2 h. ago Full list of items where inflation jumped in October as latest figure confirmed

Inflation is used to measure the rate at which the price of goods and services changes over time

Economics

3 h. ago Examples of where inflation jumped in October – and where it eased

The biggest downward pressure on prices came from household gas and electricity.

Economics

18 h. ago Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay's luxury wedding list REVEALED: Beleaguered couple's extensive gift haul starts at just £23 an item

Many of the stylish presents the couple are hoping to receive are for use at their stunning hideaway house in Kegworth, Leicestershire, were they live together.

Economics

6 d. ago The areas with the LONGEST A&E waits revealed: More than 1,700 patients A DAY are forced to wait at least 12 hours in emergency departments but waiting list shrinks (for now, at least)

Some 54,000 people who attended England's emergency departments in October waited half a day before admitted, transferred or discharged, NHS figures show.

Science

6 d. ago Major UK supermarket launches 'half price Christmas tree sale' as shoppers flock to stores

Nordmann Firs, described as 'the most popular trees in Europe', have been slashed in price while shoppers can also tick off Christmas wish-list items with a 3 for 2 toy sale

Economics

6 d. ago Starbucks Red Cup Day: full list of confirmed items on the Christmas 2025 range

The red cups have been released in UK stores today 🎄

Politics

9 d. ago Vinted user stunned as random £1 listing attracts £30k offer

Hattie Carter was uploading items onto the second-hand fashion marketplace with her 10-year-old nephew when he dared her to list a 'one of a kind' item on Vinted

Economics

1 week ago UK 'beast from the east' could freeze Brits just like in 2018 as snow on its way

The Met Office has issued a list of essential items to prepare for "severe winter weather" as the UK braces for potential snowfall and icy conditions in the run-up to Christmas

Politics

1 week ago Businesses worldwide brace for extra Trump tariffs on steel imports

Commerce department expected to add about 700 more items with steel content to levy list at request of US firmsBusinesses around the world are steeling themselves for another round of Donald Trump’s tariffs, this time on goods ranging from bicycles to baking trays, as US industry embraces a call for more products to tax on import.Small, medium and large American companies have asked the US Department of Commerce to add about 700 more items to an August list of 407 products already facing extra tariffs because of their steel content, which hit items such as Ikea tables with metal nuts and bolts and German combine harvesters. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Guyana in turmoil after opposition leader arrested and faces US extradition

Azruddin Mohamed had emerged as a surprise contender in the presidential election and claims political persecutionGuyana has been thrown into political turmoil following the arrest and possible extradition to the United States of the country’s main opposition leader just two months after he emerged as the surprise contender in the presidential election that kept incumbent Irfaan Ali in power.Azruddin Mohamed, 38, and his father, Nazar Mohamed, 73, two of Guyana’s wealthiest figures thanks to their gold mining empire, were arrested on 31 October in the capital, Georgetown, in response to a formal extradition request from the US government. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Aldi no longer cheapest as rival UK supermarket knocks it off top spot

Which? has compared the cost of a 70-item shopping list at the big four supermarkets and discounters

Politics

2 w. ago Horror show: North American box office records lowest monthly total since 1997

Halloween weekend failed to make numbers jump, adding up to the weakest monthly performance – other than during the pandemic – for three decadesBox office earnings in October have crashed to levels not seen since the late 1990s, with Halloween weekend becoming the worst of the year so far.According to a report in Variety, cinema takings for October in North America totalled $425m (£323m), the lowest figure since October 1997, when it was $385m – not counting October 2020, when North American cinemas only took $63m as moviegoing was severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Titanic passenger’s archive set to sell for more than £100,000

Among the items included in the sale is the only first class passenger list from the stricken liner to have survived.

Economics

3 w. ago How much of a salary hike do YOU need to keep up with inflation? Use our calculator to find out...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves' painful tax raid on businesses has pushed inflation to an 18-month high. Prices have jumped by 4.2% in a year in the UK

Economics

3 w. ago US airports report over 20 air traffic controller shortage triggers in one day

Transportation secretary says figure is ‘one of the highest we’ve seen’ since 1 October as shutdown drags onUS airports have reported more than 20 incidents of air traffic controller shortages on Saturday, said Sean Duffy, transportation secretary, in the latest sign of the government shutdown’s impact.A ground stop was issued by the agency at Los Angeles international airport due to the air traffic controller staffing shortages at around 11.30am ET (15.30 GMT). The restriction covered most of the southern California region and delays are likely when flights resume. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago US airports report over 20 air traffic controller shortage incidents in one day

Transportation secretary says figure is ‘one of the highest we’ve seen’ since 1 October as shutdown drags onUS airports have reported more than 20 incidents of air traffic controller shortages on Saturday, said Sean Duffy, transportation secretary, in the latest sign of the government shutdown’s impact.A ground stop was issued by the agency at Los Angeles international airport due to the air traffic controller staffing shortages at around 11.30am ET (15.30 GMT). The restriction covered most of the southern California region and delays are likely when flights resume. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Cardiologist reveals the five 'healthy' foods he would never eat

Dr Sanjay Bhojraj, who has based out of California, has some surprising items on his 'do not eat' list - things many would consider to be healthy.

Society

3 w. ago Inflation jumps 3 percent in September as Trump defends his new tariff war with Canada

The numbers come as Trump has said the tariffs have improved the economy, but he canceled all talks with Canada

Economics

3 w. ago Over 400 patients wait more than 12 hours in Lanarkshire A&E departments in one week

Statistics released by Public Health Scotland showed that 185 people waited 12 hours at University Hospital Wishaw in the week ending October 12. That figure was 159 patients at University Hospital Hairmyres in East Kilbride and 104 patients at University Hospital Monklands.

Science

4 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 22 October: Inflation surprise lifts stocks, Barclays rallies despite car loans redress

Rachel Reeves was handed a pre-Budget boost today as the rate of inflation unexpectedly remained unchanged at 3.8% in September.

Economics