62 m. ago Acorn project funding uncertainty as 'final decision' still to be made by Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Concerns have emerged over how much funding the Chancellor will hand over for the Acorn project.

Politics

63 m. ago Chemtrails: why is RFK Jr battling a debunked conspiracy theory?

The US health secretary is among those who believe nefarious substances are covertly added to commercial jet fuelThe Trump administration appears sceptical about the climate crisis but is deeply concerned about another weather phenomenon: chemtrails.To conspiracists, chemtrails are visible trails left by commercial airliners, lasting longer than the usual condensation trails from jets and containing unknown, sinister chemicals. Continue reading...

Events

63 m. ago Rachel Reeves seized her moment – whatever the future brings, Labour’s economic course is now set | Martin Kettle

The chancellor is no mere technocrat: her spending review revealed a visceral commitment to social and economic mobilityThe consensus has long been that the 2025 spending review would be a defining moment for Keir Starmer’s government. For once, the consensus proved spot-on. The government’s main priorities were set out on Wednesday in a blizzard of Commons announcements from Rachel Reeves, some economically substantive, others more for show. The upshot is that the shape of the British state, as Labour intends it, is now decided until the eve of the next election.There are further crossroads still to come, some of them major, as the years covered by the review unroll. Taxes are likely to rise, probably as soon as the autumn budget, to pay for Reeves’s big ticket boosts on Wednesday for defence, health and housing. Council tax could rise too, with possibly dramatic results. The review’s emphasis on capital spending means current spending could be squeezed again, perhaps heralding pay...

Economics

63 m. ago Mushrooms stay fresher for 7 days when placed in specific kitchen location

Mushrooms will stay fresher for more than just a day or two by simply storing it in one kitchen location - keeping all of its freshness, nutrients and health benefits.

Politics

1 hour ago Michelle Mone's firm told 'pay back' £122m of taxpayer's money for bodged Covid PPE

The Department of Health and Social Care is suing PPE Medpro for allegedly breaching a deal for 25 million surgical gowns

Economics

2 h. ago Trump's brutal message to actors who boycotted his Kennedy Center appearance as president and Melania attend Les Miserables

Donald Trump entered the Kennedy Center Wednesday with Melania at his side and struck a defiant tone when asked about cast members from Les Miserables boycotting his appearance.

Politics

2 h. ago Weather maps show UK could face hottest day of year so far with temperatures above Ibiza

The UK Health Security Agency has issued its first yellow heat-health alert of the year, running from 9pm Thursday to 8am Sunday, as Brits brace for the hottest day of the year so far

Politics

5 h. ago Tourists urged to 'prepare for worst' and pack two items in hand luggage

No one wants to be delayed, or for their flight to be suddenly cancelled, but in such 'worst case' events travel experts urge passengers to store two items in their hand luggage

Politics

6 h. ago Joao Felix becomes second Chelsea star stripped of squad number in clear transfer message

Portugal international Joao Felix has struggled to find a club to call home in the past few years, and he would appear to be on the move again after his squad number was taken away

Sport

6 h. ago NHS gets an extra £29billion a year but waiting list targets may STILL be missed, health chiefs say

Economists described the real-terms rise as 'substantial', with the health service budget now equal to the entire annual income of Portugal.

Economics

6 h. ago How DOES Elizabeth Hurley look so good at 60? Secrets behind the actress's eternal youth as she shows off her 'birthday suit' in sultry snap

Experts believe that a cocktail of good skincare, shiny, well-maintained hair and a glamorous wardrobe has taken years off Basingstoke-born actress Elizabeth Hurley's appearance.

Culture

6 h. ago Donald Trump trouser bulge sparks health fears speculating 'dementia side effect'

Donald Trump's unusual bulge in his trousers has sparked health fears - with some speculating that the former president could be wearing a foley catheter and suffering late stage dementia

Politics

7 h. ago Israeli forces kill at least 60 Palestinians seeking food in Gaza, health officials say

Dozens more wounded as crowds approached food distribution centres run by Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian FoundationIsraeli forces killed at least 60 Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday, most of them as they were seeking food from a US-Israeli distribution scheme, according to local health authorities.Medical officials said at least 25 people were killed and dozens wounded as they approached a food distribution centre run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), near Netzarim in central Gaza. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago Fort Bragg soldiers behind Trump during speech were screened for loyalty and appearance, report says: ‘No fat soldiers’

Crowd of soldiers booed and cheered at Trump’s partisan speech, breaking the military’s tradition and regulations around remaining non-political

Politics

8 h. ago NHS to receive £6bn to provide millions more tests and procedures, Reeves confirms

Rachel Reeves has pledged a £6bn investment aimed at accelerating tests and treatments within the NHS, following substantial year-on-year budget increases for the health service.

Economics

8 h. ago Drag stars are set to attend, then protest, Trump’s appearance at Les Misérables

Trump, 78, ignited fury with his decision to take the reigns of the Kennedy Center and pledged to scrap ‘woke’ programming

Politics

8 h. ago Kennedy names 8 vaccine committee replacements, including COVID shot critic

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F

Politics

8 h. ago LA protests live updates: National Guard already detaining civilians as ICE raids continue

Homeland Security video clips appear to confirm unarmed Predator drones conducting high-altitude surveillance of protests over downtown Los Angeles

Events

9 h. ago Hepatitis outbreak linked to supermarket item after 58 Brits hospitalised

Public Health Scotland is taking the lead in the investigation alongside officials with the UK Health Security Agency.

Science

9 h. ago 'Progressive' doctor performed disturbing surgeries on her sedated female patients

Mona Ghosh, 52, wrongly told up to 100 healthy women who had a pap smear test to screen for cervical cancer at her clinic that their results were abnormal.

Science