71 m. ago Water bills to see ‘small, steady’ rise despite reform plans, says Reed

But the Environment Secretary has promised that families will never again see ‘huge shock hikes’ to their bills.

Politics

78 m. ago Amazon recalls electric fan sold to shoppers over electric shock fears

An urgent recall has been issued for an electric fan sold on Amazon over fears it could give off an electric shock. Shoppers have been warned not to use the A-Faction856 Ceiling Fan

Events

78 m. ago Amazon urgently recalls ceiling fan over fears it could give electric shocks

Customers have been advised to stop using the A-Faction856 Ceiling Fan which has been recalled over electric shock fears. Border authorities have also been blocking further imports

Events

2 h. ago UK set to be hit by more rain and thunderstorms as yellow weather warnings continue past weekend

The Met Office warns of a danger to life as the UK is set to be hit with heavy rain and thunderstorms on Monday

Events

4 h. ago More thunderstorms coming with Met Office 'danger to life' warnings

Weather alerts remain in place today with more to come on Monday

Events

5 h. ago Prix Pictet 2025 shortlist for the theme ‘storm’ – in pictures

This year’s theme for the Prix Pictet, the photography award that focuses on sustainability, is ‘storm’. The shortlisted images were announced at the international photography festival Les Rencontres d’Arles. The winner will be selected at the Victoria and Albert Museum in September.“In many ways our planet is a more dangerous place to live than ever before. The impacts of the climate catastrophe abound. Fires, floods, heat and drought are killing and injuring people and destroying both infrastructure and precious ecosystems. Already, parts of our planet are unliveable, and all the indications are that more will follow. The economic, social and political impacts of these changes are immense. There could not have been a more timely moment for the Prix Pictet to invite nominations on the theme of ‘storm’.” Sir David King, Prix Pictet jury chair Continue reading...

Sport

5 h. ago EU commissioner shocked by dangers of some goods sold by Shein and Temu

Michael McGrath awaits results of secret shopper investigation amid crackdown on Chinese retail platformsThe EU justice commissioner has expressed shock at the toxicity and dangers of some goods being sold by Shein and Temu, amid a crackdown on the popular Chinese retail platforms.With 12m low-value parcels each day coming into the EU from online retailers outside the bloc, Michael McGrath has vowed to crack down on the sale of goods that blatantly break the law. Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago Ruth Langsford's 'shock message' to Eamonn Holmes amid 'fight to keep £3.6m mansion'

Ruth Langsford has never looked better and, as she moves on following her split from Eamonn Holmes, friends close to the star claim her ditching her wedding ring was a significant sign

Economics

5 h. ago Ruth Langsford's 'shock message' to ex Eamonn Holmes amid 'fight to keep £3.6m mansion'

EXCLUSIVE: Ruth Langsford has never looked better and, as she moves on following her split from Eamonn Holmes, friends close to the star claim her ditching her wedding ring was a significant sign

Economics

6 h. ago Suella, Jacob, even Liz? Inside Reform’s unofficial plan to bag a Tory big beast

Officially, the party says there is no mission to court Conservative defectors, but insiders suggest otherwise, and warn against the dangers of doing soAt last year’s GB News Christmas party, Suella Braverman was the centre of attention. The former home secretary is popular in rightwing media circles, but it wasn’t her straight-talking brand of conservatism that was topic of the evening, rather it was the growing whispers about what some thought was her imminent defection to Reform UK.“It was like a panto – everyone saying: ‘Oh yes you will’, and her saying: ‘Oh no, I won’t’,” says one Reform party guest. “We all thought she was just biding her time until the right moment.” Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Hibs hero Liam Fontaine reveals David Gray memento he takes everywhere

Gray was the matchwinner on Hibs' last trip to Denmark nine years ago and while that ultimately ended in agony, Fontaine insists his old mate will firmly believe his side can shock Midtjylland this time round.

Politics

6 h. ago Warren Buffett's quiet moves send shockwaves through Wall Street: 'Canary in the coal mine'

Warren Buffett is quietly unloading billions in bank stocks even as Wall Street celebrates soaring profits. Analysts are reading the moves as a subtle but serious warning.

Events

6 h. ago Zoe Kravitz sparks concern over shockingly thin appearance as she steps out in NYC after surprise Emmy nom

Fans voiced worry over the star's slim figure in the comment section of an Instagram post shared by gossip site DeuxMoi. One wrote, 'She doesn't look healthy.'

Events

7 h. ago Jack McConnell backs SPFL's alcohol trial scheme as 'long overdue' booze ban rethink

McConnell, Scotland's former first minister, said temporary scheme allowing pints to be sold at stadiums this month could usher in 'new era'.

Politics

11 h. ago Face age and ID checks? Using the internet in Australia is about to fundamentally change

New codes developed by the tech sector and eSafety commissioner come into effect in December, with major ramifications for internet usersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAs the old adage goes, “On the internet, nobody knows you’re a dog”. But in Australia it might soon be the case that everything from search engines and social media sites, to app stores and AI chatbots will have to know your age.The Albanese government trumpeted the passage of its legislation banning under 16s from social media – which will come into effect in December – but new industry codes developed by the tech sector and eSafety commissioner Julie Inman Grant under the Online Safety Act will probably have much larger ramifications for how Australians access the internet.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Politics

11 h. ago Wife of man who died in horrific MRI machine incident reveals sickening details of how he died... and makes shock accusation

The heartbroken wife of the Long Island man tragically killed after he was pulled into an MRI machine has revealed sickening details of how he died.

Events

12 h. ago Government prepares for release of landmark review into ailing water sector

The Independent Water Commission will outline its final recommendations to tackle systemic issues in the industry.

Politics

12 h. ago 'Law is clear' as drivers face £5,000 fine for 'rude' action

Driving through a puddle and splashing pedestrians is not only rude but can also be dangerous - and can land a driver with a huge fine if they're caught doing it

Economics

13 h. ago EastEnders legend set to make shock return to Walford after 11 years

An EastEnders favourite will make a shock return to Walford, more than a decade since he was last seen in Albert Square.

Events

13 h. ago Labour vows to make Britain’s rivers cleanest on record by halving sewage pollution

Pledge comes ahead of Monday’s publication of the Independent Water Commission’s landmark review into the ailing water sector

Politics