65 m. ago 45,000 land sites feared contaminated with toxic waste in Wales

The impact this poses to humans and wildlife is unknown

Events

75 m. ago The Courageous review – rebellious mum on the edge will have you sobbing in sympathy

Call My Agent!’s Ophélia Kolb leads a Swiss drama with morally ambiguous realism reminiscent of the Dardenne brothersJust in time for the migration of children from their summer stations in front of phones, games consoles and laptops back to full-time education comes this Swiss-set tale of a mother on the edge. An outstanding Ophélia Kolb (arguably best known to anglophone audiences for playing the accountant Colette in Call My Agent!) stars here as Jule, a single woman trying to hold it together for her brood of three. Eldest child Claire (Jasmine Kalisz Saurer) is just entering puberty and is savvy enough to work out that mama isn’t always strictly truthful about why she wears an ankle monitor that beeps when she strays from certain areas. (Jule’s explanation that she has weak bones doesn’t really cut it.) But younger brothers Loic (Paul Besnier) and Sami (Arthur Devaux) just read it as normal that Jule disappears for long periods of time, leaving them abandoned at a cafe, for ins...

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85 m. ago DWP confirms PIP review could impact Motability and Blue Badge entitlements

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed eligibility for the mobility part of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will be reviewed alongside the daily living element, as part of the UK Government's welfare reforms

Politics

1 hour ago Yellow warnings in force with floods and power cuts possible

Bus and train services will probably be affected with journey times taking longer

Events

3 h. ago Cut spending to fix UK public finances, investors urge Rachel Reeves

Tax rises alone will not be enough to meet chancellor’s fiscal rules in Budget, say leading bond market figures

Economics

3 h. ago Meet the revenge quitters: why people are ditching their jobs

From marching bands to TikTok takedowns, employees are resigning in spectacular fashion. While going viral seems risky, some find it opens new doors ...In 2011, Joey La Neve DeFrancesco had been working in room service at a luxury hotel in Providence, Rhode Island, for nearly four years, whisking delicacies on demand to guests’ rooms, when he reached breaking point. He was paid a measly $5.50 (£4) an hour, made to work punishingly long shifts and, to top it off, had managers taking a cut of his hard-earned tips.The poor treatment ratcheted up after DeFrancesco and colleagues tried to unionise workers at the hotel. In response, managers would berate those involved for making tiny mistakes. Things got so petty that workers on shift who had to take calls from guests were banned from sitting down. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago La Niña explained as global weather phenomenon could impact UK within weeks

Forecasters have warned La Niña could impact the weather in the UK this autumn - and here, we explain everything you need to know about this meteorological phenomenon

Politics

3 h. ago RFK Jr. writes about restoring ‘public trust’ at the CDC. Its former directors say he’s ‘endangering every American’s health’

‘We are worried about the wide-ranging impact that all these decisions will have on America’s health security,’ the former CDC directors said about Secretary Kennedy’s shakeup at the Health and Human Services Department

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6 h. ago Travel expert reveals the REALLY simple trick to book cheap flights

There are many different techniques travellers use to cut costs, from vouchers to  selecting off-peak travel times. But one travel expert has revealed the really simple trick he uses every time.

Transport

11 h. ago Reform pledges to cut 'wasteful spending' in NHS and 'the nonsense' if it wins power in Wales

In an interview which was typically lacking in detail Richard Tice said 'back office' jobs needed to be cut in Wales to save money and his party would scrap Welsh Labour's 20mph policy

Politics

12 h. ago Olivia Attwood 'suffers break up pain as BFF cuts her out' amid fears for marriage

Love Island star Olivia Attwood is reportedly dealing with the breakdown of her relationship with her best mate amid fears for her marriage after cosy Pete Wicks snaps

Politics

13 h. ago University funding is shrinking under Trump’s White House. Researchers fear this will propel RFK Jr’s autism conspiracies

Cutting off grants for international collaborators, punishing universities and freezing their money has all created a situation of uncertainty. One researcher tells Eric Garcia ‘makes you feel like you're losing your mind’

Politics

13 h. ago Reeves’ tax hikes have hit ‘one in five job vacancies’ at small firms as Labour urged to fix ‘utter mess’

Exclusive: The Federation of Small Business has claimed Rachel Reeves does ‘not have the backs’ of its members as new analysis of official statistics by the Lib Dems has revealed the impact of the national insurance hike for employers

Economics

14 h. ago National Insurance change would cut bills for millions of people

A Labour MP put forward the idea of a National Insurance reduction for some people

Economics

14 h. ago CNN cuts programming for Donald Trump 'breaking news' before major announcement

American broadcaster CNN was halted for breaking news on Donald Trump's census plans ahead of his special announcement from the White House today.

Politics

14 h. ago Avoidable deaths among learning disabled adults still above general population

The latest Learning from lives and deaths report (LeDeR) showed data for 2023.

Events

15 h. ago 3 men deported by US are being held in an African prison without charge, lawyers say

Three men deported by the U.S. to Eswatini in July have been held in a maximum-security prison without charge for seven weeks

Events

15 h. ago Can I cut neighbour's tree to stop it blocking my light? 4 experts all agree on the answer

With summer ending and trees and plants at the peak of their growth, our gardens might look vibrant and green — but what if that means a neighbour's tree is blocking out your natural light?

Politics

16 h. ago Derek McInnes torpedoes Hearts transfer assumption as he lifts lid on attempts to trim Tynecastle squad

The Jambos are carrying a large squad and attempts to cut it down will continue despite the transfer window closing

Politics

16 h. ago My First Cat 2025: Here are the 11 best breeds of cute cat for inexperienced first

If you are looking to become a pet parent to a cat for the first time, there are some particular breeds that should top your wishlist.

Politics