68 m. ago Now 'real' Mo Farah is forced to take DNA test to prove his identity as part of bid to come to UK

Mo Farah said he didn't feel comfortable doing the DNA test because it wasn't done when his identity was given to another person. His test revealed 99.99 percent certainty that he is the 'real' Mo Farah.

Politics

79 m. ago Millionaire businessman at war with council after erecting ELECTRIC FENCE around his £44.5m Notting Hill mega mansion without permission... because his wife 'is scared of foxes'

David Walsh infuriated his council and neighbours by installing an electric fence around his £44.5million Notting Hill mansion without planning permission.

Economics

80 m. ago Owners of Molly the Magpie share a heartbreaking update: 'Does not feel real'

The owners of Australia's favourite animal duo confirmed Peggy has been diagnosed with an aggressive cancer.

Politics

85 m. ago Real Housewife of London with 'the longest legs in Belgravia' has been targeted by phone snatchers, hackers and car thieves

Amanda Cronin, a former model who founded her own skincare business, has become the latest star to fall victim to the hated phone thieves of London.

Technology

1 hour ago Benefits claimants in Britain's 'most deprived' seaside town are 'absolutely delighted' with Rachel Reeves' £16billion Budget giveaway

Unemployed people in Jaywick, Essex, are celebrating after the Chancellor ceded to Labour MPs' demands for more benefits handouts.

Economics

1 hour ago 'I started with nothing!': Second home owners on banks of stunning Lake Windemere rip into Labour's 'unfair' mansion tax raid for being 'wrong on every level'

Businessman David Sutton, 64, has three homes which stand together overlooking one of Britain's most stunning vistas: Lake Windemere. But even he is selling up.

Society

2 h. ago Blow for Reeves as business confidence at near record low after Budget

Labour chancellor under pressure to do more to improve the prospects for economic growth

Economics

2 h. ago Special forces chief knew UK soldiers were executing Afghans but covered it up, whistleblower claims

Senior officer issues extraordinary plea to the UK special forces community to ‘decide what you stand for’

Events

2 h. ago Salmon farmers hit back at study which suggests economic benefits ‘exaggerated’

The study was published in the wake of research for Salmon Scotland which found the salmon farming industry is worth £1 billion a year

Economics

2 h. ago Special forces chief tried to cover up concerns about SAS conduct in Afghanistan, inquiry told

Whistleblower says chain of command failed to stop extrajudicial shootings, including of children, after alarm was raisedThe former director of UK special forces and other senior military officers tried to cover up concerns that SAS units were carrying out unlawful killings in Afghanistan, an inquiry has heard.A senior special forces whistleblower said the chain of command failed to stop extrajudicial shootings, including of two small children, after the alarm was first raised in early 2011. That failure allegedly allowed them to continue until 2013. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Post Office urges customers to send parcels before busiest day on December 8

Britons are planning on sending more gifts this Christmas compared to last year – up from 20% to 33%, according to a survey for the Post Office.

Economics

2 h. ago Greggs launches Christmas cards complete with gift of sausage roll

A £3.95 card features heat-activated ink that, when warmed, reveals a code to redeem a free sausage roll or vegan sausage roll.

Politics

2 h. ago Shoppers urged to show ‘patience, kindness and consideration’ to retail staff

The Scottish Retail Consortium and Usdaw have launched the ’tis the season to ShopKind’ campaign to tackle abuse of shop staff.

Politics

3 h. ago Starmer signals fresh push on welfare reform in bid to move on from Budget row

The Prime Minister will make the case for a welfare system shake-up after the axing of the two-child cap in the Budget was welcomed by Labour MPs.

Economics

3 h. ago There are those on the left and right who offer only grievance: Labour is getting on with the job of economic renewal | Keir Starmer

Judge last week’s budget in the light of our bold plans to sweep away red tape, tackle inactivity among young people and pursue a closer trading relationship with the EUKeir Starmer is the prime minister of the United KingdomReport: Labour’s economic plan will take years to deliver, Starmer saysAt the budget last week, we made the right choices for Britain, cutting the cost of energy with £150 off bills, protecting the NHS and tackling the scourge of child poverty by removing the two-child limit. We also ensured that the revenue we raised through taxes was done fairly, with everyone contributing but those with the broadest shoulders contributing their fair share. As a result of the choices we made, the budget created a more stable economic environment, driving down inflation and government bond yields. This is vital for protecting our public services, when £1 in every £10 spent by government goes on debt interest.The budget builds on the action we have already taken to improve the e...

Economics

3 h. ago Testing at A&Es part of plan to end new HIV cases in England by 2030

Labour announces prevention programme as well as efforts to re-engage people who have fallen out of medical careEnding new HIV transmissions in England by 2030 is within reach thanks to an action plan that will include routine testing at A&Es, the government has said.The HIV action plan, to be unveiled on World Aids Day on Monday, aims to re-engage the thousands of people who have left HIV care, bringing them back to lifesaving treatment. The £170m package also includes funding for opt-out HIV testing at A&Es during routine blood tests in areas with the highest rates, including London and Manchester. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Labour’s economic plan will take years to deliver, Keir Starmer says

Exclusive: PM hits back at critics as he insists Rachel Reeves right to impose £26bn worth of tax rises at budget• Keir Starmer: Labour is getting on with the job of economic renewalLabour’s economic plan will take years to deliver in full, Keir Starmer has said as he tries to regain the narrative after a turbulent response to last week’s budget.In an article for the Guardian, the prime minister hit back at his political opponents, insisting the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, was right to impose £26bn worth of tax rises. Continue reading...

Economics

3 h. ago Labour on track to meet major HIV transmission pledge says PM on World AIDS Day

Keir Starmer has said the Government's goal of ending new HIV transmissions by 2030 is within reach as Wes Streeting unveils a new action plan on World AIDS day

Events

3 h. ago Oops! Baldrick's gaffe over Hitler and Nigel Farage: ANDREW PIERCE

Labour luvvie Sir Tony Robinson, one of Sir Keir Starmer's few celebrity supporters, has made a comparison between Nigel Farage and Hitler.

Events

4 h. ago Barcelona chief highlights where Man Utd and Marcus Rashford relationship went wrong

Barcelona chief Deco signed Marcus Rashford from on loan in the summer but has offered his take on why he faced difficult periods at Manchester United over the years

Politics