52 m. ago Half of parents wouldn't encourage their child to be a builder

The lack of new construction recruits casts doubt on whether Labour's 1.5million homes target can be met.

Society

71 m. ago Spain CLOSES its beaches on seven mile stretch of beach in holiday hotspot over invasion of deadly sea creatures

Reg flags went up on beaches in the municipality of Guardamar del Segura just north of Torrevieja following the appearance of so-called blue dragons.

Events

1 hour ago WHSmith shares tumble 40% after accounting error in North American arm

Retailer calls in Deloitte and slashes forecast after ‘overstatement’ of profits

Politics

1 hour ago WHSmith shares tumble 40% after accounting error at North American arm

Retailer calls in Deloitte and slashes forecast after ‘overstatement’ of profits

Politics

1 hour ago Fears AI bubble is set to burst as tech stocks tumble after study warned most artificial intelligence investments are yielding 'zero returns'

It comes after the U.S. stock market exchange lost $1trillion in just four days as a tech stock sell-off escalated on Wednesday.

Events

2 h. ago Glasgow land and property business makes senior hire in push for further utilities sector growth

A leading land, consent management and stakeholder engagement practice which has an office in Glasgow has made a senior appointment to further expand its work in the utilities sector after a strong period of growth.

Politics

2 h. ago My husband is a lamp guy. But I will defend the Big Light for ever | Coco Khan

Let me be the lone voice of reason: I do not want to turn on five lamps to achieve the amount of light the Big Light deliversIf there is one thing I have learned from a life lived on the internet, it is that being sent into a spiral of existential dread can come from the unlikeliest of places. And what could be more unlikely than wondering about the dire prospects of humankind through the prism of the Big Light? That’s right, the lightbulb in the middle of the ceiling, the main light, the one operated from the wall switch that you instinctively feel around for when you enter a room. If TikTok is to be believed, people around the world are saying “Down with the Big Light”, with videos that urge viewers never to use it and claim turning it on is a dating red flag garnering millions of views – all of which has left me wondering: truly, is nothing sacred?I confess that defending the Big Light has long been a personal mission. My husband is a lamp guy. He values “mood”, whereas if I am u...

Politics

2 h. ago WHSmith shares plunge by third on profit alert: What investors need to see

“It’s particularly bruising for WHSmith given that it has its sights set on global expansion, with the US market a big part of its plans” – Susannah Streeter, Hargreaves Lansdown

Economics

2 h. ago WH Smith shares plummet 35% as accounting blunder sparks profit downgrade

An accounting blunder caused WH Smith to vastly over project the profitability of its North American business, the retailer told shareholders on Thursday.

Economics

2 h. ago Love Is Blind UK fans work out future of one couple after spotting 'red flag'

Love Is Blind UK fans have spotted a huge 'red flag' for one fan fave couple ahead of the Netflix show's grand finale

Politics

2 h. ago Spain CLOSES its beaches on seven mile stretch of beach in holiday hotspot over invasion of deadly sea  creatures

Reg flags went up on beaches in the municipality of Guardamar del Segura just north of Torrevieja following the appearance of so-called blue dragons.

Events

3 h. ago Supermarkets are NOT profiteering and Sir Ed Davey was wrong to 'cajole' watchdog

Shore Capital argues that British supermarkets are not 'supernormal profiteers' and noted that their trading margins were slim.

Economics

3 h. ago Uganda reaches agreement with US to take in some of its failed asylum seekers

African country’s foreign ministry says the two countries are working on the details of a deal over deporteesUganda has reached an agreement with the US to take in deportees from third countries who may not get asylum, but are “reluctant” to go back to their own countries, according to Uganda’s foreign ministry.Uganda won’t accept people with criminal records or unaccompanied minors under the temporary arrangement, the foreign ministry’s permanent secretary said in a statement. He did not say whether Uganda was receiving any payment or other benefits and how many deportees it would accept. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Love Is Blind UK fans spot huge 'red flag' for favourite couple ahead of final

Fans are have worked out the fate of one pairing

Sport

3 h. ago ¿Cuántas especies de jirafas hay en África? Nuevo análisis científico cuadruplica la cifra

Las jirafas ofrecen una imagen majestuosa en África con sus largos cuellos y manchas distintivas. Ahora resulta que hay cuatro especies diferentes de jirafas en el continente, según un nuevo análisis científico publicado el jueves.

Events

3 h. ago Crystal Palace shortlist new target as Eberechi Eze Arsenal medical plan emerges

Crystal Palace are looking to recruit a new defender - as well as a forward - after agreeing to sell Eberechi Eze to Arsenal as they're also mindful that Marc Guehi's future remains open

Events

3 h. ago GCSE results 2025: London students 'far ahead' of any other regions but pass grades drop

Londoners were "far ahead of any other region" when it came to achieving at least a 7 or an A grade

Politics

3 h. ago Man 'cracks code' to getting potholes fixed painting them with St George cross

Ben says the council will have to fill the holes now as other authorities have been quick to remove the patriotic flags

Politics

4 h. ago WH Smith shares tumble after lowering profit outlook on US accounting error

Shares in the London-listed travel retailer were down by about a third on Thursday morning.

Economics

4 h. ago WHSmith shares tumble 30% after accounting error in North American arm

Retailer calls in Deloitte and slashes forecast after ‘overstatement’ of profits

Politics