47 m. ago Labour accused of 'shocking' lack of understanding of business, by CBI boss

The head of the CBI has accused Labour of a 'shocking' lack of understanding of business.

Economics

49 m. ago Amanda Holden says 'we are so flattered' as she addresses hosting Strictly with co

Amanda Holden and Alan Carr are among those rumoured to take part in a "chemistry day" to potentially replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as the new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing

Politics

51 m. ago Three of the worst Christmas traditions — and what to replace them with

From roast turkey to the Royal family, Mike Daw is feeling Scrooge-like

Politics

51 m. ago Best Community Tank Tropical Fish 2025: Here are 18 chilled pet fish that will happily share an aquarium

If you want a range of different species of fish in your aquarium here are 18 to get started with.

Events

58 m. ago Chances of EU trucking industry hitting zero emissions targets are dire, says industry body

Just 10,000 out of economic bloc’s 6m trucks are electric and are more likely to be operating on short routesBusiness live – latest updatesThe chances of the European trucking industry hitting zero emissions targets are “dire”, an industry body has warned, as it emerged that only a tiny amount of lorries delivering goods in the EU are electric.Speaking as the European Commission prepares to water down electric car targets, the boss of the association for commercial vehicles called on the commission to commit to an urgent review of the sector, tackling problems including a lack of public charging points, a lack of tax breaks for trucks and high energy costs. Continue reading...

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60 m. ago Chelsea boss steps in to say 'it's Cardiff tomorrow, please' in tense press conference

The Chelsea boss spoke ahead of the Carabao Cup quarter-final clash with Cardiff City

Economics

61 m. ago ‘I kept a shotgun next to the bed’: when a Racing Santander duo stood up to Franco

Fifty years on Aitor Aguirre and Sergio Manzanera still share a connection after their protest against executions in Spain in 1975Amid the clatter of studs and the shouts of encouragement, the players of Racing Santander filed out of the home dressing room and into the tunnel to face their opponents. All of them, that was, except two. The broad-shouldered centre-forward Aitor Aguirre and the winger Sergio Manzanera lingered furtively.“We said that if we could do something to damage this military regime, we should,” recalls Aguirre on the terrace of the restaurant he ran for many years after his retirement. “But it had to be subtle, or they wouldn’t let us out on the field. So, we slipped into the toilets with a pair of bootlaces. I tied one onto Sergio, and he tied one onto me, so they looked like armbands.” Continue reading...

Politics

79 m. ago Callum Robinson: My honest talks with Cardiff City boss and catching Chelsea 'nibbles'

The Bluebirds forward has admitted his frustration over a lack of game time but has big admiration for 'unbelievable' Brian Barry-Murphy

Politics

1 hour ago England fan gives the astonishing cost of taking his family to the World Cup

The Three Lions fan has laid bare the astonishing cost of a family following the team at next year’s World Cup - more than £42,000. The huge price tag was shown in calculations that assumed the team got to the final and was based on a family-of-five.

Politics

1 hour ago SPFL club wields axe on management team as incoming coach promoted to caretaker

Rugby Park board takes ‘difficult’ decision to pull trigger on boss

Politics

1 hour ago ‘The last bastion before collapse’ – Louvre museum closed as workers begin strike

Crisis-hit Paris institution still reeling from jewel heist in dispute over staffing, renovations and ticket price risesThe crisis-hit Louvre museum in Paris was closed on Monday as workers began a strike to demand urgent renovations and staffing increases, and protested against a rise in ticket prices for most non-EU visitors, including British and American tourists.The world’s most-visited museum – which has had a difficult few months after a jewel heist, a damaging water leak and safety fears over a gallery ceiling – could face days of partial or total closure at one of its busiest times of the year if many of its 2,100-strong workforce vote to continue striking this week. Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago I spent months tracking my blood pressure with the Hilo wearable – here’s what I learned

While not a clinical replacement for readings, the daily tracker can gather data and record habits

Events

1 hour ago Stuart Kettlewell sacked by Kilmarnock as brutal form forces Rugby Park chiefs to wield the axe

The former Motherwell boss has lasted just six months in the hotseat and is dismissed alongside assistant Stevie Frail

Politics

1 hour ago Enzo Maresca declines to clear up confusion over ‘worst 48 hours’ comment

The Chelsea boss said he ‘didn’t have anything to add’.

Politics

2 h. ago Nobody's Child's 'snug and stylish' £155 coat is cheaper on M&S with £43 off

This Nobody's Child coat is on sale at Marks and Spencer for £20 less than the brand's reduced price

Economics

2 h. ago Harry Kane’s penalty rescues Bayern as Mainz defy the odds with heroic point

Urs Fischer’s side are certain to begin 2026 bottom of the table but denied rampaging leaders victory at home Sometimes the numbers really don’t say it all. Mainz were on the wrong end of many of them as Sunday evening drew in, as you would expect for a visit of almost any team to the Allianz Arena, never mind a struggler. They had the lowest share of possession of any Bundesliga team in a game since the statistics were first recorded – 15%. When they did have the ball, fewer than 60% of their passes were actually completed. Are you sure you can face looking at the xG after that? Mainz logged a respectable 1.07, but Bayern Munich’s was a staggering 4.72.And yet, even if the most deflating statistical confirmation of all is that Mainz are certain to begin 2026 bottom of the table (even with a game still to play before Christmas), they have every right to feel good about themselves, even after conceding a late penalty equaliser to the inevitable Harry Kane. In Urs Fischer’s debut afte...

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2 h. ago Enzo Maresca clears up Chelsea future and explains Cole Palmer situation after outburst

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has discussed his future, team selection and resting Cole Palmer all as part of his pre-match press conference before his side take on Cardiff City in the Carabao Cup.

Politics

2 h. ago Wilfried Nancy berated and slated – mega Celtic Hotline meltdown accuses toiling boss of the ultimate sin

Graeme Young answers your calls as the under-fire boss isn't pardoned over a Cup Final to forget as St Mirren stand tall

Politics

2 h. ago 'I bought £150 Christmas crackers from Fortnum and Mason to see if they're worth it'

A man named Carmie Sellitto got his hands on some £150 Christmas crackers from Fortnum and Mason to see if they were truly worth their price and was left gobsmacked by the contents

Economics

2 h. ago Kate Middleton and her mother Carole are making the case for tartan this winter

The Princess of Wales and her mother, Carole Middleton, share a fondness for tartan, as evidenced by their latest public outings.

Politics