63 m. ago Reform's plan to cut immigration is just 'gimmicks', says minister

Immigration minister Seema Malhotra has dismissed Reform's plans to tackle immigration numbers as "gimmicks" that have "unravelled on basic facts and figures"

Politics

92 m. ago Irish Labour leader Ivana Bacik says Irish unity stance is not about Sinn Fein

‘It’s something I believe fundamentally in,’ the leader of the Irish Labour party said.

Politics

95 m. ago Britain’s biggest pub group considering £1bn sale of 1000 sites

It comes as the Slug & Lettuce owner aims to fill a hole of £3bn in its finances

Economics

98 m. ago The Guardian view on Europe’s firewall against the far right: in growing need of repair | Editorial

The fragility of France’s cordon sanitaire against Le Pen is part of a worrying wider pattern, as centrist parties seek to revive their fortunesEarlier this autumn, Giorgia Meloni laid out the strategic path to a new era of nationalist populism across Europe. Addressing a gathering of the French far-right party Identité-Libertés, which is led by Marine Le Pen’s niece, Marion Maréchal, Italy’s prime minister underlined the need to work towards “the unity of the right and the centre-right” adding “I hope that one day this can also happen in France  but that will depend on you.”Ms Meloni knows of what she speaks. Her Brothers of Italy party, which has a lineage going back to postwar neofascist movements, became hegemonic under her leadership by mounting a reverse takeover of the Italian right. Less than a decade ago, it scored a marginal 4% in a general election. Currently, it stands at 31% in the polls. Forza Italia, the centre-right party founded by Silvio Berlusc...

Events

2 h. ago Home secretary condemns ‘mortifying’ Labour leadership row as Rayner allies forced to deny new plot

Labour party ‘fighting like rats in a sack’ as turmoil at top of government overshadows Shabana Mahmood’s immigration crackdown

Politics

2 h. ago BBC chief rallies 'incredible' troops in face of 'attacks' over Donald Trump Panorama scandal

A top BBC chief urged her staff to 'check in' with colleagues who work in news following the 'attacks' over the Donald Trump Panorama scandal.

Politics

3 h. ago I'm A Celeb star admits practising Bushtucker trials at home and says it's her 'party trick'

Former I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! contestant Nicola McLean has shared her 'party trick' inspired by her time in the jungle 17 years ago

Society

3 h. ago Mystery as it's claimed Baby Reindeer 'stalker' was bidding 'to become a Reform MP'

Party sources said they had received a CV from Fiona Harvey, 59, a Scottish law graduate who is currently suing Netflix for £132million over the dark comic drama.

Politics

5 h. ago Call for inquiry after families stripped of child benefit due to flawed travel data

Andrew Snowden MP says government ‘must immediate take action’ on failures of anti-fraud benefits crackdownCalls are being made for an urgent independent inquiry after thousands of families were stripped of child benefit due to flawed Home Office travel data that claimed to show parents going on holidays and not returning.Andrew Snowden, the Conservative MP for Fylde and the party’s assistant whip, said the government “must take immediate and transparent action” to address the failures of the anti-fraud benefits crackdown. Continue reading...

Society

5 h. ago I’m A Celeb star admits practising BushTucker Trials at home with wild party trick

EXCLUSIVE: Former I’m A Celebrity star Nicola McLean reveals she’s tried BushTucker Trials at home and even has a wild party trick, proving she’s fearless with bugs and ready for any dare

Society

5 h. ago Hungary vs Ireland live: Visitors aim to back up shock win over Portugal in crucial World Cup qualifier

After stunning Portugal earlier this week the Republic of Ireland head to Hungary in a must-win clash

Events

6 h. ago Dermatologists criticise ‘dystopian’ skincare products aimed at children

Marketing or celebrity-led treatments for toddlers and upwards described as ‘ridiculous’ and lacking in skin benefitDermatologists have criticised an actor’s new skincare brand, calling it “dystopian” for creating face masks for four-year-olds, warning that the beauty industry is now expanding its reach from teenagers to toddlers.It comes as a growing number of brands are moving into the children’s, teenage and young adult skincare market. In October, the first skincare brand developed for under-14s, Ever-eden, launched in the US. Superdrug has just created a range for those aged between 13 and 28. Continue reading...

Transport

6 h. ago Labour MP pledges to continue to challenge party leadership after whip restored

Brian Leishman vowed to continue fighting for ‘fairness, equality and social justice’.

Politics

7 h. ago I'm a fashion editor and I've just tried on 30 pairs of Party Jeans. Here are the 7 most flattering styles

Party season is just around the corner and High Street stores are groaning under the weight of glittery cocktail dresses.

Society

7 h. ago SNP accuses Labour of 'pandering' to Reform as Mahmood prepares to unveil asylum shake

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood under fire as she unveils sweeping changes to UK immigration system

Events

8 h. ago Major reforms to asylum system planned amid fears over 'huge divides'

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said attempts to overhaul the asylum system were a "moral mission" aimed at preventing division in the country

Events

9 h. ago When reality bites: the rapid rise and chaotic fall of Reform UK in Cornwall

Resignations, suspensions and infighting lead to party losing crown of highest number of seats in the county“I know whenever I come back here next,” Nigel Farage told a jubilant crowd of hundreds in a leisure centre in Redruth, “Reform UK will become a dominant force, not just in Cornwall politics, but in British politics.”That was in February and when the local elections arrived three months later it appeared Farage’s prophecy was in part coming true – Reform took 28 seats on Cornwall council, the highest number of any party. Continue reading...

Politics

12 h. ago Partywear trends for 2025: from velvet suits to subtle sequins all from £32

Party season is getting a luxe update for 2025 with velvet co-ords, understated sparkle, and modern silhouettes starting from £32

Economics

14 h. ago Scottish Labour source calls for Keir Starmer and "puppet master" Morgan McSweeney to leave No. 10

Senior party figures fear defeat in the Holyrood election unless there is a change of leadership.

Politics

15 h. ago Snow Squalls Take Aim at London, Barrie and Northern GTA on Sunday With Up to 25

Snow Squalls Take Aim at London, Barrie and Northern GTA on Sunday With Up to 25-50cm of Snow Possible  Instant Weather

Politics