37 m. ago Voices: ‘It’s like the NHS would rather pay a hospital bill over a cheap jab’: Readers react to Covid vaccine cuts

Our community has criticised the government’s decision to restrict free Covid boosters, describing it as unfair, confusing, and short-sighted, and urged a review of eligibility to protect vulnerable people still at risk

Science

46 m. ago Police investigating train knife attack review three further incidents

Police investigating train knife attack review three further incidents - including stabbing of boy, 14  Sky News

Events

54 m. ago Is this hotel the best place to stay along the north Cornish coast?

Just outside St Ives sits a tranquil spot of remarkable luxury, writes Marc Mayo

Politics

64 m. ago American in Manchester shares 'blunt and honest' review of city – and the accent

An American man has visited Manchester for the first time and shared his honest thoughts on the city, including its architecture, people and the Mancunian accent

Politics

74 m. ago M&S launches £12 spicy and woody perfume that rivals Le Labo's £170 Santal 33

The brand new £12 perfume is part of M&S's new wellbeing range and is perfect for the autumn and winter months, with shoppers saying it's 'very similar' to Le Labo

Economics

1 hour ago I stayed in this East London hotel and caught up with Abba and Bowie on a whirlwind weekend

If you’re looking for somewhere to make a home base for a weekend away in East London, look no further than Yotelpad Stratford.

Events

1 hour ago Asda Christmas advert 2025 review: Doesn't this betray Dr Suess' original Grinch message?

Green may be on theme but this festive budgeting musical doesn’t quite live up to the camp criminal legacy of Jim Carrey’s meanie

Politics

2 h. ago A Mother’s Embrace review – woozy serving of trauma horror as a firefighter reckons with a troubled past

Low-key but well-designed Brazil-set chiller, which starts with a mysterious emergency call from a nightmarishly mouldering care homeThe year is 1996, the country is Brazil, and young firefighter Ana (Marjorie Estiano) is returning to work after freezing up on the job. We see in flashback that, as a young child, she survived the horrific experience of her disturbed mother attempting to carry out a murder-suicide. Unluckily, one of her first jobs after returning to work is to respond to a call from a dilapidated nursing home in the middle of nowhere. The first sign that something is amiss when she and the crew rock up, is that nobody at the home will admit to having made the call in the first place. The place itself is also obviously trouble; it’s got the kind of damp in the walls that isn’t just a challenge for estate agents, but might also seep into your soul. The stage is thus set for Ana’s past and present day perils to collide. Of course, people with traumatic backgrounds are 10...

Events

2 h. ago Rosalía: Lux review – a demanding, distinctive clash of classical and chaos that couldn’t be by anyone else

(Columbia)The Catalan star’s monumental fourth LP features lyrics in 13 languages, references to female saints, the London Symphony Orchestra – and Björk on ‘divine intervention’Last week, Rosalía appeared on a US podcast to discuss her fourth album. At one juncture, the interviewer asked if she didn’t think that Lux was demanding a lot from her listeners: a not entirely unreasonable question, given that it features a song cycle in four “movements”, based on the lives of various female saints and involves the 33-year-old Catalan star singing in 13 different languages to the thunderous accompaniment of the London Symphony Orchestra; and that it sounds nothing whatsoever like its predecessor, 2022’s Motomami. “Absolutely,” she responded, framing Lux as a reaction to the quick-fix dopamine hit of idly scrolling social media: something you had to focus on.Demanding a lot from her listeners didn’t seem like something Rosalía was terribly bothered about, which is, in a sense, surprising. ...

Events

3 h. ago Leverkusen’s capitulation at Bayern confirms demise of an engaging rivalry | Andy Brassell

Vincent Kompany’s side continued their magnificent form to end opponents’ record-breaking away run If it was going to end, it was always likely to end here. That it was going to end exactly like this, though, was not so predictable. Bayer Leverkusen arrived at the Allianz Arena on a run of 37 Bundesliga away games unbeaten, and they never looked like extending it. You will forgive the Bundesliga neutral for mourning not the loss of an incredible record-breaking sequence which stretched back to 27 May 2023 – when Xabi Alonso’s team were heavily beaten by relegation-battling Bochum – but the demise of a competitor to Bayern Munich not seen since Jürgen Klopp’s Borussia Dortmund were in their thrilling pomp.This was less an authentic Topspiel and more a piercing afterparty hangover, a tough supermarket-bread pretzel and lukewarm coffee, a Monday morning letter from HMRC, a black and white declaration of unavoidable dues owed. All of which, of course, was great for Bayern as they limber...

Politics

4 h. ago World Rugby announce new rankings ahead of World Cup draw as England replace Six Nations rivals

The opening weekend of the autumn internationals has seen change in the world rankings table exactly one month before the draw is made for the Rugby World Cup

Politics

4 h. ago Why the new Champions League suits surprise rivals PSG and Bayern Munich

The French and German heavyweights meet for a 10th time in eight years this week, with European domination in both their sights

Sport

4 h. ago New call for review of PIP mobility assessment for people with a driving licence

A new online petition is calling for changes to the eligibility for a PIP mobility award.

Politics

4 h. ago American visits Manchester for first time and gives 'blunt and honest' verdict

An American man travelled to Manchester where he spent a number of days exploring the city. Now, he's given a "proper analysis" and review of the city, including what he thinks of the accent

Politics

5 h. ago Labour says Farage would revive austerity as he prepares to set out economic vision in speech – UK politics live

Reform UK leader expected to promise deregulation and spending cuts as Labour and Conservatives attack policiesThe Tories claim Reform UK are “leftwing” partly on the basis of Nigel Farage’s welfare policies. In particular, in their briefing overnight (see 9.34am), the Tories backed this up by saying that they would cut welfare spending by £23bn, when Reform’s plans (so far) only add up to £9bn, and that Farage would abolish the two-child benefit cap (but only for British parents working full-time, Politico reports).The “leftwing” description is even harder to sustain in the light of this report for Politico by Dan Bloom about Reform’s economic plans.Let’s be clear, we’ve said we don’t guarantee it. Everything’s up for review, because nothing’s affordable if we keep spending more than we’re earning. And we’ve said that consistently if we the country go bust, which is the direction of travel we’re heading, one way or the other, nothing’s affordable.You’re not asking about the much, m...

Politics

5 h. ago Robin Hood review: Sean Bean steps out of the spotlight as newcomer shines

The latest adaptation of the iconic tale is told from a new perspective

Politics

6 h. ago Robin Hood review: Sean Bean series sees newcomer rightfully steal the spotlight

The 2025 adaptation of Robin Hood starring Sean Bean is in a league of its own.

Events

6 h. ago Asda Christmas advert 2025 review: how the Grinch survived the cozzy livs

Green may be on theme but this festive budgeting musical doesn’t quite live up to the camp criminal legacy of Jim Carrey’s meanie

Events

6 h. ago Genesis GV60 review: more power, more range and more tech could mean 2025 update finally justifies the price

Lovely to drive, fast and practical, the Genesis GV60 shares a platform with top-sellers from Hyundai and Kia. Is there enough to set this premium-targeted EV apart from its more mainstream cousins?

Politics

6 h. ago The John Lewis beauty advent calendar is my favourite for mature skin

Worth over £1000 and packed with 36 products, this year’s offering is super indulgent

Politics