3 h. ago People urged to still send in energy meter readings as new price cap kicks in

The typical household bill for those who have not signed up to a fixed tariff has dropped by £129 to £1,720 per year when the regulator's new price cap came into force today (July 1)

Science

11 h. ago Hawaii's governor signs bills cracking down on illegal fireworks after deadly New Year's explosion

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green has signed five bills cracking down on the rampant use of illegal fireworks in the islands

Events

43 h. ago Third of renters 'could be forced out by rent hikes' despite landmark reforms

Labour’s significant Renters' Rights Bill, which is currently passing through Parliament, will ban landlords from evicting renters for no reason from their homes - but fears remain

Politics

47 h. ago Trump hits out at Republican senator for refusing to back ‘big, beautiful bill’

Trump threatened to back primary challenge against Senator Thom Tillis for opposing his domestic billDonald Trump has hit out at Senator Thom Tillis over the North Carolina Republican’s refusal to back his “big, beautiful bill”, even as the president’s signature piece of domestic legislative action narrowly passed a procedural vote in the Senate late Saturday.In a post on Truth Social, Trump threatened Tillis, who is up for re-election in 2026 in the battleground state, by saying he would meet with potential candidates to challenge him in a Republican primary. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Moment 'Deliveroo rider' is held in police crackdown on migrants working illegally after fast food delivery bikes were found outside Home Office

The man was patted down by an officer while another looked on, with a Deliveroo food bag seen on the floor in front of them during the Home Office-led operation in London's West End.

Society

5 d. ago Not just 'Alligator Alcatraz': DeSantis floats building another immigration detention center

Florida officials are pursuing plans to build a second detention center to house immigrants, as part of the state’s aggressive push to support the federal government’s crackdown on illegal immigration

Politics

5 d. ago Keir Starmer dismisses Labour welfare cuts rebellion as ‘noises off’

PM insists party remains ‘pretty united’ despite more than 120 of his MPs signalling they could vote down billKeir Starmer has shrugged off mounting Labour unrest over his flagship welfare cuts, dismissing the backlash as “noises off” and insisting his party remains “pretty united” behind the need for change.The prime minister is facing the biggest revolt of his premiership as more than 120 MPs signalled in an amendment they could vote against the welfare bill on Tuesday in a rebellion led by select committee chairs and previously loyalist Labour MPs. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Vote on welfare cuts 'will go ahead' on Tuesday, says Angela Rayner

The Deputy Prime Minister said the UK Government will push ahead with its bill despite over 100 Labour MPs signing an amendment to block it.

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7 d. ago Starmer ignores Labour rebels’ pleas on welfare reforms as he vows to press ahead with cuts

Around a dozen ministers are understood to be considering rebelling against the legislation, while 108 Labour MPs have signed a new amendment which would stop the bill in its tracks

Politics

9 d. ago New Texas law requires Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms

Governor Greg Abott signs bill into law but challenge expected from critics who consider it unconstitutionalTexas will require all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments under a new law that will make the state the nation’s largest to attempt to impose such a mandate.The bill, which was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott, is expected to draw a legal challenge from critics who consider it an unconstitutional violation of the separation of church and state. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Lords peers vow to fight law on assisted dying as one warns it may not 'see the light of day' despite narrow backing by MPs

In a sign of the concern about the Bill, it passed through the Commons by just 23 votes yesterday - 32 fewer than when MPs backed it in principle in November.

Events

1 week ago Lords peers vow to fight law on assisted dying as they warn it may not 'see the light of day' despite narrow backing by MPs

In a sign of the concern about the Bill, it passed through the Commons by just 23 votes yesterday - 32 fewer than when MPs backed it in principle in November.

Events

1 week ago Assisted dying: All you need to know following the crunch Commons vote

Here, the PA news agency takes a look at the Bill and what will happen after a significant moment in its journey through Parliament.

Politics

1 week ago Football transfer rumours: Liverpool move for Guéhi? Rashford to Newcastle?

Today’s rumours are working in the gardenMarcus Rashford’s future is very much in the category of “up in the air”. The chances of him ever playing for Manchester United look slim-to-none as he will not be given a boarding pass for the club’s US tour, while a dream move to Barcelona is going up in smoke. A few Serie A clubs have had a sniff but his wages might be a stumbling block. What he really needs is a Champions League club with plenty of cash. Step in Newcastle. The Magpies are back in the bigger time next season, will be eager to make a statement signing or two, and Rashford fits the bill. Liam Delap chose Chelsea over Newcastle and Eddie Howe likes to have the best English talent at his disposal, so Rashford would be an ideal candidate as an extra attacking option.It takes a brave man to move from Liverpool to Everton (and vice versa). Nick Barmby, Abel Xavier and Gary Ablett did the Merseyside double in their time and the next potential candidate is Ben Doak. The Scottish te...

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2 w. ago ‘The rain brings out a cinematic quality’: Eric Van Nynatten’s best phone picture

A neon sign reflected in a puddle in New York City’s Theater District inspired this enigmatic shotIt had been raining all day in New York City. After meeting a friend in a coffee shop near Manhattan’s Theater District, professional photographer Eric Van Nynatten decided on a spontaneous street photography session.“The rain had been nonstop, which most people would find messy and chaotic, but I feel it brings out a cinematic quality in the city,” he says. “The wet streets become shiny and reflective, and at night it looks a lot like a painting. I ended up walking down Broadway as evening fell. It’s an area that’s already a visual spectacle – there are all these amazing retro marquees, billboards and neon signs. I spotted this sign reflected in a puddle just off the sidewalk and set up my composition.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Trump insists ‘not a king at all’ as he’s pressed on abuse of power concerns over tank

President also attacked Gov. Gavin Newsom and denigrated Ukraine’s self-defense efforts at signing of bill to overturn California’s longstanding ability to set its own car emission standards

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2 w. ago Elon Musk UPDATES as Tesla tycoon announces he regrets war with Donald Trump

The billionaire has signalled his regret following a very public falling out between the US 'First Buddy' and the President, who he claims could not have gained power without him

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3 w. ago Spending review latest: Starmer says ‘no more dithering’ over nuclear power amid £14bn Sizewell C plan

Chancellor signs off on £14.2 billion of investment to build the new Sizewell C nuclear plant

Economics

3 w. ago Spending review latest: Government accused of not ‘coming clean’ over full costs of Sizewell C nuclear plant

Chancellor signs off on £14.2 billion of investment to build the new Sizewell C nuclear plant

Economics

3 w. ago Voices: By manufacturing a migrant crisis in LA, Donald Trump has become America’s bully

Sending in the National Guard to break up protests against a crackdown on illegal migrants in California is an indication that the bully-in-chief is only just getting started, says Sean O’Grady

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