55 m. ago Is filler over? The era of the ‘quiet’ facelift is definitely in

Stealthy, subtle facelifts are on the rise, and it’s not just celebrities who are going under the knife. Katie Rosseinsky explores why younger patients are being drawn to this intense procedure

Politics

1 hour ago Pacific island states urge rich countries to expedite plans to cut emissions

Developed countries pressed to submit national plans well before Cop30 as time runs out to avoid 1.5C temperature riseRich countries are dragging their feet on producing new plans to combat the climate crisis, thereby putting the poor into greater danger, some of the world’s most vulnerable nations have warned.All governments are supposed to publish new plans this year on cutting greenhouse gas emissions, but so far only a small majority have done so, and some of the plans submitted have been inadequate to the scale of action needed. Continue reading...

Events

8 h. ago Check your change for 'super rare' 50p coin with 'one tiny detail' worth £2,000

The coin must feature a specific design for it to be especially valuable to collectors.

Economics

10 h. ago Ferguson Marine loses out again on new ferry contract in 'disappointing' blow

Western Ferries passed over the shipyard's bid to build two new ferries.

Politics

11 h. ago Brussels rebuffs UK bid to prise open access to EU single market

Post-Brexit ‘reset’ talks intensify ahead of crucial summit next month

Politics

12 h. ago UN agency runs out of food in Gaza as Israel’s siege takes devastating toll

Extreme hunger intensifies as Israeli politicians rebuff calls to allow supplies into shattered enclave

Politics

13 h. ago Close associate of Mark Richardson seen in bulletproof vest as gang feud intensifies

The individual is taking precautions to protect himself in case he is targeted amid threats of further violence.

Events

14 h. ago Fact check: Shipped liquid gas is more carbon intensive than UK gas

Additional emissions come from the energy required to chill the gas into liquid form and to ship it across the oceans.

Politics

15 h. ago Why does RFK Jr want to put my family on an ‘autism registry’? | Deborah Bloom

I’m scared about the health secretary’s vow to find the cause behind the so-called ‘autism epidemic’I always knew my parents operated on a different wavelength than most.For one, they are both exceptionally smart. My mother is a former mathematician, who studied the various levels of infinity as part of her master’s thesis. My father is a computer programmer who, at 17 years old, was one of the youngest people to ever be able to communicate with ships in morse code. They met at a party for members of Mensa, a club for the highly intelligent. Continue reading...

Politics

16 h. ago Fact check: Reform UK’s council election claim, Pope Francis and St George’s Day

Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.

Politics

16 h. ago Chris Eubank Jr reveals exactly what was said during Conor Benn face

There was no repeat of the chaotic scenes in Manchester at Thursday night's press conference, but the pair were involved in an intense face-off ahead of their fight this weekend

Politics

17 h. ago Thousands of households to get £250 compensation payout this weekend

South West Water said around 13,000 households will receive £250 in compensation after enduring major problems with their water supplies in recent days.

Economics

17 h. ago Chris Eubank Jr misses weight by less than an ounce and gets £375,000 fine

Fight with Conor Benn still goes ahead on Saturday nightPair allowed to add more than 10lb in rehydration clauseThe controversial and dangerous issue of weight cuts surrounding Saturday night’s fight between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn has intensified after the former missed two attempts to make the 160lb middleweight limit on Friday morning. The 35-year-old Eubank initially scaled 160.2lb and then, after he tried for a second time, 160lb 0.8oz.That marginal amount of 0.8oz will not force a cancellation of the bout but Eubank Jr has been fined $500,000 (£375,000) for failing to make the stipulated weight. Continue reading...

Economics

17 h. ago Energy price cap set to fall in July as Trump tariffs bring unexpected effects

UK households could soon see a £166 drop in bills on average

Politics

18 h. ago Man left with horror injuries after driver 'inhaling gas from balloon' smashed into parked car

Yamin Mahmad Iqbal Indawala, 27, sent his car spinning out of control after picking up two friends from Salford Quays - he was 'suffering from PTSD'

Events

18 h. ago Flintoff documentary leaves fans 'crying so much' over terrifying Top Gear crash

Fans were left intensely emotional during Disney+'s new documentary detailing Freddie Flintoff's near-fatal crash

Events

18 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway mental health service named one of Scotland's top nursing teams

Balcary Ward – the intensive psychiatric care unit at Midpark Hospital - has been shortlisted for the RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards.

Politics

18 h. ago Hiroshige’s peerless prints, McCartney’s unseen snaps and Vancouver’s blue skies – the week in art

Van Gogh’s favourite Japanese artist is at the British Museum, Lisa Milroy’s memories of Canada are on show in London, and new thresholds are crossed by Do Ho Suh – all in your weekly dispatchHiroshige: Artist of the Open RoadIt’s not hard to see why Hiroshige was Van Gogh’s favourite Japanese printmaker – his colours have a radiant intensity almost without equal in art. • British Museum, London, from 1 May until 7 September Continue reading...

Politics

19 h. ago Brits with burgundy passports issued urgent warning to check one thing before travelling

As we approach the holiday season, travellers clutching burgundy passports need to inspect them before jet-setting as there could be snags that render their documents void

Events

19 h. ago Rare 1p coin sells for £127,000 as people urged to check their change

People have been emptying their piggy banks in search for a rare coin that could earn them almost £130,000 when sold at auction - but many have their doubts over ever finding one

Economics