79 m. ago Surge in tenants demanding cash back from landlords after Rachel Reeves' 'illegal letting' scandal... and could Chancellor be one of those facing a big bill?

A charity recommended by the Chancellor's local council said her failure to get a licence to rent out her family home after moving to Downing Street had 'raised awareness'.

Economics

1 hour ago East Wing ballroom donations by corporate owners create awkward moments for news outlets

President Donald Trump's razing of the White House's East Wing to build a ballroom has meant for some awkward moments for news outlets

Events

1 hour ago Jeremy Vine claims Andrew will be 'in US jail within five years after being buried alive'

Jeremy Vine said the Royals want Andrew "humiliated" and wondered whether Americans will now think, "okay we can now go for him".

Events

2 h. ago UK households with no driveway set for law change as 2p per mile plan revealed

UK households with no driveway will be able to access cheaper domestic energy rates with a 2p per mile plan

Society

2 h. ago Kate Garraway says 'I've got that in my family' as she seeks diagnosis after Celebrity Traitors

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway has revealed that she is in the process of seeking a diagnosis for a health condition after speaking to a fellow Celebrity Traitors star

Politics

2 h. ago Wolves sack Pereira, buildup to Celtic and Rangers and two Premier League games – matchday live

⚽ News, previews and discussion before the day’s action⚽ Fixtures | Premier League table | Email matchday liveHannah Hampton was the focus of much of what came out of the first look at Earps’ autobiography but she responded well with a clean sheet in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over London City Lionesses. Afterwards Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor defended Hampton and criticised Earps for a lack of respect.“I think Hannah is fine,” Bompastor said. “It’s tough because Hannah is an athlete but also a person and it is never nice to hear these comments. The only thing I want to say about Hannah is that, since I joined Chelsea, she has grown so much. She’s such a professional athlete and also a good person. We have a really good relationship together and I want to show her my support in this situation.”The press conference where I’d called out Nike for failing to put on sale replica Lionesses goalkeeper shirts had exploded, triggering headlines and thought pieces and interview requests from n...

Politics

2 h. ago He told the world what was happening in El Fasher. Then they sought him out. How Sudan lost ‘a true hero of the war’

For months, Mohamed Khamis Douda shared accounts of what life was like under siege. He was killed when RSF fighters finally took the Darfur city, raising fears activists and civil society figures are being hunted downFor months, militiamen on the perimeters of El Fasher have asked those few who managed to escape the besieged Sudanese city whether Mohamed Khamis Douda was still inside. They shared videos threatening to kill him, which, as they hoped, made their way to the activist.Even as the hunger and fear of living under siege and bombardment made him desperate to leave, Douda remained inside El Fasher, constantly working to let the outside world know what was happening to the people there. Then, on Sunday 26 October, Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces overran the city and it was too late. His friends and family have confirmed to the Guardian that Douda has been killed.Monday 4 AugustI awake each morning tired from the efforts of the previous day. Our first struggle is the ...

Events

2 h. ago Forget overpriced Center Parcs! This is the expert pick of the best family holidays

Finding a hotel catering to both parents and children alike doesn't have to mean compromising on style or comfort.

Politics

3 h. ago Kaia Gerber, 24, and her mother Cindy Crawford, 59, look identical in figure

The model, 24, showcased her slim frame in an elegant red dress as she held hands with her mother, 59.

Politics

3 h. ago America’s redistricting fight: how could the US congressional map shift?

Republicans hold a 219-213 majority in the House, but they could lock in more seats if reapportionments go their wayRepublicans and Democrats have entered a war in legislatures and courts to narrow the political battlefield of 2026 before a single vote is cast.Normally, redistricting only occurs after the US census counts residents in each state every 10 years. A demand from Donald Trump to lock in more Republican-leaning districts in Congress, together with a changing legal landscape around partisan gerrymandering, set off a chain of mid-decade reapportionments. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago David Beckham showed his true colours to fan who couldn’t believe their eyes

An Argentine football fan was lucky enough to bump into David Beckham during a trip to watch Inter Miami in Florida, with the Manchester United icon leaving a lasting impression

Politics

4 h. ago ‘Criminals get legal help – but I alone had to fight for my daughter’

Sarah was a single mother fighting to keep her daughter safe when her abusive ex took her to family court. She told Nicole Wootton-Cane she felt ‘too poor’ to protect her child after being refused access to legal aid

Events

4 h. ago Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood's daily ritual that 'makes him feel alive'

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has been on the BBC show since it began in 2004 and has now shared a glimpse into his daily routine

Events

4 h. ago Lynne Ramsay on pushing Jennifer Lawrence to the brink in her twisted motherhood drama: ‘I make films my way’

She burst on to the scene with Ratcatcher and terrified audiences with We Need to Talk About Kevin. The Scottish film-maker’s latest stars Hollywood darling Lawrence, but it doesn’t flinch from the dark side of family lifeSeveral years ago, Martin Scorsese read Die, My Love in his book club. The novel, by Argentinian author Ariana Harwicz, follows an unnamed woman who moves with her husband to the middle of nowhere in France. Isolated and frustrated, she battles the confines of marriage and motherhood. She introduces herself to the reader as “a nutcase”, as “someone beyond repair”. She sets fire to ants, swears at her child, complains of its “constant clucking and grousing”. She speaks the unspeakable: “I’m a mother, full stop. And I regret it, but I can’t even say that.”Scorsese subsequently sent the novel to Jennifer Lawrence’s production company. He was convinced that Lawrence could – should, must – play the mother. In turn, Lawrence and her producing partner, Justine Ciarrocchi,...

Events

4 h. ago Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood's morning ritual that 'makes him feel alive'

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has been involved in the hit show for more than 20 years now

Politics

4 h. ago The luxury gap: Trump builds his palace as Americans face going hungry

Schmoozing the super-rich to fund a $300m ballroom while cutting food aid for those on low incomes threw the president’s architectural folly into sharp reliefIt was a feast fit for a king – and any billionaire willing to be his subject. From gold-rimmed plates on gold-patterned tablecloths decorated with gold candlestick holders, they gorged on heirloom tomato panzanella salad, beef wellington and a dessert of roasted Anjou pears, cinnamon crumble and butterscotch ice-cream.On 15 October, Donald Trump welcomed nearly 130 deep-pocketed donors, allies and representatives of major companies for a dinner at the White House to reward them for their pledged contributions to a vast new ballroom now expected to cost $300m. That the federal government had shut down two weeks earlier scarcely seemed to matter. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Member of America's most inbred family pumps iron at the gym with only 7 toes

A member of what's been called America's most inbred family has taken a trip to Planet Fitness to pump some iron. Timmy throws himself into the workout, even counting the reps as he goes

Politics

5 h. ago Huntingdon 'terror' attack survivor tells of blood on train seats as knifeman slashed through carriage and how hero passenger saved young girl before being stabbed in the neck

Two people have been arrested after a knife rampage on London North Eastern Railway (LNER) Doncaster to London King's Cross train saw 10 people rushed to hospital with stab wounds.

Events

5 h. ago Moment Huntingdon train 'terror' attack exploded: Victim screamed 'someone's got a knife' before 'barbaric' blade rampage left nine people fighting for their lives in hospital

Two people have been arrested after a knife rampage on London North Eastern Railway (LNER) Doncaster to London King's Cross train saw 10 people rushed to hospital with stab wounds.

Events

5 h. ago Dacia Bigster review: the £25k SUV that makes £40k rivals look extravagant

Big on space, small on price – the Dacia Bigster proves you don’t need £40k to drive a full-size family SUV with hybrid tech

Economics