65 m. ago Peter Kay reveals 'most personal' move months after heckler drama at show

The Bolton-born star recently made another return to the spotlight and has been performing in arenas up and down the country

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1 hour ago Transfer news live: Liverpool plan Wirtz medical, Man Utd target Osimhen, Spurs want Semenyo

Follow all the latest transfer news as the rumour mill whirs despite the end of the summer’s first transfer window

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2 h. ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal learn Sesko twist; Wirtz medical; Man Utd have Osimhen plan; Chelsea latest  

Clubs are keeping busy this week despite the transfer window temporarily closing

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2 h. ago Are Scottish bank notes legal tender in England? Three shops refused to take my Scottish £20 recently

I tried to use a Scottish £20 in the shops in England, but the shopkeeper said they couldn't take it. Are Scottish notes legal tender outside of Scotland?

Economics

2 h. ago UK shoppers issued warning over using popular payment method for 'events and major purchases'

Pay by bank may not carry the same protections as other payment methods

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2 h. ago 'It was one of the most shocking incidents I've seen in 28 years... even gangsters have codes of conducts'

Gunman Kieran Morgan was directed to target several addresses by Zaki Shazad, including a busy burger bar and the house of a young family

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3 h. ago My unexpected Pride icon: Fast & Furious is my favourite camp classic

Any film where cast members talk about chosen family and Dwayne ‘the Rock’ Johnson busts a cast off his broken arm by flexing his biceps has a place in the gay canonI am a 42-year-old lesbian who can’t drive. And, since I’m baring all, I will add that I loathe people who drive extremely fast in obnoxiously large cars. Which, unfortunately, seems to be every third person in the US. In short, I’d wager I’m probably not the target audience for the Fast & Furious films.I’m sure I don’t need to explain the blockbuster franchise to you: the first instalment came out in 2001 and the series has generated billions. But if you are somehow unfamiliar with them, the basic premise is that a ragtag team of misfits and street racers travel around the world, driving cars fast and furiously, beating up baddies. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago ‘Prison was the first place we felt sisterhood’: six women return to the ruins of Holloway

In an astonishing new documentary, former inmates go back to the cells that once held them – and reflect on what led them there in the first place. The result is a powerful indictment of our justice systemThe directors of Holloway use a simple but powerful visual device to demonstrate how badly the British prison system is failing the women it incarcerates. Towards the end of their eponynmous documentary, six former inmates are invited to play a version of Grandmother’s Footsteps in the chapel of the deserted ex-prison, where they have been filming for five days.They begin lined up against the wall and a voice tells them: “Step forward if you grew up in a chaotic household.” All six women step forward, before being instructed: “Step forward if you experienced domestic violence growing up.” Again, they move ahead in unison. “Step forward if somebody in your household has experienced drug use. Step forward if you grew up in a household where there wasn’t very much money. Step forward ...

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4 h. ago Treasury gains £500mn to pay off UK debt from Barings banker’s 1927 fund

Windfall in form of ‘patriotic gift’ comes as Chancellor Rachel Reeves strives to balance the books

Economics

4 h. ago Omar Berrada has given the green light to Manchester United's three priority sales

Man United plan to sanction plenty of sales this summer and some players' exits have been prioritised over others.

Politics

4 h. ago Margaret Fleming murder house snapped up by buyer after plot slashed in price

Vulnerable Margaret, 19, was kept prisoner at Seacroft, a bungalow on the banks of the River Clyde, in Inverkip, Renfrewshire, before her carers were convicted of her murder.

Economics

5 h. ago Martin Lewis MSE names 5 major banks paying bonus over £175 including Nationwide

Martin Lewis' MSE website has revealed how cash-strapped Brits can earn up to £200 for simply opening a new bank account, as five major lenders continue to offer lucrative incentives

Economics

9 h. ago Experts cast doubt on Reeves' plan to make her sums add up by saving billions through 'technical efficiency gains', slashing admin spending and clamping down on tax

The Treasury said it planned to make more use of artificial intelligence, reforming the workforce - including through job cuts - and selling off its London property portfolio.

Economics

9 h. ago Free school meal plan requires key change to stop children ‘missing out’, Labour told

Experts say children may not receive the meals they are eligible for

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9 h. ago Assisted dying: UK doctor says helping patients die in Australia is ‘privilege’

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is due to return to the House of Commons for debate and more votes on amendments on Friday.

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9 h. ago Shoppers urged by Which? to consider protections when using ‘pay by bank’

Innovations such as pay by bank present opportunities for businesses and consumers, but are not without risk, the consumer group said.

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9 h. ago A reckless splurge we (and our children) will be paying off for years: Voters brace for tax hikes as Rachel Reeves embarks on unprecedented spending spree

In a return to Labour's tax-and-spend approach, the Chancellor set out plans to 'invest' a staggering £4 trillion to fund 'the renewal of Britain'.

Economics

10 h. ago Coronation Street Lou’s sick plan for Gary 'revealed' and it’s not looking good

Coronation Street fans have watched on as Lou Michaelis has tried to distance herself from her husband Mick and now they think they have worked out her plan for Gary Windass

Politics

10 h. ago Angel Gomes: Former Manchester United star chooses Marseille move over Premier League offers

Gomes will hope the move can refresh his chances of a return to the England squad

Politics

10 h. ago Trump's plan to begin 'phasing out' FEMA after hurricane season burdens states, experts warn

President Donald Trump’s plan to begin “phasing out” the federal agency that responds to disasters after the 2025 hurricane season is likely to put more responsibilities on states to provide services following increasingly frequent and expensive climate disasters, experts say

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