2 h. ago Sadiq Khan launches Growth Plan in bid to 'turbocharge' London economy

Sir Sadiq’s new strategy aims to ‘create 150,000 good jobs, build more affordable homes, and deliver major new transport upgrades’

Politics

3 h. ago Keir Starmer warns Trump that Putin will 'come again' for Ukraine ahead of key Washington visit

Keir Starmer will hold a pivotal meeting with Donald Trump, where he'll battle to persuade the US President not to betray Ukraine as the security of the continent hangs in the balance

Events

4 h. ago Fate of BP top brass in the balance after: Activist Elliott 'evaluating' new strategy as oil giant ditches green agenda

US-based activist investor Elliott, run by notorious New York hedge fund tycoon Paul Singer (right), has built a nearly £4bn stake in BP.

Politics

5 h. ago London driver charged after vehicle found in Somerset Road ditch catches fire

London driver charged after vehicle found in Somerset Road ditch catches fire  Fox 56 News

Events

6 h. ago London man charged with DUI after his car catches fire while in ditch

London man charged with DUI after his car catches fire while in ditch  LEX 18 News - Lexington, KY

Events

6 h. ago Coronation Street Mick's 'dark secret' and real link to Kit Green 'exposed'

Coronation Street newcomer Mick is already causing chaos and now fans are convinced he's hiding something sinister, amid his mystery link to Kit Green being shared

Politics

7 h. ago ‘Culture of fear’: Jets rank bottom of NFL players’ report cards as Washington improve

Jets holds up rear in third NFLPA report card surveySuper Bowl champion Philadelphia climb into top 10The New York Jets have been graded the worst team in the NFL for ownership in this year’s NFL Players Association workplace survey, with players describing a “culture of fear” under owner Woody Johnson. The Jets ranked 29th out of 32 teams in the overall report card, falling eight spots from last year’s rankings.“They talked about the culture – it’s a problem, top down,” NFLPA chief strategy officer JC Tretter said of Jets players’ responses to the survey. “[They said,] ‘It’s a culture of fear here.’ And I think that stood out in those grades.” Continue reading...

Sport

7 h. ago Ruben Amorim looking to avoid Erik ten Hag Man United mistake that sealed his fate

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has so far refused to change his philosophy at Old Trafford, something which Erik ten Hag chose not to do at M16.

Politics

8 h. ago Trump praises Doge in first cabinet meeting and claims ‘billions’ in savings without evidence – live

Elon Musk attends first cabinet meeting of Trump’s second term amid chaos and confusion caused by his efforts to cull the federal government workforceThere has been reaction to Trump’s proposal for a “gold card” for wealthy foreigners (post 11.14am) which would give them the right to live and work in the US as well as a route to citizenship in exchange for a $5million fee.Immigration and wealth advisers have said the proposed initiative is unlikely to trigger a major inflow of wealthy global investors seeking US citizenship because of concerns over higher taxes, Reuters reports.I do not believe that the current POTUS offer will have a big impact, as getting a green card in the US if you meet certain criteria, is not difficult.Paying $5 million for a golden visa and getting taxed on your global income defeats the purpose. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Wife of Charles Hanson ‘not controlled in any sense of the word’ – defence KC

Sasha Wass KC claimed Rebecca Hanson had been vindictive towards the Bargain Hunt auctioneer and ‘had an agenda’ after launching divorce proceedings.

Politics

9 h. ago BP's radical shift from green energy to fossil fuels has stunned the market... but what does it mean for YOU? Read our ultimate guide on whether you should invest in the oil giant

The boss of BP insists investors will 'love' his radical plans to revive the struggling oil giant - but the jury remains very firmly out.

Economics

9 h. ago ‘Champagne for my real friends!’ Francis Bacon masterpiece escapes to the artist’s old drinking den

Seeing Bacon’s stunning depiction of his lover Peter Lacy hanging in a reincarnation of the watering hole where his skeletal friends would drink, stagger and cackle was a fleeting yet unforgettable experienceWhen a work of art fails to excite, interest or move me, the word that comes to mind is “dead”. Bad art is lifeless, good art is alive and great art is supervital. And it’s a supervital masterpiece I am looking at right now. Face as sharply hewn as a Congolese mask, with a flesh-coloured pullover melting into the shadows of his loins, Peter Lacy dominates the room, captured in a gold-framed portrait by his lover Francis Bacon.That room is the Colony Room Green in London, not the original Colony Room but a bar nearby that lovingly recreates, with the precision of an art installation or stage set, the bohemian drinking den run by Muriel Belcher where Bacon would order drinks all round with his famous toast: “Champagne for my real friends and real pain for my sham friends!” Its gre...

Politics

9 h. ago Everyone has gone nuts for pistachios. But they’re just an upmarket green peanut, aren’t they? | Emma Brockes

Encased in chocolate, blended into martinis, baked in a croissant – tasty, maybe, but let’s not kid ourselves about the health benefitsOn my desk as I write this I have a packet of shelled, unsalted pistachios, a snack about which I have no particular feelings beyond the fact they’re better for me than Hula Hoops and, like so many things I’ve been persuaded to buy by my doctor, can be integrated into a “heart healthy diet”. Pistachios are also, it turns out, having a moment. We’ve been here before, with pomegranates and acai and, a few years ago, bone broth and anchovies. Now it’s the turn of the upmarket green peanut (oh look, I do have an opinion), which, once you start noticing it, you’ll find appears to be everywhere.It started last year with the rise of what is informally known as Dubai chocolate, the so-called confectionery invented by the British-Egyptian entrepreneur Sarah Hamouda, that took over the world – and that became, according to Deliveroo, one of last year’s top ite...

Politics

9 h. ago Carbon emissions in Cardiff reduce but huge challenge remains to reach net

Cardiff Council's cabinet member for climate change, Cllr Dan De'Ath, told councillors last year that Cardiff needed a 'green revolution'

Events

9 h. ago YouTube viewers ‘do not care The Rest Is Politics looks like high school show’

The podcast is fronted by Alastair Campbell, former Downing Street director of communications and strategy, and ex-Tory MP Rory Stewart.

Politics

9 h. ago EU reveals plans to hit climate goals by helping dirty industries clean up

European Commission recommits to 90% emissions cut by 2040, and will support steel and cement in transitionThe EU executive has insisted it will stay the course on its climate goals, while setting out plans to help Europe’s most polluting industries reach the green transition and watering down environmental reporting demands on companies.Publishing its “clean industrial deal” on Wednesday, the European Commission said it had a plan to help polluting industries, such as steel and cement, make the switch to the net zero emissions future, as well as boosting clean tech companies, such as firms making electric vehicle charging points. Continue reading...

Events

9 h. ago Green Touring Goals Boosted at London’s International Live Music Conference

Green Touring Goals Boosted at London’s International Live Music Conference  Billboard

Society

10 h. ago Superdrug's new Chocolate Eggs candle is the perfect alternative gift for Easter

The giant scented candle weighs in at 620g, and gives you a massive 100 hours of burn time, so you can fill your home with the scent of milk chocolate all throughout Easter

Events

10 h. ago BP slammed as it ramps up oil and gas cash and slashes investment in green energy

Campaigners said the oil giant was committing a 'conscious act of climate vandalism' as it ditched targets to reduce fossil fuel production.

Economics

10 h. ago Jeff Bezos sparks OUTRAGE with overhaul of Washington Post opinion page

The Amazon boss said he is ditching a traditional, 'broad-based opinion section that sought to cover all views'.

Politics