63 m. ago Special forces chief tried to cover up concerns about SAS conduct in Afghanistan, inquiry told

Whistleblower says chain of command failed to stop extrajudicial shootings, including of children, after alarm was raisedThe former director of UK special forces and other senior military officers tried to cover up concerns that SAS units were carrying out unlawful killings in Afghanistan, an inquiry has heard.A senior special forces whistleblower said the chain of command failed to stop extrajudicial shootings, including of two small children, after the alarm was first raised in early 2011. That failure allegedly allowed them to continue until 2013. Continue reading...

Politics

63 m. ago Half of young investors ‘check accounts at least once a day’

Nearly three-quarters of 25 to 34-year-olds said they are active investors, according to a survey for HSBC UK.

Economics

2 h. ago Promise of ten thousand jobs as Welsh Government stages International Investment Summit

The summit will be attended by companies and investors from 27 countries

Politics

2 h. ago ITV I'm A Celeb's Ant McPartlin sparks health concern moments into live show

I'm A Celebrity viewers flooded social media with concern after noticing 'something off' with the show's host.

Society

2 h. ago 'Black hole lies' leave Reeves fighting for her job in worst crisis so far for Starmer Government

The Prime Minister was rallying to support his Chancellor after she had to deny on live TV that she had misled the public over the nation’s finances

Politics

2 h. ago There are those on the left and right who offer only grievance: Labour is getting on with the job of economic renewal | Keir Starmer

Judge last week’s budget in the light of our bold plans to sweep away red tape, tackle inactivity among young people and pursue a closer trading relationship with the EUKeir Starmer is the prime minister of the United KingdomReport: Labour’s economic plan will take years to deliver, Starmer saysAt the budget last week, we made the right choices for Britain, cutting the cost of energy with £150 off bills, protecting the NHS and tackling the scourge of child poverty by removing the two-child limit. We also ensured that the revenue we raised through taxes was done fairly, with everyone contributing but those with the broadest shoulders contributing their fair share. As a result of the choices we made, the budget created a more stable economic environment, driving down inflation and government bond yields. This is vital for protecting our public services, when £1 in every £10 spent by government goes on debt interest.The budget builds on the action we have already taken to improve the e...

Economics

2 h. ago Testing at A&Es part of plan to end new HIV cases in England by 2030

Labour announces prevention programme as well as efforts to re-engage people who have fallen out of medical careEnding new HIV transmissions in England by 2030 is within reach thanks to an action plan that will include routine testing at A&Es, the government has said.The HIV action plan, to be unveiled on World Aids Day on Monday, aims to re-engage the thousands of people who have left HIV care, bringing them back to lifesaving treatment. The £170m package also includes funding for opt-out HIV testing at A&Es during routine blood tests in areas with the highest rates, including London and Manchester. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Labour on track to meet major HIV transmission pledge says PM on World AIDS Day

Keir Starmer has said the Government's goal of ending new HIV transmissions by 2030 is within reach as Wes Streeting unveils a new action plan on World AIDS day

Events

4 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing fans 'worry' over Johannes Radebe in 'last' goodbye

Viewers are concerned that Johannes Radebe will leave for good

Politics

4 h. ago Arsenal ace 'wasn't concerned' about dodging injury as Moises Caicedo red card take given

Mikel Merino was on the receiving end of a nasty challenge that resulted in Moises Caicedo being sent-off - but the Arsenal star wasn't worried about picking up an injury

Events

4 h. ago Time is running out for Rachel Reeves amid government’s Budget obsession

A YEAR only has so many months — twelve, I can exclusively reveal. As far as statements of the blindingly obvious go, that’s not a bad example. But sometimes we need to be reminded of what’s staring us in the face. That life is for living. You can’t know everything. What goes up, must come...

Politics

4 h. ago Britney Spears 'is eyeing a move to the UK’ as concern grows for troubled popstar

Pop icon Britney Spears has not had an easy time of it recently, and according to reports the star is considering a huge life change amid the 'pressure' she's under

Events

8 h. ago Five biggest claims from Freddy Brazier's pregnant ex as she says 'enough is enough'

Freddy Brazier’s pregnant ex Holly Swinburn claims verbal abuse, lies, and a late-night betrayal forced her to end their relationship and protect their unborn child

Politics

8 h. ago Cornish language to get same protected status as Welsh, Irish and Scottish Gaelic

Kernewek submitted by government for part III status under European charter for regional or minority languagesThe Cornish language is due to be given the same status as Welsh, Irish and Scottish Gaelic after the government submitted it for greater protections under a European charter.Kernewek, spoken as a first language by 563 people according to the last census, has been recommended by the government for part III status under the European charter for regional or minority languages, the highest level of protection available. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Ariana Grande issues emotional statement on weight loss after growing fan concern

Ariana Grande has finally addressed her weight loss in a heartbreaking admission as she said that she was "lucky" to have a support system around her who remind her of who she is

Politics

9 h. ago Oliver Glasner hits out at Crystal Palace board: 'I never talked about it'

The boss has spoken out to protect his players

Events

9 h. ago Thousands rally in Madrid to demand snap election over corruption allegations

Pressure grows on Pedro Sánchez amid series of claims involving his family, party and administrationTens of thousands of people have attended an anti-government demonstration in Madrid to demand a snap general election as the country’s socialist prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, tries to weather a series of corruption allegations involving his family, his party and his administration.Sunday’s protest, called by Spain’s conservative People’s party (PP) under the slogan, “This is it: mafia or democracy?”, was held three days after one of Sánchez’s closest erstwhile allies, the former transport minister José Luis Ábalos, was remanded in custody by a judge investigating an alleged kickbacks-for-contracts scheme. Continue reading...

Politics

11 h. ago ‘Cool and quirky is part of our brand’: how New Zealand became a hothouse for indie games

Kiwi developers are punching well above their weight thanks to a unique government support program that offers more than just grantsThose not immersed in the world of gaming might not be familiar with Pax Australia: the enormous gaming conference and exhibition that takes over the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre every October. My favourite section is always Pax Rising, a showcase of indie video games and tabletop, the majority Australian – but there has been a recent shift that was particularly notable this year: many of the standout titles had crossed the Tasman, arriving from New Zealand.At the booth run by Code – New Zealand’s government-funded Centre for Digital Excellence – 18 Kiwi developers demoed their forthcoming games in a showcase of the vibrant local scene that was buzzing with crowds. In the comedic Headlice, I controlled a parasitic headcrab monster which could latch on to people’s brains and puppet them. How Was Your Day?, a cozy time-loop game set in New Z...

Events

12 h. ago EPA urged to ban spraying of antibiotics on US food crops amid resistance fears

Use of 8m pounds of antibiotics and antifungals a year leads to superbugs and damages human health, lawsuit claimsA new legal petition filed by a dozen public health and farm worker groups demands the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stop allowing farms to spray antibiotics on food crops in the US because they are probably causing superbugs to flourish and sickening farm workers.The agricultural industry sprays about 8m pounds of antibiotic and antifungal pesticides on US food crops annually, many of which are banned in other countries. Continue reading...

Politics

12 h. ago Swinney ‘not being fully candid’ about Cameron Barracks notification – Alexander

The Government has paused plans to house 300 asylum seekers at the site in Inverness.

Politics