98 m. ago Keir Starmer must come to the defence of his chancellor’s spending review

Editorial: In spite of Rachel Reeves’s much-vaunted increase in MoD expenditure, a rise to 2.6 per cent of GDP can only be achieved by draining the overseas aid budget, reallocating intelligence agency funds, and other sleights of hand. When the prime minister faces Nato leaders, including Donald Trump, he will have no choice but to spin the numbers

Politics

1 hour ago Lithium used in electric car batteries cannot be produced fast enough for demand, study finds

Even a tenfold increase in production may not be enough, researchers say

Science

4 h. ago Rachel Reeves hit with headache after economy shrinks amid fresh fears of tax hikes

The Office for National Statistics said the UK economy shrank by 0.3% in April. Meanwhile, experts are warning that council tax bills will rise following Chancellor Rachel Reeves's spending review

Economics

4 h. ago Huge row as Tories demand watchdog probes Reform over data grab

The Tories have called on the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) to look into a 'cyber-security disaster waiting to happen' affecting Reform-controlled councils

Politics

4 h. ago Cuba’s students call for resignations and strikes after brutal internet price hike

Students say rise in prices was trigger but underlying anger was communist government’s increasing reliance on USDHaving endured electricity blackouts, water shortages, transport failures and the spiralling cost of food, Cuba’s students appear to have finally lost patience with their government over a ferocious price hike for the country’s faltering internet.Local chapters of Cuba’s Federation of University Students (FEU) have been calling for a slew of measures, including attendance strikes, explanations from ministers and even the resignation of their own organisation’s president. Continue reading...

Events

4 h. ago Lithium supplies will not keep up with demand for electric cars, experts warn

Researchers from East China Normal University in Shanghai and Sweden’s Lund University described the shortage as a ‘looming crisis”.

Events

4 h. ago UK's toughest jobs include firefighters, farmers, and paramedics in new research

Research carried out among 2,000 adults found the majority of people believe the UK needs to do more to recognise those who perform tough jobs

Society

5 h. ago Sausage dogs crowned the nation's top pet as demand for British Bulldogs nosedives

Britain's biggest selling breed is in and it's the miniature Dachshund, just holding off the Cocker Spaniel but interest in English Bulldogs was way down

Politics

6 h. ago Wimbledon lifts prize pot to £53.5m but tells players more money is no quick fix

All England Club says welfare concerns need different solutionWorld’s top players had asked for greater prize money at slamsThe All England Club has insisted that it has listened to the complaints of leading tennis players regarding prize money compensation but it believes the solution to player issues lies in greater changes to the structure of the sport.The prize money fund for the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, which begins on 30 June, will rise to £53.5m, a 7% increase on last year’s prize money and double the amount awarded in 2015. The men’s and women’s champions will receive £3m at this year’s edition, while players who lose in the first round will earn £66,000. Continue reading...

Economics

6 h. ago Do you know the symptoms of Hepatitis A? Signs as experts investigate rise in cases 'linked to supermarket'

Hepatitis A is a liver infection that is not common in the UK 🏥

Economics

6 h. ago NHS waiting lists fall to lowest level in two years...but number of patients waiting over a year on the rise

The news comes after Chancellor Rachel Reeves gave the NHS a cash injection of an extra £29 billion per year.

Science

6 h. ago What happened to Demi Rose as busty model 'disappeared' with no explanation

Demi Rose, known for her skimpy outfits and jaw-dropping curves, was one of Daily Star's favourite celebrities to report on but the star has "disappeared" for years and fans are growing concerned...

Events

6 h. ago Jay Slater's friend Lucy Law reveals their final conversations before he went missing in Tenerife

A former detective revealed Jay had sent a friend a video of himself with knives the night before he disappeared

Events

7 h. ago Kim Kardashian and Eva Longoria speak out against immigration raids as celebs slam Trump protests response

As tensions rise, Hollywood’s elite are using their voices to call for compassion, accountability and action, making it clear they will not stay silent

Politics

7 h. ago Wimbledon prize money: Huge rise sees Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic fight for new tennis record

Carloz Alcaraz and Barbora Krejcikova will attempt to retain their Wimbledon titles in the coming weeks and will be hoping to earn a record prize for their success

Sport

7 h. ago Why are so many plane crashes happening in 2025? Key incidents, causes and aviation safety concerns

Concerns grow as aviation incidents seem to rise in 2025, with experts analysing the reasons behind recent plane crashes

Events

7 h. ago Government urged not to weaken ‘Hillsborough Law’ as MPs demand Bill is passed

Labour MPs have insisted that the law that would ensure a duty of candour on public bodies and workers must not be watered down amid further delays.

Politics

7 h. ago Doctors raise alarm as numbers taking dangerous party drug that causes bladder failure rise eight

The number of people taking a popular party drug has skyrocketed, with doctors concerned that the epidemic is only getting worse, with routine use causing organ failure.

Events

7 h. ago Dozens of Cardiff school budgets are heading into the red — and some can’t get out

The number of schools setting deficit budgets in Cardiff has increased over the years and now, council officials predict that number will rise again

Politics

7 h. ago ‘Game changer’ lotion that improves skin in hours and gives a ‘glass skin’ glow

This new skincare milk has been designed to restore and strengthen the skin's natural barrier and is clinically proven to improve skin within four hours

Politics