76 m. ago It's no wonder we're heading towards a zombie economy: There's more business acumen in a part

ANDREW GRIFFITH: A Government that promised stability and growth has delivered neither. We're heading for the stability of a coma, and the growth prospects of a brick.

Economics

81 m. ago 'I licked Aldi's pigs in blankets wrapping paper and was left drooling'

No this is no early April Fools' Day trick or a prank - it's real

Politics

98 m. ago Andrew and Fergie to come out of exile for granddaughter's palace christening... but royal insiders say other guests dread seeing ex

The former Duke and Duchess of York will step inside a royal palace for the first time since they were stripped of their titles when their granddaughter is christened on Friday.

Politics

1 hour ago Ukraine war briefing: With no Miami breakthrough, Zelenskyy turns to European allies

Positive tone after Florida talks with Ukrainian president heading to London Street to see Starmer, Macron and Merz. What we know on day 1,383Three days of talks between Ukrainian and US officials in Miami, Florida produced no evident breakthrough by the end of Saturday. Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said he joined his negotiators for a “very substantive and constructive” call with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. “Ukraine is committed to continuing to work honestly with the American side to bring about real peace,” Zelenskyy said on Telegram, adding that the parties agreed on the next steps and a format for talks.Zelenskyy will next turn to European allies when he visits London on Monday for an in-person meeting with leaders Keir Starmer of Britain, Emmanuel Macron of France and Friedrich Merz of Germany. Macron said the group would “take stock” of peace negotiations. The four leaders took part in a virtual meeting of the “coalition of the willing” about two w...

Events

2 h. ago Andrew saved millions by paying peppercorn rent on his daughters' St James's Palace flat

The disgraced royal paid less than £20,000 a year for a lavish central London apartment worth more than 12 times that amount - £240,000 a year - to the Crown's coffers.

Economics

2 h. ago I'm A Celebrity pulls off the impossible by luring teenagers back to mainstream TV as young viewers tune in to see Gen Z influencers do battle in the jungle

Whether Aitch or Angry Ginge - or another campmate - take the crown, it is ITV who is the real winner.

Sport

2 h. ago Eamonn Holmes wishes estranged wife Ruth Langsford 'all the best' in Christmas peace offering after she revealed she's in therapy amid their divorce battle

The TV presenters, who had been together for 27 years but married for 14, ended their relationship in June 2024.

Events

4 h. ago 3 Kilmarnock vs Rangers VAR flashpoints as Diomande 'reason' emerges, 'lucky' Butland and Kettlewell called out

Killie No.2 Stevie Frail vented in the wake of the chastening defeat at Rugby Park has left them languishing

Politics

5 h. ago Let it be: Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney battles the EU over plans to ban plant

The Beatles legend's late wife Linda, who died of breast cancer in 1998, was a vocal vegetarian and launched her own best-selling chain of meat-free alternatives in 1991.

Events

5 h. ago Shocked I'm A Celebrity viewers slam 'absolutely diabolical' decision as campmate voted out

Just three celebs remain battling it out to be crowned King or Queen of the Jungle

Politics

5 h. ago ‘I’m going to kill it’ – Darts prodigy Mitchell Lawrie, 15, reveals what ‘annoyed’ him in World Darts Championship semi

MITCHELL LAWRIE will take “battle scars” into Sunday’s WDF World Darts Championship final – after being attacked by a FLY. The 15-year-old Scottish schoolkid swatted aside Englishman Jenson Walker 5-2 in a semi-final clash at Lakeside that had a combined age of just 34. Though he dropped his first sets of the tournament in his...

Events

6 h. ago Strictly's Musicals Week: Balvinder Sopal breaks down in tears as she is consoled by Motsi Mabuse and Amber Davies scores a perfect 40... but things don't go so well for Lewis Cope

Balvinder Sopal was consoled by Motsi Mabuse as she broke down in tears during the Strictly on Saturday night while George Clarke received a video message from Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Events

6 h. ago Eamonn Holmes sends message to Ruth amid divorce battle as he opens up on radical treatment which may help him walk

EAMONN HOLMES has sent a Christmas goodwill message to his ex-wife Ruth Langsford – saying she deserves “the best”. The veteran TV presenter held out a festive olive branch amid his ongoing divorce proceedings with the Loose Women host. Eamonn, 66, made the peace offering at a Christmas lunch for the broadcasting industry’s Tric Awards,...

Events

6 h. ago Arne Slot points blame for Liverpool struggles and reason they 'can't be higher' in table

Liverpool squandered the lead twice in their dramatic 3-3 draw with Leeds United on Saturday, continuing a miserable season for the Premier League champions, who are down in eighth

Politics

7 h. ago Strictly's Balvinder Sopal breaks down in tears as she is consoled by Motsi Mabuse while George Clarke is left stunned as Andrew Lloyd Webber surprises him in video message during Musicals Week

Balvinder Sopal was consoled by Mosti Mabuse as she broke down in tears during the Strictly on Saturday night while George Clarke received a video message from Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Events

8 h. ago Shocking moment mass touchline brawl erupts in Championship clash as manager reveals ‘crazy’ reason for bust

A red mist descended over Ashton Gate where a mass brawl erupted moments after the final whistle. Furious players and staff from both camps were pushing and shoving on the touchline as the promotion race boiled over following a tense contest. Victorious manager Alex Neil and City gaffer Gerhard Struber were in the thick of...

Events

8 h. ago George Clarke opens Strictly’s musicals week with ‘sensational’ Argentine tango

Ahead of musicals week the pair met cast members from The Phantom Of The Opera to get into character.

Politics

8 h. ago The moment I knew: we were discussing Jane Austen when I told her I wanted to be with her for ever

After meeting Miranda at a footy screening, Darcy Green found her a little terrifying. Months later, their feelings came pouring outFind more stories from the moment I knew seriesIn 2018 I moved from Sydney to Oxford to complete my masters. My mum was born in London, and I was raised on my gran’s stories about England, so moving to Oxford felt oddly like going home.I was excited to get my degree, visit as many beautiful libraries as possible and play all the sports I could cram into my calendar. Falling in love wasn’t on my wishlist, but then I met Miranda. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Ronaldo reveals major Brazil advantage over Scotland off the pitch as fans aghast at World Cup oddity

The Brazilian icon feels added comfort with the showdown on Steve Clarke's side at the Hard Rock Stadium

Politics

9 h. ago I'm A Celebrity's Angry Ginge shows mouldy flat before ITV fame

ITV's I'm A Celebrity star Angry Ginge, real name Morgan Burtwistle, has shared a glimpse inside his former home

Culture