13 h. ago Here’s a tip: eliminate US tipping culture and pay people a living wage

Our tipping culture was in place long before Trump, but his ‘no tax on tips’ promise – now law – is enabling itI’m here in Las Vegas for a conference where I just paid $7 for a cup of coffee and then was shamed into tipping another $1 to the server for pouring the coffee and handing it to me. Welcome to America. I feel like I’m tipping for everything, everywhere. And now it’s only going to get worse. And for that I blame President Trump.Of course, our tipping culture was in place long before Trump took office. But now that his “no tax on tips” promise became law, our government is officially enabling it. That’s good news for tipped workers and for small-business owners who may feel less pressure to pay higher wages if their workers are getting enough gratuities. But at the same time, it’s bad news for the rest of us who will likely feel even more obligated than ever to tip. Continue reading...

Economics

17 h. ago How much do you need to earn to be rich? This is Money podcast

Britain is suffering from an epidemic of people saying that they don't feel flush at all. What's going on? Plus, best countries to retire, moving your mortgage and Ross Kemp.

Politics

19 h. ago Why Coldwater's Eve Myles says 'I can't believe this is going on ITV' about 'unapologetic' new thriller

She said 'I hope that every person that watches it will feel the need and the addiction to come back for more.'

Politics

22 h. ago Boden dress 'flattering' on bigger busts 'makes you feel like a million bucks'

"Absolutely love this dress, it is so flattering. I love the way it fits under the bust and then skims over the body"

Politics

22 h. ago I’m ashamed of my daughter’s messy garden. Should I say something?

Your concern may be an expression of care for your daughter – but you need to dig down into why you feel like thisMy daughter, aged nearly 50, lives in a pleasant cul-de-sac of privately owned houses. Her front garden is the only one in it that, frankly, looks a mess. The grass is never cut because she says it’s eco-friendly and has wild flowers. (Mainly dandelions and three prized wild orchids.) It’s a very small garden and is crammed with untended bushes, fruit trees and a central tree that takes all the light from her sitting room. Recently, she’s been given five large fruit bushes in pots, which straggle over the path. I would be very disappointed if I had such an eyesore next door to me.She’s a single mum with two sons who have recently left school, but she won’t let them tidy up her garden. We live three hours away, but always feel ashamed when we visit and push our way up the overgrown path. Does it matter or are we just pernickety old folk with outdated views? I’d ...

Politics

22 h. ago I’m ashamed of my daughter’s messy garden. Should I say something? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Your concern may be an expression of care for your daughter – but you need to dig down into why you feel like thisMy daughter, aged nearly 50, lives in a pleasant cul-de-sac of privately owned houses. Her front garden is the only one in it that, frankly, looks a mess. The grass is never cut because she says it’s eco-friendly and has wild flowers. (Mainly dandelions and three prized wild orchids.) It’s a very small garden and is crammed with untended bushes, fruit trees and a central tree that takes all the light from her sitting room. Recently, she’s been given five large fruit bushes in pots, which straggle over the path. I would be very disappointed if I had such an eyesore next door to me.She’s a single mum with two sons who have recently left school, but she won’t let them tidy up her garden. We live three hours away, but always feel ashamed when we visit and push our way up the overgrown path. Does it matter or are we just pernickety old folk with outdated views? I’d ...

Politics

23 h. ago Prince Harry and King Charles reconciling? Their feud was the only relatable thing about them | Polly Hudson

I may not live in a palace but I can say that even my most challenging of relatives has not slagged me off to OprahIronic, really, that something so quintessentially British could be such bad news for the UK. King Charles and Prince Harry met for a cup of tea on Wednesday, and that’s absolutely terrible for the monarchy. The family feud has been their most relatable content in years.This sign that a reconciliation is under way might be heartwarming on a human level, but aren’t the royals supposed to be focused on duty and sacrifice? In a world of “compare and despair” thinking, many were grateful for the opportunity to “compare and say: oh yeah” instead. Every family has its issues, and you could feel better about yours knowing that no one is immune. Also, let’s be honest, there has been a sliver of schadenfreude too, not to mention comfort in the idea that at least we’re not that bad. Even our most challenging relative is unlikely to have published a tell-all book full of varying r...

Politics

26 h. ago Gorgeous UK town with waterfalls and cute shops is perfect spot to visit in autumn

This beautiful town in north Wales is makes for the perfect escape from the city, with a distinctly alpine feel, charming stone buildings and an impressive waterfall

Politics

27 h. ago Judge slams Trump administration for ‘disingenuous’ plot to illegally deport Africans to Ghana

Lawsuit accuses Homeland Security of deporting five men in straitjackets to Ghana to get around court orders

Events

27 h. ago Labour MPs warn Lord Mandelson is 'a bomb waiting to go off' for Starmer after being left 'hung out to dry' over Epstein emails scandal

Despite the embarrassingly gushing content of the messages to his 'best pal', in which he expressed his love and support for Epstein, Lord Mandelson is said to feel 'hung out to dry' by the PM

Events

28 h. ago Latino leaders condemn ICE over incidents in Chicago, including driver's fatal shooting

Latino leaders are expressing dismay over recent immigration enforcement operations in Chicago

Events

29 h. ago Pep Guardiola: I’m desperate for Phil Foden to feel happy and play with joy

The England international has struggled with injury at the start of the season.

Politics

33 h. ago Schoolgirl barred from school for Union Jack dress tells Tommy Robinson anti

Courtney Wright, 13, who was banned from Bilton School in Rugby, after teachers told her she could not wear a Union Jack dress told protesters gathered in London that 'British culture matters too'.

Culture

34 h. ago LIZ JONES: Men always want a younger woman, and I know the sad reason why. Have them, you boring saps

In their 40s and 50s, people are attracted to those at least a decade younger. This is particularly the case for men. Of course it is, the unhelpful, unrealistic b*****ds.

Politics

34 h. ago Dunelm's new bedding has a 'cosy autumn feel' and prices start at £20

Available in a huge range of colours, the bedding is being praised by hundreds of happy customers

Economics

35 h. ago LIZ JONES: Men always want a younger woman, and I know the sad reason why. Have at them, you boring saps

In their 40s and 50s, people are attracted to those at least a decade younger. This is particularly the case for men. Of course it is, the unhelpful, unrealistic b*****ds.

Politics

39 h. ago ‘It’s going to be a life skill’: educators discuss the impact of AI on university education

Artificial intelligence is changing how students learn and the world they’ll graduate into. Experts reveal how applicants can get aheadOpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently told a US podcast that if he was graduating today, “I would feel like the luckiest kid in all of history.”Altman, whose company developed and released ChatGPT in November 2022, believes the transformative power of AI offers unprecedented opportunities for young people. Continue reading...

Events

39 h. ago Brown bunny changes colour in the bath after years of cigarette smoke stains

EXCLUSIVE: Rabbit rescuer, Ashley Mulvahill, 36, said the smell of smoke coming off Rio the bunny as they washed him was so strong that it made her feel 'nauseous'

Events

40 h. ago It's been two years and I've tried everything but I feel so alone... will I ever be able to endure the pain of my husband's affair? BEL MOONEY has the powerful answer

Dear Bel, my husband of ten years had an affair that lasted six months. The betrayal almost destroyed me. It's been two years since I found out but I still feel broken.

Politics

40 h. ago Rylan Clark says he's 'worried' in emotional admission about his mum's health

Rylan Clark and his co-host Rob Rinder have both spoken about how they feel about death in terms of their own mortality and those of the people they love

Events