99 m. ago Grooming gang pair raped two teen girls for months, calling them "fresh meat"

"The defendants gained the girls' trust and confidence by plying them with alcohol and giving them cigarettes at house parties, and offering them flirtatious attention."

Events

2 h. ago BAE chief in line for bonus boost under ‘golden handcuffs’ pay deal

UK’s biggest defence contractor becomes latest FTSE 100 company to propose bigger rewards for top executives

Economics

2 h. ago Gang carried out a £2.8m heist weeks before they shot the man behind Britain's biggest ever armed robbery in his luxury home, court hears

Convicted armed robber Paul Allen was paralysed for life after two bullets were fired through the kitchen window of his rented home in Woodford Green, East London, on July 11 2019.

Events

3 h. ago 'Britain's most boring man' has UK's biggest number plate collection worth 'thousands'

Neal Bircher, 61, has been working on his number plate collection since 1983 – including one each for his lucky family members – and now brags he has the biggest in the country

Politics

4 h. ago Rotherham grooming gang duo raped two teens regularly for MONTHS with sick 'fresh meat' slur

Romulad Stefan Houphouet, 37, and Absolom Sigiyo, 41, have been found guilty of rape after befriending their two victims, living in a children's home, in Rotherham,. South Yorkshire

Events

4 h. ago Salty pancetta and fermented pepper paste lend deep umami to this meaty pasta dish

Zuppa forte, also known as zuppa di soffritto, is an old-school Neapolitan dish made by slow-cooking meats with garlic, aromatics and preserved chilies until reduced and concentrated

Politics

4 h. ago Gang who smuggled £1.5m of illicit tobacco into Scotland jailed for 16 years

Yuanjian Zhou, 48, masterminded the operation from his property in the Royston area of Glasgow across a three-year period from March 18.

Events

5 h. ago Astronomical Cheltenham Festival accommodation prices revealed as punters pay a staggering 200 per cent more for digs

Thousands flock to the Cotswolds every year for one of the biggest events on the British sporting calendar

Economics

6 h. ago People may still boost state pension even after deadline passes in April

A form to request a call back to pay voluntary national insurance contributions has been placed on gov.uk for people struggling to get through.

Events

6 h. ago Households not on benefits qualify for £147 DWP payment for one reason

One council in the UK is offering a payment worth £147 – and you don't have to be on benefits to qualify for the funding from the Department of Work and Pensions

Economics

6 h. ago Trump tariffs could amount to ‘largest tax increase in at least a generation’, thinktank warns – live

Trump’s tariffs could force households to pay $1,200 annually; commerce chief says tariffs on Canada and Mexico might not be 25% as Trump has been threateningDonald Trump will lay out his priorities tomorrow evening in a prime-time speech to Congress, his first since returning to the White House.He’s doing some expectation setting this morning, posting on Truth Social:TOMORROW NIGHT WILL BE BIG. I WILL TELL IT LIKE IT IS! Continue reading...

Events

6 h. ago Council tax band: how to check my council tax bands online for bill reduction or pay discount

April’s bill hikes are coming – but one simple check could save you money 💸

Economics

6 h. ago Get paid to move banks: Best current account switch offers worth up to £175

It’s not just about the cash bonus either - better interest rates or other perks are available if you switch

Economics

6 h. ago Luke Littler’s staggering net worth after UK Open win lands him six

Luke Littler’s incredible net worth rose again over the weekend as the 18-year-old landed another major title as he won the UK Open to pocket a six-figure prize pot

Politics

7 h. ago Tariffs on Canada and Mexico to take effect but may not be at 25% Trump threatened – US politics live

Commerce secretary says president would determine whether to stick with the planned level in first indication it could changeDonald Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China could force American consumers to pay an average of $1,200 more per year, a prominent economic thinktank warns.An analysis from the Peterson Institute for International Economics found that the tariffs would prompt retaliation from foreign governments, harming economic growth and leading to higher import costs that would be passed on to American households. Here’s more:This past weekend, President Donald Trump announced the largest tax increase in at least a generation (since 1993 or before), with the imposition of 25 percent tariffs on most goods from Canada and Mexico (aside from Canadian energy, which faces a 10 percent tariff), alongside a 10 percent increase in tariffs on goods from China. The direct cost of these actions to the typical, or median, US household would be a tax increase of mo...

Politics

8 h. ago Man who strangled son's girlfriend before buying custard slice gets life in prison

Richard Jones must serve a minimum of 20 years in prison for killing 30-year-old Sophie Evans - she was discovered face down wearing only a bath towel following the murder in Llanelli, Wales

Events

8 h. ago Golf did Scottish legend proud as new star flying Saltire stirs excitement

Memorial service in St Andrews for ‘Mr Golf’ Jim Farmer was sad but also uplifting

Politics

9 h. ago Woman pays £2.30 for painting at charity shop and can't believe its value

A couple struck gold after finding a painting that ended up being worth a lot more than its £2.30 price tag. People were blown away by the amazing find

Economics

9 h. ago When is YOUR Bills Freedom Day? Online calculator reveals the date you'll need to work until this year to pay off all your bills

The average UK worker will have earned enough money by March 1 to pay off all of their domestic bills for 2024, not including rent, mortgages or food.

Economics

9 h. ago Young women now earn £2,200 more than men as gender pay gap goes into reverse amid 'crisis of masculinity'

A report has found that women aged 16 to 24 earn nearly £2,000 more than their male counterparts, marking the first time young men's wages have fallen behind as the gender pay gap grows.

Economics