to pull out...

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26 h. ago Best Christmas jumpers for all the family this festive season

Tried and tested pullovers and cardigans for adults and kids that are tasteful rather than tacky

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27 h. ago Two robbers jailed after crashing into care home at 104mph in police getaway

Driver Sam Asgari-Tabar and passenger Reece Parish, both 21, ploughed into Highcliffe Care Home in Sunderland after taking the vehicle from a woman during a test drive

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28 h. ago Stealth artist sneaks AI portrait into museum saying 'I'm not asking permission'

Elias Marrow's 'guerilla art' was seen by hundreds before gallery bosses removed it, and he has also pulled off similar stunts in two more major museums - but one visitor wasn't impressed

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28 h. ago Disney pulls on the heartstrings with Toy Story inspired Christmas advert directed by an Oscar winner

Directed by Taika Waititi , the story centres around a little girl named Molly who draws a scribbly doodle on her letter to Santa Claus telling him what she would like for Christmas.

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29 h. ago Motorist who left university professor to die in the road after reversing over him in his Land Rover is found guilty of careless driving

Leading academic Simon McQueen-Mason, 64, was cycling near Shorwell on the Isle of Wight when Timothy Cale, 59, backed into his path before driving off.

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29 h. ago 'Callous' Scots driver hit victim then dragged him into road to be struck again

James Price, 41, from Edinburgh, turned a blind eye to seriously injured Paul Astbury's desperate state and cries for help and fled the scene.

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31 h. ago Bin lorry smashes into Leominster house as police and firefighters swarm scene

Police, fire and ambulance crews are at the scene of the incident after a bin lorry ploughed into the side of the property in Leominster, Herefordshire, this morning

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