83 m. ago Strictly Come Dancing 2025 stars embrace the sequins in first look at launch show

Strictly Come Dancing have released the first look images of the 2025 cast as the 15 celebrities prepare to take to the dance floor for the first live show in just two weeks time

Culture

3 h. ago AstraZeneca's £200m blow to Labour as pharma giant scraps major investment

Hours after official figures showed output from the pharmaceuticals industry in the UK fell 4.5 per cent in July, Britain's biggest firm said the project at its research site has been 'paused'.

Economics

6 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Lewis Cope accidentally leaks show photo in huge blunder

Lewis Cope frantically deleted a social media post after potentially giving away Strictly Come Dancing secrets a week before the BBC contest's launch show

Culture

6 h. ago Crypto group Tether to launch new stablecoin with eye on US markets

Move comes after Congress passed new regulations to bring dollar-backed tokens into mainstream markets

Politics

6 h. ago Saturday Night Live loses fifth star after huge cast cull just weeks before show's return

Saturday Night Live returns next month for its new season but ahead of the launch several cast members have announced their departures, now including Ego Nwodim

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7 h. ago Two people rushed to hospital after 'taking unwell' in Glasgow as police launch probe

Emergency services were called to Cresswell Street in the Hillhead area, in the west end, after the alarm was raised at around 2.20pm on Friday.

Events

7 h. ago Summer slowdown and US consumer sentiment drop casts shadow on markets

Evidence pointed to a ‘summer slowdown’ as the UK registered no growth in July.

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7 h. ago The frosty exchange between Olivia Attwood and Bradley Dack that ended in 'hasty exit' from her big launch night... and why it's raised fresh questions about their marriage, revealed by MOLLY CLAYTON

When Olivia Attwood wrapped up filming for the second series of her hit ITV reality show Bad Boyfriends, the Love Island star had no idea she'd be facing her own relationship crisis.

Politics

8 h. ago Alejandro Garnacho Chelsea behaviour speaks volumes as Man United sent reminder

Alejandro Garnacho has been put through his paces at Chelsea's training ground over the last few days, with the Argentina international's behaviour catching the eye

Politics

8 h. ago Israeli companies crack down on coverage at London arms fair

Israeli companies crack down on coverage at London arms fair  Middle East Eye

Politics

8 h. ago Thistles champion inclusivity with launch of new Sensory Bags for shoppers

To mark National Inclusion Week (15–21 September), Thistles shopping centre, in Stirling, is launching a brand-new initiative designed to make visits more inclusive and enjoyable for local families.

Politics

9 h. ago Business news live: Firms demand ‘no more taxes’ in Budget as economy stalls

Economic and stock market news and latest business and finance updates from Friday

Economics

9 h. ago Voices: It will take more than a £6 ‘meal deal’ to shake up Pret

It’s about time the embattled food chain offered a sandwich lunch plus drink and crisps for under a tenner – but office workers are still sore from all the years of eye-watering ‘Pretflation’. Will they bite, asks James Moore

Economics

10 h. ago New 'Superloop' express bus service to launch in north London

The new express service would connect Hendon in the north and Ealing Broadway in the west

Politics

10 h. ago Olivia Attwood and Bradley Dack's frosty exchange and 'hasty exit' that's raised fresh marriage questions, revealed by MOLLY CLAYTON

When Olivia Attwood wrapped up filming for the second series of her hit ITV reality show Bad Boyfriends, the Love Island star had no idea she'd be facing her own relationship crisis.

Politics

10 h. ago Much of US shark meat comes from endangered species, study finds

Research shows majority of shark meat mislabeled or so vaguely labeled buyers do not know what they are eatingA recent study has revealed that the majority of shark meat available to American shoppers is mislabeled, with much of it coming from endangered species.The research, conducted by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, tested products from supermarkets, fish markets and online retailers. Astonishingly, 93% of the samples were either falsely labeled or so vaguely described that buyers had no way of knowing the species they were eating. Only one item carried an accurate, species-specific label. Continue reading...

Politics

10 h. ago 38 best beauty advent calendars for 2025, chosen by a beauty writer

The beauty calendar bonanza begins as advents launch for Christmas 2025

Politics

11 h. ago This high street bank will pay you £200 to open a new current account

A major bank is about to launch a new current account switching bonus, allowing savers to earn £200 for moving their current account.

Economics

11 h. ago Firms urge Budget rethink amid warnings of more shop closures and job losses

Rachel Reeves faces ridicule after admitting the economy is 'stuck' as businesses urged her to prevent job losses and shop closures.

Economics

12 h. ago Oti Mabuse makes Strictly Come Dancing final admission just days before launch

The former Strictly Come Dancing professional gave her insight into the BBC final ahead of launch day

Events