2 h. ago UK govt expected to approve Chinese 'super embassy' in London

UK govt expected to approve Chinese 'super embassy' in London  Sky News

Politics

2 h. ago Iran protester Erfan Soltani 'to be executed tomorrow' amid brutal crackdown by regime in Tehran

Human rights organisations say 26-year-old clothes shop owner will be hanged for protesting

Events

3 h. ago Man Utd regret signing 'terrible pro' who 'ate everything then ordered Chinese'

Manchester United's worst ever signing was brought in to replace a club hero - but all he did was 'eat everything' and then 'order a Chinese'

Events

4 h. ago Wellness retreat owner fled country after 'bleach attack' which left guest with serious injuries

An international manhunt was launched to find Dean Mayze after he failed to turn up at court - he has now appeared and pleaded guilty to GBH

Events

4 h. ago Dublin Chinese restaurant closed over food 'likely contaminated with fecal matter'

A Dublin Chinese restaurant was among over 100 businesses shut down in 2025 after food safety inspectors discovered serious health and safety breaches, it has emerged

Society

4 h. ago Iranian hero the Ayatollah wants to hang: Clothes shop owner, 26, 'is set to be the first executed by the regime after spending ten final minutes with his family'

Erfan Soltani will only be allowed a final 10 minutes with his family before he is hanged on Wednesday for allegedly taking part in an anti-government protest last Thursday.

Economics

4 h. ago Swiss bar owner found 'stepdaughter' dying in pile of bodies after fatal fire

Jacques and Jessica Moretti - owners of Le Constellation bar where 40 people died in a New Year's blaze - have given their most detailed account of the tragedy

Events

5 h. ago Chinese super embassy in London 'could spy on the whole of Europe' as plans reveal 'secret chamber'

A decision on the embassy is due to be made on January 20 amid critics fears site could be used for espionage

Politics

5 h. ago Experts reveal the ‘sweet spot’ for the most valuable Disney VHS tapes

Even among Disney tapes, only a few categories consistently sell for higher prices, including pre-1986 releases

Politics

5 h. ago Trump may have to disclose details about assets as part of BBC lawsuit

US president is suing for defamation over documentary that joined two parts of speech he made on 6 January 2021President Trump is expected to come under pressure to make rare disclosures about his properties and business interests as part of his $10bn lawsuit against the BBC, the Guardian understands.Trump is suing the BBC for defamation over a Panorama documentary that spliced together two parts of the president’s address to a rally on 6 January 2021. The BBC has already apologised and said the edit was misleading, but has denied it defamed Trump. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Hackney record store owner vows to fight council's noise enforcement in court

Recycle Vinyl owner Rob Smith has been blocked from hosting daytime DJ shows after complaints from neighbours

Events

5 h. ago Welsh council will force homeowners to sell empty properties

Owners of properties left empty in a popular Welsh tourist spot will be forced by the council to sell up in a new scheme, it has emerged.

Society

7 h. ago Do solar panels add value to a house and help sell the property?

Solar panels don’t just cut your energy bills; they can also boost your home’s resale appeal. Here’s how much value solar panels can add to your property and what factors make the biggest difference.

Society

7 h. ago Dog owner promised pup won't grow past 30lbs but soon learns the truth

When Ezana Bahru adopted a Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy, he was assured by the breeder that the dog wouldn't grow too big. Then something unexpected happened

Politics

8 h. ago Guinness and Johnnie Walker owner Diageo ‘could sell Chinese assets’

Reported move would be part of new CEO Dave Lewis’s streamlining of world’s largest spirits makerBusiness live – latest updatesDiageo’s new boss, Dave Lewis, has barely started in the role, and the maker of Guinness and Johnnie Walker is already reportedly considering selling off its Chinese assets to trim down its portfolio.The world’s largest spirits maker, whose other brands include Smirnoff vodka, Captain Morgan rum and Don Julio tequila, is working with Goldman Sachs and UBS to review its operations in China, where sales have been falling, according to Bloomberg News. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago EU set to relax tariffs on Chinese EVs as demand for cheap Far East models rocket

The European Commission has published guidance that would see Chinese EV makers set minimum prices for their electric vehicles.

Events

9 h. ago Hamilton Accies boss Darian MacKinnon opens up on meeting with new owner: I've seen the numbers, they are not sustainable

MacKinnon admits more key players will leave the club as the new owners try to balance the books at the crisis-hit club

Politics

9 h. ago Premier Inn owner Whitbread flags revised £35 million business rates hit: shares jump

“We remain highly disciplined regarding our strategic actions” – Dominic Paul, CEO

Economics

10 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 13 January: Whitbread rallies, Games Workshop posts record profit

Housebuilder Persimmon and Premier Inn owner Whitbread are in the spotlight after publishing trading updates today.

Economics

10 h. ago When will Chinese New Year be celebrated in 2026 and what animal is it this year?

Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival and Lunar New Year, is a major holiday celebrated by many cultures and communities across Asia and around the world.

Politics