50 m. ago Government to spend £120m to help van drivers and cabbies make the switch to EVs

New funding and rule changes will make it cheaper for drivers and businesses to upgrade to electric fleets

Economics

51 m. ago Netflix fans say 'I'm in' after watching trailer for new Tom Hardy action movie

The explosive new action-packed Tom Hardy film Havoc has released its first trailer, and Netflix fans are already desperate to see the film when it's released next month

Culture

52 m. ago SNP accused of 'betraying' Scots kids as attainment gap in schools widens despite Nicola Sturgeon pledge

Labour said the SNP leader's report card was "awful".

Politics

61 m. ago Brits 'decapitated' in horror car crash at luxury Spanish resort as 17 arrested

A total of 17 people have been arrested by police and held on suspicion of homicide and attempted homicide over the tragic accident. A third Brit was left critically injured in the pileup.

Events

66 m. ago Five announce Cardiff show as part of reunion tour 25 years after split

The band will embark on an arena tour around the country with all five members. Singer Scott said: "This has been a long time coming and it really does feel right for all of us now – 25 years on and we're so ready for it.

Politics

66 m. ago Tory MP says refugees she hosted became her ‘Ukrainian wife and daughter’

Dame Caroline Dinenage said she joined the Homes for Ukraine scheme because she could not ‘stand by and do nothing’.

Events

69 m. ago Moises Caicedo: Chelsea star at risk of suspension as yellow cards pile up

Moises Caicedo’s Premier League record is under serious threat

Events

70 m. ago Liverpool have one hand on title, plus drama at Old Trafford: Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Fadugba and Sam Dalling to discuss Wednesday night’s Premier League actionRate, review, and share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.On the podcast today: Liverpool stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League with a comfortable 2-0 win over Newcastle, as Dominik Szoboszlai continues to impress. The panel ask: is the race done? Meanwhile, Arsenal are held to a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest, with Mikel Merino starting up top, and the panel ask if Raheem Sterling peaked too early in his career. Continue reading...

Events

72 m. ago How to sell your Tesla and other options for electric cars: Elon Musk alienates drivers as sales fall

Tesla finds itself at a pivotal junction as sales fall by almost half

Transport

75 m. ago Work to expand one of Scotland's first onshore windfarms set to begin

Fred. Olsen Renewables is pushing on with its plans for a third phase of turbines at Windy Standard near Carsphairn, Dumfries and Galloway.

Politics

79 m. ago Strangers mock the way I dance. How can I regain confidence on the dancefloor? | Leading questions

Dancing in the dark can restore a sense of fun in your body without anyone watching, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. You’re never too awkward or sober to startRead more Leading questionsI am in my early 30s and happily married with two young children. I have never been an amazing dancer. It has always been painfully awkward. I feel mortified whenever there’s a requirement to dance, even if it’s as silly as when the grownups join in during a kid’s party! I’ve had strangers offer well-intentioned help; people try to teach me to dance while on the dancefloor (clearly they decided I needed help). I’ve had a friend comment that my dancing is “cute” and strangers mock my dancing by mimicking it in front of me.When I was in my 20s, I made up for this in the only way I knew how – by drinking a lot and losing all inhibition. I loved letting go and just losing myself on the dancefloor, enjoying the music and not caring what people thought. I’m now at a stage in my life where I’v...

Politics

79 m. ago ‘People spontaneously strip off and join us’: nude cyclists send message you don’t need to be buff

Melbourne’s World Naked Bike Ride will celebrate its 20th anniversary as it winds through the city’s streets spreading a message of body positivity and environmentalismGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThis weekend in Melbourne, expect to see hundreds of cyclists with a striking difference. Instead of the usual Lycra-clad peloton, these riders will be getting their kit off in a day of nude protest to draw attention to rider safety and visibility, diversity of body image and a celebration of low-carbon transport.Dearne Weaver, a 61-year-old community worker from Canberra, says when she first attended Melbourne’s World Naked Bike Ride in 2019 she was worried it might be too male-dominated – but she was pleasantly surprised.Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue reading...

Politics

79 m. ago 'Everton penalty call vs Man Utd was a disgrace – but diver Ashley Young deserved it'

BRENT A GOB: This week, our raving rant-machine Harry Brent is blasting Ashley Young's diving, the reaction to Jamie Carragher's AFCON comment, and Arsenal supporters

Politics

80 m. ago Tourists flock to mountain in China – but not for the reason you might think

Guo Qingshan posted a snap of a mountain by the Yangtze River in his hometown of Yichang, China, which sparked a huge interest online owing to its odd appearance

Politics

80 m. ago New blow for the electric car revolution: Audi EV mega factory closes for good in Belgium due to tanking global demand with 3,000 jobs cut

Audi first announced plans to restructure the Brussels plant back in July, with suggestions that it was considering an early end to production there sparking huge protests in the months since.

Events

82 m. ago A Rio Carnival parade will tell the story of a trans woman nearly burned at the stake

A Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro will present the story of a trans woman nearly burned at the stake in the 16th century as a means to spotlight trans people’s struggle in Brazil, where more of them are reported killed than anywhere else

Events

85 m. ago Boy, 9, has face torn off by two husky dogs after grabbing something for his dad

Valya Korolev had gone to grab his dad a broom to help sweep snow from his car when the huskies mauled him, ripping his face off and leaving him fighting for his life

Politics

90 m. ago A regimental goat and a carnival queen: photos of the day – Thursday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

Politics

92 m. ago Boots' Mother's Day box saves shoppers over £221 on premium beauty brands

Treat the maternal figure in your life to this luxurious beauty haul that is packed with skincare, haircare, fragrance and more.

Economics

95 m. ago Full list of cars from brands like Audi, Ford, BMW and Range Rover facing £2,745 car tax hike in April

Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates will rise from from April 2025 after the autumm

Economics