5 d. ago Labour MP demands ban on smartphones sales and social media accounts for kids to combat online harm

EXCLUSIVE: Joani Reid is backing a range of sweeping measures as fears grow about the impact of social media on children and young people.

Economics

7 d. ago WWE fans demand OnlyFans model is BANNED after leaving CM Punk and Cody Rhodes furious by breaking golden rule during meet

The wrestling duo competed in a Dark Match - which takes place off-air - in the Scottish capital before taking pictures with fans from the crowd.

Sport

7 d. ago Wes Streeting brands Israel's attacks on the West Bank 'unjustifiable' and demands end to settler violence

Wes Streeting said he felt “powerless” as he spoke about Israeli violence against the Palestinian people

Events

7 d. ago Our dog was banned from the restaurant in a 'dog friendly' hotel

My wife and I took our dog for a weekend at a 'dog-friendly' boutique hotel. It was nothing of the sort! We couldn't take our labrador into the restaurant.

Society

8 d. ago Our pooch was banned from the restaurant in a 'dog friendly' hotel

My wife and I took our dog for a weekend at a 'dog-friendly' boutique hotel. It was nothing of the sort! We couldn't take our labrador into the restaurant.

Society

2 w. ago Gold hits record high over $3,000 amid rising geopolitical tensions; Thames Water receives six takeover offers – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as gold hits $3,027 per ounceGold is continuing to hit new heights this morning – it’s now trading at $3,027 per ounce.“In the current environment, every day seems to offer a new catalyst for the gold price,” comments Kathleen Brooks, research director at XTB.In uncertain times, central banks and individuals demand gold, while inflation concerns emanating from President Trump’s tariffs and trade war are also boosting the price of gold.Life above $3,000 per ounce could be the norm for the gold price in 2025, it is already higher by 15% YTD, easily outpacing gains for global equities. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Gold hits record high over $3,000 amid rising geopolitical tensions; Pound at $1.30 against weakening US dollar – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as gold hits $3,027 per ounceGold is continuing to hit new heights this morning – it’s now trading at $3,027 per ounce.“In the current environment, every day seems to offer a new catalyst for the gold price,” comments Kathleen Brooks, research director at XTB.In uncertain times, central banks and individuals demand gold, while inflation concerns emanating from President Trump’s tariffs and trade war are also boosting the price of gold.Life above $3,000 per ounce could be the norm for the gold price in 2025, it is already higher by 15% YTD, easily outpacing gains for global equities. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago Spandau Ballet fans predict reunion after Gary Kemp shares 'best news' in shock post

Spandau Ballet stars Gary Kemp and John Keeble shared a snap of themselves spending the day together, and fans immediately demanded tour dates six years after the band was last active

Events

2 w. ago Displaying Egyptian mummies offends 'the wishes of the ancestors' and should be banned, demands MPs' group for 'Afrikan' reparations

The parliamentary group for Afrikan Reparations branded displays of human remains 'unethical' and said mummies had been 'looted' from Egypt and subject to 'racist pseudo-scientific research'.

Events

2 w. ago Spirit Airlines exits bankruptcy protection as travel demand slows

Discount carrier Spirit Airlines has emerged from bankruptcy protection

Politics