27 m. ago Unite Group’s £723m takeover of rival Empiric faces scrutiny by watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority said it was gathering information on the planned acquisition of the student landlord.

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98 m. ago Stubborn Ruben Amorim is risking sack when ideal Man Utd XI is staring him in the face

Manchester United's woes have continued this season with pressure already mounting on Ruben Amorim who refuses to veer away from his failing system despite just eight wins in 31 league games

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2 h. ago Students urged to check for signs of drink spiking during Freshers' Week

With Freshers Week festivities only a few days away, an expert has issued a warning about the risks of spiking and the red flags to watch out for when getting a drink on a night out

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2 h. ago Charlie Kirk traveled across America. His security varied from venue to venue

Charlie Kirk preferred to be as close to students as possible, allowing him to strike up conversations

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3 h. ago Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: Dates and deals for the big October sale revealed

The bargain bonanza will begin on October 7 for two days, well ahead of Black Friday 2025 in November

Economics

3 h. ago Own a piece of Oasis history: Irish cottage with links to Liam and Noel Gallagher is for sale

As children, Liam and Noel Gallagher would spend their summer holidays at the house, and still maintain a connection with Mayo

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3 h. ago I went home, to one of Labour’s safest seats, and it felt like a newly minted Reform constituency | Kirsty Major

Knowsley is a Labour stronghold. But judging by the polls and the people I spoke to, the messages of the right are truly cutting throughAt the weekend, I took the well-worn journey from London to Knowsley in Merseyside. I’ve made this trip so many times that I can execute it with military precision, arriving just in time before the train doors close, even with a toddler in tow this time around. My uncle picked us up from the station and as we turned on to the motorway, I saw St George’s flags hanging over us from the sides of bridges. Union jacks circled the roundabout just before we turned off to go to my auntie’s house. Knowsley is Labour’s fourth-safest seat in the UK, but it felt like a newly minted Reform constituency.It was a Friday evening, so we opened a bottle of wine and put pizzas in the oven. I was updated on various family milestones – a house sale had gone through, a baby bump was starting to show, the poor dog was on its last legs. My daughter entertained everyone wit...

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4 h. ago Home Bargains slashes £54 homeware set that 'brightens your kitchen' to £30

The bargain retailer has discounted a three-piece set that's 'stylish' and 'sleek'

Economics

4 h. ago This leafy trail with romantic ruins and a proper pub is ideal for an autumn walk

One of my favourite spots for an autumn day out is a pretty riverside village with a proper pub, a leafy trail and a ruined abbey.

Economics

6 h. ago I had to learn a whole new language when I moved to Australia from the UK. These are the strange words I'd NEVER heard before

A UK exchange student based in Queensland has highlighted some of the Aussie words she'd never encountered before moving Down Under.

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7 h. ago UK households urged to make one bedroom change in autumn to slash heating bills

This expert advice about choosing the right mattress and bedding in the lead up to autumn could help you shave money off your household bills, all while keeping your bedroom stylish

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11 h. ago Sick teacher faces five years in jail after admitting to romp with student

Lisette Veles Ortega, 32, was an outside contractor working at Imperial Beach school in California when suspicions were raised in May over her relationship with 17-year-old student

Society

11 h. ago Mississippi university cancels classes and 100th anniversary celebrations after body found on campus

It was not immediately clear whether the body belonged to a student or staff member

Events

12 h. ago Trump team plans to give historically black and tribal colleges $500 million in money taken from DEI program cuts

Shifts in education budget to HBCUs as Trump administration has slashed civil rights investigations and sought to de-emphasize parts of Black history in major U.S. museums

Economics

12 h. ago Perrie Edwards 'set to appear in bombshell BBC girlbands documentary'

Little Mix star Perrie Edwards is set to join the upcoming documentary Girlbands Forever on the BBC, while a string of very famous faces are believed to have rejected an offer

Events

13 h. ago Ariana Grande fans issued warning ahead of ticket sale for London O2 2026 shows

Ariana Grande fans have been warned of reselling tickets to the star's Eternal Sunshine Tour

Events

13 h. ago Apple shoppers snatch up iPad Air that's slashed from £175 to under £50 in rare sale

If you've been seeking a way to claim an Apple iPad but don't fancy forking out a fortune, look no further than this rare deal that's axed an iPad Air by a whopping 72%

Economics

14 h. ago Apple fans rush to grab an iPad Air for 72% less thanks to limited

Apple fans looking to bag an iPad without breaking the bank can currently save a whopping 72% as this limited-time deal sees this model plummet to under £50

Politics

14 h. ago Adult star gives up job for religion as she tells why there's still 'new content' of her

The Japanese-American star posted a number of clips of herself in Malaysia dressed in a hijab and praying in mosques, plus enjoying some of the local delicacies on offer

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15 h. ago US and China reach deal to transfer TikTok ownership, trade officials say

Framework deal is breakthrough in long-running dispute over app’s ownership amid security concerns in WashingtonJamieson Greer, a US trade representative, said on Monday that Washington and Beijing have struck a framework agreement on transferring TikTok to US-controlled ownership.Speaking after emerging from negotiations with Chinese officials, Scott Bessent said the deal was coming but declined to reveal the commercial terms. Continue reading...

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