94 m. ago Tour de France stage six preview: Can Mathieu van der Poel double up on stage wins?

Puncheurs set to do battle on hilly day in Normandy featuring over 3,500m of climbing

Politics

94 m. ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's one word that left late Queen fearing 'disaster'

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's use of a single word in their statement announcing they were stepping back as full-time working royals is said to have set alarm bells ringing for the Late Queen

Politics

94 m. ago HMRC tax change set to hit almost a million Brits on this date

HMRC is encouraging affected people to sign up online as soon as possible

Economics

1 hour ago UK weather maps turn red across the country as 15 cities set to bake in 30C this weekend

The UK is bracing for another heatwave this weekend, with temperatures set to rise across the country - and a health warning has been issued as it's expected to reach 30C

Politics

2 h. ago Lead ammunition to be banned for hunting and shooting in England, Scotland and Wales

Exclusive: Restrictions on shot and bullets containing toxic metal to be phased in over three years from 2026Shotgun pellets and bullets that contain lead are to be banned for almost all uses, ministers have said, in a long-awaited announcement welcomed by wildlife groups.The restrictions will be phased in over three years from 2026, rather than the five set out in an official report last year, prompting some shooting organisations to say replacement ammunition may not be fully available in time. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago UK households told to place plants in two places to create maximum shade

Brits are now being told to put their plants in these specific two areas of their homes to create and maximise a shading area to combat the hot summer temperatures

Politics

4 h. ago Alan Titchmarsh urges households to follow one grass rule during hot weather

The UK's recent spate of sweltering weather may be leaving your lawn lacklustre - but Alan Titchmarsh recommends taking this approach when it comes to your garden

Society

4 h. ago Move new plants for 10 days in July so they don't wilt, gardener says

Gardeners are being warned of a common mistake to avoid when moving plants from greenhouses, as the UK braces for a July heatwave - with temperatures in some areas set to reach 30ºC by the weekend

Politics

6 h. ago Huge boost for Brits as major UK airline set to offer free Wi

The Starlink constellation of satellites will provide internet to the Virgin fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft, the airline's CEO Shai Weiss announced on Tuesday evening

Politics

7 h. ago Almost 400 UK pubs set to close in 2025 due to ‘high taxes and business rates’

An industry body has urged the government to reform business rates for the sector

Economics

7 h. ago Big Bang Theory to bring back iconic characters with major twist for new spin

The Big Bang Theory fans are set to be reintroduced to some characters in the upcoming spin-off Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, which will be released by HBO Max

Politics

7 h. ago More than one pub a day set to close this year, industry body warns

The British Beer and Pub Association has estimated that 378 pubs will close this year across England, Wales and Scotland.

Events

7 h. ago Pub a day set to close this year as average price of pint rises to eye

The British Beer and Pub Association has warned that 378 pubs will call last orders for a final time this year, causing 5,600 job losses. It follows warning that the average price of a pint would soar past £5 for the first time

Politics

8 h. ago 10 best portable air conditioners to cool your home, tried and tested

Move one of these portable ACs between rooms to circulate an icy breeze

Society

8 h. ago Bobby Vylan tells fans to stop IDF chants at first UK gig since Glastonbury

The group are being investigated by police following comments made during their Glastonbury set.

Politics

8 h. ago Utah judge schedules execution by firing squad for a man with dementia

A Utah judge has set an execution date for a man with dementia who has been on death row for 37 years

Events

8 h. ago Proof work DOESN'T pay under Starmer's Labour: Sickness benefits to be worth £2,500 MORE than a minimum wage job

Earnings of the unemployed who claim ill health payments will overtake those of workers on the national living wage next year, warns a think tank.

Economics

8 h. ago NASA reportedly set to lose 2,000 senior staff members as Trump looks to slash agency’s budget

The agency saw layoffs in March and is losing nearly a quarter of its budget

Politics

9 h. ago Paris St Germain set up final against Chelsea by brushing aside Real Madrid

The pair will meet in the Club World Cup final on Sunday.

Sport

9 h. ago PSG dismantle Real Madrid to book Chelsea date in Club World Cup final

PSG 4-0 REAL MADRID: Chelsea will have been watching from behind the sofa as the European champions were at their brilliant best to demolish Los Blancos

Sport