33 m. ago Man Utd 'reach agreement' for transfer of player who Ruben Amorim doesn't want

Manchester United are set to offload the final member of Ruben Amorim's 'bomb squad before the Turkish transfer window closes, having been deemed surplus to requirements at Old Trafford

Sport

34 m. ago Pensioners given £1,000 savings warning as tax set to 'rapidly escalate'

The proportion of total savings interest tax paid by those aged over 65 is set to increase from 39% to 41% this tax year, according to an analysis by Paragon Bank

Economics

35 m. ago Omaze £6m mansion at centre of planning row faces fresh setback

Miss Wales finalist Vicky Curtis-Cresswell won the luxury house in Norfolk in March – but has still not received the keys

Economics

41 m. ago Michael Caine, 92, 'comes out of retirement as he's set to reprise his role as a priest in The Last Witch Hunter 2'

Michael Caine is reportedly returning to the spotlight once more as he's set to reprise his role as a priest in Vin Diesel's sequel, The Last Witch Hunter 2.

Politics

47 m. ago Flames soar and 'explosions' heard after car set on fire in Greater Manchester street

An investigation has been launched

Events

51 m. ago Starmer should beware: in this volatile age, no majority and no leader is secure for long | Rafael Behr

Labour’s massive election victory already feels long ago. The PM needs to build a new electoral alliance – and quicklySign up for our new weekly newsletter Matters of Opinion, where our columnists and writers will reflect on what they’ve been debating, thinking about, reading and moreKeir Starmer doesn’t see himself as the leader of a coalition government. With 399 MPs and a working majority of 156, why should he?One reason is that those numbers mark a high tide of anti-Tory feeling that receded as soon as Rishi Sunak’s rotten administration was swept away. Voters from diverse places with disparate grievances embraced Starmer’s promise of change, often uncertain what it meant in practice. They needed reasons to be glad of the choice they had made and haven’t found them. Support for the government has tanked as a result.Rafael Behr is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

Politics

51 m. ago Jump in US greenhouse gas pollution pushed global emissions higher – report

‘Abrupt shift’ in policy since Trump took office will have major consequences for climate crisis, forecast saysA jump in greenhouse gas pollution in the US helped push global emissions higher in the first half of this year. This could be an omen of what’s to come, with Donald Trump’s pro-fossil fuel agenda set to significantly slow down the emissions cuts required to avoid disastrous climate impacts, a new forecast has found.The “most abrupt shift in energy and climate policy in recent memory” that has occurred since Trump re-entered the White House will have profound consequences for the global climate crisis by slowing the pace of US emissions cuts by as much as half the rate achieved over the past two decades, the Rhodium Group forecast states. Continue reading...

Society

56 m. ago 200 arrested in France as protesters clash with police, as Macron installs new PM

Protesters have blocked roads, set blazes and were met with volleys of police tear gas in Paris and elsewhere in France

Events

64 m. ago Armstrong Galloway Hills returns for 50th running after one year absence

The event is the penultimate round of this year's Scottish Rally Championship, with Dumfries and Galloway crews fighting for victory.

Politics

65 m. ago Home Bargains slashes £40 skincare set to £6 that 'does job of 23 products'

The multipurpose beauty set includes four skincare products that refresh your face, body, and lips

Economics

90 m. ago Omar Marmoush injury latest as Man City star set for scan ahead of Manchester United derby

Omar Marmoush picked up an injury on international duty and the Manchester City forward could now be a doubt for Sunday's derby.

Events

92 m. ago England winners and losers: Arsenal and Chelsea stars influential in a bad week for Eberechi Eze

Dream camp for Elliot Anderson but Jarrod Bowen suffers setback in bid to make World Cup squad

Sport

93 m. ago Rory McIlroy setting new major targets for best mate caddie two decades on

World No.2 has done the lot but he wants even more big-time glory with his long-term friend on the bag

Events

95 m. ago Lord Mandelson says his 2003 birthday message to Epstein ‘very embarrassing’

The UK ambassador to the US said he ‘never saw the wrongdoing’ or evidence of the paedophile financier’s criminal activity.

Politics

1 hour ago Netflix drops huge update for 'deeply personal' crime thriller after major setback

The highly-anticipated thriller has a new first look.

Events

1 hour ago Shoppers say hair loss 'significantly reduced' with discounted shampoo set

'I have used this product around eight times and hair loss in brush significantly reduced'

Economics

1 hour ago Manchester United face new Bryan Mbeumo blow as nightmare Ruben Amorim scenario emerges

Manchester United have several players set for involvement in must-win World Cup qualifiers this autumn before the tournament across North America begins next summer

Politics

1 hour ago Firms could be given freedom to set their own contactless card limits

The contactless card limit has been raised in steps over the years, currently standing at £100.

Politics

2 h. ago France burns: Violent protests break out across the country with flaming barricades set up in Paris and other cities and Eurostar hub targeted as fury over Macron grows

There were up to 50 arrests in Paris alone by 8am on Wednesday, as attempts were made to disrupt key transport links, including the Eurostar hub at Gare du Nord.

Events

2 h. ago ‘Huge number of Russian drones’ violated our airspace, says Poland’s PM – follow live

Tusk says that those which posed a threat were shot down as Zelenskyy says incursion sets ‘extremely dangerous precedent for Europe’Full report: Poland shoots down drones over its territory amid Russian attack on Ukraine, says militaryLubelskie region governor Krzysztof Komorski is leading an emergency meeting with the police this morning. In a post on X, he urged residents to follow the guidance from the relevant authorities.Prime minister Donald Tusk meanwhile said in his latest update that he is in “constant contact” with Nato secretary general Mark Rutte. Continue reading...

Society