3 h. ago DWP tax credit warning as households must act now or face having payments stopped

The DWP is replacing six 'legacy benefits' with Universal Credit from April, including Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit. These benefits will be permanently discontinued from April

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5 h. ago After chiding US allies, Trump lavishes praise on ‘special’ Starmer

UK leader hails ‘very productive discussion’ but president declines to back plan for Ukrainian peacekeepers

Politics

6 h. ago BP boss vows to double value of the oil giant after Elliott pours cold water on revamp plans

Speaking just a day after unveiling his new strategy to investors, chief exec Murray Auchincloss (pictured) said BP could be worth £160bn in five years

Politics

6 h. ago Small Town, Big Story review – Christina Hendricks is terrifying in Chris O’Dowd’s wacky Irish comedy

Hendricks plays a Hollywood producer who returns to her home town to shoot a show in this whimsical comedy drama – and she is not someone you want to crossHow much you enjoy Small Town, Big Story will depend on how you feel first about whimsy and second about genre mashups. If your appetite for both is large, then Chris O’Dowd’s creation (he wrote and directed) has plenty to make you happy. If not, you might find the whole thing a little too underpowered to keep you going.Christina Hendricks, of Mad Men fame, plays hard-bitten TV producer Wendy Patterson. She is in charge of her first big Hollywood production and returns to her tiny home town of Drumbán in Northern Ireland (after 25 years in Los Angeles surrounded by fat-cat bosses and patronising colleagues) to shoot it there. This follows shenanigans by Drumbán’s more colourful and eccentric characters to keep the location scouts from choosing a more tax-advantageous site across the border; these shenanigans include a pig’s head o...

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7 h. ago Trump praises Starmer’s ‘hard’ lobbying as he again suggests UK will be exempt from US tariffs – live

Trump calls Starmer meeting ‘tremendously productive’ and says ‘we have a very good chance at arriving at a very good deal’Trump-Starmer visit: the key takeawaysEuropean Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will travel to London this Sunday to take part in an informal meeting on Ukraine and European security, the European Commission has just confirmed. Jakub Krupa has more on his Europe live blog.David Lammy, the foreign secretary, has confirmed that President Trump has the ability to veto the deal that the UK has negotiated transferring sovereignty of the Chagos Isands to Mauritius. Speaking on ITV’s Peston last night, Lammy said:If President Trump doesn’t like the deal, the deal will not go forward.The reason for that is because we have a shared military and intelligence interest with the United States, and of course they’ve got to be happy with the deal, or there is no deal. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Boehly believes Netflix could ‘maintain’ Premier League’s global success

Chelsea co-owner also says league could learn from NFLCrystal Palace chair lamented independent regulatorTodd Boehly has said the Premier League should consider selling its global TV rights to Netflix, as he shrugged off tensions with supporters and questions over his model of ownership in rare public remarks.The Chelsea co-owner also called on Premier League executives to agree on priorities for the future of the competition, saying they should “pull together” in order to maintain its success. “Premier League content is so valuable because it’s so widely demanded,” Boehly said. “How many global platforms are there? Probably just Netflix. If you’re thinking about how do I launch a global product, you do it in partnership with content like this. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago MSP says families in North Lanarkshire to benefit as Scottish Child Payment increases after Budget is passed

In North Lanarkshire over £33million has been invested over the last four years

Society

8 h. ago BBC apologises for ‘serious flaws’ in making of Gaza documentary

The BBC said the production company was ‘asked in writing a number of times’ about ‘any potential connections’ between the narrator and Hamas.

Politics

11 h. ago Elton John Announces Two Big 2025 Shows: London Palladium and San Diego Benefit Concert

Elton John Announces Two Big 2025 Shows: London Palladium and San Diego Benefit Concert  102.9 WMGK

Events

11 h. ago Most jurors in US pipeline case against Greenpeace have fossil fuel industry ties

Trial-monitoring committee in Dakota Access lawsuit have shared concerns of judicial bias and due-process violationsMore than half the jurors selected to hear a case brought by a major energy company against Greenpeace have ties to the fossil fuel industry, and most had negative views of anti-pipeline protests or groups that oppose the use of fossil fuels.The closely watched trial against Greenpeace in Mandan, North Dakota, showcased the difficulty in seating a jury in oil country, where many make their living in the industry. Greenpeace again on Wednesday sought to move the trial to another venue in the state. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Brits alerted as Amazon light that poses 'serious risk of electric shock' recalled

The light was rejected at the UK border, preventing the potentially dangerous products from reaching households

Events

12 h. ago The International Space Station is too clean, scientists say

The International Space Station may be too sterile – and the astronauts on board could benefit from it being a little dirtier, according to a new study.

Politics

12 h. ago DWP gives update on thousands of benefit claimants set for compensation after court battle

Not everyone will get compensation at the same time, universal credit boss reveals

Events

12 h. ago CBD oils for stress: What are the benefits and the top products to buy

Try these next time you’re feeling a little overwhelmed

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13 h. ago Best CBD products for anxiety: Oils, drinks, capsules and gummies

And...breathe

Politics

13 h. ago Donald Trump will not force UK to accept chlorinated chicken in trade deal says minister

Environment Secretary Steve Reed said he is 'absolute' that the Government will not accept meat products that uncut British farmers on welfare or environmental standards

Politics

13 h. ago Best CBD products for joint pain relief: Balms, creams, oils and more

A natural remedy that’s both quick and effective

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13 h. ago Museums defend BP sponsorship after firm abandons climate targets

British Museum and Science Museum said BP’s decision to grow fossil fuel investment would not alter relationshipBusiness live – latest updatesTwo of Britain’s best-loved museums have been forced to defend their financial ties to BP after the company announced this week that it was abandoning its climate targets to focus on growing fossil fuel production.The British Museum and the Science Museum, which have sponsorship deals with BP, said the company’s decision to grow its investments in oil and gas by cutting back on green spending would not alter their relationship with it. Continue reading...

Events

13 h. ago Urgent recall to popular pram amid fears of 'injury' to babies and toddlers

The Office for Product Safety and Standards said of the faulty £319 buggy: 'The affected products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users.'

Events

14 h. ago Scots schools benefit from food scheme as kids 'sluggish from hunger'

With food prices having soared amid the cost-of-living crisis, parents are increasingly forced into difficult choices when it comes to feeding their children.

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