39 m. ago Reeves says Britain’s trade ties with EU ‘even more important’ than US

Chancellor’s comments comes as UK balances trade talks with both regions

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42 m. ago World leaders arriving for Pope’s funeral as 150,000 mourners pay respects

The coffin will be closed on Friday evening ahead of Saturday’s requiem mass.

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52 m. ago Celebrity Big Brother winner 'sealed' as Patsy Palmer drops massive clue

Six celebrities remain in the Celebrity Big Brother house, with the winner of the 2025 series due to be unveiled on Friday evening

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54 m. ago Historic pink castle in Scotland offers luxurious retreat with newly renovated cottage

The cottage was originally part of the estate’s laundry facilities in the early 19th century

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54 m. ago Three appear in court over gangland wars in Edinburgh and Glasgow

A total of 20 arrests have now been made by police in connection with the ongoing gangland turf war.

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57 m. ago Critics slam 'glib', 'vulgar' and 'ludicrously lavish' Great Gatsby musical

Glitzy flapper dresses and roaring party anthems are all on the menu in the latest Great Gatsby musical adaptation on the West End. But it seems the glamour has not been enough to wow critics.

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83 m. ago Tesco discontinues fan favourite item as shoppers say 'evening ruined'

Tesco supermarket shoppers say they can’t find the seasonal product in stores, and it is also no longer available to buy online

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1 hour ago Putin ignores Donald Trump's plea for peace and launches overnight blitz on Ukraine

Harrowing images showed the extent of an overnight attack in Ukraine which resulted in several fatalities. The nightmare explosions took place despite Donald Trump telling Russia to 'stop'

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1 hour ago Scotland’s newest whisky distillery to open near Glasgow with bold new flavours

The brand new distillery will open its doors to public on Friday, June 20

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2 h. ago All options ‘remain on the table’ for Ukraine – Downing Street

Downing Street has said that all options “remain on the table” when it comes to support for Ukraine in the event of a peace deal.A Number 10 spokesman said on Friday that “advanced coalition of the willing planning is developing at pace” and “all options remain on the table” when it comes to supporting Kyiv.The Times newspaper reported on Friday that the UK is likely to abandon plans to send troops to Ukraine as risks are considered to be too high, however Number 10 said that it does not recognise that report.A Number 10 spokesman said on Friday: “All options remain on the table and advanced coalition of the willing planning is developing at pace.”The spokesman also pointed to the Operation Interflex programme training Ukrainian troops as one of the ways the country is being supported.Asked whether troops being deployed would be dependent on the US offering a “backstop” to a peace deal, the spokesman said he would not give a running commentary on talks, but added: “As the Prime Mini...

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2 h. ago Cocktail of the week: Bar des Prés’ margarithai – recipe | The good mixer

An intriguing, lemongrass twist on the classic margaritaAt Bar des Prés, Cyril Lignac’s menu of Franco east-Asian flavours translates into our drinks list, which also combines ingredients from far and wide. The infused tequila here can also be used in a more classic margarita or in a tequila soda.Sascha Angelucci, bar manager, Bar des Prés, London W1 Continue reading...

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2 h. ago May the force be with you! How to save every tired TV superfranchise, from Star Wars to Game of Thrones

Does anyone know what Marvel multiverse we’re in? And will anything ever happen in Westeros again? The world’s biggest fantasy franchises are in trouble but we have ways to make them must-see TV once moreIt’s amazing to think that, not so very long ago, people were actually excited at the prospect of a new Star Wars show. Or when it emerged that a fresh Lord of the Rings saga was, through some kind of Gandalfian wizardry, being squeezed on to the small screen, the reaction was one of giddy awe. Even the faintest whisper of another trip to Hogwarts would have set the whole internet ablaze. And now? Well, here’s a test: there’s a new Harry Potter series coming out soon. How does that make you feel? Exactly.There’s no doubt about it – a worrying number of what used to be the world’s most untouchable franchises are in trouble. But how did they arrive at this point of terminal audience ennui? And is there any route for them back into our hearts? Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Top Tech: Sky's best broadband deals as price drops to cheapest ever in flash sale

Sky has launched a surprise Easter sale that's seen its broadband offerings get cheaper and faster, all while beating Virgin Media and BT's prices

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2 h. ago Jamie Vardy to Celtic or Rangers odds ranked as favourites to sign Leicester City legend revealed

Ex-England striker tipped for move to Glasgow

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2 h. ago Travel expert reveals the very surprising food you should avoid before you fly

Long-haul flights are rarely comfortable even in the best of conditions. And now a travel expert has warned that eating the wrong food before take-off could make a bad flight even worse.

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2 h. ago 'Unknown flying flaming objects' helped spread huge London fire

'Unknown flying flaming objects' helped spread huge London fire  London Evening Standard

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2 h. ago Labour candidate says Rangers pal Barry Ferguson has 'harder job' than him as he launches by

David Russell launched his campaign for the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election in the village of Quarter.

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2 h. ago When is VE Day 2025? Here's when we mark the 80th anniversary of VE day, history and events planned

It’s been eight decades since the guns on the Eastern Front fell silent.

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2 h. ago Starbucks sparks frenzy with new tiramisu drinks but there's one big problem

Starbucks has launched brand new and returning items to its menu recently – with prices up to £5.40. However, the options have divided fans of the coffee giant

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2 h. ago Jax Jones, Liberty X and DJ Sammy to appear at Youth Beatz 2025 in Dumfries

All 40,000 tickets for Scotland's biggest free youth music event were snapped up within hours.

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