46 m. ago POLL OF THE DAY: Has Keir Starmer lost control of of the Labour Party?

According to a No10 source, the premier was opposed to introducing a mansion tax in the Budget but has been ignored.

Politics

50 m. ago Iraq's displaced Yazidis and security forces cast ballots in early voting in parliament election

Members of the Iraqi security forces and displaced people are casting their ballots in early voting in the country's parliamentary election

Politics

56 m. ago Trump’s assault on voting intensifies as midterms loom:‘a wholesale attack on free and fair elections’

White House is manipulating voting system, from redistricting to rule changes, to affect midtermsA year out from the 2026 midterms, with Republicans feeling the blows from a string of losses in this week’s elections, Donald Trump and his allies are mounting a multipronged attack on almost every aspect of voting in the United States and raising what experts say are troubling questions about the future of one of the world’s oldest democracies.While Democratic leaders continue to invest their hopes in a “blue wave” to overturn Republican majorities in the House and Senate next year, Trump and some prominent supporters have sought to discredit the possibility that Republicans could lose in a fair fight and are using that premise to justify demands for a drastically different kind of electoral system. Continue reading...

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85 m. ago Scots could be in line for income tax rises in January Budget under SNP Government

The Scottish Government's Budget will be heavily linked to tax changes in the UK Budget this month.

Politics

86 m. ago 'Haunting' war film leaves viewers 'completely stunned' on BBC tonight

The war movie, released in 2019 and directed by Sam Mendes, scooped up huge praise and attention as well as being a breakthrough role for leading actor George MacKay

Events

1 hour ago Shona Robison may ‘potentially revisit’ Scottish taxes in response to UK Budget

The Finance Secretary said the Scottish Government had a ‘very limited’ set of levers to respond.

Economics

1 hour ago Mystery behind the axing of Aimee Lou Wood's M&S Christmas campaign deepens as it's revealed TV ad cost 'eye

The mystery of Aimee Lou Wood being axed from the big budget Marks and Spencer advert has deepened after it emerged it cost 'an eye-watering amount' of money to make.

Politics

1 hour ago Ukraine scramble to turn the lights back on after devastating Russian strikes leave power generating capacity 'at zero'

Moscow , which has escalated attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure in recent months, launched hundreds of drones at energy facilities across the country overnight into Saturday.

Events

2 h. ago Donald Trump White House claim BBC '100% fake news' rejected by UK minister

US President Donald Trump's press Secretary Karoline Leavitt accused the BBC of being 'total, 100% fake news' amid a row over an edited Panorama documentary

Politics

2 h. ago I paid my mortgage off early by 36 as a single parent. You miss out on fun and freedom, but if you're willing to make sacrifices you can do it too

Rebecca Tidy purchased her dream home just outside St Mawes, Cornwall, in 2017 for £450,000. However, three years later, she had no choice but to leave for a cheaper alternative.

Politics

3 h. ago British motorists face being taxed for driving in FRANCE under Rachel Reeves' upcoming pay

The Chancellor is expected to announce a new levy for electric vehicle (EV) drivers in the upcoming budget .

Economics

3 h. ago British motorists to be effectively taxed twice for driving abroad under Rachel Reeves' upcoming pay

The Chancellor is expected to announce a new levy for electric vehicle (EV) drivers in the upcoming budget .

Transport

3 h. ago Coronation Street's Izzy star's famous husband leaves fans stunned

Coronation Street star Cherylee Houston, who plays Izzy Armstrong, is married to a famous face who has also appeared in the ITV soap...

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4 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing exit spoiler leak leaves fans fuming 'no way'

BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans were left divided after the latest results were leaked online.

Politics

4 h. ago Christmas gift guide 2025: Presents for her, him and kids from £5

Your ultimate guide to Christmas gifting– packed with brilliant buys for her, him and the little ones, no matter your budget or style

Economics

6 h. ago London leaver: 'I quit a promising career as a consultant to travel the world as a digital nomad'

A sabbatical gave Kate Woodley a taste for travel that made returning to London corporate culture hard to stomach

Transport

6 h. ago As Britain’s biggest budget airline turns 30, what did easyJet ever do for us?

The Man Who Pays His Way: Captain of first-ever easyJet flight was on secondment from British Airways

Politics

7 h. ago Cafe worker fuming after 'disgusting' customer leaves 'vile' booking request

WARNING: UPSETTING CONTENT The 'vile' booking request has raised a few eyebrows amongst staff at Acanteen in Chelmsford

Economics

7 h. ago Whistleblowers could earn millions as HMRC targets tax fraud

US-style incentive scheme expected to be announced at Budget later this month

Economics

8 h. ago Scottish social justice secretary urges Chancellor not to slash Motability car scheme

SNP’s Shirley-Anne Somerville writes to UK ministers warning them not to balance the books at the expense of disabled people.

Society