48 m. ago Boris Johnson dons fairy wings and a tiara for his daughter's fourth birthday party

The ex-Prime Minister, 61, who lives in Oxfordshire, was seen dressed in a tiara, green glittery fairy wings and rubber pixie ears as he attempted to follow a dance routine.

Politics

65 m. ago POLL OF THE DAY: Would Angela Rayner be a better prime minister than Sir Keir Starmer?

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has praised the 'hugely talented' Angela Rayner - who is popular with the Labour Left - and explicitly said he expects her to return to his Cabinet.

Politics

73 m. ago DPD, Evri and Parcelforce last Christmas posting dates — and there's not long left

With Christmas fast approaching, it's important to know the final posting dates for Royal Mail, DPD, Evri and Parcelforce to ensure your presents arrive in time for the big day

Politics

85 m. ago Combatting arson attacks ‘vital for society’, Taoiseach warns after house fire

A murder investigation has been launched after the deaths of a woman and a child at a house on Castleview Park in Edenderry.

Events

94 m. ago Scotland’s most desirable coastal towns as average house price jumps to £325,000

“We see coastal towns continuing to play a pivotal role in Scotland’s broader housing landscape, both economically and demographically in the years ahead” – John Boyle, Rettie

Economics

1 hour ago Litter of Cavapoos worth up to £10,000 stolen in heartless burglary in picturesque market town

Simone Devorty, 64, returned to her home in Bury St Edmunds, West Suffolk, after a hospital appointment to find the house ransacked and her dogs, plus other valuables, missing.

Economics

1 hour ago Drones near Dublin during Zelensky visit ‘part of coordinated threat’ – minister

Irish justice minister Jim O’Callaghan said that it was part of a ‘coordinated threat’ but would not say that it was a state-sponsored incident.

Politics

1 hour ago SNP leader John Swinney pounces on Keir Starmer's shambolic Labour Government in bid to revive push to split the UK

The Scottish First Minister, at an SNP campaign event on Monday morning, will attempt to revitalise his party's long-running push to break up the United Kingdom.

Politics

2 h. ago Boy, 15, mauled by dog which crushed his finger ‘to the bone’ in horrific attack on walk to nan’s house

A TEENAGE boy who was mauled by a dog is facing losing his finger after the hound's bite left the digit "crushed to the bone." Kobie Pollard was just 15 years old when he was attacked by a Perro de Presa Canario while walking to his grandma’s house in 2024. As the teen made his...

Events

2 h. ago Does Pete Hegseth even believe that war crimes exist? | Sidney Blumenthal

The US defense secretary’s belief that the military should not be held to account has been a defining factor in his careerPete Hegseth’s office is located on the third floor of the Pentagon, in the E ring, room 3E880, facing the Potomac River with a scenic view of the monuments and the Capitol. He posted a video on 5 September showing a new bronze plaque being affixed to his door reading: “Pete Hegseth Secretary of War.”His splendid new designation, not established by the Congress as required by law, was purely notional and performative, announced by Donald Trump in an executive order that carried no legal weight, but befitted Hegseth’s self-conceit as warrior-in-chief. He now had the title to go with the tattoos: the crusader cross; “Deus vult”, or “God wills it”, the crusader battle cry; the sniper rifle against the background of an American flag; and the cross and sword inspired by Matthew 10:34: “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring...

Events

2 h. ago Anyone who has parcels left at their front door issued with December warning

December is set to be the worst month for a new problem facing households across the UK

Events

2 h. ago Martin Lewis urges Brits to make 1 swap to cut electricity bills in December

Martin Lewis has urged Brits to make a simple swap to cut their electricity bills in December. It's something you need to know if you have a lot of Christmas lights

Science

3 h. ago Fire at house in Co Offaly was ‘designed to kill inhabitants’, says minister

The victims have been named as four-year-old Tadhg Farrell and Mary Holt, aged 60.

Events

3 h. ago UK households warned of 'worst' drink to have this Christmas

Almost two-thirds of UK drinkers consume more alcohol over Christmas, and many could be unknowingly adding thousands of calories during December

Events

3 h. ago Post Office issues warning to anyone heading to one of its branches today

The Post Office has urged customers to be aware of a few things if they are planning on sending letters and parcels today, as it is expected to be the busiest day of the year

Events

3 h. ago Uswitch says changing one TV setting helps 'save money on energy bills'

The price comparison website shared advice for homeowners looking to reduce their energy consumption

Economics

4 h. ago Scots buying designer puppies from illegal breeders at Christmas are bankrolling gangsters

Thousands of pounds are channelled into Scotland’s criminal underworld every year through sales from rogue puppy farms on social media, with some pooches fetching as much as £3000.

Events

4 h. ago Minister demands House of Lords 'back bill' to drag Britain into 21st century

Business Secretary Peter Kyle urged the House of Lords to stop holding up the Employment Rights Bill, which is currently going through 'ping-pong' in Parliament

Politics

4 h. ago Woman, 60, and boy, 4, killed in Edenderry house fire pictured as murder probe launched

Mary Holt, 60, and four-year-old Tadhg Farrell died in the arson attack in Co Offaly on Saturday as Gardaí launched a full murder investigation. The victims have been pictured

Events

4 h. ago House price growth forecast: London expected to lag behind East Midlands and North West by 2028

Property firm Hamptons, which made the forecast, said London ‘is being held back by higher stamp duty and broader tax anxieties’

Politics